by John Dowd, Star Editor Since early this year, the Town of Stevensville and the Stevensville Airport have been embroiled in litigation and legal concerns regarding the fuel tank at […]
Victor museum ready for annual fundraiser
by John Dowd, Star Editor The Victor Heritage Museum is gearing up for its upcoming Chocolate Tasting Party and Silent Auction event. To speak about the event, board members and […]
Hamilton Lion James ‘Jim’ Whitlock honored
by John Dowd, Editor On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Hamilton Lions Club met in front of Hamilton City Hall to commemorate a community bench in honor of long-time Lions Club […]
Inaugural Veteran’s Day Dinner sells out
by Kay Gibbons for the Bitterroot Star It all started with a novel idea proposed by Harris Himes at a gathering of all of the valley’s American Legion posts. “We […]
Ski film set for screening at Eagles Lodge
Proceeds to benefit Bitterroot valley conservation efforts Community members are invited to attend a special screening of Matchstick Productions’ adrenaline pumping 2025 documentary film “After the Snowfall” and connect over […]
Darby’s Townsend is ‘the real McCoy’
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor In 1982, Ennis defeated Wibaux 38-28 to claim the first 8-Man Football State Championship. In the 43 years since, there have been some memorable individual […]
Hamilton, Florence end volleyball season at state
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Hamilton volleyball team played in the Class A State tournament in Bozeman from Wednesday, November 12 to Friday, November 14. The Broncs won their […]
Hamilton Women’s Golf Association donates to valley schools
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Hamilton Women’s Golf Association (HWGA) continues to make a positive difference in the Bitterroot Valley golf community. The HWGA raised a record amount of […]
Robert Bachmann
Hamilton – Robert Arthur Bachmann, 97, of Hamilton passed away due to natural causes at his home at The Manor on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Our dad was a loyal […]
Glenna Mae Lundberg Cederberg
Glenna Mae Lundberg Cederberg, born January 22, 1935 in Hogeland, MT to Melvin Lundberg and Mabel Peterson Lundberg, passed away November 4th, 2025 at the age of 90. Glenna […]
Warren Price
Warren Price, 84 of Stevensville, MT, passed away on October 27, 2025 at St Patrick Hospital. He was born in Charleroi, PA on March 3, 1941, the son of the […]
Bitterroot municipal election results
by John Dowd, Editor Ravalli County municipal elections were held last week. There were a total of 5303 registered voters in Stevensville, Hamilton and Darby. 1,852 votes were cast, with […]
Tony Hudson – Republican on a mission
by Victoria Howell Ravalli County is a solidly Republican county in a solidly Republican state. But, there appears to be a growing rift in the Montana Republican Party, and at […]
Eco-restoration at MPG Ranch: a growing success story
by Michael Howell The MPG Ranch located along the Sapphire Mountain range at the north end of the Bitterroot valley is not your ordinary Montana ranch. It is actually a […]
Daly Mansion takes over Festival of Trees
by John Dowd, Editor The Daly Mansion, and the Bitterroot Health Foundation, are excited to announce the transfer of a beloved community event. The Daly Mansion will take on the […]
125 years of caring: enduring legacy of Marcus and Margaret Daly
One hundred twenty-five years ago, Marcus Daly passed away at just 58, leaving a legacy that extended far beyond his success as a copper magnate. The Daily Intermountain called him […]
Hamilton bookstore adds yarn supplies
Since the closing of The Yarn Center, Hamilton crafters have relied on online retailers and trips to Missoula for fiber supplies. Now knitters and crocheters can see and touch a […]
Florence volley is divisional champ, on to state
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Florence Falcons are the 2025 Western B Divisional volleyball champions. Florence defeated Anaconda 3-1 in the championship match on Saturday, November 8, in St. […]
Hamilton volleyball is divisional runner-up, headed to state
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Hamilton girls volleyball team took 2nd place at the Western A Divisionals in Libby on Saturday, November 8. The Hamilton Broncs lost to the […]
Florence Falcons grounded by Three Forks
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Florence Falcons football team hosted the Three Forks Wolves in the quarterfinals of the Class B State Playoffs on Saturday, November 8. It was […]