by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Hamilton defeats Corvallis The Corvallis boys and girls soccer teams hosted Hamilton on Thursday, September 4. In the boys game, Hamilton scored three first-half […]
Florence volleyball off to hot start
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Florence volleyball team is off to a strong start to the 2025 season. In their opening week they were undefeated in a Class A […]
Jessie Lunceford
Florence – Jessie Sanderson Lunceford, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 100. She was born on February 19, 1925 to George and Nellie […]
John (Mac) Bert McQuaid
1937-2025 John Bert McQuaid passed peacefully, and on to his next adventure, on 9/29/2025. He was at home surrounded by loved ones with his faithful companion Kia at his side. […]
Dr. Charles R. Petty
Charles (Chuck) R. Petty, M.D. passed away August 30, 2025 in Hamilton, Montana, at the age of 95. Born February 3, 1930, Chuck was the youngest of three boys born […]
Patrick Ray Howard
Patrick Ray Howard passed peacefully, September 3rd, into the arms of Jesus after a hard-fought battle with cancer at age 71. Pat was born in Rathdrum, Idaho, to Bud and […]
Back to school 2025
by John Dowd, Editor Valley schools are gearing up for another year, and several school superintendents spoke to the Bitterroot Star about the upcoming year. They talked about their excitement […]
Navigating a changing real estate market
by Victoria Howell The Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors recently held a panel discussion on the ins and outs of selling commercial property in the Bitterroot. The cooling of the […]
Stevensville addresses growth, budget
by John Dowd, Editor Incorporated cities and towns in Montana are required by state law to review their growth policies at least every five years. However, the last update to […]
County responds to scare tactics over lien fraud
by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners approved a plan last week presented by Clerk and Recorder Regina Plettenberg to provide a free service for people concerned about fraudulent liens […]
Yard Sale – Stevensville
HUGE YARD SALE! Household items in great condition, women’s clothing, jewelry, books, art, treasures and trinkets! Friday, Sept. 5, 10-5; Sat, Sept. 6, 9-4; Sun 9-12 (bargains galore!). 609 Middle […]
Yard Sale – Hamilton
Yard sale – Sept 5th & 6th, 8am to 4pm. 441 Oertli Lane, Hamilton off Blodgett View. Large field & yard equipment (ie riding lawn mower, battery & gas push […]
Notice to Creditors – Harvey
John S. Masar LionWood Law PLLC 115 W. 3rd St., Ste. 103 Stevensville, MT 59870 (406) 625-2682 jmasar@lionwoodlaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA […]
Notice to Creditors – Greenlee
John D. Greef Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1926 Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 360-8117 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE […]
RFP – Ravalli County Snow Removal
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RAVALLI COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING AND COURTHOUSE SNOW REMOVAL The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners is soliciting request for proposals for snow removal and lawn care for the […]
Stevensville Budget Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FY25-26 PRELIMINARY BUDGET & BUDGET AMENDMENTS OF THE FY24-25 BUDGET THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 @ 6:30PM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the […]
Football roundup
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Hamilton routs Ronan Hamilton started their football season with a bang on Friday, August 29 in Ronan as the Broncs defeated the Chiefs 51-0. Hamilton […]
Valley prep sports round-up
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Corvallis boys golf wins at Old Works The Hamilton and Corvallis golf teams were in Anaconda at the Old Works Golf Club for a tournament […]
Soccer season begins
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Hamilton Hamilton goalkeeper Mia Faulk makes a save in Hamilton’s game against Billings Central in Hamilton on Friday, August 29. Hamilton lost 4-0. Photo by […]
Sunrise service set for Serrette
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Bitterroot Valley soccer community will have a sunrise remembrance service on Thursday, September 4 at the Stevensville soccer complex to mark the first anniversary […]