By Michael Howell Last Thursday was not exactly an ordinary day at Stevensville Primary School. There were a lot of ‘characters’ around. Mary Poppins was there. She seemed to be […]
High Court to hear arguments in ‘big box’ store permitting case
By Michael Howell Oral arguments before the Montana Supreme Court in the case challenging the waste water discharge permit issued for a large retail store development in the Bitterroot have […]
Tester visits the Bitterroot
By Michael Howell Senator Jon Tester took a little time out last Thursday from a conference at the Mansfield Center in Missoula to make a quick visit to the Bitterroot. […]
Wednesday, March 8 Lent Luncheon Series “24 Hours That Changed the World,” heartbreaking, inspiring study, step by step through the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life, will be […]
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Sales/Auctions Habitat for Humanity ReSale. New & used building materials & much more. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 9–4. 131 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton, 375-1926. Farm and Garden […]
Lady Blue Devils finish fourth with loss to Butte Central
The dream didn’t quite end the way they wanted but the Corvallis Blue Devils certainly had their chance at playing Cinderella at the Class A state tournament in Butte over […]
Kathleen Ann Cook
Stevensville – Kathleen Ann McKee Cook, age 75, passed away peacefully in her home on March 2, 2017 She was surrounded by her devoted family after a long struggle with […]
Esther ‘Brownie’ Foss
Darby – Esther L. “Brownie” Foss passed away February 19, 2017. She was born on August 2, 1925 in Missoula, MT to Thyra and Charles Ott. Always the free spirit, […]
Christina McElhaney
Stevensville – Christina L. (Rodman) McElhaney, 75, of Stevensville, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at Community Hospital in Missoula. She was born August 1, 1941 in Bend, Oregon, the […]
Purchase of Driscoll Park, Armory on Hamilton ballot
By Michael Howell The City of Hamilton is holding a special election by mail ballot asking the citizens to approve the selling and issuance of a bond in the amount […]
Tawney recipient of prestigious conservation award
By Michael Howell Last Saturday Land Tawney was presented with the prestigious Nick Kramis Conservation Award at the Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Association’s annual banquet. Tawney was presented the […]
Plane crashes at Stevensville airport
By Michael Howell A Beechcraft Bonanza airplane crashed last Thursday at about 1 p.m. in the afternoon while taking off from the Stevensville Airport. The pilot, Michael Burks, and his […]
Stevi council establishes Jean Thomas beautification fund
By Michael Howell Longtime Garden Club Member and park lover Jean Thomas, who recently passed away, designated the Town of Stevensville as beneficiary to her estate, noting that the funds […]
History makin’ Lady Blues!
The Blue Devils are still smiling, even after finishing second at the Western A Divisional in Hamilton on Saturday night. The Columbia Falls WildKats may have taken the top spot, […]
Lady Broncs finish fourth, advance
The Hamilton Lady Broncs will advance to the state Class A tournament in Butte this Thursday. They will play the No. 1 seed from the Eastern Divisional tournament, Hardin, who […]
Florence up for challenge game
The Lady Falcons of Florence lost to Ronan in the championship game of the Western B tournament in Ronan on Saturday night. And, in the consolation game, Bigfork defeated Deer […]
Broncs headed to state
The Hamilton Broncs will play again in two weeks at the Class A state tournament at the Butte Civic Center. They will play Laurel, the No. 1 seed from the […]
James Bruce Patten
1929-2017 Jim was born on November 14, 1929 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Lyal and Winifred Patten and spent his childhood there. After graduation from high school, he attended college at […]
Robert Alan Larson
Missoula – Robert Alan (Bob) Larson, 66, of Missoula passed away February 23, 2017 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula after a lengthy illness. Bob was born in Missoula on […]