By Michael Howell Dave Schmid, who has been serving up until recently as Acting Regional Forester for the Northern Region, and Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King met with 15 […]
‘Hoot Owl’ fishing restrictions in effect
By Michael Howell Low water flows in the river combined with extremely high water temperatures for the season have led the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks to place […]
Fires in Bitterroot out or under control, so far
By Michael Howell High temperatures and drought conditions not generally seen until August have driven the fire danger on the Bitterroot National Forest steadily upward. It’s been so hot and […]
Habitat for Humanity hits zoning snag
By Michael Howell Habitat for Humanity’s plan to build four new homes in Hamilton hit a road block last week on Tuesday, June 30, when the Hamilton Zoning Board of […]
Uncommon project gives new life to an old space
By Jean Schurman The O’Hara House at 111 South 4th has been the home of Sam’s Spade Garden Tools and Wares for the last eight years and while proprietress Samantha […]
Wednesday, July 8 Zen Buddhism class A class will be held Wednesday, July 8 on the fundamental teachings of the Buddha as taught by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh including […]
First legal same-sex marriage performed in Stevensville
By Michael Howell Just two days prior to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that makes it illegal for states to ban same-sex marriages, a Stevensville couple took advantage of […]
Forest officials won’t consider county’s objection to Travel Plan
By Michael Howell Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King hand delivered a letter to the County Commissioners last week confirming that the County cannot legally object to the adoption of […]
Stevi council supports bicycle camp in town park
By Michael Howell Stevensville Mayor Gene Mim Mack broke a tie vote last week to approve the location of a proposed bicycle camp at Lewis and Clark Park. Not only […]
Bear Mountain Playground seeks volunteers
Bear Mountain Playground needs volunteer s for September’s construction. The community-supported playground-building project will take place September 16-20 in Stevensville’s Lewis and Clark Park. The steering committee has been busy […]
Bertha Lunceford Williamson
Hamilton – Bertha L. (Lunceford) Williamson, 83, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital’s Hospice and Palliative Center from complications of Alzheimers’/dementia. She was […]
William J. Nelson, Esq. Nelson Law Office PLLC 217 North 3rd Street, Suite J Hamilton MT 59840 Telephone: (406) 363-3181 emial: wmziplip@gmail.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales 363-1600 Follow our green signs! View photos at www.bluejayestatesales.com All Sales Day One 5:30-7:30pm Following Days 9am-5:30pm July 2-3 – Hamilton – Main St. Small quick […]
Wednesday, July 1 Children’s concert North Valley Public Library welcomes the Sock Rockerz, a singing and dancing team from Nashville, Tennessee. They are touring the country this year, and will […]
Tim (Josh) Jensen
Spokane – Tim (Josh) Jensen was born February 20, 1949 and passed away peacefully at his home in Spokane, WA on June 15, 2015. Tim was born to Audrey and […]
Hamilton study commission considers governance options
By Michael Howell In the 2014 primary election, the voters for the City of Hamilton voted in favor of establishing a local study commission. Melvin Monson, Lynette Helgeland, and Robert […]
Hamilton mayor proclaims ‘Independents’ Week
By Michael Howell Hamilton Mayor Jerry Steele issued a proclamation last week declaring the week of July 1st through the 7th “Independents Week,” a week dedicated to celebrating all the […]
MAPS students win top awards
By Michael Howell Two young students at MAPS Media Institute in Hamilton have the unusual distinction of tying for first place with themselves in the 2015 Northwest Regional High School […]
Dragon Brigade does well in competition
The Bitterroot Dragon Brigade finished its 14th year with an unbelievable success at the Cutting Edge Karate Championships in Spokane, Washington. This was a very large tournament, with14 schools from […]
Michael Bury, Personal Representative c/o Kenneth Bransby Bransby Law Firm P.C. 515 Main Street Stevensville, MT 59870 (406) 777-1000 bransbylaw@gmail.com MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN RE THE […]