John G. Wendt finished his race and went home according to his faith. He died on July 24th at 1:30 pm at the Stevensville Montana home he shared with his […]
Stamey appeals release of records
By Michael Howell Former Treasurer Valerie Stamey, aka Valerie Addis, aka Valerie Scott, has appealed a Missoula District Court ruling that would have allowed the release to the public of […]
Incident at bar results in felony charges
A Darby man has been arrested and charged with Assault with a Weapon, and Possession of a Destructive Device, both felony offenses, following an incident at the Conner Bar early […]
Action finally taken over failed septic
By Michael Howell After several months of futile efforts at trying to deal with a failed septic situation at a property on Bowman Road, an action was recently filed in […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NILDA LEWIS, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-14-57 Department No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
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Climate change a scientific reality
We’re Montanans who also happen to be scientists. As scientists, we understand the scientific principles demonstrating that human activity is rapidly changing our climate. That is why we joined […]
Further response required
Bob Lake, Public Service Commissioner, believes climate change (CC) is real. We who believe in science and are sufficiently clear-eyed in observing that CC is already greatly impacting the […]
Fire fighting used to be effective
The degradation of our Forest Service into the US Forest Fire Service is so blatant to those of us that have been here awhile that I cannot resist again writing […]
The rest of the story still leaves concerns
Star Editorial Two people contacted the Bitterroot Star about the story we ran disclosing the information contained in the Human Rights Complaint filed by former Road Department employee Danielle Senn […]
Wednesday, August 6 BPL ‘Maker Madness’ Maker Madness will be held August 6, 13 and 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the main floor of the Bitterroot […]
Fire burning in Lost Horse area
Smoke has been visible in the southern part of the Bitterroot coming from the lightning caused Lost Horse fire, located 10 miles southwest of Hamilton in the Bitterroot Mountains near […]
Court orders release of Stamey’s former employment records
By Michael Howell In an Order and Memorandum issued July 18, Missoula District Court Judge Karen Townsend ordered the Missoula County Public School (MCPS) District to release the documents in […]
Stamey can’t be found
Although the county has filed a lawsuit against former Treasurer Valerie Stamey alleging failure to perform the duties of the Treasurer’s office by failing to produce over 50 reports […]
Boy drowns in boating accident
Ravalli County Sheriff/Coroner Chris Hoffman says that a three-year-old Stevensville boy drowned in the Bitterroot River on Friday afternoon. Hoffman said that Tristan Iverson, his father, and his six-year-old […]
Hamilton council considers open burning in city
By Michael Howell Hamilton City Councilor Al Mitchell’s suggestion that the City consider allowing the open burning of leaves and yard debris within the city limits has drawn opposition from […]
New grocery store coming to Stevensville
By Michael Howell Missoula grocery store owner Jim Edwards, Jr. has applied for a business license to operate a grocery store in Stevensville. The store will open in the […]
Hamilton Elks Lodge donates Flag Retirement Box for Stevi Veterans Park
By Michael Howell The Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge No. 1651, through the Elks National Foundation, was able to obtain a grant to develop a Community Investment Program within the Bitterroot […]
Veterans Stand Down scheduled
Valley veterans are invited to bring their families and their musical instruments to the Ravalli County Fairgrounds this week for the annual Ravalli County Veterans Stand Down. The event […]
Louise Line Grout
Louise Line Grout was born October 22, 1919 in Billings, Montana and grew up in nearby Columbus. When she was nine her family moved to Missoula where her father […]