By Michael Howell Ever wonder what life is like on the other side of the world? A group of Lone Rock School students is going to find out next […]
New mayor in Stevensville
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council appointed Gene Mim Mack to serve out the remaining term of former mayor Lew Barnett, who recently resigned in the face of what […]
Justice staff cuts in district court
By Michael Howell Ravalli County District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton heard testimony for most of the day on Friday, September 23, in the case filed by Justices of the […]
Requests to see human rights complaints will go to hearing
At least five parties, including the Bitterroot Star, have requested copies of the Human Rights Complaints filed by Deputy County Attorney Geoff Mahar against County Attorney Bill Fulbright and […]
Bait fishermen need a place too
Dear Editor, There are more of us than you think. I’m not talking about German Brown trout in the Bitterroot River, it’s the number of bait fisherman that like […]
Support for Keystone Pipeline
Dear Editor, As a lifelong Montana resident, I feel the need to write concerning the approval process of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. As I am sure you are […]
Why the forests are burning
Dear Editor, Okay, class, it is time for a test question: Why does the Forest Service let the forests burn now? No Suzy, it is not because they are lazy. […]
Collecting clothes for homeless
Dear Editor, I live in Stevensville, and attend the United Methodist Church. I am collecting blankets, bedding, hats, gloves and coats of any size for adults and children who […]
Thanks from fair board
Dear Editor, On behalf of the Ravalli County Fair Commission I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the 2011 Ravalli County Fair one […]
Obama’s game
Dear Editor, Obama’s Game (Great American Marxist Experiment) is over, a failure. Marxism goes against the basic human instincts that freedm is a natural, God-given right, that what you […]
Thanks for good coverage
Dear Editor, Thank you for the very complete coverage of the Stevensville Council meeting of September 12, it was enlightening. I have been a Stevensville resident for thirty years […]
Thanks from elementary school
Thanks from elementary school Dear Editor, The Stevensville Elementary Staff would like to thank everyone who so generously donated pies for our Open House. It’s families like you that […]
Historical Society needs your support to preserve history, culture
By H.E. “Red” Caldwell, President, Bitter Root Valley Historical Society Board of Directors The Bitter Root Valley Historical Society (BRVHS) is a non-profit organization established to preserve and interpret the […]
Scarecrow Contest Do you have a great idea for a scarecrow? Would you like to win up to $200? You can, by entering the 6th Annual Stevensville Scarecrow Contest […]
Obituary John Richard Forsberg John Richard Forsberg, of Missoula, Montana, formerly of Clare, Michigan, passed away suddenly on August 31, 2011 in Missoula. He was born January 10, 1962 in […]
Inaugural FarmFest this weekend
By Jean Schurman The 1st Annual Farmfest will be held September 23-25 in the Bitterroot. Jointly sponsored by the Bitterroot Valley Chamber, the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, and The Daly Mansion, […]
Stevi Council to appoint new mayor
By Michael Howell In the wake of Stevensville Mayor Lew Barnett’s recent resignation, the Stevensville Town Council began defining the process by which a new mayor would be appointed. At […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of GENE WETZSTEON, Deceased. Cause No. DP-11-78 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN […]
Letters
Florence doing its part Dear Editor, The Florence Civic Club agrees that the medians both north and south of Florence are unsightly. The Florence Civic Club lobbied MDOT to install […]
Opportunity knocks – will the door be opened?
The Stevensville Town Council is bogged down by so many problems it’s hard to know where to start the digging out. Last Monday, a roomful of citizens turned out […]