I’ve lived for 90+ years in mostly conservative communities. Never have I witnessed such governing incompetency as demonstrated by our five Ravalli County Commissioners. There are far too many […]
Not my Republicans
I spent most of my life as a Republican, but when I came to the Bitterroot I discovered that the local party was very different from the party whose principles […]
Treasurer’s Office audit requested
The citizens of Ravalli County deserve a Treasurer’s Office that is efficient and capable of collecting and disbursing monies accurately and in a timely manner; a Treasury that can […]
Re: Ravalli County Treasurer
The sequence of events that have unfolded in recent months regarding the total ineffectiveness of Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey, aka Addis, aka Scott, are simply unbelievable! The lack […]
DAV desperately seeking drivers
Disabled American Veterans is seeking volunteer drivers to take veterans to and from their Veterans Administration (VA) approved medical appointments. Drivers are needed now to serve the entire Missoula […]
Clean water and the Bitterroot River need your help
On January 23rd, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public hearing in Hamilton to gather testimony regarding renewal of the wastewater discharge permit for the […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sale January 22-24 Day one 4-6:30pm. Following days 9-5:30pm. Oertli Lane, Hamilton 412 Oertli Ln. W. on Main, N. on Ricketts, W. on Oertli.. View photos at: […]
Tami Armijo 1465 Meridian Rd. Victor MT 59875 406-369-1955 MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Berniece D. Bishop, Deceased Probate Case No.: […]
Wednesday, January 22 Quilters Guild The Bitterroot Quilters Guild will holding its January meeting on Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Daly Leach Chapel Community Room, […]
Sage Grouse situation problematic for Montana
By Pat Connell, State Representative HD87, Member, Sage Grouse Council Driven by a federal court ordered effort forced by Jon Marble’s Western Watershed Project (WWP) lawsuit, Montana is currently attempting […]
Speaking up about treasurer’s incompetence
At age 85 I had hoped my days of criticizing local government were over but it has become so bad, so ludicrous, so self-serving, so stupid, and so blatantly […]
Time for Sleeping Child Hot Springs to be public
How many of us would like to leave a lasting legacy for all Montanans such as Senator Lee Metcalf did, or any number of other people whose good works […]
Rage over lack of compromise in Congress justified
The recent political rage to criticize the U.S. Congress for lack of accomplishment and unwillingness to compromise is deserved. In both the House and Senate, the negative actions of […]
Bad decision promotes forest fires
I would like to clarify first that I am part Indian but not even a little part drunk! Many of us believe that the denial of the 3 Saddle […]
Resolution Expo to be held this weekend
Resolutions and the New Year go hand in hand. Whether it’s losing weight, living a healthier life or deciding to volunteer, this is usually the time to start. Fairgrounds […]
Stockgrowers honor Earl and Ida Reynolds
By Jean Schurman The Bitterroot Stockgrowers held their annual banquet Saturday night in Stevensville. One of the most anticipated events of the evening was the naming of the Stockgrower of […]
Victor School using innovative program to improve reading
By Jean Schurman Learning to read, do math, sit still and listen to the teacher are probably a kindergartener’s or first grader’s biggest tasks. It’s a tough job. Imagine […]
County Treasurer left problems hanging in South Carolina
By Michael Howell Not only is Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey, aka Valerie Addis, aka Valerie Scott, not responding to the many departments, districts, and organizations lodging various complaints […]
Commissioners hear from school districts on Treasurer’s Office crisis
Emergency meeting called later By Michael Howell Representatives from the county’s school districts showed up at the County Commissioners’ office on Monday morning to express their concerns about the ongoing […]
Local farmers market to reject genetically modified produce
At the Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op’s annual meeting last fall, members approved allowing only produce grown from non-genetically modified (non-GMO) seeds. The new rule will be in effect for […]