I am happy for Jerry E. Shaw that he is so easily entertained as mentioned in his November 13 letter to the Bitterroot Star. I must admit that I […]
Vendor opp The Stevensville Booster Club will hold its 30th annual Craft Bazaar on Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stevensville High School. For an application […]
William J. Nelson, Esq. Nelson Law Office PLLC 217 North 3rd Street Suite J Hamilton, MT 59840 Telephone: (406) 363-3181 Attorney for Dennis A. Hunter, PR MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales! Look for green signs! View at www.bluejayestatesales.com 363-1600 All sales start first day 4-7pm. Following days 9-5:30pm. Dec 5-7 – Hamilton 126 Freedom Rd (W. on […]
Famed ‘virus hunter’ visits Bitterroot
By Carlotta Grandstaff Dr. Ian Lipkin is a scientist most commonly referred to as “eminent.” The New York Times calls him a “Virus-Hunting Master.” To Discover Magazine he is […]
Daly Hospital holds another successful health fair
On November 2, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital opened its doors for a health fair and free cholesterol screening. Despite the cold and need to fast for up to 12 […]
Petition against local control of federal lands now on line
“Ravalli County, Montana must drop its bid to take over public lands within the county borders.” So reads a very short petition posted on the internet last Tuesday, November […]
Going solar in Stevi on Habitat home
By Michael Howell The new home being built by Habitat for Humanity in Stevensville sets a new benchmark for the non-profit organization in its efforts to build affordable homes for […]
Hamilton moves to join state Main Street program
By Michael Howell The City of Hamilton voted unanimously at its last Council meeting to authorize the Mayor to sign an application for membership in the state’s Main Street […]
Hospital to break ground for new ICU
The Daly Hospital Foundation cordially invites the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Intensive Care Unit on Monday, November 25 at 11 a.m. at Marcus Daly Memorial […]
Health board won’t intervene in SLH cockroach problem
By Michael Howell Caught between a cockroach infestation and the insecticide spraying program that is being used to battle it, Patricia Earnest, who resides in Sapphire Lutheran Homes (SLH) […]
Robert R. ‘Bob’ Cook
Robert R. “Bob” Cook, 83, of Victor, passed away early in the morning, Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at the Valley View Estates, Hamilton, MT. Bob was born June 5, […]
Roy ‘Mr. Rainbow’ Thomas
Hamilton – Roy Thomas, “Mr. Rainbow”, 76, of Hamilton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2013. He was born on October 9, 1937 […]
Robert R. ‘Bob’ Cook
Robert R. “Bob” Cook, 83, of Victor, passed away early in the morning, Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at the Valley View Estates, Hamilton, MT. Bob was born June 5, 1930, […]
Real change is difficult but worth the effort
Guest Comment By Gary Milner & Jennifer Knell, Corvallis Perhaps you too received a rebate from your health insurance company. It was required (I don’t think they did it out […]
Doesn’t anybody care?
On May 7, 2012, Senator Baucus forwarded to Mr. James Martin, EPA Regional Administrator, studies, photo documents, and data I provided, concerning birth defects and health problems consistent with […]
Stop the insanity
Bitterroot citizens: Do you honestly believe our Commissioners are doing a competent and ethical job in governing and managing Ravalli County? I’d argue they’re not. Their incompetence, hypocrisy, political cronyism, […]
Take responsibility for your dogs
A letter to all you dog owners out there with your “good” big dogs that you love and you know would never hurt anyone. My tiny dog and I […]
Re: Ravalli County Airport expansion
With all the furor about cutting Title X funding and putting Forest Service lands (“USFS” – Under Suzie Foss’ Supervision), we need to focus on another issue as well: the […]
Montana recycles
November 15th marked the 16th America Recycles Day! More than ever, recycling is something to celebrate all year in Montana. A 2004 study by Montana DEQ found that recycling generated nearly […]