By Michael Howell Last June, Grantsdale Elementary School, which at the time was the oldest continually operating school in the state of Montana, closed its doors. But if the […]
Water Supply Plan must take fire impact into account
By Pat Connell, State Representative, HD 87 The DNRC is currently responding to a Legislative directive to produce an updated Water Supply Plan for Montana. I want to highlight a […]
Another kooky idea
Well, County Commissioner Foss has done it again. Now she wants the Federal lands to be under State and local control. Obviously, as usual, Commissioner Foss has no idea what […]
‘Anti-American Lands Council’?
So now Commissioner Foss wants County tax money to fund membership in a political lobbyist organization supporting one of her favorite TParty causes. The organization calls itself ‘American Lands […]
A question for all the community
What if city residents (or county residents if we are talking about a county) hired a company such as a property management company to manage things within the city limits? […]
Campaign reflections
I am writing this letter on Election Day long before any results are known for the record. Negative has really been redefined in this campaign. It makes me sad. Equally […]
What would Jesus do?
A friend here in Hamilton just made me aware of a Facebook message from Theresa Manzella dated September 17th, and I’d like to make a quick response: You’re absolutely […]
Haslip shallow but entertaining
Once again we are entertained by Jerry Haslip’s railing and wailing about something he finds not agreeable to his conservative views. He talks about fair minded people while he […]
Anna Vee Brandborg
1925-2013 Hamilton – Saturday evening, Nov. 2, Anna Vee Brandborg, 88 years along and proud of it, drifted off from the world of sourdough pancake breakfasts, environmental activists, uppity and […]
G. John Moore
Victor – G. John Moore, 86, of Victor, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013 of natural causes. He was born February 15, 1927 in Chicago, IL to David and […]
Jennifer B. Lint Boatwright Law Office, P.C. 1091 S. First Street Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-1385 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER […]
Auctions/Sales Blu-J Estate Sales! Look for green signs! View at www.bluejayestatesales.com 363-1600 November 13-16 103 West Cooper, Hamilton. Off Cooper Lane, S. of Hamilton. Complete household, shop and garage. […]
Vendor opp There are still a few spaces left for the 2nd annual Bounty of the Bitterroot Show which will be held on Saturday, November 16 from 9 a.m. to […]
Hospital holds informational meeting on Obamacare
By Michael Howell Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as Obamacare, has already begun to slowly unfold across the country. It has weathered a 16-day federal government […]
Local health care providers give medical aid to Tanzanians
By Jean Schurman For the third time in five years, Tim and Mary Nielsen of Florence made the trip to Tanzania in east Africa earlier this year. They were […]
Foss wants County to join American Lands Council
By Michael Howell Last week Commissioner Suzy Foss presented a proposal to her fellow commissioners to join the American Lands Council, an organization based in Utah, that is dedicated […]
Mitchell Slough portage route request sent to Conservation District
At a meeting last Thursday the Ravalli County Commissioners informed members of the Bitterroot River Protection Association (BRPA) that the group’s request for portage routes on Mitchell Slough north […]
Elk harvest slightly ahead of last season in our area
By Vivaca Crowser, MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks At the close of the first week of hunting season in west-central Montana, elk harvest is slightly ahead of last year, […]
In response to Commissioner Burrows’ concerns
Star Editorial Commissioner Jeff Burrows has asked the Bitterroot Star for some clarification concerning last week’s editorial dealing with the politicization of the county workforce and the blatant cronyism involved. […]
How shall we get there?
There is a group of our fellow Montanans who are missing out on some basic privileges. I’m not sure if people understand or are aware of what is going […]