Wednesday, October 16 Fall pasty sale The fall pasty sale, sponsored by the Ravalli County Democratic Women’s Club, will be held Wednesday, October 16 at the Rocky Mountain […]
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City seeks CDBG funding for Lake Milling & Supply expansion
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council, at a meeting on October 1, decided on a 4 to 1 vote to submit a grant application to the state’s Community […]
Recycling center on the move
By Michael Howell Ravalli County Recycling is about to move its operation to a new and larger space located on Highway 93 north of Hamilton. The business is currently […]
Comment period for SW Montana Grizzly Bear Plan ends Friday
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has extended the comment period, a second time, on a draft of an updated conservation and management plan for grizzly bears in southwestern Montana. The […]
New rules for objecting to Forest Service projects
By Michael Howell The U.S. Forest Service has adopted new rules governing the objection process to proposed projects on the national forests. In the past all environmental reviews would […]
Better check the facts before voting
Star Editorial The Bitterroot Star and KLYQ Radio recently sponsored a candidate forum at which candidates for municipal office in Stevensville were invited to engage in an old fashioned debate. […]
Better check the facts before voting
The Bitterroot Star and KLYQ Radio recently sponsored a candidate forum at which candidates for municipal office in Stevensville were invited to engage in an old fashioned debate. The […]
No support for Stevi mayor
It is time to speak out. I have been quiet during this election campaign, but after listening to the recent debate it is time to put the record straight. […]
Support for Stevi mayor
After reading Mr. Floyd’s letter to the editor, we were very disappointed by both his lack of compassion and his lack of knowledge regarding the residency requirements set forth in […]
In support of the Mayor
As a resident of Stevensville I would like to express my support for our Mayor Gene Mim Mack for the dedication he has shown in putting Stevensville Town government […]
Political mudslinging
Many, many months ago I made a promise to some of you, that I would go to Town Council meetings. I have done that, faithfully (as best I could […]
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 […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales! Sales Start Day 1 – 5:30-7:30pm Following Days – 9-5:30pm Look for green signs! View at www.bluejayestatesales.com 363-1600 3 special holiday sales starting in November! […]
Wednesday, October 9 MSU Pest Management Tour MSU will sponsor a Pest Management Tour on Wednesday, October 9 at 8:30 a.m. at the Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors, […]
Bitterroot Ski Resort proposal turned down again
By Michael Howell In a letter dated September 20, Regional Forester Faye Krueger informed Bitterroot Valley resident Tom Maclay that she would not be conducting any further review of […]
SRS funding secured for another year
Montana’s U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester helped usher a one-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program through the Senate last week. The SRS program brought […]
Hamilton mayoral debate held
By Michael Howell Municipal election forums, sponsored by the Bitterroot Star and KLYQ Radio, were held recently in Hamilton and Stevensville. An old fashioned debate format was used […]
Stevensville mayor recognized for addressing pay-scale inequities
By Michael Howell Stevensville Mayor Gene Mim Mack received a letter last week from Governor Steve Bullock expressing the governor’s appreciation for Mim Mack’s efforts at addressing longstanding, institutionalized […]
Stevensville gets grant for School Resource Officer
By Michael Howell The Town of Stevensville received notice last week from Attorney General Eric Holder’s office that it was awarded a 2013 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) grant […]
Hamilton Council takes care of business
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council made a few decisions about employment contracts at its last meeting on September 7. The Council confirmed the appointment of Clayton Moore […]