Our precious son, grandson, nephew, and miracle, Brooks Tanner Venema, passed away in the arms of his loving parents on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at just four months old. Though […]
Faye M. Lee
Faye was born in Crosby, North Dakota to Ray and Opal Riveland. She grew up on the family farm by Fortuna with her six siblings. They enjoyed many outdoor activities […]
Glen Mikesell
At 95 and ¾ years young, Glen Mikesell lived a life few could match in grit, heart, and joy. He passed peacefully July 10, 2025, leaving behind not just a […]
Red Sox host community night
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Bitterroot Red Sox American Legion baseball organization had a special Community Appreciation event at the American Legion Field in Hamilton on Tuesday, July 8. […]
Bitterroot Bucs weekly recap
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Bucs 14, Dillon Cubs 3 On Tuesday, July 6, the Bucs clubbed the Dillon Cubs 14-3 in five innings. At the plate for the Bucs, […]
Stevensville – Property Disposal
PUBLIC NOTICE OF DISPOSAL OF TOWN PROPERTY Town of Stevensville will conduct the disposal of town property, a Tennant 830XP Street Sweeper. The Street Sweeper is inoperable. The property will […]
Summons – Thayer vs. Novastar Home Mortgage
John D. Greef Attorney at Law PO Box 1926 Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 360-8117 Attorney for Plaintiff MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY H. JAMES THAYER, Plaintiff vs. Novastar […]
Notice to Creditors – Zacha
Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law, PLLC PO Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 363-9060 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF […]
Hearing – Cell Tower Permit
Legal Notice The Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will hold a continuance of the June 3rd, 2025 public hearing to resume review of Wireless Communication Facility Permit Application […]
Hearing – OLBP Erickson
Legal Notice The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will conduct a public hearing for a Ravalli County Open Lands Bond project on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. in […]
RFQ – Legal Services
NOTICE OF RFQ TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES AS THE TOWN PROSECUTOR The Town of Stevensville is currently advertising for the following request for qualifications, Town Prosecutor for the Town of […]
Painted Rocks water dropping fast
by John Dowd Much of the water that flows through the veins of the Bitterroot River comes from Painted Rocks Reservoir. However, according to the Painted Rocks Reservoir dam tender, […]
Cell tower proposal may get third-party review
by Michael Howell Neighboring county residents opposed to the placement of a new cell phone tower on the mountainside west of Hamilton may get the third-party review of the applicant’s […]
Hamilton man celebrates 100th birthday
Thorvald “Thor” Ulevog, a resident of Sapphire Lutheran Homes in Hamilton, celebrated his 100th birthday on June 28th, surrounded by family and friends. Following is the story of his life, […]
Sacajawea Day held in Darby
by John Dowd On the Fourth of July, while many were out celebrating the birth of independence for the nation, a few were celebrating another great American achievement: the expedition […]
Midwife Amber Lavin offers full-spectrum women’s health care
For Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Amber Lavin, caring for women through every stage of life isn’t just her profession—it’s her passion. From annual wellness visits and […]
Virginia Monfort Bolen
Virginia Monfort Bolen of Hamilton, MT passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born in 1930 to Virginia Taylor Monfort, RN and Dr. […]
Ben Essary
Ben Essary of Stevensville, MT, passed away on December 20, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on May 10, 1943, in Lexington, TN, to Henry and Addie Essary […]
Bitterroot Red Sox results
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Bitterroot Red Sox played five games over the 4th of July weekend at the Spokane Wood Bat tournament. On July 3, the Red Sox […]
Bitterroot Bucs results
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Bitterroot Bucs played five games over three days at the Firecracker Tournament in Polson. On July 4, they defeated the Kootenai Valley Rangers 10-0. […]