When the U.S. Department of Education announced the annual grant winners for the TRIO Upward Bound program last month in Washington, D.C., the impact was felt by hundreds of students […]
Ugly words not warranted
The letter in the June 6 Bitterroot Star, by Mr. Leon Salois, was extremely disturbing. I agree with him that the Lee Newspapers only prints the news it suits them […]
Thanks from Stevensville Playhouse
The Stevensville Playhouse would like to thank everyone for their support at the Second Annual Peacock Strut Fundraiser. Thanks to you, it was a huge success, and a special thanks […]
TBID aims to boost local tourism revenue
By Ravalli County TBID Board of Trustees: Marie Christopher, Townhouse Inns, Adele Dicken, Mountain Spirit Inn, Patricia Hatfield, Time After Time B&B, Tex Irwin, West Fork Lodge, Deborah Rogala, Double […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY N. ABEL, Deceased. Probate No. DP 12-40 Dept. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
Sales/Auctions MOVING SALE – Vintage secretary desk, vintage hoosier, pinecone chandelier, oak 4-tier shelf, end tables, lots of household items and clothng. 501 Central, Stevensville. Fri-Sat-Sun, 9-4. PRAY, MT. AUCTION: […]
Stevi scientist/author wins prestigious design award
Janine Benyus, a proponent of biomimicry in design and innovation, has won the Design Mind category of the 13th annual National Design Awards program sponsored by Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design […]
Stevi businessman named Veteran Small Business Champion
Brian Hoornbeek of Stevensville has been named SBA’s 2012 Veteran Small Business Champion for Montana and Region VIII. Along with a cast of other outstanding award winners, Hoornbeek will […]
Gas leak in Stevi
Disaster was averted in downtown Stevensville following a natural gas leak behind a building on Main Street on Saturday. Volunteer firemen responded quickly and effectively to the incident, cordoning off […]
Students get business training
Students in Alyce Leonardi’s business class at Corvallis High School got a little extra help in their training this year through the involvement of the Ravalli County Economic Development Agency. […]
Commissioners aim to adopt Natural Resource Policy
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners have decided to expand their efforts at coordination with state and federal agencies beyond elk management and predator control to the management of […]
Commissioner quits
Commissioner Matt Kanenwisher submitted a handwritten letter of resignation last week stating in one sentence that he was resigning his position effective immediately. The resignation was submitted on May 29 […]
Stevi streetscape project kicks off
Construction on the half million dollar Streetscape Project in downtown Stevensville is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 6. A groundbreaking ceremony was held last Friday. The majority of the […]
River land to be preserved
By Carlotta Grandstaff Compared to what was to come, the weather on the Thursday before the Memorial Day weekend weather was mildly inclement: light sprinkles, intermittent sun, jackets on, […]
Hamilton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan ready for review
By Michael Howell An initial draft of the proposed Hamilton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan is now available for public review and comment. The company hired by the city to help […]
Retired teachers carry on with commitment to helping kids learn
By Jean Schurman It’s been said it takes a village to raise a child. In Florence, a community is making the difference to about 20 students each year. The […]
Agenda 21 definitely poses no threat
I’ve covered the United Nations for 7 years as a reporter, and I must say, of all the perceived international threats to American freedom, I find the Agenda 21 […]
Ug-Lee
Recently, a gentleman in Stevensville wrote the Star about newspapers. His opinion of Lee newspapers was correct but his overall criticism much too mild–good people sometimes have a problem […]
Today’s progressive intellectuals
A government-employed doctor was brought before a House Committee investigating federal propaganda operations. When questioned whether his public speeches presented both sides of the discussion touching compulsory national health […]
More in response to LaCroix
In response to Mr. Bill LaCroix’s letter which appeared in the April 25, 2012 issue of the Bitterroot Star: 1. I normally do not dignify ad hominem comments/letters (attacking […]