By Michael Howell Members of the Bitterroot Cross-Country Ski Club are feeling irate and betrayed by the U.S. Forest Service’s recent decision to start charging fees for use of the […]
Politicking at county fair allowed
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners is not going to stop, or dampen, politicking by electoral candidates at the Ravalli County Fair, even if a few […]
Metully files for Senate District 45 race
By Michael Howell Lone Rock area resident Dan Metully has thrown his hat in the ring for a seat at the Montana legislature representing Senate District 45. Metully filed […]
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 RE THE […]
Sales/Auctions *MONTANA & THE WEST* *AUCTION* Saturday, Sept. 8th, 11am Crown Plaza, Billings, MT. Western Art, Scriver Bronzes, Huffman photos, CMR signed book, guns. www.ShobeAuction.com 406-538-5125. Habitat for Humanity ReSale. […]
Support for Ormiston
My friend John Ormiston has decided to put his hat in the race for Ravalli County Commissioner. John has asked that I be his campaign Treasurer even though I have […]
Death does not become them
When the Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2012 data report last week, it provided a mixed bag of statistics that suggest both progress and problems in terms of how […]
You’ve got to hand it to the Republicans
You’ve got to hand it to Mitt Romney and fellow Republicans. They’re bold, in-your-face, and generally honest about their vision for America. Their agenda was made ever more clear in […]
Commissioners’ Natural Resource Policy a step backwards
By Kelsey Milner, President, Bitterrooters for Planning As you may be aware, our county commissioners are in a public process of editing a draft policy for natural resource use on […]
BRHA Fair Photo Contest The Bitter Root Humane Association Fair Photo Contest is underway. This year’s theme is “Action Shot” photos of your pets or including your pets to […]
Another abandoned campfire discovered on forest
Bitterroot National Forest firefighters are still working on a 3 acre blaze that started yesterday afternoon after someone walked away from a smoldering campfire and it quickly escaped a rock […]
FACT SHEET McClain Creek Fire August 14, 2012 1:00 PM Contact: Fire Information Officer: Cindy Super Message Phone: 406-542-4321 What: Wildland Fire Started: August 13, around 5:30 pm Location: South […]
FACT SHEET McClain Creek Fire August 13, 2012 8:30 PM Contact: Fire Information Officer: Cindy Super Message Phone: 406-542-4321 What: Wildland Fire Started: August 13, around 5:30 pm Location: South […]
FACT SHEET Wildfires & Fire Restrictions August 13, 2012 2:30 PM Contact: Public Affairs Officer: Tod McKay Phone: 406-363-7122 Cell: 406-531-1130 What: Fire restrictions and 12 wildland fires Location: Bitterroot […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY E. O’SHANT, Deceased. Probate No. DP 12-59 Dept. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
Sales/Auctions YARD/GARAGE/MOVING SALE!! 200 College St, Stevensville, August 17-18-19, from 9 to 4. Tools! Welding equipment! Furniture, chest of drawers, dresser, bookcases, antique bed, bedding, wine cooler, phonograph, 2 TV […]
Judge finds commissioners violated the law in Woodchuck Road decision
Last Wednesday, August 8, District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton issued a judgment in favor of Ravalli County Watchdog, the Bitterroot Star and Bill LaCroix in their claims that the […]
Former road supervisor sues county in federal court
By Michael Howell In an amended complaint filed on August 3, 2012 and served on the County Commission last Wednesday, former County Road Supervisor David Ohnstad has accused the […]
Stevi to get new electrical substation
By Michael Howell Officials from NorthWestern Energy made it clear at last week’s Stevensville Town Council meeting that they were not there to seek permission or approval from the […]
One, two, three… four, five
Should we have three commissioners or five? The real question is, should we let the people decide? If we look carefully at the events since the last people’s decision […]