By Michael Howell After a lengthy review process involving over twenty applicants and two separate interviews, Stevensville School District Superintendent Kent Kultgen was awarded a job contract, starting this July, […]
Planning Board made right decision on prayer
By Elliott Oppenheim, Lolo I note with interest that the Planning Board did not approve prayer prior to its meetings. Phyllis Bookbinder’s view is upheld and sound and well reasoned. […]
Libertarians storm Democratic Party
Well, Hallelujah! Seven uber conservatives, after helping to engineer the takeover of the Republican Party in Ravalli County, have filed to become precinct committee men or women for the […]
Discouraged and ready to give up… perhaps
The Ogallala Aquifer isn’t worth fighting over. Agricultural poisons long ago tainted the ground and drinking water. People don’t even taste it anymore; they’ve adapted. Rain, nor snow, nor […]
Cost of democracy?
A recent article by Charles S. Johnson stated that Secretary of State Linda McCulloch is going to decide whether or not to allow a primary ballot for the Libertarian […]
Expanded recycling options
At long last we have started the recycling of cardboard from our Old Corvallis Road site. After more than a year of delays, the grant money to purchase a recycling […]
Unintended consequences
I read with interest the recent article about beavers (Castor canadensis) damaging trees in the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. I would like to take a moment and point […]
Wednesday, March 28 BPL Preschool Story Time Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s corner of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday to enjoy “Jungle Jamboree!” with […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In re the Marriage of: Tara Leilani Ellis, Petitioner, and Jor-El Ellis, Respondent Cause No. DR-12-37 Dept. 2 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE […]
Sales/Auctions Moving Sale Fri 8-4, Sat 9-3, 514 Central Ave., Stevi. Everything is nice! Patio set, primitives, household items, a few nice collectibles and antiques, treadmill, workbench, and even the […]
Kultgen offered position as Helena superintendent
Last night the Helena School Board voted 5-4 to offer the position of Superintendent of Helena Schools to Kent Kultgen, currently serving as Superintendent of Stevensville School District. Kultgen […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN P. SMAUS., Deceased. Probate No. DP 11-75 Dept. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
Fadely files for commissioner
Republican Kevin Fadely, 47, of Stevensville, has filed to run for the commission seat from District 2, currently held by Greg Chilcott. Fadely has lived in Stevensville for 12 […]
Smith files for commissioner
Dave Smith, 56, has filed as a Democrat for Ravalli County Commissioner in District 2, the seat currently held by Greg Chilcott. Smith is a fourth generation Bitterrooter and […]
Sales/Auctions YARD SALE – Saturday, March 24, 8 aM until done. 232 Cartwright Way, Hamilton. Lawnmower, fridge, 2 shop vacs, some furniture. Many items for free. Farm and Garden Potting […]
Stevi Streetscape project ready to go
By Michael Howell About a year ago the community of Stevensville embarked on a plan to make substantial improvements to the streetscape in the primary downtown corridor. Last week Jeremy […]
Commissioners commit to keeping rail line open
By Michael Howell On Friday, March 16, the Board of County Commissioners approved committing up to $62,000 to keep the Montana Rail Link (MRL) Bitterroot spur operating for a year. […]
Taking the soft approach to river bank stabilization
By Michael Howell Three landowners on the west side of Stevensville along the east bank of the Bitterroot River have banded together and with the help of grants […]
Friends of Metcalf Refuge still working for its benefit
By Michael Howell Since being banned from dealing directly with officials at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge and having a cash donation to a refuge project returned to them, […]
Fired road supervisor’s grievance denied
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners denied a grievance request from former Road and Bridge Department Supervisor David Ohnstad. Ohnstad asked the commissioners to reconsider his termination and reinstate […]