By Jean Schurman The Bitterroot Stockgrowers Association held its annual banquet Saturday at the Family Center in Stevensville. The banquet capped off a day filled with seminars and speakers […]
Judge dismisses lawsuit against county
Petitioners ask for reconsideration District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton issued an order on January 3 dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Bitterroot Star, Ravalli County Watchdog and Bill LaCroix […]
Thanks (I think)
All I can say is WOW! Thanks for printing Leon’s letter (Willing Victims, 1/11/2012). As disturbing as it is, we need to know that even in 2012 we share […]
We don’t need another bad driver
George was a bad driver. His buddy Mitt drives the same way–recklessly. So you can imagine everyone’s surprise when Mitt mysteriously blamed the big-eared tow truck operator for George’s […]
Supreme Court mistaken about corporations
I have read with interest a number of letters about the rights of corporations. Everyone realizes corporations are a creation of the state, and therefore can only have the […]
Discrimination settlement holds subprime lenders accountable
By Eric Holder & Shaun Donovan As we continue to recover from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, it is clear that every American family has been […]
PUBLIC NOTICE NEW MEETING TIMES FOR STEVENSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Effectively immediately, Town Council meetings will be held in the Town Hall on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month […]
Sales/Auctions THE BOAT SHOW! “Boat Buying Event of the Year” at Lewis & Clark Fairgrounds, Helena, MT. Jan. 27th, 28th & 29th. 443-6400 or 266-5700. www.mtboatshow.com Farm and Garden […]
Wednesday, January 18 BPL Preschool Story Time Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s corner of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday to enjoy “Hovering Helicopters” with […]
Re: Seeking private funding for public health clinic
By Shirley McKibbin, Stevensville I encourage Ravalli County residents to visit the Ravalli County Watchdog site (https://sites.google.com/a/commongroundbrv.org/rcwatchdog/welcome-page-1) and watch the 8/4/11 video of the BOCC public comment meeting on […]
Support for repeal of Citizens United ruling
I have sent the following to our Congressional delegation. Gentlemen: I know that you’re all involved in the current election cycle and other affairs of state. However, I also […]
Thanks from Clothes Closet
The Stevensville Clothes Closet would like to sincerely thank every person who gave clothing, goods and time to help our community this year. We’re amazed at how your generosity has […]
Thanks from Rotary Club
On behalf of the Hamilton Rotary Club, and our volunteer Bell Ringers, I am writing to express our thanks and sincere appreciation to the Bitterroot Community for their support […]
Thanks from Darby Bread Box
The Darby Bread Box would like to thank Kiwanis and all the contributors that made it possible for us to give out Christmas Boxes to our clients so that they […]
Willing victims
Chinese sages long ago observed that there was a Supreme Principle of Order in the universe. They called it the Tao – the Way the world works. Characteristically, Nature […]
Wednesday, January 11 BPL preschool story time Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s corner of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday, January 11 to enjoy “Penguin […]
Dramatic links found between climate change, wildlife
Climate change in the form of reduced snowfall in mountains is causing powerful and cascading shifts in mountainous plant and bird communities through the increased ability of elk to […]
Court ruling affects Forest Travel Management Plans
By Michael Howell According to Stevensville District Ranger Dan Ritter, a recent Appellate Court ruling concerning the Gallatin National Forest’s Travel Management Plan has put the Bitterroot National Forest […]
Public Notice This is to notify all interested parties that BitterRoot Bus is applying for $129,251.00 under the Section 5311 Program for the Federal Transit Administration entitled “Financial Assistance for […]
Sales/Auctions CABIN FEVER ANTIQUES FAIR! Sat. Jan.14, Sun. Jan.15. Opening 10am. $5.00 adm., good both days. Helena Civic Center. 30yrs-Great buys, good selection! Don’t miss! THE BOAT SHOW! “Boat Buying […]