It’s been a long time coming, but the remains of Corporal George G. Simmons, born on October 28, 1917, will finally be laid to rest in the Corvallis Cemetery next […]
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Darby invites you to rock in the new arena
By Jean Schurman Darby is gearing up for another big happenin’ this weekend. The grand opening of the ‘new’ Darby Arena will be on Saturday, June 4th. Gates open at […]
Sheriff Hoffman is Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal
By Jean Schurman The Corvallis American Legion Post #91 and the Ladies Auxiliary are the producers behind the scenes at the Corvallis Memorial Day Parade. In 2015, right after that […]
Court voids discharge permit for proposed ‘big box’ store
By Michael Howell On Monday, May 16, Helena District Court Judge Mike Menahan ruled in favor of the non-profit organizations Bitterrooters for Planning (BfP) and Bitterroot River Protection Association (BRPA) […]
Elusive former county treasurer finally served
By Michael Howell Former Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey, aka/Valerie Addis, aka/Valerie Scott, has finally been served papers in the civil suit filed against her by the Ravalli County Commissioners. […]
Crews sworn in as Stevensville mayor
It’s official! Former council member and acting mayor Jim Crews was officially sworn in as mayor last week at Town Hall. Crews replaces former mayor Paul Ludington who resigned following […]
Local EMS service receives state award
Emergency Medical Service personnel from Hamilton were among those honored by the Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) during an awards ceremony at the Capitol in Helena […]
Bitterroot Forest releases Travel Plan Decision and Final EIS
By Michael Howell Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King on Wednesday, May 11, announced the release of the Travel Management Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) and Record […]
Forest officials listen to objectors to Westside project
By Michael Howell Officials of the Forest Service met with objectors to the Westside Collaborative Vegetation Management Project last week to hear from them personally about their most serious concerns. […]
Stevensville council appoints interim mayor, new judge
By Michael Howell At the Thursday, May 12 meeting of the Stevensville Town Council, Council President Jim Crews, who has been serving as acting mayor since the resignation of former […]
Sheriff’s Office hosts Crisis Intervention Training
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Montana Academy, with Riverfront Mental Health Center and West House in Corvallis, May 16th through […]
Primary election candidate profiles
The Bitterroot Star gave all candidates in this election cycle the same set of questions: • Why are you running for this office and why are you the best candidate […]
Thomas perseveres to earn degree despite ALS
By Denise Hoepfner, MSU News Service On Saturday, 175 graduates of the Montana State University Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship made their way across the stage to receive […]
Bitterroot College grad pursuing dream
By Daphne Jackson Bitterroot College student Rob Williams said his interest in voiceovers started when he was five years old. “Every Tuesday they had five movies for a dollar at […]
Bitterroot Aquatic Center delays change in schedule
By Michael Howell The Bitterroot Aquatic Center (BAC) Board of Directors has decided to delay changes in its schedule that would have reduced the evening practice hours of the Bitterroot […]
Lawsuit to close primaries dismissed
Local Republican Central Committee to continue the battle By Michael Howell U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris on Monday, May 2, dismissed the lawsuit that was filed by the Montana […]
Stevensville Firefighter Cadet program looking for volunteers
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Firefighter Cadet Program is looking for four additional volunteers to fill out its summer training program. During the summer, the program is expanded and cadets […]
Bitterrooters for Planning awarded $70,000 in legal fees in Legacy case
By Michael Howell On Wednesday morning, May 4, the Ravalli County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $70,000 settlement agreement for legal fees incurred by Bitterrooters for Planning in its […]
No Eastside bikepath this time around, says MDT
By Michael Howell Officials from the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) were in Stevensville last week to discuss the proposed improvements to the Eastside Highway beginning just south of […]
Bitterroot Valley Greens opens in Corvallis
By Daphne Jackson A new business in Corvallis intends to provide nutritious produce on a year round basis. Bitterroot Valley Greens, a greenhouse-based produce business that opened in Corvallis last […]