by Syble Solomon Recently the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce recognized the civic clubs which have a legacy of providing services, projects and financial support that enrich their communities. To […]
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Wednesday market provides access to local agriculture
by Nathan Boddy It’s been nine years since O’Hara Commons begin their Wednesday Farmers Market across the street from the Bitterroot Public Library, and from the looks of things on […]
Tuesday at Twelve concert series launches
The Jean Matthews Tuesday at Twelve series of free summer concerts commenced Tuesday, June 11, with a concert by The DoubleFront Five Dixieland Band on the lawn of the Ravalli […]
Mural workshop to be held in Hamilton
Two murals will be completed this July in downtown Hamilton by artist Britt Flood, in coordination with several businesses and community groups. The main mural will be painted at Chapter […]
Volunteers turn out for Hamilton BMX track improvements
by Nathan Boddy Thirty or so individuals were already on site at the Hamilton BMX track south of the Red Sox ball field by 5:30 Monday, June 3rd, and more […]
‘Naturally 7’ to perform at the Historic Daly Mansion
The historic grounds of the Daly Mansion in Hamilton will come alive with the electrifying voices of ‘Naturally 7’ on Saturday, July 13, at 7 p.m. This exceptional concert promises […]
Former Hamilton standout soars in Arizona
by Scott Sacry Former Hamilton standout Taylor Searle was the best pole vaulter in the state of Montana during his junior year in 2023. Last May, Searle cleared 15 feet […]
Valley coaches awarded ‘Coach of the Year’
by Scott Sacry Three Bitterroot Valley coaches were among the selections for the Montana Coaches Association (MCA) Spring 2024 “Coaches of the Year.” The three coaches selected were Spencer Huls […]
Reiner wins Yellowstone Darby Xtreme Bareback event
by Scott Sacry The best bareback riders in the world descended on the Richard Cromwell Memorial Rodeo Grounds in Darby on June 1st & 2nd for the Yellowstone Darby XTREME […]
Protecting groundwater in Western Montana
by Michael Howell The Western Montana Conservation Commission (WMCC) was recently awarded $7 million dollars from the EPA Columbia River Basin Restoration Program to grant to local entities to host […]
Local bear conflict map in the works
by John Dowd Part of living in Montana is dealing with the local wildlife. In the case of ground squirrels, conflicts may at best be the total uproot of a […]
St. Mary’s Mission resurrects blacksmith shop
by John Dowd Two years ago, the Historic St. Mary’s Mission broke ground on a project reconstructing the blacksmith shop that originally stood attached to the back of the mission. […]
Annual summer concert series scheduled
Sapphire Lutheran Homes will celebrate the summer of 2024 with their free 12th Annual Summer Concert Series and Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. The Summer Concert Series is free and […]
Local chapter of Audubon Society changes its name
by John Dowd The Ravalli County chapter of the National Audubon Society is undergoing some big changes. According to Micki Long, president of the Bitterroot Audubon Society, following a nationwide […]
Hamilton plans removal of dead and dying trees
by Nathan Boddy At their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21st, the Hamilton City Council heard a recommendation by Parks and Urban Forestry Director, Amy Fox, for removal of some […]
County will not accept seasonal groundwater monitoring results this year
by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Board of Health decided last week not to accept seasonal high groundwater data for the coming season. The board has the authority to refuse […]
Darby Xtreme Rodeo this weekend
With 68 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) bareback riders set to converge on the Bitterroot Valley, the field is set for the fifth annual Yellowstone Darby XTREME Bareback (YDXB). The […]
Corvallis wins back-to-back state track championship
by Scott Sacry Corvallis is once again on top of the Class A track world. Both the Corvallis boys and girls teams won the Class A State title in Laurel […]
Corvallis’ Olivia Lewis breaks state record
by Scott Sacry Corvallis’ senior track standout Olivia Lewis finished her high school track career in historic fashion at the Class A State meet in Laurel on May 24-26. And […]
Helmbrecht chosen as Corvallis Parade Grand Marshal
by John Dowd This year’s Corvallis Memorial Day Parade will be the area’s 104th annual event, and one of its greatest honors is to be appointed the Grand Marshal. This […]