by John Dowd West Hills Assisted Living, an elderly home in Hamilton, has had some big changes over the last several months. According to Alina Goman, who started the home […]
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Roundabout proposed for Bell Crossing, Hwy 93
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has announced a construction project at the Bell Crossing and US Highway 93 (US 93) intersection in Victor. According to the MDT website, a […]
Mining company touts Bitterroot gallium deposits
by Michael Howell Leading up to its anticipated submission of a Plan of Operations for mining Rare Earth Elements (REE) at its mining claims in the headwaters of the West […]
Floodplain Application #FA-23-29
OG-24-03-078 Legal Notice The Ravalli County Planning Department is inviting public comment on floodplain application FA-23-29 for work proposed within the FEMA regulated floodplain of the Bitterroot River. The applicant is […]
Climate change and fisheries in the Bitterroot
by Michael Howell Close to 60 people attended a panel presentation and discussion entitled “Let’s Get Reel: threats and solutions for our waters and fisheries” sponsored by Bitterroot Water Partnership […]
Daly Mansion pours Irish whiskey
by John Dowd For the Irish and Scottish, whiskey is mixed deeply with the blood of their cultural histories. Both countries tout the original invention of whiskey, whose ancient name […]
Vagabonds talk ‘Root flies and fly fishing
by John Dowd For one independent fly tyer, who has been doing it for 45 years, fly fishing has become a life’s passion. Having flung flies for so long, he […]
Christian vets plan annual ‘March for Christ’
The Christian Veterans of the Bitterroot is a group of followers of Jesus Christ who have served in the military. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, then you […]
Sapphire Valley Estates conditionally approved
by Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners gave conditional approval last week to the Sapphire Valley Estates subdivision, a 33-lot development on a 49.22-acre parcel of formerly agricultural land near […]
Longtime Hamilton city clerk retires
by John Dowd Hamilton City Council met Tuesday, March 5 to discuss several upcoming city projects. However, when the meeting opened, concern about the Sheep Creek mine following a meeting […]
Local art contest seeks more participation
by John Dowd A Hamilton business, that hails from Texas, has been working to encourage a love of art in young people in the valley. To do this, they have […]
Stevensville High School Mock Trial Team going to Helena
Stevensville High School is sending its first mock trial team to the state competition in Helena on March 15 -16th. Mock trial allows students to put on a full simulated legal trial. […]
Up next for Hamilton Broncs – state tournament!
by Scott Sacry The Hamilton boys are the top seed from the West and play Havre, the East’s #4 seed, on Thursday, March 7th at 5 p.m. at the Butte […]
Florence Lady Falcons headed to state!
by Scott Sacry The Florence girls are the #3 seed out of the Western B Division and will face Malta, the #1 seed out of the Northern B Division, on […]
Mine talk draws hundreds
by John Dowd On Monday, February 26, Dr. Phillip Ramsey, head biologist at MPG Ranch in Florence, gave a presentation in partnership with the Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Association […]
Chapter One Book Store awarded, celebrating 50 years
by John Dowd It is often said that little locally owned bookstores are a waning business. However, the folks that own Chapter One Book Store, in Hamilton, may take exception […]
Jake’s Studio now open in Stevensville
by John Dowd Following the closure of a longtime Stevensville Main Street business, River’s Mist, a new business has recently opened at the same location. However, dissuading any worries about […]
Summit Career Center offers more than career guidance
by Kristin Kruse Tucked away on Fort Owen Ranch just to the north of Fort Owen State Park is the Summit Career Center, a nonprofit organization that offers a free […]
Lone Rock teacher helps raise $50,000 for heart association
by Sott Sacry Lone Rock teacher Art Perez has had his kids jumping rope for the last 25 years, and in the process they have raised over $50,000. Starting in […]
Changes on horizon for Sapphire Community Health
by John Dowd The Sapphire Community Health Center, in Hamilton, is undergoing some changes and the new CEO wants the Bitterroot community to be aware of them. These changes could […]