by Arren Kimbel-Sannit, Montana Free Press House and Senate Republicans last week selected Sen. Jason Ellsworth of Hamilton and Rep. Matt Regier of Kalispell as the leaders of their respective caucuses, […]
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Court order changes wolf hunting season, effective immediately
Last week, a District Court in Lewis and Clark County issued a temporary restraining order impacting some of Montana’s wolf hunting and trapping regulations. The changes go into effect immediately. […]
Forest Service to implement use restrictions at popular hot springs
Many people drive from the Bitterroot Valley over Lolo Pass to enjoy the soothing waters of Jerry Johnson and Weir Creek Hot Springs in Idaho. The public should be prepared […]
EXIT Realty helping out animal shelter
Did you know that our local shelter offers free cat and dog food to the community? In support of our local Bitter Root Humane Association, EXIT Realty Bitterroot is sponsoring […]
Florence Falcons are back-to-back state champs
by Scott Sacry At the start of the 2022 season, Florence’s head coach Pat Duchien had said, “We challenged this year’s team to not ride on the coattails of last […]
Cause for concern
by Judy Hoy, Stevensville On the front page of the Missoulian on Thursday, November 17, there was a photo of a large male bison. The angle of the photo shows a […]
Project 59870 to participate in Festival of Trees
This year, instead of holding a gala in Stevensville, Project 59870 will be part of the Festival of Trees in Hamilton. The non-profit organization is one of several non-profits throughout […]
County open lands bond issue passes
Voter turnout in Ravalli County was high in the November 2022 elections in Ravalli County with 67.2% of the 34,658 registered voters casting ballots. Voters showed a preference for casting […]
Rockin’ RC Rodeo named Rodeo of the Year
Rod Freeman, chair of the Rockin’ RC Rodeo Committee, is feeling pretty good about this year’s rodeo, which takes place annually at the Ravalli County Fair. By way of vote […]
Local Treatment Court to hold first graduation
The Twenty-First Judicial District Treatment Court announced that two participants will be honored at the drug court’s first graduation ceremony on Wednesday, November 16 at 5 p.m. at Hamilton City […]
Turkey Trot raises funds for local food pantries
by Nathan Boddy The recent snow will not stop Dominic Farrenkopf from donning his well worn turkey uniform and hitting the streets in order to raise money for the valley’s […]
Festival of Trees starts this weekend
For some, November snowfall in the Bitterroot Valley has triggered holiday music and hopes for decked halls and decorated trees. The Festival of Trees this weekend is the perfect balm […]
‘Celebrating Ernst Peterson’ event to benefit county museum
The Ravalli County Museum will hold a fundraising event entitled “Celebrating Ernst Peterson” on Friday, November 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. The museum is the repository for renowned Montanan […]
Stevensville prepares for Country Christmas celebration
The annual Country Christmas celebration in Stevensville, sponsored by the Stevensville Civic Club and local businesses, will be held Friday and Saturday, December 2nd and 3rd. The evening will kick […]
‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ brings full cast to Hamilton Players stage
by Nathan Boddy Denise Rose, the Executive Director of the Hamilton Players, hopes that the non-profit community theater will soon see a comeback from the pandemic induced slowdown, starting with […]
Florence headed to state title game
by Scott Sacry The Florence Falcons football team keeps getting stronger and stronger, week after week. They continued this trend on Saturday, November 12th as they defeated Jefferson 40-23 on […]
The making of a vaccine
The public got a chance last week to hear about the development of the Covid-19 vaccine directly from the scientist who played a key role in its development and production, […]
Nine to be inducted into new Stevensville Hall of Fame
Steve Lewis, a 5th grade teacher at Stevensville Schools, has been working on the Stevensville Hall of Fame project for the past year, and the first nine people chosen for […]
Stevi STARS Foundation to hold holiday gala
The Stevi STARS Foundation is planning a holiday gala on December 3rd to honor the first inductees into the newly created Stevensville Schools Hall of Fame and to raise money […]
Stevensville council member resigns
Marilyn Wolff, Stevensville Town Council member representing Ward 1, has resigned effective November 4th. Wolff told the Star that she had turned in her letter of resignation and expected it […]