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Popular bluegrass fest will be held in Victor
After the forced hiatus due to Covid, the Montana Rockies Bluegrass Association Festival and Fundraiser came back stronger than ever in 2022, with a new venue and renewed enthusiasm. That […]
Landowners to get their day in court
by Michael Howell A couple of Bitterroot valley residents who sued the Forest Service for allowing public access across their land, only to have the case dismissed for being filed […]
The last of the ‘Old Breed’
by Sean Malcom Recently, I had the honor of spending two afternoons with Richard Nelson, a local United States Marine Corps veteran who celebrated his 100th birthday last month. Nelson […]
Local author talks memoirs and religion
by John Dowd When most of us look back on our lives, we tend to think either about regrets or happy memories. When speaking about his past, local author Robert […]
Hamilton gives preliminary nod to rezoning request
by Nathan Boddy Several dozen people showed up to the Hamilton City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 21st where the hottest item on the agenda was a rezoning request by […]
Retiring Hamilton police officer will be greatly missed
by John Dowd “He cares about this community and it’s evident in the way he patrols,” said Hamilton Police Chief Steve Snavely about Police Lieutenant Bob Liercke. Chief Snavely is […]
Stevensville library seeks land for new building
The North Valley Public Library in Stevensville is seeking 2.5 acres of land that is within walking distance of downtown Stevensville and the schools in town for the purpose of […]
Local author on PE and life lessons
by John Dowd For many people, gym class is the one young people take because it is required by the curriculum, and for many gym teachers, it may be considered […]
Stevensville community ‘backs its blue’
by John Dowd After months of prep work, last Saturday’s Stevensville Police Department Annual Chili Cook-Off was by all accounts a success. Drawing nearly 100 people, and making over $10,536, […]
Schools address funding needs for coming year
Hamilton schools to run bond and levy by Nathan Boddy The Hamilton School District hosted a Town Hall on Tuesday, March 14th in order to share information about an upcoming […]
Companies look to increased mining of rare earth minerals
by Michael Howell Last Wednesday, March 15, the Bitterroot National Forest responded to media reports on mineral explorations on Sheep Creek in a press release. West Fork District Ranger Dan […]
‘600 generations’ of Americans
by John Dowd For some, American history starts when Europe reached across the Atlantic to touch the shores of the ‘New World.’ According to Carl Davis, it should be more […]
Popular HEARTism autism center looking for new space
by Nathan Boddy It came as an unfortunate and jarring shock to Jessica Fitzpatrick, founder and Executive Director of HEARTism Community Center in Corvallis, when her organization was given a […]
Chapter One Bookstore partners with local non-profits
The shampoo, laundry detergent and toothpaste are piling up in the window display at Chapter One for their Loads of Dignity supply drive. The drive is part of a larger […]
Bitterroot Health breaks ground for new Darby clinic
by John Dowd Bitterroot Health broke ground last Wednesday for a new planned healthcare facility in Darby. The facility will be called the Darby Scripps Clinic, and according to Bitterroot […]
Cooperative event raises $45k for youth outdoor experiences
by John Dowd The first annual Montana Matters Banquet went off without a hitch, say event organizers. Tom Powers, a leading member of Montana Matters and Montana Conservation Elders, wanted […]
Renowned author leaves bookstore ‘Breathless’
by Nathan Boddy The group of people who’d come to Chapter One Bookstore to meet renowned author David Quammen had already filled the front of the store by the time […]
Book by former Stevi residents chosen for Montana Book Award
by John Dowd Montana is often described as a place with such natural beauty that it moves and inspires people, or so would be said by the authors of “On […]
Public workshop scheduled for Mud Creek Project
The Bitterroot National Forest signed the Decision Notice for the 48,486-acre Mud Creek Project in January. The decision authorized the forest to move forward with planning and implementing fuels reduction, […]