by Nathan Boddy Jenn Adams has enjoyed a lifetime of music. The owner of Rooted Music in Hamilton began playing guitar at the age of six and followed her musical […]
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Ag research center halfway to fundraising goal
Western Agricultural Research Center (WARC) is in the final stages of fundraising to build a new office, laboratory and education facility to replace the current buildings that are outdated, unsafe, […]
Florence mother, daughter find success in MSU machine tech program
By Diana Setterberg, MSU News Service Malena Ketelhut remembers the exact moment when, as a child, she decided on the career path that would one day bring her to Gallatin College […]
Class A Football All State and All Conference selections
by Scott Sacry The Western A Football All Conference and All State teams have been announced with players from Hamilton, Corvallis and Stevensville making the teams. Hamilton made it to […]
Immersed in agriculture
Jay Meyer’s family moved to their Burnt Fork ranch east of Stevensville when they were displaced by Canyon Ferry Reservoir in the 1950s. Jay attended Stevensville School from the 4th […]
North Valley Library to host screening of new documentary on contributions of Montana women
The North Valley Public Library (NVPL) will host the Bitterroot’s first public screening of the new documentary film “The Story of Us: The Women Who Shaped Montana.” Two screenings of […]
Victor Heritage Museum to once again hold locally famous chocolate tasting
If you enjoy homemade sweets and bidding on interesting items, you shouldn’t miss the 24th annual Chocolate Tasting & Silent Auction on Monday, December 5th at the Victor Heritage Museum. […]
The Hops now open in Victor
by Nathan Boddy Renee and Paul Rakitin hope that their recently opened taphouse, The Hops, will become as much a gathering place as was the Longbranch Saloon which stood on […]
Donations needed to help stamp out food insecurity
Food insecurity is an ongoing problem that has been exacerbated in recent months by the high cost of gas and other household items. Making sure that children in the Stevensville […]
FWP considering management plan for Fish Creek watershed
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is building on previous planning efforts to create an updated, comprehensive roadmap for managing recreational use in the Fish Creek Watershed. The Fish Creek area […]
Hamilton council rejects rezoning request amidst public outcry
by Nathan Boddy On Tuesday, November 15th, the Hamilton City Council voted unanimously to reject a rezoning request made by Pigman Builders for a parcel located at 501 North […]
Ellsworth to lead state senate
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, […]
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 […]