by John Dowd Robert Gillespie has been a staple in the Darby community since he moved there in 1969. He has lived there almost his entire life and has done […]
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Time to help fill the ’empty bowls’
Many people look forward to the annual Empty Bowls luncheon that takes place each fall. It’s a time to enjoy some delicious soup and support the clay artists of the […]
Hamilton Senior Center offers friendship, food, fun
by Kristin Kruse If you were to walk into the Hamilton Senior Center on any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, you could expect to smell delicious food being prepared for lunch […]
Brassbound Barber brings bygone charm to Main Street
by Kristin Kruse Bryan Kirkland, owner and operator of Brassbound Barber on Main Street in Stevensville, certainly knows a thing or two about barbering. As a third generation barber, Kirkland […]
Corvallis and Florence boys cross country 2nd at state
by Scott Sacry The Montana Cross Country State meet was held in Missoula on Saturday, October 26 at the University of Montana golf course. All the Montana classifications were at […]
Corvallis football stymies Stevi, on to state playoffs
by Scott Sacry On Saturday, October 26, the Corvallis football team made the 14-mile trek north to Stevensville for an all-Bitterroot Valley matchup. The Blue Devils were looking to secure […]
Florence football defeats Loyola, gets #1 seed in state playoffs
by Scott Sacry The #3 (406mtsports.com) Florence Falcons and the #9 Missoula Loyola Rams squared off in Missoula on Friday, October 25 with the Western Conference title on the line. […]
Darby bests Victor in cross-valley volleyball matchup
by Scott Sacry Victor hosted Darby on Friday, October 25 in a matchup of old 13C rivals. Darby is now a Class B school and, as one would expect, the […]
Stevensville soccer loses out in state semi-finals
by Scott Sacry The term “heartbreaking” is an overused hyperbole in sports. But in the case of the Stevensville/Whitefish State Soccer Class A semifinal game on October 26 in Stevensville, […]
Rockies draft pick Omlid to meet Bitterroot Red Sox
by Scott Sacry It’s not everyday you meet a professional baseball player. And it’s not everyday you meet a professional baseball player who comes from the same community as you. […]
District asks voters for permission to sell Hamilton middle school property
by Nathan Boddy Residents of the Hamilton School District will see a ballot measure this November 5th, which asks residents if they are for, or against, granting permission to the […]
Stiegler takes the reins as Victor school superintendent
by Sarah Glass John “Scott” Stiegler started as Victor School District’s new superintendent at an interesting time in Montana’s public education story. His first day on the job was July […]
Free disability screening program empowers children
by Sarah Glass To ensure local children are on track with developmental milestones, the Bitterroot Valley Education Co-op (BVEC) will offer free screenings in various communities this November through its […]
State grizzly bear management plan released
by Michael Howell Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) released the final Statewide Grizzly Bear Management Plan on September 30, 2024. According to an FWP press release, the statewide management […]
Hamilton RAL trail project moving forward
by Nathan Boddy During an unseasonably warm afternoon on October 20, members of the public gathered at Red Barn Bicycles south of Hamilton to hear an update from Alice and […]
Mayor clarifies history of Stevi utility assistance program
Following the publication of an article in last week’s Star about the Town of Stevensville’s utility bill assistance program (Help For You program seeks new life), Mayor Bob Michalson submitted […]
Bitterroot Health launches Medical Assistant Pathways Program
Bitterroot Health has announced the launch of the Medical Assistant Pathways Program (MAPP), an innovative initiative aimed at empowering individuals to begin and advance their careers in healthcare. Developed as […]
Lost Trail Ski Patrollers get special medical training
On Saturday, October 5th, SIM-MT (Simulation in Motion Montana) partnered with the dedicated members of the Lost Trail Ski Patrol to deliver essential hands-on medical training in Sula. This event, […]
Stevi boys soccer team on to state semi-finals
by Scott Sacry The Stevensville boys defeated Libby 4-1 at the Stevensville Soccer Complex in the opening round of the Class A State soccer tournament on Saturday, October 19. Stevensville […]
‘Field of Screams’ – meeting a primal need for 25 years
by Nathan Boddy To see the enthusiastic smile on Sandy Kirkland’s face, you wouldn’t expect that her efforts will shortly result in panic, screams of terror, and the occasional tear. […]
