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Annual Jean Matthews concert series to launch June 10
The Jean Matthews Tuesday at Twelve series of free summer concerts will commence on Tuesday, June 10, with a concert by Patti Nolan and the Undeniables on the lawn of […]
Bitterroot Health named among Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in nation
Bitterroot Health has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the nation for overall performance. This prestigious honor was awarded by the National Rural […]
Stevi’s Everett going strong after 36 years
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Stevensville head tennis coach Bill Everett was awarded the Class A Boys Tennis Coach of the Year by the Montana Coaches Association. Everett holds the […]
Rep. Bedey talks with local school superintendents, trustees
by Nathan Boddy David Bedey, Republican Representative for House District 86, made himself available to the valley’s school board trustees and superintendents on Wednesday, May 21 at the Victor School […]
Hamilton council updated on housing issues
by Nathan Boddy of the Bitterroot Affordable Housing Coalition gave a brief presentation to the Hamilton City Council on Tuesday, May 20. The coalition, which formed in 2016, is […]
Stevi council acts on istrative reports
by John Dowd, Editor Last week the Stevensville Town Council met to discuss several ongoing projects and changes. The first of these revolved around the airport. During the Stevensville Airport […]
Florence Physical Therapy: helping patients by design
by John Dowd, Editor Florence Physical Therapy just opened their new Aquatic Therapy Center. Part of a much larger therapy network in the valley, the company actually has eight locations, […]
Hamilton ‘Red Light District’ tour helps preserve past
by Scott Sacry Walk out the front door of Chapter One Book Store in downtown Hamilton and turn west toward Bell-McCall and look around – you are surrounded by ghosts. […]
Volunteers planting new trees in Hamilton
by Nathan Boddy The day began with a touch of rain, but by mid-morning, the sun was falling on a gathering of volunteers ready to roll up their sleeves and […]
RCEDA to receive $1 million grant for Hamilton brownfields cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on May 16 that seven recipients across Montana have been selected to receive $8 million in Brownfields Grants to assess, clean up and […]
Devine is Corvallis Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal
by John Dowd Corvallis’s biggest event of the year is the Memorial Day Parade, which has been going for 105 years. This year, out to lead that charge will be […]
Land trust asks community to help bring Groff Park to life
The Bitter Root Land Trust (BRLT), a nonprofit conservation organization that partners with private landowners to conserve Bitterroot open lands, is working with the Groff family in Victor to carry […]
Lawsuit filed over aerial fire retardant
by Michael Howell A lawsuit was filed in Federal District Court in Missoula on May 7 accusing the U.S. Forest Service of violating the Endangered Species Act by spraying aerial […]
Changes proposed for Darby town government
by John Dowd Last Thursday night the Darby Study Commission presented its tentative final report that laid out the changes they will propose to the voters this fall. The meeting […]
Doyle is Chamber’s Volunteer of the Year
by John Dowd For the Doyle family, volunteering has turned into a way of life, so when Sean Doyle, president of the Stevensville Civic Cub, heard that he was going […]
20th annual Shriners Shoot raises over $10K
by Kristin Kruse Clear blue skies and a stunning view of the Bitterroot Mountain Range was the setting for the 20th Annual Shriners Shoot hosted by the Bitterroot Sporting Club […]
Florence girls, Solari are state golf champs
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Florence girls won the 2025 Class B Golf State Championship, and Florence golfer Kipley Solari won the 2025 Individual Girls State Championship at the […]
Hamilton school building bond goes down
by Nathan Boddy The May 6th special district election in Ravalli County did not deliver the outcome that the Hamilton School District wanted. Nearly 62% of the ballots cast were […]
Chamber of Commerce names Jackson, with Loads of Dignity, as Unsung Hero
by John Dowd Every year, the Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce recognizes several individuals, businesses and organizations in the valley. This year’s honorees are: Mission Bistro, Business of the Year; Mary […]
Ken Meppen: operating gas stations in the sky
by John Dowd Sometimes, people who have not served in the military look at service through the lens of action movies and Hollywood. The problem with this view is that […]
Hamilton council asked to help foster civility, safety
by Nathan Boddy During the public comment portion of the May 7 meeting of the Hamilton city council, Hamilton resident Jim Parker took the podium to enunciate his wish that the […]
Victor students shine with history projects
In November, students at Victor Middle and High School eagerly embarked on an exciting academic journey: National History Day. This nationwide competition challenges students to explore historical topics through rigorous […]
Stevensville gets state help with growth policy update
by John Dowd On Tuesday, April 29, Stevensville’s Planning and Zoning Board met to discuss the town growth policy update and the next steps in the process. They also elected […]
Dan Kratofil, REC lineman, retires
by John Dowd For a lot of people today, electricity seems to be an assumption; something taken for granted. We have it whenever we walk into a building, in every […]
Freedom Energy and Roof Solutions delivers
by John Dowd Public opinion seems to be shifting towards “greener” options when it comes to energy and the environment. As energy prices continue to rise, traditional thinking would say […]