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Hamilton’s Lawrence Gatorade Player of the Year
by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor Hamilton’s Cash Lawrence was awarded the 2024-25 Gatorade Montana Baseball Player of the Year on June 2nd. The award celebrates the nation’s top high school […]
Future of local Job Corps center uncertain
by Nathan Boddy Late last week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a “phased pause” in operations at all 99 contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide. In its press release, […]
RCEDA receives economic development award
by John Dowd Growing businesses and keeping them afloat can be a massive challenge in today’s market. In Montana, it is especially difficult. However, one organization has been working for […]
Retiring Corvallis principal honored
by John Dowd With the school year coming to an end, so too, is the time of Corvallis Primary School Principal Lisa Nagel. After 38 years in education, Nagel will […]
4th graders learn, help on RAL memorial trail
by Nathan Boddy Friday, May 30th marked a fifth annual tradition for Hamilton 4th graders. After snaking their way along the trail adjacent to Big Corral Road, approximately 100 youngsters […]
Stevensville pool gets a makeover
by John Dowd For many in Stevensville, swimming at the town pool is the highlight of the summer. Though the pool has been plagued with challenges and repairs for years, […]
MPAA art show celebrating 20 years
by Victoria Howell The Montana Professional Artists Association (MPAA) is hosting its 20th annual show June 6-8 at the Bitterroot River Inn in Hamilton. The show will feature the fine […]
Local leader brings nonprofit resources to Bitterroot
Jodi Mitchell, executive director of the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to work as a rural ambassador in the Bitterroot Valley for the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA). […]
Stockman Bank to hold Stevensville grand opening
Stockman Bank invites the public to attend a special grand opening celebration for their Stevensville Bank on June 11. “We are very excited to be a part of downtown Stevensville,” […]
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 […]