John Dowd For those that have been attending the Stevensville Creamery Picnic in recent years, it would be hard to imagine the picnic’s star parade without its two star […] ...

Scott Sacry, Sports Editor The Sabres Soccer Club was founded in 1991 and is one of the oldest youth soccer programs in the state of Montana. Bitterroot soccer legend […] ...

Duane Zeiler was recently honored with the prestigious Community Service Award by the Florence Civic Club during a special gathering hosted by the Backyard Tap House. This annual award recognizes […] ...

Victoria Howell Roughly 40 years ago, the Bitterroot Star office was housed in a residence on Main Street in Stevensville and ...

Charles (Bud) and Donna Turley of Hamilton recently celebrated their 74th anniversary. They were married on June 30, 1951, in Roseville, Illinois where Bud and his brother Raymond operated a […] ...

by Tony Primavera, Stevensville It’s amazing how many readers of this newspaper actually send in the words of the liberal press, who are afflicted with Trump Derangement Syndrome and sign their name ...

by Mark Snider, Hamilton As most American citizens are aware, the Federal government, including many in Congress, as well as Supreme Court justices and the executive branch, has lied to […] ...

March 24, 1943 – July 21, 2025 Clark Kinney didn’t talk big. He didn’t chase attention. But the way he lived? It left a mark—quietly, permanently. He passed away the […] ...

Observation Point Fire Darby-Sula Ranger District Bitterroot National Forest Location: Lost Horse Canyon, 10.5 miles south of Hamilton, MT Start Date: 7/24/2025 Cause: Under Investigation Size: 105 ...

Hoot-owl restrictions took effect Wednesday, July 16 on the Bitterroot River from Veteran’s Bridge in Hamilton to the confluence with the Clark Fork River. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing from ...

HUGE YARD SALE. July 18-19-20, 8 AM-12 NOON. 610 Fescue Slope, Florence (off Hidden Valley Rd, watch for signs). Horse tack, saddles, blankets, new headstalls, lots of misc. horse items. Stationary ...

Linda Seed is the current president of the Bitterroot Breastfeeding Coalition, a longtime volunteer organization in the Bitterroot. Each year, according to Seed, the coalition promotes World ...