by John Dowd When Col. Edward Sperry first joined the U.S. Air Force in 1949, he had a problem that seemed particularly ill-suited to a career in aviation. He got sick every time he flew. … [Read Full Article] about Ejection seats to the Bitterroot: Col. Edward Sperry
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More room to heal: Hamilton PT debuts facility upgrade
by Scott Sacry The Hamilton Neurorehabilitation and Balance Center just got a major upgrade, bringing brighter, wider spaces and state-of-the-art equipment to the Bitterroot Valley. This upgrade is great news […]
Chamber, RCEDA bring back business classes
by John Dowd The Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA) are teaming up to bring business training classes back to the Bitterroot Valley. […]
‘Hunting with a Bitterroot bird’
Bringing back an ancient, elegant form of small-game hunting by John Dowd For many, hunting requires a rifle, a shotgun, a bow and maybe some ammunition and some arrows if […]
Tonix to expand ‘biotech corridor’
by Sarah Glass Local and state officials gathered on Thursday, October 8, at 200 Old Corvallis Rd. in Hamilton to celebrate a groundbreaking ceremony for Tonix’s planned commercial-scale manufacturing facility, […]
Empty Bowls brings art and community to the table
by Mike Hudgins For months, potters at Clay Works! in Hamilton have been shaping, glazing and firing bowls. Some are wheel-thrown, others built by hand, and no two are quite […]
MNA helps Bitterroot nonprofits strengthen boards
by John Dowd Local nonprofit leaders gathered at the Daly Mansion on Oct. 7 for a training session hosted by the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) and the Bitterroot Valley Chamber […]
Air Force Band to perform in Hamilton
by John Dowd Hamilton will host a performance by the U.S. Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants on Wednesday, Oct. 21, bringing one of the military’s premier musical ensembles to […]
Plane crashes at Stevi Airport
by John Dowd A plane crashed Sunday morning while attempting to taxi at the Stevensville airport, sending the aircraft through several fences and into a pasture before coming to rest […]
‘Jail and Bail’ brings fun, funds to Stevi
by Mike Hudgins It would seem Stevensville is full of jailbirds. Residents were “arrested” on a variety of questionable charges Friday evening and throughout Saturday, brought before a judge and […]
Youth assault leads to felony charges
by John Dowd A Stevensville woman is facing felony charges after a 16-year-old boy was allegedly severely beaten during a party. Jessica Kalie McKay is being charged with aggravated assault […]
Back to school 2026: valley districts begin new year with new programs, projects
by John Dowd School is back in session across the Bitterroot Valley, with districts beginning the 2026-27 school year with new programs, facility projects and goals ranging from academic improvement […]
Scarecrow Festival needs your help!
by John Dowd The Stevensville Scarecrow Festival is returning Oct. 2-3 with familiar favorites, new events and an effort to bring more community members into the annual celebration. Annette Wagner […]
Partners awarded business of the year
by John Dowd Partners in Home Care was recently named the Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business of the Year, an honor leaders with the organization say recognizes nearly four […]
New vision for indoor recreation in Bitterroot
by Sarah Glass During smoky summer months and cold winter months in the Bitterroot Valley, youth sports groups and seniors want access to indoor gym space without the drive to […]
Equinox Blues Festival kicks off season of music
by Mike Hudgins As the last few hours of Saturday afternoon faded into evening, the old stage at the Rocky Mountain Grange was heating up. That night, just a little […]