Vacant since 2022 and most recently home to retailer Black Arsenal the 3,300-square-foot facility will undergo a comprehensive renovation beginning in late spring with completion expected by early fall of 2025 The project represents a significant capital investment and will create 11 new high-skill jobs “This is exactly the kind of project we want to see in downtown Stevensville,” said Kacey Dominguez and supports the local business environment “Applied Arts’ investment highlights the growing momentum in the Stevensville area and reflects a broader trend toward design-focused redevelopment.” said Andrew Haan Senior VP of Community Development & Growth at Cornerstone Alliance “A strategic fit with our countywide development goals this project demonstrates our ability to support the revitalization of an existing building for a company creating high-quality jobs for Southwest Michigan’s creative class.” “We’re thrilled to bring our headquarters to Stevensville,” said Tyson Thorne “This space will not serve as just an office for our team We’re looking forward to building something meaningful here both for our team and the broader community.” The renovated space will include modern work areas and a gallery for public and client events The open studio design will allow for creative flexibility while maintaining the architectural integrity of the original post office the project is expected to drive increased foot traffic downtown Cornerstone Alliance remains focused on supporting catalytic projects like this—where business growth and community investment go hand in hand — A small plane crashed Wednesday morning at Bay Bridge Airport in Stevensville the aircraft veered off the side of the runway into a marshy area coming to rest partially in the water," said Beth Malasky Queen Anne's County's Public Information Manager "He was evaluated by emergency medical personnel on scene and declined medical treatment," Maryland State Police said the airport runway remains in good condition This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available Personalized news alerts with our mobile app Photos from a high school softball game between Stevensville and Corvallis on Tuesday Stevensville's Emmi Ross (6) runs to home during a high school softball game between Stevensville and Corvallis on Tuesday Stevensville’s Lilly Newsom (3) slides into second during a high school softball game between Stevensville and Corvallis on Tuesday Stevensville's Emmi Ross (6) runs to third base during a high school softball game between Stevensville and Corvallis on Tuesday Stevensville’s Kenzie Frost (4) slides into second base during a high school softball game between Stevensville and Corvallis on Tuesday Sophie Cooper (1) of Corvallis picks up the ball during a high school softball game between Stevensville and Corvallis on Tuesday Kenzi Frost (4) of Stevensville bats the ball during a high school softball game between Stevensville and Corvallis on Tuesday Taylor Andersen (3) of Corvallis pitches the ball during a high school softball game between Stevensville and Corvallis on Tuesday Sophie Cooper (1) of Corvallis attemps to tag a player during a high school softball game between Stevensville and Corvallis on Tuesday Sophie Cooper (1) of Corvallis throws the ball during a high school softball game between Stevensville and Corvallis on Tuesday Jaidan Oyler (10) of Stevensville bats during a high school softball game between Stevensville and Corvallis on Tuesday Jaidan Oyler (10) of Stevensville walks to the dugout during a high school softball game between Stevensville and Corvallis on Tuesday Email notifications are only sent once a day Photos from a softball game between Billings Skyview High School and Bozeman Gallatin High School at Billings Skyview High School on Thursday,… Butte Central softball held East Helena at bay to defeat the Vigilantes at Stodden Park on Tuesday Photos from a softball game between Billings Senior High School and Billings West High School at Central Park on Thursday Photos from a softball game between Billings Skyview High School and Billings Senior High School at Central Park on Wednesday Bengals softball walked away with a win after narrowly leading the Bulldogs in the 7th inning 7-6 at Stodden Park in Butte on Thursday Photos from a softball game between Billings Central Catholic High School and Laurel High School at Urbaska Field at Rocky Mountain College on… A Stevensville man died Saturday evening in an ATV crash The Montana Highway Patrol reports the crash happened just after 9 p.m when a 61-year-old man was driving near Lookout Trail and St He missed a left curve and went off the road The ATV went down an embankment and rolled over The victim's name has not yet been released and the MHP is continuing to investigate the crash Thank you for completing the form, here is your download: "+jQuery("body").attr("docName")+" Thank you for completing the form, here is the link to your on-demand webinar: On-Demand Webinar Link Stevensville firefighters participate in training with Two Bear Air Rescue — The Stevensville Town Council reluctantly approved an $1,800 payment to grant writers for the town’s 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Program grant application at their April 25 meeting noting that “communication should have been better.” will be spent on new radios for multiple Ravalli County fire departments According to Stevensville Rural Fire Department Town Chief the town owes $1,800 to the New York grant writing company for the draft they drew up in December of last year The grant would purchase 127 radios for Stevensville Fire Department Florence Fire Department and Sula Fire Department Stevensville would receive 21 of the 127 radios Although Motley’s numbers were later disputed at Thursday’s meeting he told the town council they would have to pay $6,048 to match 5% of their $105,000 share of the grant “The grand total that it will cost the town is $7,848 for 21 radios with a $105,000 value,” Motley said “There’s no way this town could go out and buy $105,000 worth of radios we can afford to hop in on a grant and try to see if we’re successful doing it that way.” Motley said that the need for new radios in Ravalli County was crucial citing the state’s slow transition over to 800 MHz radio frequencies He added that in addition to the narrowing frequency bandwidth the Stevensville Fire Department had been “piecing and parting together” radios off of eBay for “a number of years.” “There is a need for radio communications in the fire department,” said Stevensville Rural Fire Department Town Chief “With all the changes in regulations that have come down the road our handhelds are no longer capable of communication because of the frequency changes and the different bandwidth… We ran into a fire a week ago up on the eastside and we were at the top of the hill and bottom of the hill and we didn’t have radio communication from the top to the bottom of the hill.” Members of the council were slightly skeptical of the proposal price and the process timeline Stacie Barker explaining that the request felt like a surprise “The one thing that I don’t like is that the money was asked for in the claims before this even came forward,” Barker said “We’ve known this since December…Why did we wait so long to bring it forward?” Motley told council members that the Fire Department had budgeted for the expenditure and that they had been in discussion with the Mayor other town officials about the grant status since December Town Director of Finance and Human Resources pointing out that the $6,048 match rate he quoted the council was more than 5% of the $105,000 number that he reported earlier in the meeting after running some of the numbers herself at the meeting “Right now I don’t have the documentation,” Motley said “I would like to go back and check the numbers on this proposal.” Council members concluded the discussion by approving the grant writers fee payment in a 3-0 vote but they also noted that going forward grant applications should be better communicated to the council “I feel that communication should have been done better,” said council member Cindy Brown I would personally not be able to live with myself if one of our volunteers got hurt because we didn’t approve this.” Looking to navigate the complexities of grants funding? 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All rights reserved.Do Not Sell My Personal Information by Kylie Gibson Heidi's Kitten Rescue out of Stevensville is seeking a forever home for a special-needs kitten is a Manx kitten who is about four months old./Photo: Heidi's Kitten Rescue — Heidi's Kitten Rescue out of Stevensville is seeking a forever home for a special-needs kitten is a Manx kitten who is about four months old Brandi is missing slightly more vertebrae than a typical Manx cat so an indoor household away from potential predators would be ideal loving kitten who is looking for her forever home MISSOULA — A 22-year-old man is accused of assaulting a young child at a daycare in Ravalli County Marcus Henry Kushner of Florence has been charged with felony assault on a minor Court documents state that on April 1 Kushner pinned a 2-year-old to the ground and put his hand over the child's mouth "because he was not obeying." Two workers at a Stevensville daycare told law enforcement that the incident occurred after Kuchner The witnesses said that they saw the child's face turning red and then purple before Kuchner released the child to answer the phone The two workers told a Ravalli County Sheriff's Office deputy that the 2-year-old struggled to breathe for several minutes before fully recovering Kuchner admitted to the deputy he lost his temper after becoming frustrated with the child held him down and covered his mouth before releasing him when his lips started turning blue Bitterroot Star Bitterroot Valley's best source for local news April 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment The Stevensville tennis team played East Helena on Thursday April 3 and then played at Butte Central on Friday Against East Helena the boys won 6-1 while the girls lost 1-7.  Andrew McGowan (Stevi) lost to Ali Makhmetor 6-2 Nevaeh Meeder (Stevi) lost to Taylor Madley 6-1 Jackie Reed (Stevi) lost to Lacey Brewer 6-2 Lilian Hays (Stevi) lost to Peyton Bailey 6-1 Gracelyn Godfrey (Stevi) lost to Dempsey Halley 6-1 Kirrah Anderson/Avery Sacry (Stevi) lost to Abby Maner/Janette Taylor 7-6 (7-5) Eloise Neprjachin/Jackie Reed (Stevi) lost to Emma Stapley/Abby Daum 6-0 Brittlee Marchant/Juliana Milde (Stevi) lost to Jordan Margot/Brooke Haner 6-2 Against Butte Central the boys won 10-1 while the girls won 5-3 Kirrah Anderson (Stevi) lost to Logan Leprowse 6-2 Lilian Hays (Stevi) lost to Arwen Regester 6-2 Juliana Milde/Brittlee Marchant (Stevi) lost to Arwen Regester/Mackenzie Cupp 6-2 Jeremy Madruga (Stevi) lost to Owen McPartland 6-4 Filed Under: Sports Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Alcoholics Anonymous is open to all who have a desire to stop drinking The Stevensville Al-Anon Family Group meets weekly at 7 p.m Monday at the Stevensville United Methodist Church Enter the church through the Fellowship Hall door next to […] Please update our weekly listing to the following: The Stevensville Al-Anon Family Group meets weekly at 7 p.m Join Summit Independent Living for Art Expressions -- our all-abilities art club -- every Tuesday in Hamilton Just show up and enjoy an afternoon of […] The Ravalli Democrats invite you to join them at the Backyard Taphouse in Florence every other Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 for what they call Burgers and Beers ------------------------------------------- The Wonders of Hot Water A Weekly Lecture Series on the Origins and Uses of the World’s Hot Springs Tuesday Evenings July 23 through August 20 7:00pm to […] Ionic Lodge #38 of Hamilton would like to announce that we have ongoing Masonic education every Tuesday night starting at 7:00 pm and we are open to the public every […] Jordan Walker paints landscapes with precision breaking them down to expose their structure His work in From the Rockies to the Red Rock records the forces shaping […] or brand-new pattern and enjoy the company of like-minded crafters during this informal Fiber […] 1st Thursday each month Health and Wellness Series New presentation on important natural healing topics followed by Questions and Answers National Day of Prayer for the Bitterroot Valley Community Join us to prayer for our community and nation 6pm – 7pm Hosted by the Ravalli County Ministerial […] free country swing dance lessons every Thursday in May at 7:00 pm at the Rustic Hut in Florence- arrive early - all ages welcome- no partner needed  Country swing dance lessons at the Rustic Hut in Florence ~ free — The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas is excited to launch its 2025 Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Event series with the Montana Kick-Off Adoption Event Discover and discuss new books — in audiobook and other formats — with us and other bookworms from the community I am one of the organizers for the 4th Grade Farm Fair and am reaching out to let you know that we will be hosting the event again […] Join us every Friday from 12-5PM The purpose of the GUILD is to contribute to the growth and knowledge of hand knitting and history; to sponsor and support […] Thank Goodness It’s Art Friday (TGIAF) is an arts and crafts social group where all are welcome Welcome to the Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market This little market is growing and has so much to offer We have a variety to offer from Jams/Jellies at Corvallis Firehall on the Woodside Cutoff road The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday James Jonkel is a Wildlife Management Specialist with Montana Fish Jamie serves on several committees and nonprofit organizations […] What won't perish in your garden from an inevitable spring cold snap With a little paint we'll turn rocks into quirky creatures Wings Youth Volunteer Program The Wings Programs Equine Rescue & Sanctuary is starting a youth volunteer program that will run through the summer Do you love horses and donkeys and […] Please join us for the Daly Mansion’s Annual Tea on May 10 Teatime at Riverside will have 2 seating times 11am & 1pm – 100 tickets available per seating […] The Ravalli County Democrats have scheduled their annual convention for May 10 in Victor Park The election of officers is the focus of the gathering Join us on the lawn at the Daly Mansion for the best dang community gathering in the Bitterroot Join us every 3rd Thursday at 6pm at BJ's restaurant The Bitterroot Celtic Society are a passionate group of volunteers Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen is a volunteer organization that works to keep trails open for the public The group meets every third Thursday of the month at the Corvallis […] Key Attributes of Self-Defense Training Practical Techniques: Easy-to-learn moves tailored for real-world situations Situational Awareness: Learn to identify risks and make safe choices Adaptability: Techniques designed for all ages The Corvallis Civic Club will meet on Monday at 7:00 pm in the Corvallis High School Library All are welcome to attend and help the club continue its […] WOMEN & GUNS: Women Only - Introduction to Defensive Handguns The first day is designed to assist […] will be offered three times at the Whittecar Range in Hamilton Every 4th Tuesday of the month for the monthly Guild meeting The purpose of the GUILD is to contribute to the growth and knowledge of hand knitting February 25, 2025 by The Stevensville Police Department will be bringing back their chili cook-off for the third annual event and according to Stevensville Police Chief John Boe “We hope that draws more families,” said Boe He suggested visitors hold onto their tickets for door prizes to be drawn at the end of the night not just chili; that way everyone is happy There will be live music performed by “The Flood,” a band out of Missoula who specializes in 60s There will be both live and silent auctions Chief Boe is even donating some of his own sports memorabilia to the event though the department wants to keep the event family-friendly.  The Stevensville Police Department gets ready for a new chapter Chief John Boe and Officer Kenneth Franklin Photo courtesy Stevensville Police Department “I’m from the south; I love chili,” said Boe The reigning chili cook-off champion from the last event will be returning Boe also said the event is still accepting entries for cook-off competitors Interested parties should come to Stevensville Town Hall and speak to Boe in the police department they will receive an entry form and can pay their participation fee of $30 The cut-off date for signups will be March 10.  “it benefits public safety here in the town of Stevensville.” The funding raised will help the department purchase new equipment “We’ve got equipment that’s outdated,” said Boe He added that new gear would allow the department to operate at modern efficiency “I want it to be an opportunity for the community to come together and have fun with their neighbors.” This will be Boe’s first fundraiser here since taking over and he reports that he is “excited about it.” Boe said he wants people from all over town to come out and just enjoy themselves more than anything else He said it is like a “full-circle type thing,” as he will be celebrating being here a year Bob said he has met nearly everyone in town He hopes to meet any new faces that attend the event “That’s how I’ll gauge my success,” said Boe adding that he’s not so concerned about raising money Boe also wanted to express gratitude to the community businesses and individuals that have already donated to the event and the department to make this event happen all funds will go to the Stevensville Reserve Officers Association a nonprofit that handles donations to the department Boe said all checks are to be written to them interested parties can look on the town website searching under the “departments” tab will find the police department page The page is currently being developed further but will eventually include services available from the department as well as department history and officer contact information.  Filed Under: News February 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM my word …I have a giant crockpot… What else will I need February 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM You need to read the article again for the answer to that question — A Florence man faces a felony charge after he allegedly pinned a 2-year-old child to the floor and covered their mouth at a day care facility in Stevensville is charged with one count of assault on a minor The charge comes after officers were dispatched Tuesday to a day care in Stevensville Responding officers spoke with two employees at the day care center who said they were all in a large room when they observed Kushner become frustrated with the child because the child was not obeying Court documents say the two employees watched Kushner pin the child to the floor “no one wants to hear you.” Kushner then allegedly placed his hand over the child's mouth until the child turned red and then purple Kushner allegedly continued to place his hand over the child’s mouth for approximately one minute before he received a phone call and released his grip on the child who reportedly admitted getting frustrated with the child and losing his temper Kushner allegedly told the officer he released the child when he observed the child turning blue and is expected back in court later this month March 12, 2025 by Montana Distillery owners Mark Hlebichuk and Sharie McDonald are sad to announce that their business of over 10 years will be closing its doors The current owners bought the distillery business in 2011 when it was known as Flathead Distillery one of the oldest distilleries in the state They officially reopened it in Missoula in 2014 They came to Stevensville during COVID-19 because it was difficult for them to stay open in Missoula and operate during the pandemic “We had to move or go out of business,” said Hlebichuk Montana Distillery’s gin and vodka are highly rated across the world and they have won awards in nearly everything they entered which the owners and staff say is unheard of they were awarded 2024’s best in multiple categories in Distinctly Montana Magazine they had to declare bankruptcy last year and have been forced to sell the business and assets and say that they are just “moving on to the next chapter.” Hlebichuk said John Rudow and Mark Hlebichuk at Montana Distillery in Stevensville we are looking forward to getting closer to new friends and reacquainting with our families,” said Hlebichuk “We work 10 to 12 hours a day some days,” but “we loved doing it!” For him the community support and friendships have been moving You really do become part of people’s lives.” The Montana Distillery has participated in the community in a multitude of ways from catering a wedding to getting involved in local charities Hlebichuk said that is a feeling they didn’t find in Missoula “It’s just like a place we’ve wanted to be forever,” he said “Everyone is a friend more than an acquaintance.” Hlebichuk says one of the hardest parts will be letting the employees go He said it is especially painful because one is a disabled U.S Navy veteran and the other a single mother with a disabled child many other small businesses across the country have also been struggling “We are not the only ones,” said Hlebichuk in Montana a distillery tasting room can only sell two ounces per customer per day an employee and assistant master distiller what saves them is that it is a different kind of experience for the customer He and Hlebichuk explained that they have seen a different crowd than the general bar goers and many come for a more laid back encounter The Montana Distillery’s setting is more of a “chill” experience learning about the process and the product.  The Montana Distillery’s last week starts Wednesday March 12 During the week there will be sales of 40% off merchandise and 20% off bottles The staff also means for this week to be a way to let people know they are closing and to “give everyone a chance to say goodbye,” said Hlebichuk but will keep up the Facebook page so people can continue to follow them “who knows?” Maybe they will be able to consult other distilleries or whoever purchases the business even though they are closing their business they do not plan to jump right back into distilling themselves Hlebichuk and McDonald said it’s an opportunity to “take a break and do something different.” They live in Lolo but plan to retain connections and keep relationships in the whole of the valley “Closing has been really tough on them,” said Rudow a staff member and close friend “I take a lot of pride in the product we produce,” he added He said there will be many customers that will miss a lot of what the Montana Distillery has brought to the valley not least of which will be greetings at the door by the shop dog March 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM The new year is bringing a major remake to the Stevensville Meijer Store at the Exit 23 retail hub There has been no announcement of the project however store hours rolled back to midnight closing vs to allow workers better access to all areas of the store MoodyOnTheMarket.com reached out to Meijer Stevensville for more information Store spokesperson Bob Tharp told us the project began this week and will run through “June or July” signaling significant changes to the layout and interior appearance of the store Tharp termed the project “a major refresh” and said several departments will be expanded and some moved to new locations to better serve today’s customers The Stevensville location has been open for almost 15 years Meijer customers commenting on social media are especially looking forward to an update and expansion of the Pharmacy Department Tharp told us the Stevensville remodel includes the addition of a second pharmacy drive-thru pickup lane Meijer employs more than 300 workers at the Stevensville store Grand Rapids based Meijer now has almost 270 stores in several size variations 90 years after its founding in Greenville in 1934 the first ‘Thrifty Acres’ supercenter opened on 28th Street in Grand Rapids The Meijer family can be found on any published list of Michigan billionaires You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience NILES — Monday’s sentencings at the Niles courthouse included that of a Stevensville woman charged with tampering with evidence associated with the Nov pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and was sentenced to two years probation 180 days in jail with credit for 84 days served 100 hours community service and $678 in fines and costs       She initially was charged with being an accessory after the fact related to the Nov 2 shooting death of firefighter Chad Medlin after an altercation in downtown Eau Claire That charge was dismissed as part of a plea agreement Rigoberto Gomez is charged with open murder and five other felony charges in the homicide Harper picked up Gomez after the incident and took him to her mother’s home near Coloma 11 when she admitted taking guns she found in the yard and throwing them away on her way to work had made a terrible mistake and had learned her lesson the community I put in danger and the family of the victim,” she said       Berrien County Assistant Prosecutor Myrene Koch called Harper’s actions in hiding two guns and ammunition a “dangerous situation” that not only interfered in the investigation but put the community at risk Koch noted that Harper discarded the weapons and the ammunition in an open area that others could access       Defense attorney Carri Briseno pointed out that this was Harper’s first felony conviction “She was living a life where she would never think to do something this,” she said “She’s spent a significant period of time in jail and has had time to think about her actions and the danger she put the community in.”       “I’ve had a lot of people who say they’re remorseful and you can’t see any remorse,” Briseno added “She’s expressed remorse since the first day I met her.”       Berrien County Trial Court Judge Jennifer Smith said she took into account not only the danger of the situation but also Harper’s lack of much of a prior record her remorse and the letters of support she received on Harper’s behalf Harper’s only previous conviction was for drunk driving in 2023       Judge Smith noted that Harper has otherwise been a contributing member of society and crime free before the last two years She did say however that she was concerned that nine days passed between the time Harper first talked to police and finally told them where the weapons were       “Those were nine days that others could have found the guns and the ammunition,” the judge said “That would ad to what was already a tragic situation that was very serious I know you had nothing to do with the initial homicide but the delay in telling police could have had an effect on the investigation.”       “I have to take all that into consideration,” Judge Smith said “I believe you are remorseful for what you did but there has to be some sort of punishment This sentence balances the weight of a serious case with the fact you have no prior serious record and you showed remorse.” pleaded guilty to resisting and obstructing police and use of meth and was sentenced to five months in jail with credit for 74 days served and $248 in fines and costs pleaded guilty to second offense use of meth and disorderly person and was sentenced to credit for four days served and $535 in fines and costs Among the best players to keep an eye on when the Los Angeles Kings play the Chicago Blackhawks… will be on the ice Monday against the Los Angeles Kings at… Ryan Donato and the Chicago Blackhawks will play on Monday at 8:30 PM ET meet the Los Angeles Kings on Monday at 8:30 PM ET PORTAGE – The old adage that defense wins championships was never more prevalent than Monday night at the Igloo on the campus of Portage Northern High School where the Coldwater Cardinals faced off with the Stevensville Lakeshore Lancers in the Division 1 girls basketball regional semifinals Scoring was at a premium for both teams Monday night and in the end it was clutch free throws from Coldwater senior Elli Foley who put the game out of reach late as the Cardinals defeated Stevensville Lakeshore 37-30 sending the Cardinals to the Division 1 regional finals “In a game like this I made sure the girls knew that you really had to win every possession,” Coldwater coach Ken Smoker said “Now that does not necessarily mean you have to score on each possession we just wanted to get a quality shot each time down the floor I think tonight we got quality shot after quality shot and tonight they just would not fall which in the end is the game of basketball But when it came down to it we played defense Scoring was at a premium from the opening tip and stayed that way throughout the 32 minutes of game time as Coldwater faced off with the Lancers in the unfamiliar confines of Portage Northern’s vaunted Igloo Coldwater made their living from behind the 3-point arc as the normally pinpoint shooting of the Cardinals just was not there for much of the game Coldwater shot 6 for 34 from beyond the arc for the game although the shots did fall when it mattered the most Thankfully for Coldwater even though their shots were not falling their patented defensive pressure traveled and traveled well After the teams ended the first quarter all knotted at 8-8 Coldwater went on to outscore Stevensville Lakeshore 7-4 in the second quarter to build a 15-12 lead at the half closing the score to just a single point after three quarters at 25-24 although Coldwater was able to wrestle away the lead with only seconds left on the clock thanks to a beautiful reverse layup from Rylie VanAken just before the buzzer Coldwater went on to outscore the Lancers 12-6 in the fourth quarter most of which came from the free throw line late Elli Foley finished the game with a clutch 6-for-6 effort at the free-throw line sealing the game for her Cardinals who went on to win 37-30 Coldwater ramped up the defensive pressure for much of the game forcing 15 Lakeshore turnovers compared to only nine total Cardinal turnovers six of which came in the first quarter alone Coldwater also made it a priority to limit Stevensville Lakeshore to just a single shot nearly every time down the floor as the rebounding of Rylie VanAken Mya Porter and Danika Cox really proved to be a major difference maker throughout the game “I think we played really well defensively even though we did get a little lazy in the third quarter rotating and closing out on some of their shooters,” Smoker said “In the end though we did the job we needed to do to move on to Wednesday’s final.” More: Coldwater tops BCC to win third straight district title for first time in school history Coldwater had three players in double figures led by Porter with 12 points followed by Anderson with 11 points and Foley with 10 Porter added five rebounds and three steals while Anderson added six rebounds Foley also chipped in with six rebounds and three assists VanAken had a strong all-around game with four points and three assists while pulling in eight total rebounds Danika Cox also chipped in with seven rebounds and two steals in the game winning effort “I am really proud of how we took care of the basketball tonight Every bit of film I had seen on Lakeshore coming into this game showed me they loved to press; they pressed nearly every time down the floor in film but I think they learned really quickly that we have got some very smart basketball players out there I do not think we had a turnover versus their press at all which forced them out of their game and into our style of play.” – Coldwater coach Ken Smoker What’s Next?Coldwater moves on to the Division 1 regional championship where they will face DeWitt which improved to 24-1 with a 57-38 win over Holt in the other semifinal The two teams will face off Wednesday night beginning at 7 p.m November 5, 2024 by With computers and ever smaller processing chips on the rise components like semiconductors are in high demand The process for creating these can be skill and technology intensive Semiconductors are used primarily in memory devices such as random access memory (RAM) and Logic devices like central processing units (CPUs) These are essential for all devices from computers to phones smart TVs to smart watches and a growing number of smart tools people see and use every day general manager of Advanced Material Solutions LLC (AMS) out of Missoula Stevensville will soon be home to a facility that creates key components in the creation of these semiconductors AMS creates and supplies equipment other companies use to create the liquids gases and materials used in manufacturing semiconductors the company realized there was a whole other market it could tap into a business that would create and supply the gases themselves and would be based on Hwy 93 just north of the Stevensville Junction we now own and operate the equipment,” said Keck For them it seemed like a simple step to open production They could then ship them all over the country within a couple days With a single bottle of certain materials costing upwards of a couple hundred thousand dollars and the quantities so small shipping and trucking costs would be minimal Keck explained that the volume really is very small with bottles often being no bigger than a welding gas tank on the large end and as small as a medical oxygen bottle on the low end They plan to sell exclusively within the U.S The materials their equipment produces include the top ten or 20 of the most essential gases for producing semiconductor chips it relies on something called chemical vapor deposition which essentially employs an enclosed space with the chip present The gas is released into the space and it settles via heat The film created from the settled gas is then layered often combining many layers of multiple materials SemiLink Materials will produce only the materials to be used by other companies in the manufacture of semiconductors Because they will work with numerous companies The companies that produce the chips often each have their own requirements as to the types of gases tanks and cleaning process they will accept in order to maintain high standards of safety This means that some companies even use specific tanks for specific gases and will require new tanks for every batch SemiLink Materials will need a plethora of tank types and sizes and a place to store them SemiLink Materials will also need to go through a long and extensive certification process to produce and sell the gases and involves sending numerous samples to various companies for testing of purity and to confirm the results that SemiLink Materials has found in their own state-of-the-art laboratory and it will be an investment of both time and money this will be a “hurry up and wait,” scenario Once that “certificate of analysis,” is achieved They do not require a college degree and will give preference to local residents assuring they have the passion to stay in the area “We find that Montana people want to stay in Montana,” said Keck He spoke about how there are few high paying technical jobs in the state which can make it difficult for families and young people to stay here Keck and others believe this will further trickle down into the local economy “You would learn pretty special skills,” which he believes “results in more investment into the future and the community.”  SemiLink Materials believes they will officially open their doors by January of 2025 The entire project has been estimated to cost around $20 million When asked why they chose to open up shop in Stevensville instead of in Missoula where their parent company is located he said the land and property pricing was better a bigger part of it was they have always found Ravalli County good to work with and a great community SemiLink Materials’ main building is still under construction which will hopefully be finished within a couple months Their facility will be state-of-the-art for safety and material purity They are one of the only locations in the state with a modern air sealed chamber The building as a whole will also complete up to 10 air exchanges per hour and will be equipped with advanced gas detection equipment The facility even includes what Keck called a “fancy dishwasher,” which is essentially a giant machine that chemically cleans used tanks for re-use All of this effort is meant to maintain the utmost purity of these high value gases and liquid materials Keck and others with SemiLink Materials are excited about the prospects their company can create for them and for the state of employment in Montana They also hope to be a driving force in keeping these materials U.S A Stevensville timber frame home builder was sentenced for defrauding customers — A Stevensville timber frame home builder was sentenced for defrauding customers was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay $1.8 million in restitution for four counts of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering Court documents say Mauri owned and operated Bitterroot Timber Frames and Three Mile Creek Post and Beam LLC Between 2018 and 2022 Mauri defrauded nine individuals who hired him to build their timber frame homes stashed the funds in his wife's bank account and provided the victims with little to nothing in return The work that he did conduct forced construction workers to take on expenses to correct his errors Attorney's Office District of Montana sent out the following: Stevensville timber frame home builder convicted of defrauding customers sentenced to more than five years in prison A Stevensville timber frame home builder who was convicted at trial of defrauding customers by using their payments for his own personal expenses instead of building them homes was sentenced today to five years and three months in prison and ordered to pay $1,855,025.25 restitution A federal jury in September 2024 convicted the defendant of four counts of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering The court also ordered the prison term to be followed by three years of supervised release The court remanded Mauri to the custody of U.S the government alleged that Mauri owned and operated Bitterroot Timber Frames (BTF) and Three Mile Creek Post & Beam According to Mauri and the company’s website BTF built custom timber frame homes across the United States The government alleged that between 2018 and 2022 Mauri defrauded nine individuals who hired him to build their timber frame homes Mauri obtained payments from these customers and lied to them about his operations and what he was doing with their money Mauri ultimately provided little to nothing in return Mauri’s actions affected nine families and hourly employees he failed to pay The scheme involved Mauri inducing customers to send him funds which were ultimately deposited into his or his wife’s bank accounts Mauri and his wife primarily used the money for personal expenses shopping sprees and travel instead of building the homes as he promised What work Mauri did perform on victims’ projects gave his operation the hallmarks of a Ponzi scheme He frequently solicited new money from a victim and used the funds to cover past expenses that were often incurred on earlier projects Mauri provided very little materials or services Those who received some construction work were forced to incur significant expenses to correct Mauri’s substandard product and finish their builds or to sell their land when they realized Mauri’s promises would never come to fruition Victims had hired Mauri to build homes in the Montana communities of Whitehall STEVENSVILLE — When Montana goes into the deep freeze for winter you could assume leafy greens aren't as easy to come by statewide one Stevensville farm is constantly growing vegetables no matter the temperature We visited Winter Kissed Farm to see just how they do it "The soil is incredible on this side of the valley It's not like this everywhere,” Winter Kissed Farm co-owner Max Smith shared workers like Ten Ruzek spent time in the fields at Winter Kissed Farm stocking up the cabbage truck for a healthy batch of greens that would stay viable we are now mounding it because we harvested far too many for our bins,” Ruzek told MTN Binning is a big part of getting ready for the next season That's because harvesting greens doesn't stop at this Stevensville farm when the snow flies “I just love being a part of winter growing and feeding Montanans greens in the winter," Ruzek said “A lot of fresh-cut greens is what we focus on because those are in demand at a time like this in Montana,” Smith added Access to leafy greens drives Smith and his partner to offer boxes of perishable vegetables for purchase during every month “The idea behind the winter box is to fill a void in the food system that's left when a lot of other farms decide to take a break from all of the rigors of summertime production,” Smith detailed Smith says the idea for farming while it’s freezing comes from Madden’s past out East which is why Winter Kissed uses specialized growing spaces “We do it in unheated high tunnels and we just grow a specific variety The things that can stand freezing and dying and then coming back to life when the sun hits them,” Ruzek explained They make sure all their vegetables are in and out of the soil at the right time to keep the plants healthy “Planting them at the right window in the fall so that they don't get too big and their cells are less rupturable,” Smith said so we double up the layers and that provides a little bit of insulation," Smith shared “Makes it especially meaningful for us to provide food in kind of the leaner months and to do it and to do it well not just provide a lot of turnips and beets and squash and stuff like that but to give people fresh perishable vegetables that they can expect like two to three different greens every single week," Smith concluded Click here to learn more about Winter Kissed Farm We’re getting an idea why the Stevensville McDonald’s suddenly closed for good over the weekend Moody on the Market first reported the location at 4661 Red Arrow Highway had closed Sunday Now we’re told by someone in management that sales at the Stevensville McDonald’s had slumped 44% in the past year with the Michigan Department of Transportation reconstructing I-94 at Exit 23 Our source says McDonald’s corporate determined the business lost at the Stevensville location simply moved over to the Bridgman and St mismanagement at the Stevensville location for a couple of years had already been driving sales down McDonald’s determined the Stevensville restaurant should be closed It’s not known what will be done with the property which we’re told is owned by corporate The owners of the Stevensville McDonald’s also own the St considering the location and brand name involved the Stevensville McDonald’s at Exit 23 has permanently closed There’s no official word from the Indiana based owners of the franchised store however signs and blockades in the parking lot indicate McDonald’s Stevensville has closed up shop The location has often been the subject of customer complaints about service and quality of food compared to other McDonald’s in the region the closure of a McDonald’s restaurant on a busy Interstate exit is almost unheard of Exit 23 has been occasionally closed for short periods of time amid reconstruction of I-94 but most food outlets in the neighborhood have weathered the interruption in business with no apparent long term impact MoodyOnTheMarket.com is seeking comments and explanation from the franchise operator The man killed in an officer-involved shooting north of Stevensville Wednesday morning has been identified as Laurence John Conklin The Montana Attorney General's press secretary told MTN News the deputy was responding to a call for service at a residence north of Stevensville prior to the fatal shooting Scheuer says the deputy has approximately 18 months of law enforcement experience A Ravalli County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in a fatal shooting incident Wednesday morning north of Stevensville Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton said the deputy wasn't hurt but a man was pronounced dead at the scene Sheriff Holton said the shooting happened during a call for service to the man's residence The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating the incident with the Missoula County Coroner's Office at the request of the Ravalli County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Holton said the case would be turned over to the Ravalli County Attorney's Office once the investigation is complete so that a Coroner's Inquest can be held which is standard procedure for these circumstances Sheriff Holton stated it's common practice to request outside agencies to investigate cases such as officer-involved shootings to ensure transparency and avoid any perception of conflicts of interest February 12, 2025 by Tattooing has been practiced around the world for thousands of years and is considered to be one of the oldest forms of art dating back to 3370 BC The term tattoo derives from the Samoan word “tatau” which mimics the tapping sound of the tools used during traditional tattooing What once was associated with criminals and sailors and with TV shows like “LA ink” and “Miami ink” the art form has become much more mainstream people of all ages decide to get tattoos for a multitude of reasons or simply because there is an appreciation of the art form You don’t have to look too hard to find a tattoo shop Example of Traditional Japanese tattoo by Robert which is one of the newer businesses to pop up on Main Street in Stevensville is owned and operated by a gentleman who likes to be referred to simply as “Robert.” With a personality as colorful as his artwork Robert has been in the business of tattooing for over 30 years Born and raised on a horse ranch in San Jose Robert found himself spending a great deal of time hanging around a friend’s tattoo shop in Sacramento “I was spending all my free time in my friend’s shop watching what he was doing and asking questions about everything ‘You should just learn how to do it,’ so I did I worked as an apprentice for a few years and finally opened my own shop in Yuba City Robert still owns his shop in Yuba City which is called Righteous Ink and has five artists that work for him at that location Making trips every few months to check on things Robert remains very involved with keeping things running smoothly at his other location.  When asked how he ended up in Stevensville “I have been travelling through Montana for years and I always seemed to end up here and I knew this is where I was supposed to be It has been a dream of mine to open a shop here I would stop regularly and the people here were always really friendly and accepting and instead of being scared off by the looks of me and my friends they approached us with curiosity and questions about our tattoos his clients range in age from 18-80 and come from all walks of life “The best part of my job is I get to draw all day let my mind go crazy and have fun,” says Robert While he is well schooled in all forms of tattooing Roberts’s favorite type of piece to create is traditional Japanese style and if someone wants something that they have picked off of the wall I will find a way to make it unique and original,” says Robert and walk-ins are always welcome but Robert can’t guarantee that there will be time that day depending on the size and design that is being requested The shop is  located at 314 Main Street and can be reached by phone at 406-625-2559 a seasoned tattoo collector or just curious to see what Robert has going on in his shop February 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM It’s NOT spelled “Tatoo” January 14, 2025 by The Stevensville Hall of Fame Wall was officially unveiled in a ceremony at the Stevensville High School on Thursday January 9 before the start of the varsity basketball game between Stevensville and Florence Stevensville Wall of Fame board member Steve Lewis spoke to the gathered audience and board member Vickie Vernon cut the ceremonial ribbon The Stevensville Hall of Fame Wall consists of individual plaques with the names of the Hall of Fame inductees for each year The Wall’s most prominent feature is a framed TV that has a looping video with pictures and bios of all the Hall of Fame inductees Lewis thanked his board members and the community but also gave special thanks to the STARS Foundation “We wanted to acknowledge STARS for all their help and highlight all that they have done to make this all possible,” said Lewis The ceremony also served as an opportunity to showcase the STARS Foundation and its goal of raising money for new tennis courts and track and field facilities for Stevensville Mock photos were on display showing what the new facilities would look like once the money is raised The 2024-2025 Stevensville Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony will take place on February 1 Filed Under: News, Sports If you’ve ever wanted to own your own (former) McDonald’s restaurant — now’s your chance The real estate MLS listing for the Stevensville McDonald’s building is now active including list price and what the former golden-arched location includes and related information in terms of economic development For the mere price of $800,000 ($207.42 per square foot) you can move your business into the retail-zoned location The lot is 67,518 square feet and the building is listed at 3,857 sq ft “Public Remarks: Former McDonald’s with drive thru on 1.55 Acres The Red Arrow Highway corridor in Stevensville presents significant retail and economic potential particularly in the sectors of shopping and dining bolstered by substantial vehicular traffic.” The listing posted at the Ryan Arnt, Keller Williams Realty SWM website goes on to say the surrounding community is nothing but positive on growing area businesses “The Village of Stevensville has demonstrated a proactive stance toward economic growth it achieved the Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) designation from the (MEDC) This recognition highlights the Stevensville’s commitment to fostering a development-friendly environment through strategic policies.” The sale does NOT include a franchise or the iconic golden arches or McDonald’s signage that was quickly removed when the location suddenly shuttered Annual property taxes on the location are listed at $23,168 While the former owners apparently couldn’t make the operation work financially some lucky business will be lovin’ it and have the opportunity to show the area how it’s done Former McDonald’s MLS HAMILTON — A man is facing several charges including sexual assault following an incident at a home in Stevensville earlier this week of Victor has been charged with felony aggravated sexual intercourse without consent felon strangulation of a partner or family member and misdemeanor criminal mischief Court documents state the assault happened on Jan 28 at a home on Three Mile Road in Stevensville The victim's boyfriend contacted the Ravalli County Sheriff's Office to report his girlfriend had been sexually assaulted and choked and that Wiley was still inside the home The victim had told her boyfriend that Wiley had choked and raped her and it was believed Wiley was on drugs The woman told a deputy who responded to the scene that Wiley had been taking care of her animals while she was out of town Court documents state he then assaulted her after an argument December 17, 2024 by corporate-run businesses and sometimes a greater disconnect between businesses and their clients it is also the belief of many that not all things need to be this way According to the owners of Mountainside Medical Carson Gomez and her husband Ignacio officially started their business They focus on adult and geriatric primary care Carson has a background in the emergency room and Ignacio is a paramedic who has worked for companies like North American Rescue and want to revisit the idea of the “small town physician” that was so integral to communities in the past “My heart was with the emergency room,” said Carson but “I didn’t want to raise my kids in Vegas.” This was while their youngest child was around four and she said this was hard on both her and the kids “God just really laid on my heart that I should open up my own primary care,” said Carson The decision came from seeing how primary care often works in big corporate hospitals as well from her own time away from family tele-health and many lab services in house for patients so their patients don’t need to travel far or deal with large companies her hope is to be able to keep people out of the ER as much as possible and to bring back the old fashioned idea of the “small-town doctor.”  certified Adult and Geriatric Care Primary Care Nurse Practitioner added that they bill insurance and take all major insurances She said they will be on call and “we want to be available to our patients.” She described their business “like a concierge doctor without concierge prices.” As they grow “You are in control of your health.” As she explained doctors may need to push certain treatments but she said Mountainside Medical will never push any treatments Her method is to educate people on the treatments as best she can and let the patients make the decision without any pressure “It’s their body and their choice.” She hates the idea of pushing treatments she may not even support “I just want patients to be more involved in their health care,” said Carson They want to give the community the opportunity to get to know them “Come and meet us!” Interested patients can call and set up an appointment so they can actually meet their provider “Most places won’t give you that opportunity,” added Ignacio Mountainside Medical is located at the Headwaters Wellness building in Stevensville Interested parties can call them at (406) 303-9781 or visit their website December 19, 2024 at 8:41 AM So proud if you both tears in my eyes as I read this article I LOVE YOU BOTH and may God expand your practice