Friday, April 27
A long escape
"The Long Escape" is a novel about Jeff Noonan's time growing up in St. Regis and the challenges and trials he faced.
St. Regis native releases novel about his life
Repairing the line
Superior powerline fire quelled
Trying out a student project
Superior High School Math teacher Mike Wood shows first grader Jayla Perkins how to use a computer program one of his students created.
Superior schools showcase student work
Fire away
Trotters senior Karlena Heward delivers a fierce pitch thursday at Ronan.
Plains Softball bounces back from Ronan with doubleheader
Painting for a cause
Marla Brown-Robbins, an artist from Hot Springs, paints a glacier grizzly that was later auctioned for $800 at the RMEF banquet.
Sanders County Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet raises most funds in 5 years
Rounding up future kindergartners
Speech therapist Taylor Salmi of the Sanders County Educational Cooperative goes through speech exercises with pre-kindergartner Landyn Massey Thursday at Hot Springs Elementary Kindergarten Round Up.
Hot Springs rounds up kindergartners
Friday, April 20
Catching the "Aloha" spirit
Muffy Bollock, a member of the Mineral County Hospital Board, leads guest in a game of "Heads or Tails" during the benefit Luau on Saturday.
Lua raises funds for hospital
Coming to the table
West End Volunteer Fire Chief Bruce Charles listens to discussion at a Mineral County Commissioner's Meeting on April 11.
MHP and Volunteer Fire Departments formally end conflict
Celebrating the new playground
From left to right top:Thompson Falls Mayor Carla Parks, Penny Torgrimson, Linda Rocheleau, Rita Lundgren. Bottom: Cody Best and Katy Walton standing over the finished product right before the playground was open to the public on April 15.
Playground open for business in Thompson Falls
THOMPSON FALLS - In what started as an old playground site, the area at Rose Garden Park is now home to the newest playground in the city. On April 15, members of the community as well as eager kids came to witness the grand opening.
Meeting and Greeting
Montana gubernatorial candidate Rick Hill (right) talking with Sanders County resident Al Cooper (left) at the Sanders County Political Action Committee Meet & Greet on April 14.
Sanders County PAC hosts meet-and-greet in Plains
PLAINS - With the 2012 election season underway, candidates running for office are starting to head out onto the campaign trail.
Wednesday, April 18
Cinderella at Paradise School
From left to right: Krysta Smiley, Tara Lee Ryan and Sarach Wood during a performance of "Cinderella" at Paradise School on April 13.
Cinderella Play
From left to right: Adam Linsey, Trent Smiley, Sussanah Lindsey, Tyler Lyscio and Jim Hansen during the mice chorus in the play "Cinderella" performed at Paradise school on April 13.
Paradise Elelemntry puts on a show for the community
PARADISE-For the last 20 years, Ruth Winkler has been putting on plays at Paradise Elementary School. After a fire burned down her home and all the costumes for the latest play, there were questions about whether the play could continue. With the help of volunteers from the community, Winkler kept the streak alive and was able to put on “Cinderella.”
Thursday, April 12
Damaged vehicle on the highway
A 1998 Dodge Ram that was involved in the accident on Highway 200 outside of the "Trophy Taker" in Plains.
Three-car accident on Highway 200
A Dodge Ram stuck two vehicles outside of “Trophy Taker” in Plains. The accident occurred on Highway 200 toward Thompson Falls at 4:08 p.m. on April 12.
Thursday, April 5
Passing on the Left
Jim Maston of St. Regis (right) makes a move past competitors during the ninth annual Talking Bird Trike Races.
A day at the trike races
Public Forum
Citizens of Mineral County listen to arguements for and against non-partisan voting for elected county officials.
Mineral County to decide on Non-partisan elections
Presenting the evidence
Montana Highway Patrol Captain Greg Watson addresses the public over concerns raised about Trooper Richard Hader by West End Volunteer Fire Chief Bruce Charles at a County Commissioners meeting Monday.
MHP Major Greg Watson presents official findings
Making the play
Catcher Samijo Kinzie of the Plains softball team (center) making an out on a pop fly hit by Dayln Germany of Libby. Umpire Dan Heisler (left) is observing the out.
Trotters fall to Libby and Florence to open season
The Plains softball team opened the season against a pair of non-conference foes. While the Trotters did hit the ball consistently, they were unable to prevent opposing runs from being scored.
From concept to reality
A concept illustration of the new clinic in Hot Springs.
New Hot Springs Clinic construction set to begin
HOT SPRINGS – The construction of the new Hot Springs Clinic is anticipated to begin at the end of this month.
Wednesday, April 4
Plains track and field
Wyatt Winebrenner after throwing a discus during track and field practice at Plains High School.
Sanders County starts track and field season
Sanders County was well represented in the first official track and field meet hosted by Columbia Falls. Plains, Thompson Falls and Noxon all got an opportunity to showcase their talent early in the season.
Fireman serving guests
A member of the Plains Volunteer Fire Department looking for more guests to serve at the Fireman's Ball on March 31 at the Plains VFW.
Paintings for auction
Kyle Johnson of the Plains Volunteer Fire Department holding one of the items up for auction during the Fireman's Ball at the Plains VFW on March 31.
Fireman's Ball exceeds expectation for sucessful evening
On March 31 the Plains VFW dining hall was packed to capacity for the annual Fireman’s Ball. Firemen from the Plains Volunteer Fire Department served up around 250 people who were looking for a fun night out.
Art on Display
Rachel (Raquel) Gonzalez next to three of the ten painting she has on display for the "Art on the Walls" at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital.
Mother and son display works for Art on the Walls
March 29 marked Clark Fork Valley Hospital’s unveiling of the “Art on the Walls” display for the spring season.
