Thursday, July 30
Mineral County Justice Court
July 17
Pseudo-seizures explained
Pseudo-seizures resemble epileptic seizures. People with pseudo-seizures experience episodes of loss of consciousness, twitching or jerking, and unusual emotional states, such as feelings of fear or deja vu.
In some way, baseball is back
Ahhh, now there’s a slice of “reality” sports fans can grab onto.
Todd joins St. Regis School Board
The St. Regis School District has recently gained a new school board member.
Superior thrift store reopens
The Women in Timber thrift store in Superior opened back up to customers on July 21 after being closed for nearly half a year. One of the original founders of the store, Joann Merseal said, “This has been one of the longest spans of time we’ve been shut down, and we’ve been open since 1987.”
COVID has challenged Sanders Co. nonprofits
With the cancellation of the Sanders County Fair local non-profit service clubs which relied on it for their main source of revenue for programs they provide during the entire year has required them to try something different to raise funds that go to
Alberton Farmers’ Market a sweet step back in time
Every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 during summer the town of Alberton seems to revert back in time.
Fire crews battle two Sanders County blazes
Fire crews have been busy battling two wildfires in Sanders County during the last week.
David Mirisch still going strong at 85
It was just a year ago when David and Sandy Mirisch moved to Superior to join their daughter Summer Drey and three of their eight grandchildren Madeline, Brydon and Brigder.
Plains man celebrates 100th birthday
Millar Bryce, long-time resident of Plains, celebrated his 100th birthday on July 24 with a few close friends and relatives at Buffalo Hills Terrace in Kalispell.
Sanders County deals with illegal dumping
One person’s garbage is not always another person’s treasure.
St. Regis School plans to resume in-class training
On June 21, the St. Regis School Board voted to bring children back to in-classroom instruction at the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
Fixing water, sewer systems is uphill battle
While residents in other parts of Sanders County are dealing with sewer and water systems of their own, Plains has been faced with that and more.
Four-day week the plan for Plains schools
Getting students back in the classroom this Fall amid the Covid-19 outbreak has proven to be a massive task.
Thomas Ray Cuddy
Thomas Ray Cuddy, 71 passed away Friday March 6, 2020, in Helena Montana.
Mary Maureen McGee
Mary Maureen McGee passed away at her home July 18, 2020, in St. Regis, Montana, with her family and her dogs by her side.
Wednesday, July 29
Legals for July, 29 2020
Thursday, July 16
Danielle Wood murder trial postponed
The trial of a Polson woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in Thompson Falls in 2018 has been postponed.
Danielle Wood’s murder trial to begin July 20
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Wednesday, July 15
Fire danger is low now, but expected to rise in August
The Superior Ranger District saw a cooler and wetter than average late spring and early summer. This has led to a current decrease in fire danger; however, Western Montana expects to see an increased fire potential for August and September.
Red flags to look for in a dating relationship
Dating violence, like adult domestic violence, is about power and control.
Missoula Co. orders mandatory mask order
For Mineral County residents the next time they travel to Missoula for grocery shopping or a doctor’s appointment make sure to bring along a mask.
Stamping out ‘cancel culture’
Cancel culture?
More than 250 tested for COVID-19 at Hot Springs
Some came because they had cold-like symptoms and were concerned.
Work begins on new regional VA Clinic in Missoula
The Veterans Administration has recently broken ground on their new facility in Missoula to manage health care needs of local vets.
One lane open on Clark Fork River bridge
The Clark Fork River Bridge near Trout Creek reopened to single-lane traffic ahead of schedule Friday, July 10.
Thomas David Peterson
Thomas David Peterson, 65, beloved husband, father and brother, passed away July 10, 2020.
Mineral County residents ask what’s happening in the Sheriff’s Office
By Fire Marshall rules, the Mineral County Commissioners conference room is capped at having no more than 49 individuals. By 11:30 a.m. last Friday there were that many present with another two dozen in the hallway and 29 on the Go-To-Meeting screen.
Danielle Wood’s murder trial to begin July 20
The trial of a Polson woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in Thompson Falls in 2018 will begin next week.
Mineral Co. Fair canceled
on bidding at the auction. Previous buyers are being notified on these requirements right now and new bidders need to register as well for admission.”
Sanders County forced to cancel popular fair due to COVID-19 virus
No fair!
Proposed sewer project divides Paradise
Paradise isn’t lost, but it is sharply divided.
Legals for July, 15 2020
Tuesday, July 14
Sanders County records first three COVID-19 cases
Last week’s first apparent COVID-19 case in Sanders County turned out to be a false positive, but a trio of cases this week are the real thing.
Friday, July 10
Mineral, Sanders counties get $900,000 in federal payments
Mineral and Sanders counties will receive more than $900,000 this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
Mineral County law roundup
June 23
Food for Thought: Avoiding miscommunication
Most misunderstandings are caused by miscommunications. Assertiveness is expressing your wants and feelings in a non-aggressive way; thus avoiding many misunderstandings.
Sanders County Justice Court
June 23, Nathan James Snead, reckless driving
Television: Will it stay or will it go?
I’m seriously thinking about giving up on an old friend I’ve had since I was probably four or five years old.
Birding a therapeutic hobby during strange times
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced many people into quarantine back in March, I noticed some of my neighbors and peers on social media taking on brand new hobbies to combat the isolation.
Rodeo a way of life for Brash family
For Vance Brash and his family, rodeo is a way of life.
Family run cherry stand a St. Regis institution
What started as a cooler of cherries and a bucket of ice over two decades ago has now blossomed into a prosperous family run business and a town institution.
Plains Library staff steps up to help local citizens
A new director and staff who love the Plains area and want to help local residents are the key ingredients behind upgrades and improvements at the Plains Public Library.
Chouinard takes over leadership of Hot Springs school
Like so many of his fellow school superintendents, Gerald Chouinard’s to-do list is topped by the challenges associated with the COVID-19 situation.
Plains Schools get huge boost from grant and donation
Tom Chisholm is one excited guy.
Monster trucks make a loud roar on July 4
Sparks flew, BBQs smoked, music played, monster trucks roared and fireworks lit the skies throughout the area as Sanders County residents took advantage of beautiful summer weather to celebrate Independence Day.
Holiday weekend celebration
Tuesday, July 7
COVID-19 test result was a false positive
The COVID-19 test result for a Sanders County resident turned out to be a false positive.
Monday, July 6
Sanders County reports first positive COVID-19 case
Sanders County health officials have reported the county’s first case of COVID-19.
Thursday, July 2
The latest disease is ‘COVID Fatigue’
Anyone else tired of the Covid-19 deal yet?
St. Regis Legion Post will have July 4 parade
The American Legion Post in St. Regis has decided to march as usual even if they have to go it alone on the Fourth of July.
Food for Thought: Keeping anger under control
In my work with individuals and couples, I see many people who have a difficult time expressing and managing angry feelings. Let’s take a look at what causes people to become angry and how they can respond to stressful situations more productively.
Arrests made in Hot Springs storage unit break-ins
The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the arrests of five people involved in a series of storage unit and car break-ins in the Hot Springs area.
Mineral County sheriff to resign Aug. 1
For the second time in less than three years, Mineral County will be looking for a new sheriff.
Superior Lions Club cancels 2020 rodeo
The Superior Lions Club reluctantly decided to cancel the 2020 Rodeo in Superior at a special meeting June 24.
Mineral County Law Roundup
June 16
Community calendar
Plains Library
Out with Benji’s, in with ‘Jaegerhaus’
Out with Benji’s, in with Jaegerhaus.
Mineral Co. Chamber seeks supporters
The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce needs a boost.
Montana Rail Link confirms ‘track geometry’ caused derailment in 2014
Six years this month, Montana Rail Link experienced a derailment which received national attention.
Mineral Co. conducts screening for COVID-19
June 22 and 23 the Mineral County Health Department conducted drive-thru testing for COVID-19 at four different locations in the area. Last Monday testing sites were held in St. Regis and Deborgia, and on Tuesday, Alberton and Superior both had drive-through testing spots available.
Donna Marie Kline Mallery
Donna Marie Kline Mallery was born to Merrit and Maude Kline on June 1, 1925 in Randolph, Minnesota. She was the eighth of 11 children to be born and raised on the family dairy farm.
The Circle restaurant reopens despite obstacles
Country music legend Johnny Cash once asked in song, “will the circle be unbroken?”
Rock artist turns out solid work
Liz Smith quit smoking and became a “rock” star.
Hack & Blast raises money for Plains groups
They came, they saw, they blasted and they hacked.
Scenic chairlift added at Lookout Pass
Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area along the Montana and Idaho border has recently added new summer activities to its list of attractions.
Dorian Jeannette Wendt Grunhuvd
Dorian Jeannette Wendt Grunhuvd, 94, went to be with her loving God on June 20, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at her home in Superior, Montana.
