Sunday, October 30
Fall Mack Days: Anglers weather rain during week six
Lots of rain fell from the dark cloudy skies Friday and Saturday during the sixth weekend of 2022 Fall Mack Days.
Wednesday, October 26
Legals for October, 26 2022
Letters to the editor Oct. 26
Letters to the editor
COLUMN: Sports word search
What’s the word I’m searching for here? Wow? Wacky? Unbelievable?
Lady Hawks win one, lose one
For the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks volleyball players, it was a matter of being at both ends of the volleyball spectrum.
Lady Bobcats get 2 wins heading into playoffs
Peaking at this time of year can be a very good sign with District playoffs beginning this weekend.
St. Regis faces top-rated Drummond
For western Montana volleyball fans and players alike, one need look no further than Drummond to see a team that might be able to become a state champion.
Hot Springs outlast Darby in five sets
The latest in a string of five-set volleyball matches to grip the area was a back and forth jousting match between visiting Hot Springs and the Lady Tigers from Darby.
Superior suffers first loss at St. Ignatius
It would be hard to say there’s a better 8-player high school football team in Montana if you look at the 58-0 win by top-ranked St. Ignatius (aka Mission) over the fourth-ranked Superior Friday night in St. Ignatius.
St. Regis-Mullan tear up Wallace
Another successful run in the Idaho 1A-DII division playoffs is lining up for the co-op St. Regis-Mullan 8-man football team after they thrashed Wallace 60-22 Friday night in Mullan.
Savage Heat storm back in 65-22 win over W. Yellowstone
Given the scope of at least a few of the “upsets” that took place this past weekend in the local high school football realm, it would have easy to understand why there may have been a collective “gulping” sound in the stands at Hot Springs High Saturday afternoon.
Two Lady Hawks finish in top-10 at state
It was a typical Montana Fall day, the kind lots of cross country runners like.
Tournament time for local volleyball teams
Beginning this week with the Western 7B volleyball tournament hosted by Thompson Falls and the Western 14C tourney at the Ronan Events Center, volleyball fans will have a chance, in some cases one last chance, to see their teams in action this year.
Thompson Falls secures first win in 11-man
For those who thought it might never happen … thhppppttttt!
Veterans should see if PACT Act can help
We write this letter with the hope of reaching as many Montana Veterans and their family members as possible regarding the recent passage of the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester.
Concerned with Funke's support for Zinke
A recent letter in the Montana Standard written by Ryan Funke made my decision much easier about who to cast my vote for in the upcoming sheriff’s race.
Hunters fill up with preseason feast
Twas'the night before rifle season, and all through the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse not a hunter was hungry not even their spouse.
Trio of authors to speak at Mineral County Library
Leslie Budewitz is a three-time Agatha Award winner and the best-selling author of the "Spice Shop" mysteries set in Seattle, and "Food Lovers’ Village" mysteries inspired by Bigfork, where she lives.
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
Opening weekend a success for youth hunters
Zaimon Firestone of Superior, hunted all day Thursday with his mom but came up short.
DUI Task Force works to stop impaired driving
As of Oct. 11, there have been 169 highway fatalities in Montana compared to 185 at the same time last year.
Lane joins Superior District as new ranger
Abby Lane has been named as the new Superior District Ranger, replacing Carole Johnson who retired in June.
Tribes to receive $41.5M to expand high-speed internet
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will receive more than $41.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand high-speed internet access on the Flathead Reservation.
Going home: Big Medicine will be returned to CSKT
Big Medicine spent all of his life on the tribal homelands of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes. Now after his death, he’ll spend most of his time back there too, after a six-decade hiatus as one of the main attractions of the Montana Historical Society.
Cancer Network of Sanders County holds annual fundraiser
Saturday night brought together donors, sponsors, volunteers and the public.
Sanders County residents dig into their family roots
Sanders County residences came together Saturday to learn about the locally available resources on how to research their family roots.
Facts about waste-water treatment plant land deal
Last week there was a letter to the editor regarding how the Waste/Water Treatment Plant sale of land was being handled, casting doubt on Mayor Dan Rowan’s character and ability to serve as a county commissioner.
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Wednesday, October 19
Joseph Marcus Magone
Joseph Marcus Magone
Legals for October, 19 2022
PHOTOS: Plains vs Thompson Falls volleyball
Plains vs Thompson Falls volleyball
PHOTOS: Plains Horsemen football
PHOTOS: Plains Horsemen football
Blue Hawks hang with Loyola in 11-man
There should have been a band that played “One Shining Moment.”
St. Regis pushes Charlo in tight match
In hindsight, the volleyball match between Charlo and St. Regis Thursday night might have been a harbinger of matches to come.
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
Lady Bobcats earn big win over Hot Springs
Sometimes a win-one, lose-one scenario is not so bad, especially when the level of competition is considered.
Tigers win JV matchup at Kootenai High
When the other team had problems putting together a varsity lineup, the football coaches at St. Regis-Mullan, Idaho co-op saw it as an opportunity to get some good playing time for the younger guys.
Superior stays unbeaten with win over Darby
The recipe for a delicious evening of football includes:
Big game season opens Saturday
The general deer and elk season opens this Saturday with legal shooting hours a half hour before sunrise and ending a half hour after sunset.
Noxon upsets top-rated Charlo
The volleyball epicenter Saturday night could easily be traced to mid court of the Charlo High School gym.
Lady Hawks dominate Western B/C Invitational
One title and a quarter is not a likely reason for the town council to get out the brushes and paint the town blue.
COLUMN: It's playoff season
Let’s clean up some loose ends and get ready for playoffs, shall we?
Letters to the editor Oct. 19
Letters to the editor Oct. 19
Stopped cold
STOPPED COLD – Mission Valley Christian Academy Eagle Avi Gooden slides in to block a kick by Clark Fork Soccer Alliance Clint Weedeman during a game at Plains. Tuesday’s game ended with no score and a tie. (Ed Moreth photo)
Montana’s proposed digital privacy amendment, explained
As Montana voters head to the polls this fall, they’ll have the chance to amend the state Constitution to add language explicitly requiring law enforcement to obtain a search warrant before accessing a person’s private electronic data.
U.S. sued for pollution from retardant drops on wildfires
An environmental group filed a lawsuit Tuesday against U.S. Forest Service officials that alleges they polluted waterways during their campaigns against wildfires by inadvertently dropping large volumes of chemical flame retardant into streams.
Election 2022: Meet HD-13 candidate Paul Fielder
Election 2022: Meet HD-13 candidate Paul Fielder
Absentee voting begins for 2022 midterms
Absentee ballots for the Nov. 8 general election are set to arrive in area mailboxes this week, and voters will be asked to consider a full slate of statewide and local candidates, as well as four ballot issues.
Superior firefighters rescue two dogs stuck on a cliff
March 7, 2022: The Indianapolis Fire Department rescued a 17-year-old who had gotten stuck on a tree branch 35 feet off the ground.
Old DeBorgia School to hold annual Hunters Feed
It’s been two hunting seasons since the folks at the Old DeBorgia School invited everyone to their famous Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, also known as the Hunters Feed.
Wednesday, October 12
Yellowstone delays opening of road damaged by record floods
Yellowstone National Park is postponing the opening of a renovated road at its north entrance as it continues to repair the damage from this summer's catastrophic flooding, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports.
The truth about Tranel’s legal work
We are prosecutors, defense attorneys, police officers, and others who work in law enforcement.
Legals for October, 12 2022
T-Falls takes loss at Eureka
If you haven’t ever tried playing football, you probably wouldn’t understand.
Lady Hawks pick up win over Plains
Nothing like a pair of wins to make the sun seem brighter and the air crisper.
Noxon splits volleyball matches
As local volleyball matches go, these were a couple marathons for the Noxon Lady Red Devils this past week.
Fun run: Local harriers score PRs at Pablo
After a season of running up and down hills, over streams and jumping hay bales, it is no doubt time to have a little serious fun.
Charlo Lady Vikings notch another win
The Charlo Lady Vikings are cruising again this year in Western 14C volleyball circles.
Superior stays perfect in win at Charlo
The prop boys have done their jobs and the stage has been set.
Turnovers hurt Plains in loss at Victor
When you don’t take care of the ball, you can’t take care of the game, which is not a good thing
Red Devils stare down Gardiner Bruins
So it just makes sense.
Column: Eight-man unbeatens to clash
If you are an eight-man high school football fanatic, this is what you have been waiting for.
Politically motivated investigations are nonsense
I was honored to serve as Secretary of the Interior. Indian trust lands, public lands, wildlife management, water, and federal energy, all fall within Interior.
Feds seize thousands of fentanyl pills from alleged dealer in Kalispell
Federal prosecutors say authorities seized about 12,000 fentanyl pills during the arrest this week of a Mexican national in Kalispell wanted for allegedly trafficking the deadly drug in the Flathead Valley.
Noxon bridge assessed for repairs
Bridges are divided into three parts. The deck, which is the part driven on. A super-structure, which holds the deck up, and then a sub-structure which takes the load from the super-structure and transfers it into the ground which is the foundation.
New hospital signs indicate Covid levels
Residents may notice some new signage at Clark Fork Valley Hospital and its Family Medicine Network offices. The entrance signs feature Sanders County Covid-19 (C19) transmission rates based on new recommendations from the CDC and CMS.
Plains-Paradise Senior Center meals
Plains-Paradise Senior Center meals
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
DeBorgia ranch hosting fall pumpkin patch
Sometimes an idea pops into your head, and the pieces fall into place – just like the autumn leaves. Wrangle up a couple hundred pumpkins, hook the hay wagon to the tractor, start a camp fire, set up some exciting kid’s games, and don’t forget the cider and cocoa. That’s how the First Annual Fall Festival at the Black Diamond Guest Ranch came to fruition.
Vandals strike Superior soccer complex
As the fall soccer season winds down for the Superior Stompers, the last thing organizers wanted to have to deal with was a recent bout of vandalism and careless defacement. On September 16, the leagues president, Alisha Boyce discovered the damage done at the park where their games are hosted.
Dawn Terrill takes seat on Mineral County Commission
Dawn Terrill was sworn in Oct. 7 as the newest commissioner for Mineral County.
Alberton open house looks at I-90 bridge replacements
A few months ago, the Montana Department of Transportation announced that three bridges on I-90 west of Alberton were on the radar of replacement starting in 2023, but a few more boxes to mark off their checklist needed attention, with public comment next in line.
Stakeholders discuss future management at Fish Creek
About three dozen people participated in a 3-hour field trip of Fish Creek to collaborate on ideas, brainstorm, strategize and leave with a better understanding of what Fish Creek means to organizations, recreationists and landowners when it comes to its future.
Local candidates make election pitch at forum
Sanders County candidates for the offices of Justice of the Peace, County Commissioner District 1 and 2, and Clerk and Recorder/Treasurer/Superintendent of Schools came together at the Rex Theater on Thursday evening for a question-and-answer forum.
Plains Council OKs $530k bid to remove wastewater sludge
The Plains Council on Oct. 3 discussed bids to remove and dispose of wastewater sludge from the old treatment plant.
Drummers bring Japanese rhythm to Paradise
The Paradise Center recently sponsored an evening of entertainment with a group from Winnipeg Canada.
Wednesday, October 5
Lady Hawks clash with Western B power Bigfork
With Western B volleyball playoff action looming, Thompson Falls’ girls were trying to do what no one else had done this year so far.
Legals for October, 5 2022
Ryan Zinke earned my vote
With personal knowledge of candidates running for Congress from Western Montana, Ryan Zinke is hands down the best choice.
Online permit needed for fall burning
Open burning is allowed again in Mineral County for the grasses, leaves, weeds, branches and pine needles you’ve raked into your autumn burn-pile.
Supports Terrill for Central District Commissioner
Supports Terrill for Central District Commissioner
Sanders County celebrates national 4-H week
The anticipation has been building for National 4-H Week Oct. 2-8, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will be celebrating everything 4-H.
Community calendar
Community calendar
Seaerra Rose Denny
Seaerra Rose Denny
Boom: Crews blast rock along Montana 135
Montana Department of Transportation crews have removed about 1,500 cubic yards of rock from the face of the cut on Montana 135. They are currently working on further mitigation for future rock fall including rock doweling. MDT said to continue to expect about 20-minute delays Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for another three weeks. Everything should be cleaned up and back to normal traffic flow before winter hits. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Mineral County Sheriff's Office report
Mineral County Sheriff's Office report
Sanders County students learn about agriculture
One hundred and twenty 3rd and 4th graders, including homeschool students from Sanders County, descended on the Sanders County Fairgrounds Thursday to learn about the many aspects of the agricultural world in Western Montana.
Trotters battle Eureka in volleyball
Take heart Trotters volleyball fans. Better times are on the way.
COLUMN: What is the deal with mascots?
You’d probably have to actually be in my mind, entangled in the web of electrons to even begin to wonder why I would ponder such a thing, but I’ve been wrestling with this question for years.
Volunteers help rebuild St. Regis resident's roof
Three months have passed since a storm brought down a large tree on the Lowry’s home in St. Regis. On the afternoon of July 2, strong winds toppled a staggering Ponderosa Pine on the backside of the family’s house, seriously damaging the roof and porch.
Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Gretchen Webb
Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Gretchen Webb
Zylawy named Montana Association of Counties president
New Montana Association of Counties president Roman Zylawy (left) with his staff at his inauguration in Billings. Zylawy remains chairman of the Mineral County Commissioners while representing and working with all 56 counties in Montana for the next year. (Photo provided)
Congdon and Clouse headline cowboy poetry event
As you enter the Cattle Lack Ranch north of Arlee, you’ll instantly see why this has become an extremely popular venue for social events in western Montana.
Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Ryan Funke
Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Ryan Funke
Superior steamrolls Victor, 50-6
When a team hits that elusive thing called “stride” it can literally cause nightmares for opposing coaches.
Hot Springs gets volleyball win a Noxon
It was a mixed bag for the Hot Springs volleyball team this past weekend as they split a pair of home games in Western 14C conference play.
Lady Bobcats outlast Noxon in volleyball showdown
The the tumultuous world that is Class C volleyball around these parts, you can have a really good week by winning one of two games.
T-Falls harriers find stride at Arlee meet
They haven’t been stopped by weather, albeit slowed a bit.
Horsemen show progress in loss at Arlee
It’s going to come, probably sooner rather than later. The Plains Horsemen will indeed taste victory.
Slonaker's 4 TDs leads Hot Springs over Noxon
For Northwest Montana six-man football, as they say, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Monday, October 3
1 killed in plane crash into Flathead River
The pilot of a small airplane was killed after the aircraft clipped some power lines and crashed into the Flathead River on Sunday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration’s initial crash report indicates.
Plains man killed in crash in Missoula County
Alcohol and speed are suspected factors in a crash that killed a 27-year-old Plains man early Monday morning in Frenchtown.
