Wednesday, March 12
From the ashes: Noxon faces uncertain future
Kevin Johnson sidles up to the stretch of countertop by the entrance to his Noxon store and flashes a friendly, but tight smile. He knows what’s coming; he’s heard the questions before about the town's future — from neighbors, customers and friends.
Kvelve's Comments: Spring brings sports renewal
A song has been stuck in my head lately, circulating around the bone dome and weaving in and out of the grey matter.
Legals for March, 12 2025
State B tournament bracket set
For local (Sanders and Mineral counties) high school basketball fans, it is the only game in town.
Air Force veteran joins emergency planning committee
The Mineral County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. in the County Commissioners Conference Room and is open to the public.
Blue Hawks No. 2 seed at state tournament
The Thompson Falls boys advanced to this championship tournament this coming weekend at the Adams Center on the campus of the University of Montana as the lone representative from the far northwest portion of the state.
Dentist provides free screenings for students
On Thursday, Dr. Blake Sherwood, owner of MTWest Dentist, partnered with Sealants for Smiles to conduct dental screenings for over 60 Plains Elementary School students.
Spring Mack Days begins March 13
Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake begin next Thursday, March 13, and continued through May 10 with nine weeks of lake trout fishing on one of the northwest’s most beautiful freshwater lakes.
Monthly business journal Insights to launch in April
A new journal focusing on the economic and entrepreneurial trends that shape Northwest Montana's business communities will make its debut next month.
Charlotte Louise Guiles Triplett
Charlotte Louise Guiles Triplett
Big game permits open for Region 1
Hunting in Montana isn’t just limited to the season of fall. It’s an ingrained culture, a way of life, a primal mindset and a state of mind.
Mineral County spelling bee winner
Shepherd Miller, a sixth-grader from St. Regis School, clasped his hands together, hoping to see the judge's green sign, signaling a correct spelling. His winning word was prototypes.
Fire department puts out call for new volunteers
The evening began with Frank Magee, chief of the Westend Volunteer Fire Department, thanking those who filled the old DeBorgia Schoolhouse for attending.
Pawsitive outcome for missing dog search
On Monday, March 3, a 2005 Honda Civic was reported stolen in Missoula. After a cross-county and state border hopping chase, the 34-year-old suspect was finally apprehended in Kootenai County, Idaho.
Motor Vehicle Division closed during registration overhaul
The Mineral County Treasurer’s Office and Montana Motor Vehicle Division are preparing to launch a new vehicle services system, which will overhaul the vehicle titling and registration process, on Monday, March 17.
Wednesday, March 5
From the ashes: The day Noxon burned down
Jim Byler can’t remember off the top of his head when the first call came in.
Hot Springs goes 0-2 at divisonal tourney
It was a rough start to the Western Divisional girls basketball tournament in Butte this past weekend for Hot Springs.
St. Regis boys knocked out of tourney
In the end, the tangled trio of teams atop the 13C conference came back to keep two of them out of the upcoming state tournament.
Rediscovering home: Superior's connection to Gideon Bibles
Superior is certainly a central character in the drama that led to the first among literally billions of Gideon Bibles found in hotels and other establishments throughout the world.
Kvelve's Comments: Spiritual sports revival
Praise the Lord and pass the basketball.
St. Patrick’s Day Family Festival moves to fairgrounds
When Drew Hanson and the newly organized Mineral County Rec Club held their St. Patrick’s Day Family Festival three years ago, it was immediately a big deal.
Red Devils nab a few wins at divisionals
The Western Divisional boys basketball tournament at the Butte Civic Center this past weekend got off to a not so good start for the Noxon Red Devils, then progressed to a pair of consolation victories before ending in a consolation semifinal to Seeley-Swan.
Thompson Falls makes run at Western B
In addition to being involved in the boys Western B Division final and the girls B Division consolation round, the two teams from Thompson Falls had a good weekend in Hamilton.
Legals for March, 5 2025
Kristy Hanson, 67
Kristy Hanson, 67
Legislative update from Sen. Loge
This past week in the Legislature has been the busiest yet.
Lady Bobcats' season ends at Western B
For a team that was rebuilding, the Superior Lady Bobcats basketball team made it a long way this year under the leadership of head basketball coach Jeff Schultz.
Blue Hawks earn No. 2 seed at state
Wow. That might be the best single word to describe the championship run by the Missoula Loyola Rams during this past weekend’s Western B Division basketball tournament in Hamilton.
Local teams reach consolation finals
Two local teams (Mineral and Sanders counties) and one from nearby Lake County (Charlo) made it to the consolation finals of this past weekend’s B and C basketball finals in Hamilton and Butte respectively.
Mineral County Crime Report Feb. 16-22
Mineral County Crime Report
Community calendar
Community calendar
Charlotte Triplett, 67
Charlotte Triplett, 67
Paradise Center performs 'The Fallen Star'
This past Saturday and Sunday, the Paradise Center hosted a captivating one-person play written and performed by Kathleen Hubka.
Ferlan repeats as Sanders County Spelling Bee champ
Plains Middle School 8th grader Talon Ferlan claimed top honors at the 38th Annual Sanders County Spelling Bee last Friday, marking his second consecutive victory.
