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From the ashes: Noxon faces uncertain future
March 12, 2025 12:05 a.m.

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.

March 12, 2025 midnight

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.

State B tournament bracket set
March 12, 2025 midnight

State B tournament bracket set

For local (Sanders and Mineral counties) high school basketball fans, it is the only game in town.

Blue Hawks No. 2 seed at state tournament
March 12, 2025 midnight

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.

Spring Mack Days begins March 13
March 12, 2025 midnight

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.

Pawsitive outcome for missing dog search
March 12, 2025 midnight

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.

March 12, 2025 midnight

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.

Fire department puts out call for new volunteers
March 12, 2025 midnight

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.

Air Force veteran joins emergency planning committee
March 12, 2025 midnight

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.

Charlotte Louise Guiles Triplett
March 12, 2025 midnight

Charlotte Louise Guiles Triplett

Charlotte Louise Guiles Triplett

Big game permits open for Region 1
March 12, 2025 midnight

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.

March 12, 2025 midnight

Legals for March, 12 2025

From the ashes: The day Noxon burned down
March 5, 2025 12:05 a.m.

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.

St. Patrick’s Day Family Festival moves to fairgrounds
March 5, 2025 midnight

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.

Ferlan repeats as Sanders County Spelling Bee champ
March 5, 2025 midnight

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.

Rediscovering home: Superior's connection to Gideon Bibles
March 5, 2025 midnight

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.

Charlotte Triplett, 67
March 5, 2025 midnight

Charlotte Triplett, 67

Charlotte Triplett, 67

March 5, 2025 midnight

Community calendar

Community calendar

Kristy Hanson, 67
March 5, 2025 midnight

Kristy Hanson, 67

Kristy Hanson, 67

March 5, 2025 midnight

Legislative update from Sen. Loge

This past week in the Legislature has been the busiest yet.