Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan featured at Nov. 8 meetings

Sanders County is initiating the five-year update to their Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and two public meetings have been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 8 in the county.

Letters to the Editor

I am asking for your vote to reelect Denley Loge as your State Representative in House District 14. As an advocate for Montana military and veteran issues for more than 35 years I have worked with many freshman legislators. Representative Loge is one of the best I have ever worked with on those issues. He is sensitive to the needs of our military and veterans and knows the wants and needs of his constituents in HD 14.

Medicare Advantage contract still under negotiation

As the deadline for people to make a final Medicare Advantage plan coverage decision looms, local hospitals are still negotiating with Humana as a possible provider. People have until February 28 to make a decision and Monida, which does contract negotiations for a number of Montana hospitals including Mineral Community Hospital, has not reached a final deal.

Fire Chief reminds community about fire safety during the holidays

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD

Health fair jumping with high energy

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD

Trotters head into postseason

Pajamas donated to bring Christmas cheer

Journey of Hope cycles through Sanders County

THOMPSON FALLS – A group of cyclists made their way through Sanders County for a good cause last week.

Tis' the season for Girl Scout cookies

SUPERIOR – Customers walking in the doors of Castles Grocery Store in Superior last Saturday may have found themselves walking out with a few more sweets than they originally planned on purchasing.

Flu season comes to county early

MINERAL COUNTY – Flu season seems to have come to Western Montana early this year and the Mineral County Health Department is offering vaccines in an attempt to limit spreading the virus.

Insuring the energy future of the family farm

One of the hardest parts of ranching or farming a multi-generational agricultural entity is the constant knawing sensation that a perfect storm of weather problems and low livestock or crop prices may stress the operation to the point that the bank won’t even offer an operating loan. Rural Montanans know that feeling or know someone who does.

Chamber meets in Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce assembled for their March meeting last week, beginning their preparations for the busy months of the spring and summer season.

Reiki attunements to be taught in Superior

SUPERIOR – On March 8, New Age beliefs and spiritual healing will come to Mineral County as classes in Reiki begin to be offered in Superior.

Thompson Falls to hold countywide e-waste pick up

 THOMPSON FALLS – In an effort to keep the community as green as possible, Thompson Falls will be holding a countywide used electronics pick up.

Six - the lucky number

Sixteenth Relay For Life returns for cancer fight

SUPERIOR - The Relay for Life Planning Committee and team captains are already behind the scenes furiously preparing for this year’s event to help fight cancer.

Insurance company refuses to renew

One Mineral County couple is being denied renewal of their homeowner insurance policy because the carrier says they live in a “high wildfire risk area.”

Mineral County receives DAV van

Mineral County Health Department's Buckle Up Coalition

Mineral County has been awarded a $23,000 grant from the Montana Department of Transportation for implementation of a Buckle Up Montana Coalition.

Toxic fish pose problem in Paradise

PARADISE - Three state agencies today issued fish consumption advisories for northern pike and rainbow trout on a 105-mile stretch of the Clark Fork River in western Montana, including areas near Paradise.