Locals finish basic training

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Fire danger raised to very high

MINERAL COUNTY – The fire danger status in Mineral County was raised to very high last week and officials are considering enacting Stage 1 Fire Restrictions as early as this week.

Mineral County turns 100 years old

SUPERIOR – Mineral County turned the ripe old age of 100 this week and ironically, approximately 100 people turned out on the county courthouse lawn on Sunday, August 3 to celebrate the milestone.

Charge filed in baby's death

THOMPSON FALLS – A charge has been filed against a father for the deliberate homicide of his three-month old child, after it was determined the child was a victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Thompson River Complex grows to over 1,600 acres

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Lozeau Bridge Fire required devoted resources

UPDATE: Woodland said the fire was started by a welding operation on the Lozeau Bridge. Earlier reports stated a firefighter was possibly injured. It was later determined one of the firefighters from SVFD was suffering from heat exhaustion and was treated and released.

Blues fest rocks and rolls

HOT SPRINGS – The smooth sounds of the lower reaches of the Mississippi echoed around Hot Springs over the weekend as several talented blues outfits rolled through town.

Runners clear obstacles at Naegeli Ranch Run

THOMPSON FALLS – Runners had to compete with a variety of obstacles at the Naegeli Ranch Run, jumping over hay bales and splashing through a creek to get to the finish line.

Mineral County to turn 100 years old

MINERAL COUNTY – As Mineral County gets set to celebrate its 100th anniversary, centennial event organizers are hoping more people will show up to participate in the event scheduled for the afternoon of Aug. 3.

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Residents train at CFVH

PLAINS – You are called to attend an emergency C-Section of a 26 week infant with an estimated fetal weight of 1900 grams. The mother has a history of high blood pressure, unbearable headaches and has been diagnosed with pre-eclampsia. What would you do?

Class of 64 reunites with a mission

PLAINS – After 50 years, the graduating class of 1964 was once again reunited, sparking old memories and sharing laughs of reflection, while brainstorming ways to better the P Hill.

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.”

Locals bring Missoula Marathon to life

MISSOULA – Distance runners from across Montana and from several states poured into Missoula for the city’s annual marathon in the heart of western Montana.

Physician says more resources needed

MINERAL COUNTY - A study conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness stated in 2010, 39,000 adults live with serious mental illness in the state of Montana and the public mental health system in the state only provides care to about 43 percent of them.

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Letters to the Editor; Revamp P Hill

I grew up in a home at the base of the P Hill in the 1950’s/60’s.  My memories of this landmark letter “P” are etched in my mind.  I can remember seeing the “P” every day of my 12 years of school in Plains and driving east to Plains in those days one would see was that famous “P”, stark against a brown or green hillside.  Sadly, I looked upon the “P” hill as I came into Plains several months ago from my home in Missoula, and was shocked at the extremely pathetic “P”.  What a disgrace for the town of Plains and the high school!  The organizing committee for the 50th anniversary (Class of 1964) also commented on this very poor representation of our town/school and felt something needed to be done.

Sheriff's report

Excerpt from the Sanders County Sheriff’s Report week of 6/22 to 6/28.