Mineral County officials oppose VIC cuts in two letters to governor

Annual Bruce Frye Memorial Shoot draws crowd

PLAINS – The annual Bruce Frye Memorial Shoot brought in a good crowd to the Plains Trap Club over the weekend with 11 squads on Saturday and 13 squads on Sunday.

Lady Panters prepare for tournament after final game

ALBERTON – In their final games of the season, the Alberton Lady Panthers played the Darby Lady Tigers and the Drummond Lady Trojans, gaining experience for the regional tournament.

Mineral County Relay for Life begins June 28

Mineral County’s 2013 Relay For Life event takes place Friday evening to Saturday morning, June 28-29, at the Superior High School Track. The Opening Ceremony for the over-night event begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. New this year, a Flame of Hope will be lit during the Opening Ceremony and light the night throughout the event.

Letters to the Editor - March 27, 2013

Enjoy the holidays intacct: Drive sober or don't drive, Mineral County Sheriff's Office increases patrols through beginning of year

Mineral County, Mont. — As Montanans celebrate this festive season with holiday parties and end-of-year celebrations, Mineral County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols through January 1, 2013, to deter impaired, unsafe driving and keep the public safe on Montana roads.

Outdoors: The hunt is on - a search for a black bear

Montana’s thick forests and abundant mountains host a home to the black bear, a somewhat elusive creature that is currently being hunted.

Yard sales take over Sanders County

SANDERS COUNTY – Trucks, trailers and cars could be spotted loaded to the brim with bargains and great deals during the county-wide yard saleing event.

Mineral County Relay for Life begins Friday night

Mineral County’s 2013 Relay For Life event takes place Friday evening to Saturday morning, June 28-29, at the Superior High School Track.

Town attempts to get on track with ordinance

PLAINS – The Town of Plains held a public hearing on Wednesday, December 18 to discuss an ordinance that has gone unexecuted for quite some time.

Sheriff makes case for raising deputy wages

The cost of living is stretching wallets, but for the men and women doing their best to make public safety a top priority in the county, it is taking a toll.

State fish biologist discusses Clark Fork River pollution

The Clark Fork River has long sweeps through both Mineral and Sanders counties where it touches its residents in one way or another...

Wood murder trial continues this week

The murder trial of Thompson Falls woman Danielle Wood continued this week at the Sanders County Courthouse.

Mineral County law roundup

Animal Found, Quartz Loop, Superior, Dispatch contacted number on caller and reunited dog with its owner.

Room with a view

Solitude.

Treatment of EWM in Noxon sees success

Food for Thought: Do You Suffer From Caregiver Syndrome?

Do you take care of someone in your family with a chronic medical illness or dementia?

Fire danger is low now, but expected to rise in August

The Superior Ranger District saw a cooler and wetter than average late spring and early summer. This has led to a current decrease in fire danger; however, Western Montana expects to see an increased fire potential for August and September.

Monster trucks make a loud roar on July 4

Sparks flew, BBQs smoked, music played, monster trucks roared and fireworks lit the skies throughout the area as Sanders County residents took advantage of beautiful summer weather to celebrate Independence Day.

Apprentice hunter program offered Register for online hunter ed classes FWP seeks comments on proposed walleye kill regs

It’s never too early to plan ahead for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Apprentice Hunter Program.