Clark Fork Valley Press | Mineral Independent

January 16, 2013 10:25 a.m.

Lookout Pass brings in crowds

LOOKOUT PASS — For years, skiers, snowboarders and snow lovers have flocked to Lookout Pass Ski Resort, nestled in the mountains of the Silver Valley, even though the destination tucked away on the Montana-Idaho border can seem a million miles from anywhere.

January 16, 2013 10:24 a.m.

Montana State Library preserves Montana's digital history

(HELENA)--- On Monday, January 7th, the State of Montana web site featured Governor Schweitzer and information on the Governor-elect, who would be inaugurated later that day. By the next morning, however, all of the information on Governor Schweitzer had vanished. Suddenly, Governor Steve Bullock was prominently showcased.

January 16, 2013 8:46 a.m.

Plains high school athlete wins national award

PLAINS - Tiara Thompson from Plains High School has won a National Athleadership Grant sponsored by NCSA Athletic Recruiting and the NFLPA. Receiving this prestigious award is an honor, one that is only given to a select number of student athletes throughout the country in all sports from football to track. The Athleadership Grant is awarded to student athletes who qualify based on leadership in their community, academic achievement, athletics and a required essay written by the student athlete.

January 10, 2013 2:09 p.m.

Mineral County health officer offers insight into losing weight

January 10, 2013 2:07 p.m.

Water compact opposed by commissioners

January 2, 2013 8:53 a.m.

Bluehawk wrestling takes small band to Mission tourney

THOMPSON FALLS - Prior to the holiday vacation, the Bluehawk wrestling squad traveled to compete at the Mission Mountian Classic wrestling tournament in St. Ignatius.

January 2, 2013 8:36 a.m.

Frank's Two Cents Column: Guns are dangerous, but people are more so

I don’t know anything about guns. I have no fascination with them, and no particular interest in them.

January 2, 2013 8:33 a.m.

Enjoy the New Year intact: Drive sober or don't drive

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

January 2, 2013 8:32 a.m.

New fire plan explored

THOMPSON FALLS - The Sanders County Commissioners held a public meeting on Dec. 20 in which they met with fire behavior analyst Rick Carlson to discuss the fire plan draft for 2013.

December 20, 2012 5:03 p.m.

Proposal will be sent to CDBG for Superior town offices

Superior Volunteer Fire Chief John Woodland reported he received advice to submit a proposal to the Community Development Block Grant program with regards to creating town offices in the fire hall.

December 20, 2012 4:34 p.m.

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.

December 19, 2012 11:41 a.m.

Holiday safety tips

With the holidays fast approaching this might be a good time to review some crime prevention tips that will keep you, your family and property safe this season. Remember that the holidays are a prime time to be victimized by criminals.