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County begins work on new budget

THOMPSON FALLS – With the new fiscal year officially beginning on Tuesday, July 1, the county commissioners are in the midst of drafting the county budget for the coming year.

Chicks N' Chaps fundraiser teaches women about rodeo

SANDERS COUNTY- A group of women from Sanders County known as Cowgirls Kickin’ Cancer who raise money for cancer patients is hosting an event at the annual fair this coming week. The Chicks N’ Chaps event at the Sanders County Fair combined with an entry in the demolition derby will raise much needed money that will stay in the county.

At what cost?

A story in the Feb. 24 edition of the Sanders County Ledger brought back memories of my childhood.

Plains School addition progressing well

In the 11 years that Thom Chisholm has been the Superintendent of the Plains Public Schools, he says the last 16-18 months have been harrowing.

Candidate for 1-year term on Plains School Board

NAME: Karrie Shinnick-Lulack

Patriot Day: Uncommon Grounds support local emergency responders

Cynthia Boehler, owner of Uncommon Grounds coffee stop in Plains, said she wanted to recognize Sanders County’s emergency responders and what they do for the community, and what better day than on Patriot Day.

A most interesting year

I just ran across probably the best comment ever on what is motivating people to support Donald Trump in the primary. It comes from Jim Hightower, National Radio Commentator, writer and public speaker. Here is what he wrote in an article entitled: “The Money Primary.” This is good stuff.

Creel survey underway across county

SANDERS COUNTY – An Angler Creel Survey is underway in the western edge of Sanders County on the Clark Fork River.

Commissioners discuss making the hard choices

Mineral County resident Dennis Hildebrand utilized the public comment portion of Thursday’s meeting of the Mineral County Commissioners to discuss his viewpoint on the meeting with Reed Mountain Construction that took place earlier in the day.

Treasurer reports on the state of Mineral County finances

During the Feb. 22 meeting of the Mineral County Commissioners, County Treasurer Mary Yarnall was present to field questions about the current state of finances for the county.

Mineral County says goodbye to long-time clerk of court

It’s been a heck of a ride for Kathleen Brown as Clerk of Court of Mineral County...

Food for Thought: Parental Alienation Syndrome

This article is the first of a two part series.

Legals for August, 14 2024

Alberton Early Learning Center helps kids thrive

Affordable housing, affordable health insurance, and affordable child care can all be placed under the "staples of life" umbrella. Housing and health care have drawn national attention and have movements in action, but daycare is a rung down on the ladder.

Texas parolee lands in hot water in Hot Springs

A Texas fugitive is facing several felony charges after two separate incidents in Sanders County.

Legals for March, 1 2023

Legals for August, 30 2023

More Patriot Front members on trial in Coeur d'Alene

COEUR d’ALENE — Local police officers took the stand Wednesday and described their roles in the arrest of 31 Patriot Front members in June 2022.

Community Notes

The Trinity Lutheran Church in Superior began Advent Sunday, Dec. 2. Their midweek services will occur on Thursdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 with soup supper at 6 p.m. and worship at 7 p.m.