Detention Center expected to reopen by mid-February

Several people who attended the Mineral County Commissioner meeting on Friday, Jan. 26 had the opportunity to tour the newly remodeled jail cells in the Detention Center. County Commissioners, Roman Zylawy, Duane Simons, and Laurie Johnston, along with County Attorney, Ellen Donohue; videographer, Mary Furlong; and Administrative Assistant, Kasey Feasel were able to see the newly painted cells and refurbished floor as well as the dispatch center.

Open burning season ends April 30, permits will be required

Open burning season in Sanders and Mineral counties officially ends April 30, and burn permits will be required until fire season begins.

Community Notes

From “The Thing About Jellyfish” to “Call of the Osprey”; from “The Bear and the Piano” to “Feathers: Not Just For Flying” — these are just a few of the new children’s books available at the Mineral County Library thanks to a Children’s Book Project grant award from the Pilcrow Foundation.

Mineral County court report

Bond Forfeited

Exchange students looking for host families

Nancy Winebrenner has successfully placed 40 exchange students from around the world with host families in Sanders County since 2010.

Public comments sought for local environmental projects

The Mineral County Resource Coalition held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 2 in Superior. MSU Extension Agent, Kevin Chamberlain, chaired the committee. He said that he was glad to see people from several different departments and industry at the table.

Grasshoppers infest area

HOT SPRINGS- Lake and Sanders counties are seeing one of the worst grasshopper problems in recent history.

Youth group learns to shoot

ST. REGIS – August is Teach-A-Teen-To-Shoot month and one local youth group took the opportunity to participate in a program that compliments their own goal of instilling confidence, raising self-esteem and creating a sense of accomplishment.

MDT updates county road construction

Hot Springs graduates receive diplomas

HOT SPRINGS - Adorned with ribbons, balloons and occupied by proud parents, teachers, friends and family, the gym at Hot Springs High School played host to the graduation ceremony for the class of 2013 on Sunday.

Local artist recreates and improves on masterpiece

PLAINS – Kenton Pies created a legend on Mercer Island nearly 50 years ago and now he has the opportunity to recreate and improve on that legend.

Hearing in fairgrounds assault case set for Dec. 18

The case of a Superior man who is accused of assaulting a teenage boy for not removing his hat during the national anthem at an Aug. 3 rodeo at the Mineral County Fair has been quietly “in the works,” according to the defendant’s attorney.

Texas parolee lands in hot water in Hot Springs

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

Danielle's column: Getting active

I have been inexcusably lazy for the past eight months. Last summer when I was unemployed back home I had nothing to do but run. Then when I moved to Plains I dedicated all of my time and energy to reporting, and though it pains me to admit, my couch.

Burn permits required May 1

Beginning May 1, and continuing until conditions are no longer favorable for safe burning, permits are required to burn yard debris or logging slash.

Beebe billed for blaze

Nick Ianniello

Life and death: a matter of minutes

Sanders County 911 Board assesses dispatch communication issues between Lake and Sanders Counties

Evacuations ordered for Sunrise Fire residents

There was a public meeting tonight, July 26, at 7 pm at the Lozeau Lodge. Fire officials were there to give updates on the Sunrise and Burdette Fires burning east of Superior. Here is what we know so far:

Candidates vie for school board positions in Sanders County

Several schools in Sanders County are holding elections for District Trustee positions and the Clark Fork Valley Press sent all candidates a list of questions regarding the elections.

Plum Creek Timber to merge with Weyerhaeuser