Sanders County Fair Commission meeting

On Wednesday, Feb. 15 the Sanders County Fair Commission held their monthly meeting to discuss the last meeting, non-agenda items, old business, new business, and the current financial situation. Present for the meeting were; Fair Manager Dede Steinbach, Vice Chairman Jenny Garrison, Chairman Chris A. McGuigan, Wade Rehbein, Secretary Ruth Hamilton, Jim Newman. Roberta Smith was not present for the meeting.

Basketball Roundup

In St. Regis the Tigers faced the Noxon Red Devils with a set of loses. The girls lost in a close game, 34-29. The Tigers held the lead at the half, 15-13. But the Red Devils bounced back in the third quarter putting in an extra bucket with the teams tied at 23-23. In the fourth quarter the Tigers dropped back and Noxon gained another 11 points to 6 for the win.

Best-selling Missoula authors visit local library

The Mineral County Library welcomed two special guests on July 8, authors Kat and Larry Jay “L.J.” Martin.

History takes shape at local restoration

Work never ends for Joe Sheppard and Joann Mathers as they continue to restore the old yellow house on Garber Street in Plains.

Drug task force makes presentation at Chief's Briefing luncheon

Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic (FVCDC) and the Sanders County DUI Task Force held a Chief’s Briefing luncheon April 7 at the Plains-Paradise Senior Center to recognize and show their appreciation to local law enforcement officers for the work they do on helping keep alcohol and drugs away from children in Sanders and Mineral counties.

Basketball Roundup

On Friday night, the Cats faced the Pirates in Victor with a pair of victories. The boy’s varsity won of 55-50 and the girls won 44-34. The Pirates led at the half with 28-24 but the score was tied by the end of the third quarter, 41-41. In the fourth quarter, the Cats pounded back and managed to put 14 points on the board to the Pirates 9 for the win.

Clark Fork Mountain Cats clawing for upcoming season

Last week it was boots and chaps, and cowboys hats as Mineral County residents attended the fair. This week it is cleats, tennis shoes, pads and helmets. As high school athletes take to the field and court to start football and volleyball practice.

Pool prices, budget topics during Plains Town Meeting

There were plenty of agenda items at last week’s Plains Town Meeting, with some updates, including the water leaks that appear to be getting better.

School board listens to grievance hearing

PLAINS – The Board of Trustees met on Thursday, July 17, to take part in a grievance hearing filed by former English and Spanish teacher Melissa Martin.

County prevention specialist says hello to community

Woodcarver known for specialty

PLAINS - How many people can say when they were a 10 year old they found a life passion that would bring them recognition throughout the United States even from the President? When Henry Larum, a typical adolescent who looked up to his older brother, was 10 years old, he found that passion.

Chamber of Commerce hears about important notes in county history

SUPERIOR – During the monthly meeting of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce, the chamber talked about changes to their operation and plans for the county’s centennial.

Board prepares for upcoming county fair

PLAINS – Fair board members were busy checking things off their list and making sure everything is ready for the quickly approaching Sanders County Fair.

Thompson Falls joins Main Street Montana program

THOMPSON FALLS – The future for the downtown area of Thompson Falls looks bright following a recent announcement by the Montana Department of Commerce.

Bison Range marks annual Migratory Bird Day

Mineral County athletes named All-Conference

Hot Springs Savage Heat scorch Seeley-Swan

HOT SPRINGS – The Savage Heat defeated Seeley-Swan in a scrappy nail-biter Saturday night. It was a close game with both teams tied at 43-43 going into the 4th quarter. Hot Springs managed to pull away with a final score of 54-48.

Lady Tigers squeak through to Butte divisionals

ST. REGIS – The St. Regis Lady Tigers are set to move on to the Divisional Tournament despite their defeat against Arlee in the District Tournament in Ronan.

Benefit helps cancer network

HOT SPRINGS – Two residents of Hot Springs were impressed by the generosity of the Cancer Network of Sanders County and to show their appreciation, the duo launched a fundraiser for the non-profit.

Commissioners receive quarterly wildlife update