Senator Fielder reaches number two spot in state GOP

Bozeman, MT – With a massive groundswell of support, Northwest Montana’s freshman Senator, Jennifer Fielder (R) Thompson Falls, was elevated to the number two spot in the Montana Republican Party during the state convention June 7-8 in Bozeman.

Basketball clinic aims to prepare area youths

PLAINS - The high school in Plains played host to a basketball clinic last week put on by former college level players from the Zootown Academy based in Missoula. Basketball players of all ages from Hot Springs, Thompson Falls and Plains gathered to learn what it takes to perform at the next level.

Mineral County Community Calendar - June 12, 2013

Mineral County Relay for Life

MDT seeks public comment on proposed signage improvements

MDT proposes an Interstate wrong-way signing upgrade project that is slated for four counties within the MDT Missoula District.

Mineral County Community Calendar - June 5

American Legion

Mineral County celebrates treatment court month with luncheon and three graduates

Residents of Mineral County filled the commissioners room at the Mineral County Courthouse May 22 to celebrate National Drug Court Month as well as honor three graduates from the counties DUI/Drug Court program.

Mineral County Commissioners Briefs

An update from Rep. Pat Ingraham

Memorial Day has passed. It is a time for remembering our unsung heroes, those men and women who’ve defended, guarded and continue to protect our traditions of liberty and freedom, while reaching out to other nations during times of turmoil. But Memorial Day is not just held to a special day of remembrance, but transcends time. Those service people are remembered on a daily basis with thankful hearts by those whose lives they’ve impacted.

Mineral County Community Calendar - May 29, 2013

Attention Parents

Panther senior projects leave lasting mark

A week prior to graduation, the senior class of Alberton High School had the opportunity to showcase their senior projects to members of the community.

Wooldridge achieves childhood dream

You can ask her friends, family and teammates about it. They teased her relentlessly after every victory in the Class B-C state tennis tournament for how nervous she was prior to each match.

Participants hack and blast their way through Plains

Shots rang out at the trap club and the golf course on Saturday as Plains played host to the annual “Hack n’ Blast” event. Participants from as far away as Missoula, Kalispell and Libby competed in trap shooting and nine holes of golf during the unique event.

Local state legislators give overview of 63rd session

Residents of Sanders and Mineral County gathered at the St. Regis Community Center on Thursday for a panel discussion on the 63rd session of the Montana legislature.

Sanders County track teams gear up for state

Wet conditions did not keep the Plains and Thompson Falls track and field teams from posting some solid results on May 17 at the Western B divisional meet in Missoula.

Mineral County students selected for MedStart program

St. Regis High School junior, Fina Lizardi, and Alberton High School sophomore, Kalin Smith, have been selected to attend the Western Montana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) summer program, MedStart: An Exploration of Healthcare Careers.

Mineral County Community Calendar - May 22, 2013

American Legion Post #13 St. Regis

Runners take to the trail from St. Regis to Paradise

PARADISE/ST. REGIS - Over 300 runners took to a track trail in St. Regis, running almost 11 miles to Paradise through rolling hills on a weaving trail.

MDT proposes roadway safety improvements from Thompson Falls to Perma

PLAINS - The Montana Department of Transportation would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal regarding the following roadway safety improvements on State Primary Route 6/MT 200 from Thompson Falls to Perma in Sanders County:

USFS and county sign airport use agreement

Superior Ranger District Fire Management Officer Bob Derleth was on hand at the Friday meeting of the Mineral County Commissioners to present the 2013 Airport Lease Agreement.

Mineral County Commissioners Briefs