IFG celebrates Montana Forest Products Week

Mineral County students and community members were invited to the Idaho Forest Group (IFG) Mill in St. Regis on Oct. 24 for a tour. The invitation was in honor of Montana Forest Products Week celebrated Oct. 21-27. In addition to the tour, the group was given a drone demonstration.

Scary Halloween stories keeps readers up at night!

General election is Tuesday

General election day is Tuesday, Nov. 6 and voters will be tasked with making their choice on candidates and important issues facing Montana. Many voters have already cast their absentee ballot, which was mailed out on Oct. 12. According to the Montana Secretary of State, 1,363 absentee ballots were mailed to Mineral County residents.

Lady Mountain Cats win Western 13C

There were cheers and tears as the Clark Fork Lady Mountain Cats made history by winning the Western 13C District Volleyball Tournament on Saturday in Missoula. The Lady Cats killed, blocked and clawed their way through the brackets to meet their season nemesis, the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay: Final chapter?

Happy Hallothanksmas … I can’t believe how quickly it’s all going. It seems that every week is rolling closer and closer to the end of the year, especially with this cold weather.

Savage Heat enter playoffs as No. 1 seed after 69-0 win

Hot Springs needed a conference win over Lima on Senior Night last Friday to secure the No. 1 seed from the West Division in the 6-man state playoffs, and the Savage Heat cruised to their second straight shutout victory — burying Lima 69-0.

Noxon challenges top-seeded Geraldine-Highwood

With the No. 4 seed from the West Division, Noxon has earned a berth in the Class C 6-man football state playoffs. The Red Devils, fresh off a convincing 56-14 conference road win over Valley Christian, travel to play Geraldine-Highwood at 1 p.m. Saturday in Highwood. The Rivals are the No. 1 seed from the North Division.

Hot Springs seeded third at District 14C volleyball tourney

Charlo seeded first, Arlee 2nd, Plains No. 4, Noxon fifth

Trotters prepare for District tourney after loss to Arlee

The Plains Trotters aren’t sitting in the most optimum position heading into this week’s District 14C Volleyball Tournament at Hot Springs High School. However, coach Jess Butcher is still optimistic they will come out better than they what they went in.

Headline overline: Sanders County recycling You should know: Styrofoam NOT recyclable

Dusti Johnson, Montana Department of Environmental Quality Materials Management Specialist, believes that communities have a very difficult time managing several different recycling items in their program, and has been quoted as saying, “Just concentrate on one item, and do it well!”

Many seek out information at Women's Health Fair in Plains

The Clark Fork Valley Hospital 2018 Women’s Health Fair once again returned for women from around the county to provide information to gain a full and healthy lifestyle.

President Trump campaigns in Missoula

Missoula, Montana turned into a bustling rural city last Thursday as thousands awaited the arrival of President Donald J. Trump to address supporters in his third visit to the state.

Trump campaigns in Missoula

ººMissoula, Montana turned into a bustling rural city last Thursday as thousands awaited the arrival of President Donald J. Trump to address supporters in his third visit to the state.

St. Regis celebrates Senior Night

St. Regis held Senior Night during the Oct. 17 volleyball match against Noxon. Three seniors were escorted onto the floor that evening — McKenzie Stortz and Emma Hill for volleyball, and J.D. Booker for football.

Initiative 185 leads to health benefits

Ever thought about why vaping/e-cigarettes come in berry and bubble gum “flavors?”

Time for a new Sanders County commissioner

Local elected positions are technically defined as “non-partisan,” but that doesn’t mean the candidates are not aligned with a political party. They are, and it is important to understand which one because there is a BIG difference in how they operate.

Thompson Falls PD adds Scott to staff

Last week, Thompson Falls Police Chief Chris Nichols welcomed Deputy Roy Scott back to the department as a short-term worker.

Sanders County Emergency Alert System operational

Residents in all corners of Sanders County can now be updated via the newly installed Emergency Alert System.

Self checks advised to catch breast cancer early

Pam Vecchio, APRN, Hot Springs Family Medicine said there are a few things you can do should you find a lump, or already be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Bill Merriman turns 90

Bill Merriman of Superior had a warm reception when around 37 friends and family members surprised him with a 90th birthday party at Whipped Up! in Superior. His party was on Oct. 5 to celebrate his birthday, which was on Oct. 9, and in addition to cake and ice cream they enjoyed their choice of a chicken or roast beef dinner.