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Kinney named Western Montana superintendent of year
May 23, 2017 10:02 a.m.

Kinney named Western Montana superintendent of year

Superior School Superintendent Scott Kinney has been named the Western Montana Superintendent of the Year and the school held an assembly Wednesday afternoon to present the award to Kinney.

Local veteran groups remember Thomas B. Castles
May 3, 2017 10:26 a.m.

Local veteran groups remember Thomas B. Castles

Superior’s RSVP and Community Outreach group will honor Mineral County veterans again this year on Armed Forces Day May 20.

'Era of Megafires' reveals plight facing forests
May 3, 2017 10:18 a.m.

'Era of Megafires' reveals plight facing forests

It’s good news for the timber industry as some environmentalists are beginning to dial back their push against commercial logging.

April 19, 2017 4 a.m.

Radio station looks to expand content, plans pig roast

KJFK-LP, a low frequency FM station, will host its annual pig roast and fundraiser with the initiative to raise money and community awareness, and expand its station Friday starting 4 p.m. at the Camas Recreation Center.

Bikes, books make for a big morning in Alberton
April 13, 2017 12:28 p.m.

Bikes, books make for a big morning in Alberton

A roomful of Alberton elementary students waited in anticipation last Thursday morning as School librarian, Carole Carlstrom held up a basket filled with red tickets. One by one, the tickets were drawn and a name read as the students won a variety of prizes.

Hunter education class held at Plains Trap Club
April 5, 2017 4 a.m.

Hunter education class held at Plains Trap Club

There are thousands of adults and children in Montana who have successfully completed a Hunter Education class. The class takes at least two days and 12 hours in length. What takes place is very accurate and detailed learning about how to safely hunt, hunting ethics, specific laws on hunting in Montana, following a blood trail, what to do if lost, firing a .22 caliber rifle, and firing a shotgun. Once the class is successfully completed, the written test has been passed, and the field course has been done, the individual will receive a Montana hunter education certificate. The certificate is honored in all of North America.

March 22, 2017 4 a.m.

Local business projects receive state grants

Economic development projects in Kalispell, Libby, Polson and Hot Springs have received grant funding through the Montana Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund.

Library celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday
March 7, 2017 12:33 p.m.

Library celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday

F?amed children’s author Dr. Seuss once said, “You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.” Last Thursday, nobody had their eyes shut as several adults and pre-school children gathered around a chair in the Mineral County Library and listened to Dr. Seuss stories to celebrate the author’s 113th birthday.

Award-winning author visits library
February 21, 2017 12:39 p.m.

Award-winning author visits library

A cozy mystery is defined as a subgenre of crime fiction in which sex and violence is downplayed or treated humorously, and the crime and detection takes place in a small, socially intimate community.

February 21, 2017 12:39 p.m.

Alberton School dips into eBook library database

Schools across Montana, including Alberton, this month launched a shared digital collection, a collaborative eBook platform that enables two or more schools or districts to borrow eBooks and audiobooks via a single, easy-to-use website.

Noxon schools 'I Love to Read' activities
February 8, 2017 4 a.m.

Noxon schools 'I Love to Read' activities

According to Noxon School Librarian Rhonda Horner, the school has many activities going on during “I Love to Read Month” in February.

John Ledford, 86
January 24, 2017 2:58 p.m.

John Ledford, 86

John Ledford, 86, passed away at his home in Mattawa, Wash. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017.

First half of year included Jake Ryan's capture, Plains' state track title
January 4, 2017 4 a.m.

First half of year included Jake Ryan's capture, Plains' state track title

A look back at the stories, people and events who shaped life in Sanders County from January through June 2016. Part two of this series will be published in the Jan. 11 edition.

Winter arts and crafts fair held at Sanders County community market
December 21, 2016 4 a.m.

Winter arts and crafts fair held at Sanders County community market

The Sanders County community market held its winter arts and crafts sale at the Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

December 7, 2016 4 a.m.

Senate passes bill to improve rural health care

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill Tuesday that could expand access to specialty health care for rural patients in states like Montana where services are often scattered.

Elizabeth J. Larson
December 1, 2016 4 a.m.

Elizabeth J. Larson

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Nature film pro to give presentation Nov. 16
November 16, 2016 4 a.m.

Nature film pro to give presentation Nov. 16

The public is invited to join Plains students for a special presentation about polar bears at the Plains High School gym on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m.

July 20, 2016 10:19 p.m.

Sheriff's Report

July 8, Vehicle Theft, 402 ½ Pine

July 6, 2016 3:53 p.m.

Sheriff report June 24-30

June 24, Ambulance, Mullan Rd. West

June 29, 2016 8:49 a.m.

Mineral County Sheriff's Report

June 17, Alarm St. Regis School