Property tax task force delivers recommendations to Gianforte

Gov. Greg Gianforte on Thursday listened to recommendations for property tax reform presented by members of his appointed task force while offering limited insight into his support or disapproval of specific proposals that will likely be debated in the upcoming legislative session.

Planning under way for June car show

The Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show is held annually in Superior and brings hundreds of car enthusiasts into the area to participate. This is the 19th year and a planning meeting is scheduled for March 11 at 1 p.m. at Whipped Up Montana Cafe located in the Old School.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks state commission votes on proposals

Last week on February 16, the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks commission met to determine what was needed to be adjusted for the upcoming hunting season. The changes that were discussed included those mentioned at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks meeting in Kalispell for personnel involved in the Region One area.

The master plan has been released

THOMPSON FALLS - With much jubilation, the Master Plan for Thompson Falls was unveiled by the Downtown Planning Committee to the public last week in the Community Center. Light refreshments of cheeses, meats, fruit and hot beverages were provided to the attendees as the plan was introduced by Mayor Carla Parks and a community planner from a Charlo-based community planning company.

Volunteers lend a helping hand

HOT SPRINGS – Bart Granlund has only been teaching at Hot Springs Elementary school for a year but he is already starting to make a big impact in the learning community.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Compulsive lying

Lying often starts in childhood and may be part of the normal developmental process or lying could be an indicator of a more serious problem.  Why do children lie?  Many  young children (ages 4-5) often lie because of their inability to distinguish fact from fantasy.  An older child or adolescent may  lie to avoid doing something, or deny responsibility for their actions to avoid disapproval and punishment.  Others may lie to prevent hurting people’s feelings or to protect their privacy.  For some children, lying is a common place behavior that they experience all the time. For instance, parents tell white lies, break promises or distort the truth (“I had to lie because--”). 

County begins work on new budget

THOMPSON FALLS – With the new fiscal year officially beginning on Tuesday, July 1, the county commissioners are in the midst of drafting the county budget for the coming year.

Home schooling more popular for Montana families

Statewide the number of students identified as homeschooled increased by 69.7% from 2019 to 2020.

Area youths display work in ASC art show

Veterans get a dose of river adrenaline

St. Regis American Legion cleans up highway

ST. REGIS – Veterans of the Ray Welch Post 13 in St. Regis decided it was time to take out the trash.

MCSO joins national crackdown to reduce drunk driving fatalities

Mineral County, MT – From mid-August through Labor Day, local police will be out in force as part of the annual nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunk driving. The crackdown, which will include high-visibility enforcement throughout Mineral County, will run from August 16 through September 2, 2013.

Auction helps children

ALBERTON – Calls of ‘sold!’ and the rapid-fire chatter of an auctioneer filled the restaurant of the River Edge Resort in Alberton for the annual Helping Hands of Alberton auction on Saturday.

Second half of girls' hoops season gets underway

While boys basketball fans get ready for the second half by velcroing down, girls fans might be advised to tighten the bleacher seat belt and hang on.

Pass, Punt and Kick

THOMPSON FALLS – A group of children in Thompson Falls took some time out of their Sunday afternoon to take part in a countywide football competition for boys and girls.

CFVH Foundation gala entertains

PLAINS – Traditional bluegrass music filled the air as a brisket dinner, accompanied by fresh dinner rolls was served up to attendees at the annual CFVH foundation gala.

OUTDOORS - Horseback riding proves a rough but fun ride

I have not ridden a horse in quite some time. It has probably been ten to 15 years since I awkwardly threw my leg over a saddle and put my life in the hands of an animal that is probably a little indignant about having to haul around 170 pounds of extra payload for the next three hours.

Flat-Iron Guild hosts 2014 Quilt Show in Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS - Last weekend the Thompson Falls High School gymnasium hosted the 2014 Quilt Show.

Letters to the editor June 1

Letters to the editor June 1

Hot Springs Savage Heat warming up for season's start

There was a quiet confidence, augmented by an aura of optimism, as the 2024 Hot Springs Savage Heat football team hit the field for its first official practice of the season.