State seeks info on poaching incident

Officials of Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks are looking for information on the illegal killing of five deer near Fish Creek last month.

Restore Multiple Use by Coordination

Have you ever tried to determine what "multiple use" of our National Forests really means? Here is my stab at making a comprehensive list of uses: timber harvest (green trees and salvage), commercial mining (minerals), architectural rock mining, recreational mining, firewood gathering, berrypicking, mushroom picking, harvest of beargrass, fishing, hunting, guiding/outfitting, ranching (grazing), water for irrigation, farming, haying, water use, hydroelectric power, fire lookouts, electronic sites, snowmobiling, riding trails on vehicles such as ATVs and motorcycles, sightseeing from cars and trucks, hiking/backpacking, camping, boating, birdwatching, photography, rockclimbing, historic artifacts and archeological preservaton, wildlife viewing, other recreational activities.

An old stars and stripes with 48 stars found in courthouse

A Mineral County employee stumbled across a little piece of history in the Mineral County Courthouse last week, while examining the building for repairs.

The sixth-grade rivalry

“I Love to Read Month” is not only the highlight of the year for students who love to crack open a book or two; for some it has shown to be fiercely competitive. Even as far back as when I was in the sixth grade, both classes were striving for the overall win.

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!”

Vets honored on Armed Forces Day

Patriotism versus Nationalism was a poignant point made by Sargent Chuck Lewis during the Armed Forces Recognition Ceremony held in Superior on May 19. Lewis spoke to a group of veterans and community members in the Superior High School Gym about what it’s like to serve in the military.

County leaders meet with Daines

MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County leaders had the opportunity last week to participate in round table discussions with someone who represents the county’s interests at a national level.

Noxon prepares for year

NOXON – In about a week Noxon Avenue will once again be full of students making their way to the first day of school as the young pupils summer vacation draws to a close.

Mural to stay where it is

ST. REGIS – A part of the history of the St. Regis High School will stay in place after overwhelming support was received from the community to preserve a piece of art that has stood for 35 years.

Noxon ladies get stronger

NOXON – The Lady Red Devils faced off against two teams that were on an equal playing field to them last week.

County Spelling Bee crowns champions

THOMPSON FALLS – What do fandango, feldspar, bungalow and diagnosis all have in common? These are four of the words that carried the 2014 Sanders County Spelling Bee Champion to the finish.

Arts camp provides creative outlet for youth

HOT SPRINGS- The Hot Springs Artists Society is holding its annual two-week summer arts camp for young people to learn visual and performing arts. The camp is divided into two sections, one for visual arts such as painting and the other for performing arts such as theater.

Bobcats wrestling team practice begins

SUPERIOR – As a start to the winter sports season, the Superior Bobcats wrestling team has begun to practice and build a team.

Noxon competes at districts

NOXON – The Red Devils went to the District 14-C meet in Polson on Thursday pulling in a third place win for their boys with a team score of 76.

County-wide neighborhood watch program reinstated

Roads in Hot Springs cause problems

HOT SPRINGS - Nearly a dozen concerned members of the community surrounding Hot Springs met with Sanders County Commissioner Glen Magera on Wednesday to discuss their concerns regarding a few stretches of county road. Magera listened to several accounts from citizens about the hazards posed by conditions on the roads.

Market is a great addittion

Saturday was the closing day of the Thompson Falls Market and attendees enjoyed perfect fall weather, nearly 20 vendors, live music and a cinnamon roll contest that included some of the county’s best bakers (boy, those were some lucky judges!). We are fortunate to have a market that allows folks to come together from around the county to buy locally, display and sell their made/grown in Montana goods, and to just visit with neighbors.

Three local students to perform with nationwide band

SUPERIOR – Three students from Superior High School have been honored with a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a band composed of musicians from all across the nation.

'Better Together' event planned for Sunday

A local group of Mineral and Sanders County residents are holding another event this year to pull friends and neighbors together to celebrate what unites us as communities. The second annual “Better Together: A Community Celebration” will feature music, speakers, games for children, plus food and beverages.

Single-vehicle wreck at 382/200 junction

What was first called in to be a multi-vehicle wreck on the junction of highways 382 and 200 turned to be a single-vehicle crash with two occupants involved.