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Ice fishing still good
February 26, 2008 midnight

Ice fishing still good

Even with warmer days and sunshine sneaking into February, Sanders County is still very much an ice fishing haven. The cold winter Sanders County experienced this year has left lots of ice and many different locations for anglers to drop in their line.

Lake County Fair reps attend Sanders County Fair meeting
February 26, 2008 midnight

Lake County Fair reps attend Sanders County Fair meeting

The Sanders County Fair Commission held their monthly meeting last Monday and though they addressed business as usual, there was a somewhat unusual tone to the agenda as well.

February 26, 2008 midnight

County aids in search for body

The Mineral County Search and Rescue Team was called on to help look for a body in the Alberton Gorge last weekend in connection with an alleged Missoula murder.

Seniors helping seniors
February 20, 2008 midnight

Seniors helping seniors

Two St. Regis High School students have decided to do something positive with the leftovers from their school's cafeteria this year.

Deep snow doesn't stop Poker Run
February 13, 2008 midnight

Deep snow doesn't stop Poker Run

The only bad thing that happened at the 17th Annual Cabinet Ridge Riders Poker Run was that they ran out of chili at one of the card stations, said Jim Morkert, one of the coordinators of the event and president of the Cabinet Ridge Riders.

Students get message of teen problems
February 13, 2008 midnight

Students get message of teen problems

The Plains High School Drama Club had the opportunity to show their fellow students what got them an award at the Montana State Thespian Festival recently, but they also had the chance to demonstrate some of the problems teenagers face on a day-to-day basis.

Silhouettes illustrate victims of domestic violence
February 13, 2008 midnight

Silhouettes illustrate victims of domestic violence

"Love should not hurt; love should heal," said Marsha Walton of the Sanders County Coalition For Families, who was coordinating this year's "Love Without Fear Week" and the "Montana Silent Witness" program.

Famed author gives lessons at St. Regis
February 13, 2008 midnight

Famed author gives lessons at St. Regis

St. Regis School students got a special treat last week when Montana historian and author Jack Nisbet came to teach in their classrooms.

Tiny dancers tiptoe to Plains
February 8, 2008 midnight

Tiny dancers tiptoe to Plains

Each person who walked through the Plains cafeteria after school Wednesday couldn't help stopping a second to take a look. The tiny dancers, some dressed in tutus, that were trying their hardest to keep on their tippy toes were just too cute to pass up.

Two Democrats file for commissioner
February 6, 2008 midnight

Two Democrats file for commissioner

In the upcoming election for county commissioner, two Democrats from Mineral County have thrown their hats into the ring.

Hot Springs man wants more clean air rules
February 6, 2008 midnight

Hot Springs man wants more clean air rules

The Hot Springs man who was against the town council's resolution to provide for a clean and healthful environment now plans to test the council on how devoted they are to cleaning up the air in the town.

Three file for Justice of the Peace
February 6, 2008 midnight

Three file for Justice of the Peace

What was once a one-horse race has become a competitive sprint as three candidates are now making the mad-dash to become the next Sanders County Justice of the Peace.

January 31, 2008 midnight

Weather causes traffic delays, road closures

Semi-trucks, passenger vehicles stranded along I-90 at Haugan

Probation, parole violations lead to revocation
January 31, 2008 midnight

Probation, parole violations lead to revocation

A Dixon man had his suspended sentence for burglary and theft charges revoked after breaking a laundry list of probation and parole regulations and now will have to serve five years in the Montana State Prison.

Mystic Sisters begin new year with annual blanket project
January 16, 2008 midnight

Mystic Sisters begin new year with annual blanket project

A group of women dedicated to lending a hand to friends and neighbors in need put their hands to good use during their first meeting of the new year.

Snowmobile accident victim survives 100-foot tumble
January 16, 2008 midnight

Snowmobile accident victim survives 100-foot tumble

A woman who tumbled nearly 100 feet during a snowmobile accident Wednesday afternoon was listed in good condition by a spokesperson for the St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula Friday morning.

Horsemen, Hawks hit Ronan
January 8, 2008 midnight

Horsemen, Hawks hit Ronan

Although the wrestling season has been going on since the end of November, last weekend was the first meet for one Thompson Falls athlete, who had been recovering from severe injuries he sustained during the Bluehawks' football playoffs. Tate Cavill said he felt he was still out of shape, but that didn't seem to stop him from going undefeated at the Western Montana Duals in Ronan Friday and Saturday.

January 8, 2008 midnight

50 Years Ago

January 9, 1958: Alberton Gym Opens Friday—Alberton School Superintendent Elmore Smith welcomes all county residents to attend the open house at the school's new gymnasium on Friday evening, Jan. 10. The 120-foot by 75-foot new addition is adjacent to the old school building and it is incorporated into the older structure.

Avila moves to 18 wins
January 8, 2008 midnight

Avila moves to 18 wins

With the wrestling season past the halfway point, one Superior wrestler is proving he's going to be a force to be reckoned with come divisionals.

175 youth celebrate new year at Plains church
January 8, 2008 midnight

175 youth celebrate new year at Plains church

Laughter and music rang out as 175 youth counted down the final minutes of 2007 at the Church on the Move in Plains last Monday, but youth group director Rena Garcia said safety and responsible choices were as important as fun at the church's New Year's Eve bash.