Mineral County Performing Arts Council presents 'Jaca'

The Mineral County Performing Arts Council was formed in 2007 and sponsored a set of informal concerts to immediate public enthusiasm.

Gianforte signs bill boosting block management payment cap

Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law last week a bill that will double the payment cap for landowners who participate in Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Block Management Program.

Community Calendar

Tuesday, Jan. 7 — Summit Independent Living is hosting a seminar at Mineral County Hospital in

Seniors say goodbye to home court

St. Regis held Senior Night last Saturday to honor athletes and parents for their dedication to school sports. One senior from the boys team and three girls shared the honor on the court in between the varsity girls and boys basketball game against Lincoln. Where Lincoln seniors also received balloons from St. Regis.

31st anniversary of VFW a hit

Danielle Switalski

Ed Norton Big Band to perform

Are you sick of the weather? Looking for something fun to do? Want to hear some great music? Maybe even do some dancing?

Public comment sought on grant proposal

The Mineral County Commissioners and the District XI Human Resource Council will be holding a public meeting on April 25, at 1:30 p.m., in the commissioners meeting room to hear public comment on a grant that the commissioners are considering to sponsor on behalf of the council.

Reno receives 10 years in prison

Jamie Doran

Eminant domain

on and others’ characterization that to “export electrons over a wire” is no different than exporting logs down rivers is at best disingenuous. The trouble is, the electrons are not the issue; the lands condemned beneath the proposed power lines are. The wires are not there. The rivers already are.

School gives thanks to volunteers

Monday through Friday parents can breathe a sigh of relief and know their children will be safe walking to and from school all thanks to the volunteer crossing guards who dedicate hours of their time to improve the school’s safety conditions.

Fairgrounds prepped for fall

Workers cleared several cottonwood trees from the Sanders County Fairgrounds in an effort to maintain the grounds last Wednesday, Sept. 29. Five large trees, which stood on the west side of the fairgrounds, were felled due to rotting in the limbs. Sanders County Fair Manager Mike Hashisaki decided shortly after the conclusion of this year’s fair that these trees should be taken down, the reason being that several large limbs had fallen off in an area that is frequented by heavy auto and pedestrian traffic during the year.

Poker Run riders raise funds

More than 250 riders completed the 56-mile course during the 20th Annual Cabinet Ridge Riders’ Poker Run last Saturday in Trout Creek.

Paradise eighth grade hosts cake walk

Heather Hasty

Alma Willhite Arnold Chisenhall

A Celebration of Life Memorial service for Alma Willhite Arnold Chisenhall will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 in the Congregational Church of Thompson Falls, MT at 1 p.m.. Alma, born August 16, 1919 in Fraser, CO to William and Hattie Willhite died from natural caused at her home January 10, 2009.

Elizabeth A. Arpan Wadsworth

Kindergarten Roundup brings tots into Plains School

PLAINS – Parents from around the area came to Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, April 11 at the Plains School to screen the upcoming kindergarteners developmentally.

County rings in New Years

Locals around Mineral County rang in the New Year Dec. 31 with dancing, music, a potluck dinner and even some karaoke at two community events.

Procession honors tow truck driver

A procession of nearly 30 emergency vehicles, tow trucks, semis, pickup trucks and cars made their way down Interstate 90 on Saturday, Oct. 6, to honor William Mellen who passed away from a heart attack on Sept. 14.

St. Regis football comes to premature end

Due to players who were injured or quit the team, St. Regis varsity football came to a premature end. Head Coach Jesse Allan struggled to put a team together at the beginning of the season due to lack of participation. He then managed to pull together enough to fill the roster for the 6-man team. They were able to play a few games this season including a win against Lima.

Locomotive catches fire near Alberton

A Montana Rail Link diesel locomotive caught fire near Alberton on Tuesday, August 9. The fire was reported at 5:30 p.m. and several local emergency personnel responded. The train was located near the end of Plateau Road, just west of town. It was heading east when the fire broke out in the second engine.