Committee meetings underway

Regular committee meetings got under way this week with a few bills being brought to the floor. Republicans supported SJ 1, which lengthens the amount of time proposed referendums can be introduced in the 2011 Legislature. An amendment offered by House Democrats to lessen the time, claiming laws shouldn’t be passed unless they have the Governor’s blessing, was rejected by House Republicans.

Noxon football ends season with first victory

NOXON – The Red Devils pulled out their first win of the season during their last home game, bringing joy to all the Red Devil fans.

Election mail bag

Election mail bag

Lady Hawk softball in full swing

THOMPSON FALLS – The girls on the Thompson Falls Softball team have been learning quickly – a good sign for their future.

Elementary school fun run takes off in Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS – As the gun went off with a bang, the young kids of Thompson Falls also took off with a bang during the annual Elementary School Fun Run.

Burn regulations save resources and money

SANDERS COUNTY – Open burning started several weeks ago in Sanders County and officials tasked with dealing with fires that get away from residents are warning people to use extreme caution when burning.

Keeping in touch: recent legislation

Some of last week’s actions both in the committees and on the floor created quite a stir in some circles, which resulted in a flurry of emails, phone messages, letters and even letters to the editor on one of the bills I sponsored.

Emotions run high at wolf management meeting

Emotions ran high at a seminar on wolf management in Mineral County Thursday night in Superior.

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.

TRACS fundraiser brings top-notch fun

TROUT CREEK – The night at the Oscars was complete with red carpets, show stopping outfits, lights, entertainment and awards at the Lakeside Resort and Hotel Convention Center over the weekend. The one thing the Academy Awards of Trout Creek had that the Hollywood version did not, animals. After all, what is an animal shelter fundraiser without an animal appearance or two?

Local firefighters secure hazmat training

The second training installment for hazmat awareness operations took place last week at the Plains-Paradise Rural fire house.

Mayor Wood joins nation in honoring the efforts of volunteers

A large crowd of Mineral County residents gathered at the steps of the Mineral County Courthouse on April 9 to honor the countless number of volunteers as part of the first ever Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Service.

Keeping in touch

As legislators, we have had some long days and short nights as we head to the midway point of the session, the transmittal deadline for all non-revenue bills.  With transmittal ending on February 24t, we have been hearing an increased number of general bills both in committee and on the floor.

This little piggy...

Mineral County 4-H members showed up on a drizzly Sunday afternoon to get their pigs weighed and tagged for this year’s summer fair.

Fielder said she is best fit for Public Service Commission

Public Service Commission Republican candidate Jennifer Fielder, of Thompson Falls, is ready to use her two decades of experience fighting for her constituents in Western Montana.

State funding supports Superior pool project

On the first day of summer, Superior's Pool in the Park committee received a nice splash from the Montana Department of Commerce.

Mother’s Day a boost to Superior flower shop

Mother’s Day is typically the mother of all flower sales for florists each year. That is both a good but tiring promise for Jackie Callison, owner of Jackie’s Flowers and Espresso in Superior.

Hot Springs chief of police put on leave

Hot Springs Chief of Police Tim Coleman was put on leave last week, but nobody is saying why.

Western showdown

The Superior Lady Bobcats tennis team hosted the Best of the West Tournament Saturday at the University of Montana in Missoula.

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