Mineral County Parents as Teachers receives national recognition as a 'Blue Ribbon Affiliate'

The Mineral County Parents as Teachers program successfully completes the Quality Endorsement and Improvement process with the Parents as Teachers national office

Conflict arises in wake of extension office collapse

In the middle of June, the ceiling in the extension office portion of the Mineral County Library building collapsed. A claim was promptly filed with the Montana Association of Counties and the entire building was closed due to observations that ceilings still intact in the building were sagging.

Sanders County poacher still wanted on bear-baiting charges

Montana wildlife officials say a man who writes a muzzleloader hunting blog remains wanted on several Sanders County warrants for allegedly killing a third black bear over bait in the state.

Alberton BPA members raise half a ton of food

ALBERTON – Approximately 900 pounds of food were collected by students at Alberton Pubic School for the third annual Business Professionals of America food drive.

Man pleads not guilty to assaulting youth at rodeo

Law enforcement vehicles lined the streets outside the Mineral County Courthouse on Aug. 14, during the arraignment for Curt Brockway, a Superior man, who pleaded not guilty to assaulting a 13-year-old boy at a rodeo.

Plains Kinder Career Day 2018

Plains Elementary School once again opened the eyes of the town’s youngsters with Kinder Career Day.

Legals for January, 25 2023

Self help concepts to be taught in St. Regis

ST. REGIS – Staff and students at the St. Regis School District will be functioning in a more effective way this school year if they successfully adhere to concepts in a best selling book called “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.”

Sanders County reports first positive COVID-19 case

Sanders County health officials have reported the county’s first case of COVID-19.

Legals for September, 29 2021

Letters to the editor June 1

Letters to the editor June 1

A time of remembrance

Sanders County honors the fallen by celebrating Memorial Day

Residents of Sanders County and members of the VFW Plains Post 3596 gathered at various sites in Plains and Thompson Falls on Sunday and Monday to honor those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms and rights of United States citizens as part of their Memorial Day services.

Ol' man winter has arrived at last

So, it’s finally here.

Guill-ty as charged

Heron resident Douglas Guill was found guilty of sexually assaulting his daughter while she was between the ages of 6 and 22 Tuesday in Thompson Falls. A Sanders County jury brought back guilty verdicts on all five felony counts, which included one count of sexual assault, two counts of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of incest.

Balenger fired for misconduct, previous instances of abuse arise

MINERAL COUNTY — Jim Balenger had a history of misconduct including excessive force and neglect of duty prior to joining the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, according to documents released by the department.

Richard Allen Gray

Richard Allen Gray passed away May 23 at St. Patrick Hospital. He was 68 years old.

Occupational Therapist adds depth to services offered at Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) welcomes the addition of Mary Russell, Occupational Therapist (OT), to their team of healthcare  providers.  As an OT, Russell works with patients to regain basic motor functions and reasoning skills when an injury, illness or medical condition affects their physical or mental abilities.

Hospital to hold meetings about levy

MINERAL COUNTY – A few have already been held but Mineral Community Hospital representatives plan to hold more meetings across Mineral County to make their case for a levy that will come up before voters during the next election.

Letters to the Editor - Sept. 18

Mineral County promotes Strengthening Families Month

All throughout the month of April, the Mineral County Healthy Communities Coalition, the Mineral County Family Connections Collaborative, and the Parents as Teachers Program at the Mineral County Health Department will join together in promoting Strengthening Families Month.