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Energy companies need to pay up
In Montana, we believe in fairness and a level playing field. But right now, oil and gas companies extracting Montana resources are not paying their fair share. From 2008 to 2014, these companies received a tax break of more than $126 million, costing local communities and the state critical revenue to meet infrastructure, social service, and public safety needs.
Clean up to be completed
MINERAL COUNTY – As of last week, commuters traveling westbound on Interstate 90 in the west end of Mineral County were still dealing with the effects of a rock slide that temporarily shut down traffic flow nearly four weeks ago.
Commissioners urge land management study
MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County Commissioners passed a resolution at their weekly meeting last week urging state law makers to begin to study the feasibility of transferring control of federal land in the county to the state and possibly the county.
Major crime ring busted in Mineral County
MINERAL COUNTY – A crime ring in Mineral County responsible for numerous felonies including theft and illegal drug production is in the process of being dismantled thanks to the efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies including the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.
Fairboard keeps busy
PLAINS – The Sanders County Fairboard had a full slate of business to attend to last week as the group met for their February proceedings at the Fairgrounds Pavilion in Plains.
Radio station gets a boost
ST. REGIS – More people in Mineral County can now hear the broadcasts from a radio station in St. Regis after a new transmitter was recently installed, greatly improving the range of the signal.
Setting the record straight
Submitted by: Dick Brown, President of MHA…An Association of Montana Health Care Providers
Savage Heat challenge Charlo
The Savage Heat game against Charlo was a neck and neck game most of the night, until the very end.
Trotters and Lady Savage Heat battle it out
HOT SPRINGS - To start off the Saturday game between the Plains Trotters and the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat, the Trotters quickly gained a lead over the Heat. The Trotters gained 15 points by the middle of the first quarter, while the Heat worked on getting into form. Around the two and a half minute mark, Hot Springs put its first points on the board with two free throws by Stacy Gray. Then with a minute left, the Heat scored another two points, finishing the first quarter score with 4 points, against the Trotters, with 19.
Bluehawks finish with 20 point lead
Friday night, the Thompson Falls Bluehawks came away with a big win against the Superior Bobcats.
Trotters win big
The Plains Trotters verses Eureka Lady Lions was won decisively by the Trotters Saturday night.
Relay for Life continues prep
THOMPSON FALLS – Sanders County Relay for Life is already prepping for the organization’s big summer event in Sanders County.
Bull Trout Redd Counts
The 2014 count in the lower Clark Fork River and its tributaries was 95 bull trout redds. This total is very similar to the annual average observed during the last decade.
FWP visits Trout Creek school program
TROUT CREEK – Children at the Trout Creek after school program at Trout Creek School were in for a special treat last week.
Sanders County GOP joins lawsuit
SANDERS COUNTY – The Sanders County GOP recently joined a lawsuit against open primary elections within the state of Montana.
Software aids in fire training in Superior
SUPERIOR – Firefighters with the Superior Volunteer Fire Department could be better prepared for the next structure fire after they recently received sophisticated, new computer software that simulates fire conditions using photos of actual structures in the community.
Mineral County hit with scams
MINERAL COUNTY - Western Montana continues to be a target of the phone fraud racket. Apparently the fraudsters see Montana as a growth market.
Service member returns home
SUPERIOR – One local Superior resident, born and raised here, has returned after spending over 20 years away in the U.S. military to take over the reins of a local business that provides an essential service to the community.
Better public land management is possible; An update from Sen. Fielder
People who prefer federal control are trying to convince everyone that Montanans would sell all the public lands if we are put in charge of them. No chance. Popularity for transferring control of federal public lands to the state is growing because of the inability of the federal government to manage these lands, or much of anything else, responsibly.
Picnic honors veterans
THOMPSON FALLS – Members of the Thompson Falls community came together to honor local veterans last weekend in a moving ceremony dedicated to those who serve or have served in our nation’s armed forces.