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Woman admits to drug charge
Charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs, 20-year-old Amanda Dragoo, of Silverdale, Wash., was sentenced in district court on Nov. 8. With no reason for sentencing to not be pronounced, the court handed down a three-year deferred sentence on the condition that Dragoo undergoes and completes treatment.
Police end 48-hour standoff with man charged with killing father
Compiled from staff reports from the Lake County Leader, the Daily Inter Lake and the Valley Press
Principal explains school policy
Thompson Falls Police are investigating threatening comments allegedly made by a student last week at Thompson Falls High School.
John Dwight Day
There will be a memorial service March 12 at 1 p.m. for Mr. John Dwight Day who went to be with Jesus Feb. 17, 2022. The service will be held at the Plains Bible Chapel, 8 Combust Creek Road in Plains, and all members of the community are invited to come and celebrate the life of this amazing man.
Seven stores vandalized in Plains
Seven businesses on Main Street in Plains were vandalized late
Scholarships awarded in St. Regis
ST. REGIS – A majority of the graduating seniors from one local high school will, hopefully, find themselves graduating from their college of choice with significantly less debt than the average college graduate after they qualified for substantial scholarships last week.
Deputy Balenger incident files released
After a nine-month paid leave that began on Oct. 3, during which $44,849.54 in public funds were used to pay for the salary of Mineral County Deputy Jim Balenger as well as insurance, taxes and other costs and Montana Department of Criminal Investigations Agent Kevin McCarvel conducted an investigation at the request of County Attorney Marcia Boris, Dept. Balenger returned to active duty.
Sen. Daines pushes for increased logging and mining
U.S. Senator Steve Daines is calling on the U.S. Forest Service to do more to reach its timber harvest goals in Montana after falling short by 30% in fiscal year 2021.
Fate of Mineral County Detention Center in limbo
Mineral County officials are currently deciding whether or not to close the Detention Center, which closed temporarily in early February, due to a detention officer shortage. Staff shortages caused a previous closure in 2017.
Hot Springs gears up for 65th Homesteader Days
HOT SPRINGS – The town of Hot Springs is running through its final preparations as the 65th annual Homesteader Days celebration kicks off next weekend.
Sheriff sees rise in youth drinking
The weather is getting warmer and school is out, which means more young people will be having camping trips and parties, which often contain alcohol.
Plains man pleads guilty to burglary in Flathead
A plea deal calls for Raymond to receive a 5-year sentence to the state Department of Corrections on the burglary charge.
Health Center reminds of flu season risks
MINERAL COUNTY – With the county in the heart of flu season and with winter weather making colds more common, it is important for people to take steps to protect their health. According to Peggy Stevens, a health nurse with the Mineral County Health Department, there have been a few confirmed cases of influenza in Mineral County this season. She said there have been three strains of the virus identified this year, which are being tracked by the Center for Disease Control. As of Feb. 15, the Montana Department of Health and Human Services said the most common strain in the state was the H1N1 strain of Influenza type A. Shirley Iwata, administrative assistant at the health department, said there were at least two cases of flu, which had the strains tested. She said the Mineral Community Hospital and Mineral Regional Health Center confirmed the cases as Influenza A. The flu, or influenza virus, is most common between October and May. While anyone can catch the virus, it has the most serious impact on children and the elderly. The CDC recommends cases of the flu be watched closely as the disease can lead to pneumonia, dehydration and seizures among other potentially life threatening conditions. Statistics from the CDC say thousands of people in the United States die each year from the flu. Many more are hospitalized with complications. To avoid these problems and getting sick in general, it is important to take steps to avoid catching the flu in the first place. The health department recommends people get a flu vaccine every year. The CDC considers this the best way for people to protect themselves against catching the virus. Mineral Regional Health Center and Mineral County Health Department both offer vaccinations to the public. There are two main vaccinations offered at the health center. One vaccine is inactive and uses dead or dormant samples of the virus to prepare the body against the disease. This is commonly referred to as the flu shot and is administered by needle injection. The other common flu vaccine is an active vaccine. This is commonly given in a nasal spray and contains live influenza, which has been rendered harmless. Stevens also had a few recommendations for how to avoid catching the flu. She said keeping the hands washed is a good way to avoid the virus. She also recommended not touching the eyes or around the mouth as these areas can help the virus get into the body. “We recommend people…do universal precautions as far as preventing getting sick,” Stevens said. One of the best ways to keep the number down is to remain vigilant and not let the virus into the body. Another big recommendation Stevens gave was for people who are sick to stay home. Because the flu is airborne, the best way to avoid spreading it is to not expose others. Staying home will also be helpful in a person’s fight against the virus and their recovery. For more information about the flu, or flu vaccinations, contact the Mineral County Health Department at 822-3564. Information can also be found online at cdc.gov/flu and dphhs.mt.gov/influenza.
Probe of graduation party continues
The investigation, led by the Montana School Board Association (MTSBA), into the pre-graduation party in Plains on May 29 continues with the hope that a report will be available by the end of July.
Legislators to host local meeting
Legislators to host local meeting March 2
Missoula man cleared of murder charge arrested in drug sting
A Northwest Montana man cleared of murder charges earlier this year...
Sanders County Fair Board discusses year ahead
The Sanders County Fair Board met last week to kick off the 2018 season.
Problematic wildlife
FWP should start helping landowners with problematic wildlife
Montana VA Clinic covid boosters
Veterans and their spouses, household family members, and caregivers are eligible to receive the Moderna and Janssen (J&J) through Montana VA.
Jolene Marie Jackson Jacobson
Jolene Marie Jackson Jacobson