DOT looks for comments on culvert rehabilitation

MDT proposes roadway safety improvements from Thompson Falls to Perma

PLAINS - The Montana Department of Transportation would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal regarding the following roadway safety improvements on State Primary Route 6/MT 200 from Thompson Falls to Perma in Sanders County:

New president brings some changes to Superior Senior Center

Tamara ‘Tammy” Wieweck is the new president of the Superior Senior Center, best known for its Wednesday evening meals starting at 4:30 p.m.

Mineral County schools receive grants for upgrades

SUPERIOR/ST. REGIS – Two Mineral County schools were recently awarded the Quality School Project Grant by Governor Steve Bullock, in order to make upgrades to some of the systems and facilities of the schools.

Text-to-911 program now available for emergencies

Bright red and white fliers are being posted around Mineral County as the Sheriff’s Department has implemented a new Text-to-911 program. The posters read “Call if you can, Text if you can’t”.

Winter driving tips from Plains police chief

Plains Chief of Police Shawn Emmett offers local residents some winter driving tips:

Montanans urged to buckle up

MINERAL COUNTY - Summer in Montana.  Few things are as enjoyable as the freedom of driving the beautiful Montana roadways in the summer to a favorite destination.  And while the drive may be enjoyable even liberating; a Montana driver’s summer pathways may be characterized by a greatly increased number of other drivers.  

Heated exchanges at sewer board meeting

According to Webster’s New World dictionary, dysfunction (not to be confused with “dat-function”) is quite simply “abnormal or impaired functioning.”

Another Olympian with ties to Sanders County

Two charged in major Sanders County drug bust

Sanders County Sheriff's Office Deputy Devin Wegener was instrumental in stopping a large quantity of fentanyl allegedly being trafficked through Sanders County, the Sheriff's Office reported last week.

Sanders County Sheriff Log | Feb. 12-18

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Crock-Pot program helps kids learn to cook at home

Dawn Bauer is helping fight hunger in Mineral County.

County attorney forum held

County attorney candidates Shaun Donovan, who is running on the democratic ticket, and Marcia Boris, who is running on the republican ticket appeared in a forum on Thursday before residents of Mineral County.

Montana must seek independence from CSKT

Montanans Must Seek Independence from CSKT Water Compact

Deputy Hureau takes post as DUI Task Force coordinator

The Mineral County DUI Task Force at a recent special meeting welcomed its new coordinator, Matthew ‘Matt’ Hurteau, who is a patrol deputy with the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.

Battling invasive weeds

Mandatory boat checks up for debate

The Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) task force in Sanders County has worked tirelessly to keep Eurasian watermilfoil, a nonnative, noxious and rapidly spreading weed, at bay. In the past few years, the EWM task force has managed to keep the weed contained within the Noxon Rapids and Cabinet Gorge Reservoirs.

New physical therapist 'loving life' in Sanders County

Clark Fork Valley Hospital recently welcomed new physical therapist (PT) Kate Latorraca to the team, and she has hit the ground running.

Dawn Bauer recipient of prestigious Hunger Hope Award

Superior School’s Elementary Administrative Assistant and Afterschool Coordinator Dawn Bauer has been recognized for her work in securing food for hungry children. She was presented with an award during the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) event, The Taste, on March 8. This is an annual fundraiser for the food bank and was held at the Neptune Aviation airplane hangar in Missoula. Where over 100 food and drinks were prepared by nearly 40 local chefs, brewers, distiller and other food establishments.

State's Brain Injury Help Line lost due to funding cut

State funding cuts have canceled the Brain Injury Help Line, which was part of the proposed funding in House Bill 336. The help line is through the Brain Injury Alliance of Montana, an organization that funds support groups throughout the state, as well as education and prevention outreach programs.

On the road to recovery

PLAINS - Since Plains police officer, Frank Ceely, retired in January of 2015, he has gone through a gambit of life changing events that has changed his outlook and his approach to life. The most major one, which occurred April 8th, had perhaps the most profound effect on him.