DOT head presents Heron bridge process

A bridge at Heron, which spans the Clark Fork River and connects the town to Highway 200, most likely had about 20 years of life when it was erected.

Plains high school graduates celebrate 50th anniversary

Alumni from as far away as Texas will be making their way back to Plains as the Plains High School class of 1960 reconvenes for its 50-year reunion.  Festivities will begin on Sept. 18, and will continue through the 19th.

Class of 1960 reunited

Alumni from as far away as Texas will be making their way back to Plains as the Plains High School class of 1960 reconvenes for its 50-year reunion.  Festivities will begin on Sept. 18, and will continue through the 19th.

Coalition focuses on timber industry, county economics

It was a packed room as representatives from the federal, state, and county government met with local business owners and residents to discuss timber industry issues and the economic plight facing Mineral County. The meeting which brought the parties together on Jan. 3, was the Mineral County Resource Coalition, and has been organized monthly by Kevin Chamberlain, with the extension office.

Korean War vets to be honored on Armed Forces Day

Three of Superior’s Korean War veterans will be honored for their military services at the Armed Forces Day ceremony on Saturday, May 18 at Superior High School. Cabin Fever Quilters will present Wayne Bricker, Lee Magone and Doug Cummings with quilts in honor of their services in the Korean War. The event begins at noon and is open to the public.

County e-waste pick up

THOMPSON FALLS – Trucks were loaded with recyclable e-waste last week as the county took part in an effort to repurpose the used items.

Horsemen show progress in loss at Arlee

It’s going to come, probably sooner rather than later. The Plains Horsemen will indeed taste victory.

SNRC growls over bear plans for forests

TROUT CREEK – Biological concerns for bears roaming in the Kootenai National Forest have given cause for the Forest Service to explore bear management options that could potentially affect Sanders County residents; however, Sanders County Natural Resource Council maintains these effects have not been explained fully to the public and sought to inform the public Thursday evening at an open town hall meeting in Trout Creek.

Superior grad returns home to open salon

Superior graduate and owner of Hello Beautiful Salon, Kaylee Ray, sort of stumbled into a career of being a hair stylist.

Ready, aim: Season begins for local bowhunters

The weather is getting cooler, the nights are getting longer and this can only mean one thing: Hunting season has arrived.

Where is the Taft cemetery?

Boom town supported railroad in early 1900s

“Bullet, belt buckle, button,” the metal detector’s screen reads various items buried some seven feet beneath the earth. Forest Service Archeologist Erika Karuzas continues to wave the detector over an area that most believe is the location of an old cemetery. Located on a hillside covered with 100-year-old lodge pole pine overlooking Interstate 90.

Superior soccer kicks off

Youngsters from around Superior got together Saturday for a full day of sun, fun and soccer.

Noxon eliminated from C playoffs with loss to Geraldine-Highwood

The Red Devils of Noxon High School knew they had their collective hands full when they traveled to Highwood to challenge Geraldine-Highwood in the first round of the Class C 6-man football state playoffs last Saturday.

Legion Baseball: Riverdogs sweep series with Mariners

After a long wait to come home from a road game split with a Class A Legion team, the Missoula Mavericks, the Clark Fork Riverdogs were more than raring to go on their home field.

Committee looks to community for support

PARADISE – Last weekend a team of consultants made a preliminary report to the Paradise Elementary School Preservation Committee on repurposing the school site for a community, arts and visitor’s center.

Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce meets

HOT SPRINGS - Over chicken alfredo and salad, the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting last Thursday.

Classic cars shine for the show

It was all about variety at the 11th Annual Show and Shine Rods and Classics car show at Ainsworth Field in Thompson Falls on Saturday as cars, both young and old, filled the field.

Lady Bobcats cruise to victory

In their last game before the Holiday break, the Superior girls basketball team continued to improve on their slow start to the season with a resounding 53-17 thumping of the winless Two Eagles River Lady Eagles Tuesday night in Superior.

Peaceful protest offers counterpoint to Trump rally

Before Air Force One touched down at the Missoula airport for a historic visit from President Donald Trump on Oct. 18, a “Love Trumps Hate” protest rally took place in Missoula.

Auction supports Plains-Paradise Rural Fire

On an overcast day with a light rain falling in the Plains area, a group of hearty volunteers and an equally hearty bunch of buyers came together Saturday morning to support a good cause.