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Firefighters support young man battling leukemia
PLAINS – The Plains Paradise Rural Fire Department has come together to rally around a junior member of their department, who is currently a sophomore at Plains High School.
Pool prices, budget topics during Plains Town Meeting
There were plenty of agenda items at last week’s Plains Town Meeting, with some updates, including the water leaks that appear to be getting better.
Alberton man's truck struck by BNSF train
A pickup truck was struck by a train just west of the Cyr Exit on Tuesday morning, Feb. 19. The incident occurred at the railroad crossing off Daigle Lane. The driver was Roy Shutter, who graduated from Alberton High School and joined the Navy in 2012.
Big turnout for RMEF banquet
TROUT CREEK – Outdoor enthusiasts from across Sanders County came together last weekend to support the county’s chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Legislators discuss voting by mail
In a recently published Op-Ed titled “A house without walls,” a local former legislator attacked President Trump for failure to fill vacancies in his cabinet and various federal offices. Perhaps this self-appointed political expert failed to note that the nominees have been opposed by his brethren on both sides of the aisle since President Trump is not one of the old guard establishment.
Lady Hawks finish 2nd, Trotters 4th
The Eureka Lady Lions clipped the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks to take first place in the 8-B District Basketball Tournament at Linderman Gym in Polson Saturday, putting the T-Falls girls in second place in front of St. Ignatius and Plains in the three-day competition.
Trotters look toward the future at third-place finish
Plains-Hot Springs softball coach Michelle Bangen knew her team had the capability, and after they finished third at the Montana High School Class B-C state softball tournament, her team now believes what she knows.
Volunteers, service always needed
I write this in response to Tony Plerini’s previous letter about Mike Bedict. I also have worked many years with Mike and respect him for his years of community service. A service that needs to restructure itself. Tony’s suggestion is one way that service can become better for the people it serves.
Box Elder wins Class C title with perfect season
It was a great season for Loyola Sacred Heart basketball teams.
Weather conditions continue dire fire forecast
Stage II restrictions went into effect last Friday in Lincoln, Sanders, Mineral and Lake counties, meaning all campfires are strictly prohibited.
Bluehawks keep playoff hopes alive
After losing their first five games, Thompson Falls has kept its playoff hopes alive with a 35-14 thrashing over Eureka on Friday night.
Fourth of July was a 'blast' in St. Regis
Fourth of July festivities were in full swing — thanks to the support of the St. Regis Community Council. Events started with a free pancake breakfast at the St. Regis School cafeteria Wednesday morning. It was followed by a parade at 11 a.m. Grand Marshal Rick Jasper led a caravan of horses, ATVs, bikes and various other floats down Old Highway 10. Mineral County sheriff and deputies directed traffic at the intersection as vehicles turned off Interstate 90 to find themselves in the middle of it all.
Controversy over walleye continues
Fishermen, biologists, and concerned citizens gathered on Tuesday at the Thompson Falls Rural Fire Department headquarters to meet with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials to discuss an environmental assessment released by the FWP regarding the walleye population in Noxon Reservoir. The public meeting was called by the FWP to inform the public about the proposal which would aim to reduce the numbers of walleye in the reservoir.
Alberton principal returns after administrative leave
Over 50 people packed a small classroom during the Alberton school board meeting to discuss the principal’s return after being placed on administrative leave for three weeks. Staff, community members, teachers, and students wanted information regarding Principal Kyle Fisher’s leave, which was from Feb. 19 to March 8.
Lozeau famous for I-90 exit and 1869 gold rush
While recently visiting with his grandfather, Superior High School Principal, Chris Clairmont, found out something new about his ancestors. His great, great grandfather was Adolph Lozeau, originally pronounced Adolphe L’Oiseau. He was of Canadian descent and homesteaded what is now called the Lozeau exit, located between Superior and Alberton.
COLUMN: That's a wrap for fall sports
Wow! Can it really be three sports seasons have sped by in my retirement days of writing for the Valley Press and Mineral Independent?
Wanted fugitive arrested in Mineral County
A fugitive wanted after a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts in Washington and Idaho was arrested while hiding in a camper in Mineral County on Friday morning, according to Mineral County Sheriff Mike Toth.
Paradise Center opens for holidays
Over the last two weekends the Paradise Center has held a holiday open house in order to increase local interest in the facility.
Revett Mine provides update on Troy Mine
After a hazardous rock fall in December, crews in Lincoln County are persistantly working on the Troy mine, which employees 40 to 45 people from Sanders County.
Census bureau ends count early
According to information from Western Native Voice, the U.S. Census Bureau cut the response period deadline early by an entire month disportionately affecting the counting of Black, Brown, Indigenous and immigrant communities.