Daniel Abolos

Daniel Abolos was born June of 1944 in Del Rio, Texas, and passed away Oct. 7, 2021.

St. Regis man pleads not guilty to 8 charges

A St. Regis man pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Mineral County District Court Wednesday morning to eight charges ranging from aggravated burglary to assault with a weapon and violation of a protection order.

Two defendants in Dixon burglary plead not guilty

Danielle Switalski

Guest opinion: Historic changes occuring for irrigators

Message from Boone Cole, Chairman of the Flathead Joint Board of Control, to Fee Land Irrigators concerning need for upcoming Referendum.

Hunters education courses scheduled for Sanders County

SANDERS COUNTY - Hunter Education Classes have been scheduled for Plains, Thompson Falls, and Trout Creek. All hunter education classes are free of charge. By state law, anyone born after January 1, 1985, must have completed the Hunter Education Course to buy a hunting license in Montana. To attend class and become certified, students must be at least 11 years old.

Proposal made to fix business water rates within Plains

Trial date unclear for Plains man charged in refuge standoff

While some defendants have been acquitted of charges that resulted from a 41-day occupation and standoff at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, a Plains man is among seven defendants still waiting to go to trial.

Thompson Falls man accused of gun crime

A Thompson Falls man accused of possessing a firearm after having been found to suffer from a mental disorder appeared Dec. 16 on charges.

Food for thought: recognizing a verbally abusive relationship

This is the second part of a two part series on Verbal Abuse. In this article I will address some ways to manage verbal abuse.

Large turnout for school board meeting in Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS - At noon this past Thursday, the Hot Springs School Board held its annual resigning staff and rehiring staff board meeting in the school library.

Montana solicits input on wolf management plan

Montana has a new draft plan to guide its management of wolves, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced late last week.

MRHC board releases findings of grant audit

At a special meeting of the Mineral Regional Health Center Board of Directors on Sept. 12, the results of an accounting investigation into the handling of a $10.5 million MRHC Innovations Grant were released to the public.

O'Brien to serve time in jail for drunk driving crash

Michael O'Brien has been handed time behind bars and fines for leading police on a high speed chase through Thompson Falls, striking another vehicle and leaving the scene of the accident while under the influence of alcohol this summer.

Trotters' come-back thwarted

A late comeback by the Plains Trotters was foiled by the visiting Florence Lady Falcons, who used a five-run seventh inning to hang on for a 16-8 victory Thursday afternoon at Plains.

Recreation fee plan revised for Lolo National Forest

The Lolo National Forest is amending the Recreation Fee proposal by postponing the proposed day use fees at the Seeley Creek Winter Sports site, Pattee Canyon Nordic Ski Trail system, and Big Larch and Seeley Lake day use areas and boat ramps.

Steele steps down as Flathead Forest supervisor

Kurt Steele is leaving his position as supervisor of the Flathead National Forest for a post at the federal agency’s regional office in Missoula, U.S. Forest Service officials confirmed Monday.

Jeanne M. DeGange

Jeanne Marie DeGange of Superior died Tuesday June 16, 2009 at Mineral Community Hospital.

Former county clerk to be in jail during Elections

Strengthening the local voice: update from Senator Jennifer Fielder

Should local citizens have more influence over the governance of public lands, waters, and wildlife within the county in which they reside? I think so.

Clark Fork football caps unbeaten season in 60-12 win

It’s the goal, if not the dream of every team and every player who dons the pads and plays football.