COLUMN: Braving the elements

So, it appears I learned a big lesson this spring sports season.

A shot in the foot

Food for Thought: Healthy couple relationship

All relationships go through certain stages of development. Usually the first year or two is full of excitement, fun and passion.

Cub scouts learn about police

Most people will never learn two languages in their lifetime, but the cub scouts found out last Tuesday that Max Flo Jo, Deputy James Balenger’s canine companion knows two: English and Spanish.

County will recycle e-waste

THOMPSON FALLS – Residents of Sanders County will have a chance to recycle their used electronics later in the week.

Savage Heat tied for league lead; host Sheridan Friday

Going into the last three weeks of the regular season, Hot Springs finds itself in a four-way tie for first place in the Western Division of Class C 6-man football.

Wives' tales a harbinger of winter severity?

There are folklore indicators of winter predictions the Old Farmer’s Almanac shares and even with today’s technology some people will not budge...

Legals for July, 14 2021

County completes budget

The Sanders County budget has been approved after a couple months of wondering whether or not money would from the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act. The federal subsidy pumped $1.5 million into roads and schools, and its expiration this year forced Sanders County to scramble for money.

Mineral County Chamber Chatter

Hey, we missed you at the Pizza and Pop Brainstorming Session the other day, but 14 of us round-tabled many ideas and they were then presented to our county commissioners. Nothing earth shattering or extremely unique that hasn’t been tossed around before, but, we’re all talking and that’s all I wanted this discussion to do.

Layoff leaves futures in doubt

In the wake of severe layoffs by the Tricon Timber Company, many former employees are considering leaving Mineral County in search of employment.

Alberton holds forum in lieu of primary election

Volleyball senior reflects on her final season

Avista charity golf tourney raises $21,000 for WMMHC

It was a record-breaking day at the River’s Bend Golf Course just outside Thompson Falls on Saturday, as more than $21,000 was raised during the Avista’s 10th Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Silent Auction. Golfers from 18 teams enjoyed the opportunity to contribute to the cause, and savor the camaraderie that comes with a day on the links.

Panthers roughed up by visiting Plains

Home sweet home was not so sweet for the Alberton Panthers and Lady Panthers this past week, as a pair of 7B teams rolled into town and left the home teams reeling.

Training covers drugs, choppers

SUPERIOR – With an ever-increasing drug problem in the county, Superior’s first responders were educated about different types of prescription drugs and were also given the chance to look over MedStar’s new helicopter.

Mineral County Commissioners discuss hunting regulations and land use

SUPERIOR – Some big changes were discussed at the county commissioner’s weekly meeting on Thursday.

Lady Hawks 3rd at divisional track meet

So far, no one has figured out how to stop the Bigfork machine in Montana High School Class B track and field.

Incumbent Woods speaks out on issues

Tiger basketball continues to build through hard work

At the beginning of the season, the St. Regis Tigers lost to Lincoln at home by over 20-points.