MDT to increase patrols

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Resler receives 10-year sentence

A drunk driver convicted of running down two Flathead Valley teenagers near Plains last March was given a 10-year sentence Tuesday to the Montana Department of Corrections.

Three wrecks, two fatalities in Sanders County

Thursday evening began a weekend of horror crashes in Sanders County as a single-vehicle wreck occurred along Highway 200 just outside of Plains.

Hot Springs students get 'ghosted'

Sometimes the best way to learn good judgment when faced with peer pressure is using the shock factor. This is what the JMG students of Hot Springs High School have done for their “Ghost Out” event.

Boat inspections now mandatory

In a joint collaboration between the Department of Agriculture and Fish Wildlife and Parks, it was decided last week that the inspection stations designed to prevent the spread of Eurasian watermilfoil, an aquatic invasive species, in Plains and Troy are now mandatory for all boat goers traveling to and from Cabinet Gorge and Noxon Reservoirs.

Food for Thought: Addiction: How to Recognize It and What to Do about It

Alcohol or drug dependence means that a person has lost all control...

We the people: Session half way over

We are now past the halfway point of the session, where all non-revenue bills which have passed the Senate have been sent to the House and all approved House bills sent to the Senate. One thing I have not heard much about in the discussions on state funding is the potential for global economic problems to have a negative influence on state funding; for example, we are at war in the Middle East, gas prices in the country are soaring, and Montana’s development is down.  The remainder of the session should be interesting, and I look forward to seeing how it all shakes out.

Drivers walk away from 2 serious wrecks

Last week saw two near major accidents on the roads of Sanders County within days of each other.

Hospital looking at implementing two projects

The Mineral County Hospital Board of directors have been working with a steering committee during the past year to explore the possibilities of major improvements to the facility, which, would improve patient care and increase efficiency if implemented. Last Tuesday, August 17, they held a public meeting to gather input on two proposed ideas: building a woody biomass energy system and the construction of a new hospital.

Community input meetings scheduled for Sanders County

SANDERS COUNTY - Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana announced they will hold eight community input meetings in Northwest Montana to gather community input and information for their strategic planning process, which is currently underway.

Voice your opinions about healthcare in Sanders County

SANDERS COUNTY Community members in Sanders County may have received a Health Needs Assessment Survey in their mailbox last week. The survey was sent to a random sample of homes to help Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) identify essential health services needed in Sanders County. The information will be used for strategic planning, grant applications, new program development and by community groups interested in addressing rural health issues.

Sanders County wildfire protection plan earmarked for funding

For communities that face a high risk of wildfires, additional money is being released from the Forest Service. Up to $250 million in Community Wildfire Defense grants for selected vulnerable areas is earmarked to be dispersed, with $5.3 million of the total going to the Northern Region.

Civic leaders to host event about St. Regis' future

The sessions are set for Sept. 13, 27 and Oct. 3.

Thompson Falls to participate in rural community program

Fourteen Montana communities have been selected to participate in the fifth Reimagining Rural virtual community gathering series.

Avista invests $100,000 in Montana Community Foundation this month

SPOKANE, Wash. Oct. 23, 2009: Continuing a legacy of community partnership,  Avista has announced a significant investment to benefit the communities of Montana. The $100,000 investment in the Montana Community Foundation will establish the Avista Fund, which will provide grants to non-profit organizations to support programs that  strengthen communities and enhance the quality of life for the people of Montana, including Sanders County.

Plains Community Food Bank thankful for Town Pump Foundation

The Plains Community Food Bank would like to thank the Town Pump Charitable Foundation and the Plains Town Pump employees for their outstanding efforts during the 2019 MFBN Fundraiser.

Communications trailer is now available when disaster strikes

Mineral County emergency preparedness personnel were able to tour the Department of Public Health and Human Services communications trailer last Monday when it was parked at the Mineral Community Hospital.

Reimagining Rural events set for Thompson Falls

Reimagining Rural sprung from an idea and desire to help create a vibrant future for Montana’s rural communities.

Mineral County Community Foundation supports those in need

Another area in need was to support an organization that provides for mental health support through counseling.