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February 1, 2017 4 a.m.

Routine traffic stop results in meth bust

A routine traffic stop ended in a drug bust on I-90 on Jan. 23. Mineral County Sheriff Tom Bauer said Sergeant A.J. Allard and Deputy Eric McMurray pulled over a vehicle for speeding near DeBorgia on Monday night. Two men were in the vehicle and there were reportedly indications of drug trafficking.

Locals gather along I-90 to support Freedom Convoy
March 9, 2022 midnight

Locals gather along I-90 to support Freedom Convoy

“I’m here in support of the truckers, as well as for America,” said Frank Magee of DeBorgia. “After hearing [President] Biden’s [State of the Union] speech last night, we have to have solidarity and bring everybody together.”

Anniversary of Roe v. Wade stirs up debate
January 29, 2014 11:33 a.m.

Anniversary of Roe v. Wade stirs up debate

THOMPSON FALLS – The morning of Wednesday, Jan. 22 was dreary but the sunlight peeked through the clouds and illuminated the people marching down Main Street. The protesters advocated their personal beliefs, either pro-life or pro-choice, in light of the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

August 21, 2013 12:38 p.m.

Keith's Column: Storylines to look for this fall sports season

This week the halls of the three Mineral County Schools will fill with students and teachers as the 2013-2014 school year begins. Along with the beginning of school comes the beginning of fall sports and this year is set to be an exciting one for football and volleyball in the county.

Lady Hawks take first round over Trotters
January 17, 2024 midnight

Lady Hawks take first round over Trotters

Rivalry games are many things: interesting, hard-fought, puzzling, etc.

Ronald Loren Kuykendall
September 21, 2022 midnight

Ronald Loren Kuykendall

Ronald Loren Kuykendall

Local businessman recognized
August 12, 2014 3:07 p.m.

Local businessman recognized

ST. REGIS – One local business was recently recognized by a national trade magazine as one of the most experienced of its kind in the country.

Little Bitterroot reopens gym facility in Plains
October 29, 2019 9:22 p.m.

Little Bitterroot reopens gym facility in Plains

The gym in Plains has recently reopened under new and interesting management.

Robert Mize
December 8, 2021 midnight

Robert Mize

Robert Mize went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 10, 2021 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, Montana, at the age of 79.

January 16, 2015 4:02 p.m.

Study addresses Paradise School's future

A number of coordinated studies are now underway to explore various scenarios for preserving and repurposing the Paradise Elementary School. The century-old, red brick structure and adjoining gym closed in 2013 due to insufficient enrollment. The school trustees have until June 2016 to decide on the building’s future.

April 17, 2013 1:48 p.m.

Frontier Medicine Better Health Partnership topic of upcoming Mineral County Commissioners meeting

The Frontier Medicine Better Health Partnership (FMBHP) will present information about its work to the Mineral County Commissioners Tuesday, April 23 at the St. Regis Community Center in St. Regis. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m.

March 7, 2019 12:48 p.m.

CASA's chili feed fundraiser March 14

CASA is the acronym for court appointed special advocate, and the organization is very valuable to at-risk youth throughout the country.

American Red Cross hosts blood drive in Superior
August 22, 2012 1:26 p.m.

American Red Cross hosts blood drive in Superior

Residents of Superior came out to the Mineral Community Hospital to donate blood to the American Red Cross Thursday.

Plains Hospital achieves baby-friendly designation
November 15, 2019 1:06 p.m.

Plains Hospital achieves baby-friendly designation

Clark Fork Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international baby-friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States.

May 10, 2023 midnight

Logging project paused because of grizzly bear concerns

Last week, U.S. District Court judge Dana Christensen halted a logging project in the Kootenai National Forest because of its potential to harm an already imperiled population of grizzly bears.

Community rallies around firefighters at VFW breakfast
August 23, 2023 midnight

Community rallies around firefighters at VFW breakfast

The Wildhorse VFW hall was built to host functions and events for heroes who served their country.

November 20, 2013 1:28 p.m.

Grant may provide senior living in Noxon

NOXON – The Sanders County Community Housing Organization is in the initial stages of getting a planning grant that would allow them to purchase and renovate a motel in Noxon into an affordable senior living center.

New Town Pump in Plains begins operation Dec. 5
November 29, 2018 11:02 a.m.

New Town Pump in Plains begins operation Dec. 5

Construction is wrapping up on the new Plains Town Pump and Lucky Lil’s Casino. Over the next week, Plains team members and other Town Pump associates will be setting up the new convenience store and casino with an opening date of Wednesday, Dec. 5.

Community welcomes the new year with winter fun run
January 7, 2016 1:50 p.m.

Community welcomes the new year with winter fun run

THOMPSON FALLS – Members of the county community brought in the New Year by going for a winter run around Thompson Falls. 

Five seniors to lead Trotters girls basketball
November 29, 2023 midnight

Five seniors to lead Trotters girls basketball

There is a quiet sense of optimism pervading the Plains High gym these days as the Trotters prepare for the upcoming girls basketball season.