Clark Fork Valley Press | Mineral Independent

July 6, 2016 3:57 p.m.

Community assessment spotlights problems, possible solutions

The 2016 Community Assessment report for Mineral County is now available for public viewing to be used by residents and officials alike. The information will be used for Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER). It will provide household-level information and helps to assess the effect if a disaster were to hit the area. The information is also used to assess the health and basic needs of Mineral County.

May 25, 2016 3:11 p.m.

Community Notes

CAR SHOW SET TO HIT STREETS

April 13, 2016 7:38 p.m.

Gas prices jump more than 6 percent in Montana

Mineral County residents have seen a jump in the price of gas over the past few weeks, with current prices hovering around $1.98 per gallon. According to industry reports, oil prices rose more than 6 percent on Friday, April 8 to end with the biggest weekly gain in a month as drawdowns in U.S. crude stockpiles fed hopes that a punishing global oversupply may be approaching a tipping point after nearly two years.

March 10, 2016 6 a.m.

Opioid abuse spreads; Montana teen abuse numbers up

The problem of addiction has stretched across America for decades. Whether in rural communities, city centers, or the suburbs, addiction hits hard.

March 8, 2016 8:48 p.m.

10 minute skits hit the stage in Alberton

The Alberton PEAK Foundation hosted an evening of 10-minutes skits for the community on Feb. 27 at Alberton School. Skits ranged from fairy tales to Carol Burnett. From left to right: Suji Bay, Marshall Bean, Silas Acker and Cy Bay are seated at the table in a rendition of “Alice in Wonderland.” (Photo by Matthew J. Sibert

February 24, 2016 11:53 a.m.

First Preparedness Day hits far above expectations

PLAINS – Residents from Sanders and Mineral Counties gathered in Plains, Saturday, for a series of presentations during Emergency Preparedness Day.

February 18, 2016 2:51 p.m.

Lady Hawks close out season against Lady Dawgs

February 10, 2016 11:02 a.m.

Paradise American Legion almost rebuilt

PARADISE – Almost three years after it was completely destroyed in a fire the American Legion Post in Paradise is well on its way to completion.

February 10, 2016 10:53 a.m.

Montana women enjoy retreat, leadership talks during Women's Conference

PARADISE – Women from around the area came to Sanders County over the weekend for the fourth annual Montana Farmer’s Union Women’s Conference at Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort.

February 10, 2016 10:43 a.m.

Plains: 69, Hot Springs: 67

February 4, 2016 10:08 a.m.

Cowboys come to Thompson Falls Rex Theater

THOMPSON FALLS – Traditional country music will be coming to Thompson Falls this week as the High Country Cowboys perform at the Rex Theater.

February 4, 2016 9:14 a.m.

Keith Anton Ebelt (1935-2016)

Superior-Keith Ebelt passed away on Saturday January 9th in Superior, MT. He was born October 10th 1935 in Glendive MT. Keith is survived by Ann Marie Ebelt his loving wife of 62 years. His daughters Linda (Bob) Stibor of Taft CA, Valerie (Jeff) Baldwin of Las Vegas NV, and son Rod (Shawn) Ebelt of Spokane Valley WA. Six Grandkids, Nikki Ann, Cody, Jill, Kristen and Kyle. And a bunch of Great Grandchildren and Great Great grandchildren.

January 29, 2016 10:43 a.m.