County begins work on new budget

THOMPSON FALLS – With the new fiscal year officially beginning on Tuesday, July 1, the county commissioners are in the midst of drafting the county budget for the coming year.

Lady Tigers' Hill top 1,000-points mark in victory

The last couple weeks of the season are often about getting ready for the playoffs.

FWP blames weather for slower than average hunting season

At the Fish Creek check station in Mineral County, FWP recorded one elk, three mule deer and 33 white-tailed deer harvested in three of the first four weekends, at or down slightly from totals in the same weekends last year.

Reserve deputies volunteer time to help county

Danielle Switalski

Superior hosts weekend hoop shoot

SUPERIOR- The second annual hoop shoot hosted 24 teams from around the area over the weekend, and some students came from as far as Butte and Wallace, Idaho to participate.

Letter to the Editor: Mr. Ringmaster

Editor:

Kvelve's Comments: It's Super Bowl Sunday!

It’s baaaack!!

Lady Hawks soar to divisionals

In an improbable year, with only two seniors, three sophomores and a freshman comprising the varsity squad, the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks have silenced their doubters by advancing to the divisional round of the post-season.

Red Devils fight way into divisional round

Noxon’s boys basketball team lives to fight again in the Montana Class C playoff battle.

Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Ryan Funke

Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Ryan Funke

COLUMN: Olympic marketing

Speaking of France... We weren’t? Is anyone, especially when it comes to the 2024 Summer Olympic games?

FWP bear expert Kim Annis helps locals stay bear safe

Grizzly and black bears, both weighing several hundreds pounds, have little trouble getting what they want in terms of food, so it is no surprise that when a bear decides it wants something it will get it.

St. Regis teacher recipient of the Horace Mann Abraham Lincoln Fellowship

Fifth grade students in Diane Gingerich's class were captivated on Friday as they listened to her talk about the colonists and their protest against King George's taxes. Hands were quickly going up as Gingerich answered student's questions, and took their comments, as they studied two different types of pictures, each presenting a different take on one event.

Plains golf course to undergo a facelift

PLAINS- Plans are underway to upgrade the facilities at the Plains Golf Course over the next several months. Repairs to the clubhouse, the course itself and a proposal to establish a recreational vehicle park at the site are all moving forward with a tremendous amount of help from local residents.

Letters to the Editor - Aug. 7

My son and I live in San Francisco and come up here for the summer to visit family. Back home, I have had the hardest time helping my son learn to swim! The lessons are incredibly expensive and there are long waiting lists for classes. Well, I signed him up for lessons at the pool in Plains and it has been an amazing experience! I am so grateful to Laurel and her team for their patience and consistency. They are great instructors, and after one week, my boy is swimming with all the other fishes. Thank you so much!

Delegation says climate change is cause of wildfires

A group of delegates traveled to Washington, D.C., recently and met with their legislators to discuss climate change and proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency.

St. Regis marks Memorial Day with flag displays

St. Regis marks Memorial Day with flag displays

Wildhorse Sports Association gets more aid in New Year

Community Notes

This year the Superior Lions Club is seeking applications for both a 2018 Junior Rodeo Princess and Rodeo Princess. The Junior Rodeo Princess will serve along with the selected Rodeo Princess and this year’s Rodeo Queen Madison Hill. The Go for the Gold Rodeo will be held during the 2018 Mineral County Fair scheduled for Aug. 3-4.

Mineral County elected officials sworn in

County Commissioner Dawn Terrill, far left, swears in elected officials of Mineral County Friday afternoon: Deb Jackson, County Attorney; Roman Zylawy: County Commissioner; Merry Mueller, County Treasurer and Superintendent of Schools; Kelann McLees, Clerk & Recorder; Ryan Funke, Mineral County Sheriff; and Kim Taron, Justice of the Peace.