Narcotic Pain Killers new drug of choice in Sanders County

Sanders County—“Prescription drugs have become the new methamphetamine in this County as in other Counties across the Nation,” said Detective Dryden of the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office. “Prescription narcotic pain killers are fast becoming the number one form of illegal drug use.”

Lady Panthers net win

The Alberton girls started last week’s volleyball play with a match against Drummond. They ended up losing on Tuesday night, but came back strong on Friday to beat Victor.

Mud Days a blast

"It's just fun."

Monopoly is not just a game, but a lesson

Danielle Switalski

Alberton co-ops with Frenchtown

Alberton might not have a wrestling program of its own, but three Alberton students are traveling over to Frenchtown to co-op with the Broncs wrestling program. Cody Ishler, Roy Schutter and Jacob Beckwith are wrestling for the Frenchtown Broncs this season.

Change in the water

Town Council to discuss late fees and water rates

The Plains water/waste water committee held a public meeting last Tuesday night to discuss changes to the town's water system.

Noxon tradition put on hold

Noxon Fourth of July fireworks cancelled one year after serious injury

Revett Minerals explores mine possibilities

THOMPSON FALLS – Revett Minerals met with the Sanders County Board of Commissioners on Thursday to discuss progress at both Troy and Rock Creek mines.

Postal Service abruptly ended negotiations with Alpine Air in Montana

The U.S. Postal Service abruptly stopped air service in Montana this week even after Alpine Air, its air cargo contractor in the state, offered a roughly $3 million reduction in its contract, according to the company CEO.

Remembering a great season

Last week a wild and crazy year of basketball ended for the county.

Volunteers help rescue dad, daughter from Cabinets

Ed and Kelly Moellmer were on a father-daughter ski trip Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Cabinet Mountains at Engle Peak...

Noxon's VanVleet signs with Tech

Good things, the saying goes, sometimes come in small packages. News flash — good things also often come in big packages.

T-Falls softball has deep pitching rotation

Good pitching and more good pitching are a fast pitch softball coaches dream.

Deputy Balenger incident files released

After a nine-month paid leave that began on Oct. 3, during which $44,849.54 in public funds were used to pay for the salary of Mineral County Deputy Jim Balenger as well as insurance, taxes and other costs and Montana Department of Criminal Investigations Agent Kevin McCarvel conducted an investigation at the request of County Attorney Marcia Boris, Dept. Balenger returned to active duty.

Fire season delayed by rains, cooler weather

Before the county entered the month of July, it seemed like the days of rain would never come to an end, but as of late they have. Jim Ward, from the Superior Ranger District, said that although they had a good rainy season, they are still anticipating and preparing for a fire season that could potentially be bad.

Christmas card tradition still alive and well

Most everyone grew up with parents sending Christmas cards to friends and relatives...

More than 250 tested for COVID-19 at Hot Springs

Some came because they had cold-like symptoms and were concerned.

Humble and hardworking: Cowboy HOF inductee Hamel reflects on ranching, rodeo life

His folks bought the ranch in 1944, he thinks, and moved his brother and himself there from Dixon as they were getting into trouble and running with the wrong crowd.

IFG celebrates Montana Forest Products Week

Mineral County students and community members were invited to the Idaho Forest Group (IFG) Mill in St. Regis on Oct. 24 for a tour. The invitation was in honor of Montana Forest Products Week celebrated Oct. 21-27. In addition to the tour, the group was given a drone demonstration.

Fishing Through the Fog

There are few friendships among men more sacred than the “fishing buddies.” Like all friendships, it is a bond forged from the passage of time together. Most friendships develop from time spent together during an activity or social function or a shared class in college: doing something. Fishing buddies develop from doing nothing. That is what most fishing consists of, sitting in a boat or on the shoreline doing absolutely nothing but waiting for a fish to make a bad decision.