Mineral County Tea Party holds rally

They weren’t many in number and they weren’t standing outside the steps of the White House, but the people who took up signs last week to protest government over-reach, spending and taxes felt like they were getting their voices heard.

"Snow White" production coming to Superior school

Missoula Children's Theatre in town

Superior Elementary invites you to a performance of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” on Friday, April 22, at 7 p.m.

Board works to restore cemetery

West End resting place to receive a much needed face-lift

The cemetery board in DeBorgia has spent the last couple of years working to improve the cemetery’s grounds and overall appearance.

Unacceptable, absurd and ridiculous

Perhaps the governor should look in a mirror. He is, in his words, acting and speaking as if he and his words are “unacceptable, absurd and ridiculous.” Look at his statements on the wolf issue alone.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

3/13/11 9:52 a.m. –

Missoula Children's Theatre presents "Snow White"

The Missoula Children’s Theatre rolled into Plains last week, and with in seven days had 60 students putting on a “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” production.

Sanders County Sheriff Report

2/27/11 11:30 a.m. – A reporting party advised that two black labs on Estate Rd. has been in his shop and yard and urinated etc. on his property.  He has filed the same complaint in the past.

Plains student wins Sanders County Spelling Bee

Twenty-five students from Sanders County competed in the 24th annual county spelling bee last Thursday afternoon at the Thompson Falls Senior Citizen Center. 

Lady Cats get pounced by Bigfork in divisionals

After finishing third at districts, the Lady Cats headed to Pablo for the divisional tournament. The girls played three teams during the tournament. It was a loss against Bigfork on Friday that ended their season.

Sanders County Sheriff Report

2/6/11 9:13 p.m. A Plains woman called police stating that she and her boyfriend had gotten into a fight and he left her residence intoxicated in her car without her permission to take the car.  The woman later reported the car stolen.

How to avoid blight this spring

Gardening tips for a potentially poor growing season

As this year’s gardening season approaches, local farmers and agricultural experts want to urge home gardeners to be aware of the risk of late blight, a devastating disease that reared its ugly head in the valley last year. Characterized by black colored wounds or abnormalities on the leaf and stem, late blight is the same devastating pathogen responsible for the Irish potato famine of the late 1840s. In the Mission Valley, tons of potatoes were lost last year, Montana State University extension agent Jack Stivers said.

Letters to the editor

What’s in a year?

Savage Heat handle Tigers again

History repeated itself as the Savage Heat lost to Charlo, and bested St. Regis for the second time this season. Hot Springs (2-5, conf., 6-8 ovr.)  has now won three of their last four games heading into the heart of their conference schedule with only two weeks remaining until districts.

Ladyhawks heat up

Weekend victories over Troy, 43-19, and Eureka, 44-36, gave the Thompson Falls girls their first back-to-back wins this season. With a victory in either of their final two conference games, the Ladyhawks can guarantee they will enter the District 7-B tournament in no lower than third place.

Lady Panthers fall behind

It was a fast-paced game Thursday night at home as the Alberton Lady Panthers took on the Superior Lady Bobcats. Fans on one side of the gym were dressed in maroon and white, while the Superior fans were donned in red and blue. It was a clash of the two county teams and Superior would be the victor.

Ladyhawks break even

The Lady Hawks broke even last weekend defeating Troy on the road, 44-41, on Friday before falling, 26-35, to Eureka at home on Saturday. Thompson Falls is now 2-2 overall, 1-1 in conference.

Tree lighting shines despite uncooperative weather

A very large tree standing out the DeBorgia Historic School house was officially lit last week on Friday. Several exciting things were planned for the event, but with the weather acting up plans ended up being scaled down.

Ski-Snowboard Club holds talent show

It was a small show, but it was packed full of talent. The St. Regis Ski-Snowboard Club held a talent show last Saturday for the community to raise funds for a trip that they are planning.

St. Regis hosts fall sports banquet

Tfalls wrestling under way

The Thompson Falls Bluehawks kicked off their 2010 wrestling season at the Polson Invitational on Saturday.