Community Notes

With temps in the 90s forest service officials have raised the Fire Danger Rating to high, meaning any fire start has a high chance of quickly becoming widespread. They have closed Outdoor Burning by Permit. All burn permits for yard debris, agriculture and wildland burning are now invalid. Campfires are still allowed in proper fire rings.

Rummel, Brooker, Dryden, Scribner take oath of office

Four Sanders County officials were sworn in during an oath of office ceremony last Thursday, Dec. 27 in the justice courtroom at the Sanders County Courthouse.

Honoring local veterans

Danielle Switalski

Mineral County community meets new sheriff

August 29, spread between the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse and the West End Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department there was a bit of yard saling, baked goods buying, quilt raffling, hamburger eating, and some meeting and greeting.

Thompson Falls event gets kids ready for summer biking

No one would likely have anything bad to say about a government-hosted event that actually benefits children in a really good way.

Observations on the election of county attorney

I would like to offer some observations regarding the recent election of our County Attorney. It has been my privilege to live in Mineral County for 42 years, and to practice law here for 35 years. This encompasses the 31 years that Shaun Donovan has served as County Attorney. For many years, since I was the only other resident attorney in the area,  I accepted a multitude of court appointments in criminal, juvenile and abuse and neglect cases. I have also dealt with Shaun on civil matters such as land use and school issues.

Rain doesn't dampen flea market

Rather than singing in the rain, people were shopping in the rain on Saturday.

Local harriers open season with meet at Deer Lodge

The Lady Hawks were good last year, finishing seventh in the team chase at the Montana Class B cross country championships.

A good deal for Montana residents

A Good Deal for Montanans

Blue Hawks looks to get 'stronger and faster'

If effort coupled with condition and desire are key building blocks of a football team, Thompson Falls appears to be, no pun intended, good shape.

Outdoors: Hunting tales to span generations of sportsmen

Being new to Mineral County, I was interested in learning what the locals did in their free time. The prevailing interest was definitely hunting, with people of all ages going out with guns and bows. Having never gone hunting, and knowing very little about it beyond what an uncle had told me, I decided to learn more and went in search of people’s stories.

Plains' Bean Bug wants to spread good food and cheer

They bill it as a “grab-and-go” type business. A quick stop for coffee, breakfast, lunch and...

Keg Bowl gridders brave frigid temps, snow

One potential participant, surveying the snow and wind-swept frozen “tundra” east of Thompson Falls, summed up why he was not going to be taking part in the two-hour game this year.

Savage Heat rout Sheridan, 76-6

Behind an explosive offense and stingy defense, Hot Springs rolled to its fifth straight Class C 6-man football victory last Friday, burying visiting Sheridan, 76-6.

DUI tagline contest begins

SANDERS COUNTY – The Sanders County DUI Task Force has started a catchy new campaign to discourage people from drinking and driving. The bumper sticker and banner contest challenges the community to get creative in order to find a new tagline for the phrase ‘don’t drink and drive.’

TRACS rethinks fall festival fundraiser

THOMPSON FALLS – Thompson River Animal Care Shelter held their annual fall fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 13 and although traffic was light, those in attendance enjoyed good food, good drinks and good entertainment.

First meet sees strong victories for Alberton

Volleyball teams compete in Drummond

DRUMMOND – All three Mineral County volleyball teams started their seasons out with not one or two games but eight back-to-back matches at the Drummond tournament last weekend.

Speedy Bobcats prepare for season

SUPERIOR - The Superior Bobcat football team held its first week of practices under new head coach Allan Labbe.

Noxon Red Devils young buy have experience

NOXON – The Red Devils are tearing up the court and with only a handful of practices due to Thanksgiving break, the team is starting to find its groove.