County works to attract guards to re-open jail facility

Following a failed attempt to reopen the Mineral County Jail with a private company last month, county officials met July 12 to brainstorm ideas to market the vacant detention officer positions.

Task Force cracks down on illegal consumption

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County DUI Task Force, a non-profit organization devoted to addressing alcohol issues, had much to discuss at their monthly meeting Thursday morning. The members had several ideas on how to make the county safer.

Plains after school program gets up and running

PLAINS- The Plains after school program held one of their first activities at Plains-Paradise Rural Fire.

Hot Springs finds grant difficulties

The Hot Springs Parks and Recreation Board has been working tirelessly to find funding for five projects to give recreational opportunities to the people of Hot Springs.

Home in Trout Creek riddled with bullets

TROUT CREEK – Tales of peaceful scenery and wildlife were shattered when Jerry and Shirley Messing’s part-time home in Trout Creek was shot up, with close to 25 shots ringing through the empty house.

Visiting loved ones in care facilities over the holiday season

Local legislative report

By Denley Loge

SC Fair Board considers funding

SCRCC holds biennial meeting in Plains

The Sanders County Republican Central Committee held it’s biennial meeting in Plains at the Grange on Saturday. The meeting, held once every two years, served as a means of updating local Republicans on party affairs, holding elections and promoting the GOP platform and ideas. Chaired by Katy French, the event began with the ceremonial Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer at which point the convention was called to order.

Plains adds sign to honor state champions

PLAINS – Recently two signs were put up at the entrances to Plains, praising the girl’s state track champions and those who came before them.

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"Great Water Debate" continues

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Water Compact is a 1,200 plus page document that if passed by the state senate or through the courts could have a permanent impact on water rights throughout Montana.

St. Regis Tigers roll over Seeley Swan

The game was part of the annual Ronan Tip-off event that featured 16 boys and 16 girls basketball teams from throughout the area in a chance to play actual, non-practice games.

Big turnout for RMEF banquet

TROUT CREEK – Outdoor enthusiasts from across Sanders County came together last weekend to support the county’s chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Construction continues despite budget shortfalls

SANDERS COUNTY – The Federal Highway Trust Fund, which has served as the main route of federal funding to highway projects throughout the nation since the early 1990s, is running out of money putting the future of transportation projects at risk.

Soaring in for breakfast

PLAINS – Bright and early Saturday the roar of propeller driven engines could be heard overhead throughout the town of Plains as pilots from across the region dropped by for the annual Fly-In Breakfast.

High participant total for Sanders Sale-ing

Following the annual spring-cleaning, residents of Sanders County fill their yards with unwanted or excess clothes, knick-knacks and treasures for the annual Sanders Sale-ing event.

Petacular

TFalls hosts first annual Pet Fest on Saturday

It's always a shame when a proud pet owner has to leave their furry friend behind for a day of shopping at the market. However, in Thompson Falls, leaving behind pets is unnecessary as they are more than welcome at the Thompson Falls market every Saturday throughout the summer.

Mineral County Relay for Life begins Friday night

Mineral County’s 2013 Relay For Life event takes place Friday evening to Saturday morning, June 28-29, at the Superior High School Track.