Mineral Co. Commissioners vote to join passenger rail authority

The behemoth cost of the project is where most conversations of this venture ends.

Deputies keep busy in Mineral County

April 15

Legals for September, 20 2023

Stakeholders discuss public access around Plains

A public meeting was held last week at the Plains County Fairgrounds to discuss acquiring 11,804 acres of forestland south of Plains.

Legals for February, 22 2023

Governor tours fishing site in Paradise

Gov. Brian Schweitzer met with local Sanders County officials last Wednesday to tour the new Paradise Fishing Access site located near the bridge that passes over the Clark Fork River in Paradise.

First Lady talks education

While standing in the rain Oct. 6, St. Regis students spent some time learning about the natural world with Montana’s First Lady Nancy Schweitzer.

Lookout Pass opens for season

As soon as I see the first snowflakes of the year hit the ground, my thoughts immediately turn to the upcoming ski season and the days seem to drag as I anxiously await the opening of the ski resort. Turns out I'm not the only one.

Lady Panthers finish 3rd at districts

Alberton proved that experience can be overrated, with Panthers placing in unfamiliar events and two first-year Panthers walking away with first-place finishes at the District 13C Track Meet in Missoula Friday and Saturday.

Hot Springs Artists Society raises funds with art auction

You never know whom you’ll encounter when you visit the soothing mineral waters at Symes Hot Springs Resort, located in Hot Springs in Sanders County, or to go there for art-related events.

Thousands of bargain hunters attend St. Regis Flea Market

Once again people descended on the St. Regis Community Park to enjoy three days of bargain hunting as the Annual St. Regis Flea Market went into full swing. This event, called Montana’s largest flea market, brings in approximately four thousand people, said one of the coordinators, Anita Bailey.

Bikers bring powerful message about bullying

Faces of the kids ranging from pre-kindergarten to high school seniors lit up when three Harley motorcycles rolled onto the playground at Alberton School last Thursday. Bikers Against Bullies riders, Flash!, Dave Withrow and Jared Blake also rolled in with a heartfelt message to raise awareness and empower the community to fight the terrible effects of bullying on young people.

'Old highway guys,' plus many others, getting roads repaired

Recently, Superior maintenance crews, supervised by Kevin Managhan, were resetting a recently collapsed expansion joint on the eastbound I-90 Clark Fork Bridge at St. Regis. Meanwhile, Riverside Contracting out of Missoula was milling and repaving one of winter’s leftover sprawling potholes on the south side of Superior interchange. Whether private contractors or government maintenance crews, hard working men and women are out in full force repairing bridges and roads this summer.

Colorado woman dies after vehicle gets stuck

An early evening call received by Mineral County dispatch on Friday, March 17, ended in tragedy. The body of Debra Ann Koziel was found by a search team on the following Tuesday afternoon. Her death was determined to be the result of exposure to the weather.

Legislative agenda aimed at real problems

By Attorney General Tim Fox

Obituary; Darlene Peggy Rummel

Remembering Darlene...On March 17th, 2015, “Mom”, Darlene Peggy Rummel, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family.  Mom passed away due to complications from heart disease and pneumonia.

Group works with landowners

MINERAL COUNTY – For more than 75 years, the Natural Resources Conservation Service has been helping private landowners develop and sustain natural resources on their land and the work continues to this day in Mineral County.

Obituary; Jean Lapham

Jean Lapham, age 87, passed away of natural causes, March 17 at Clark Fork Retirement Home after a lifetime devoted to the Lord.                                                        

Plains races to success at Eureka Time Trials

EUREKA – The Plains Trotters and Horsemen track teams got their season underway at the Eureka time trials last weekend.

Legislators worked together for public safety and privacy

By Attorney General Tim Fox