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Need for healthcare workers continues to grow in area
For several years Mineral County high school students have been able to spend a day at Mineral Community Hospital to explore careers in health care. Working with the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and Research and Explore Awesome Careers in Healthcare, or REACH, students can explore a number of careers. Including lab work; X-rays; CT or computed tomography scanning; dentistry; public health; nursing; and emergency medical training.
Thanksgiving travel expected to increase over '17 numbers
AAA is projecting that more than 54 million Americans will travel nationwide over this Thanksgiving holiday, a 4.8-percent increase over last year, or 2.5 million travelers. This is also predicted to be the highest Thanksgiving travel volume since 2005. This is despite higher gas prices at the pump with the national average at $2.79 as of Nov. 1, a 31-cent increase over this same time last year.
Sanders & Mineral county election results
With higher than average Montana voter turnout for the 2018 Midterm Election, incumbent Democrat Sen. Jon Tester slipped past Republican Matt Rosendale to retain his seat in the U.S. Senate. Tester received 50 percent of the Montana vote to Rosendale’s 47 percent. Libertarian Rick Breckenridge received 3 percent. All totaled it was 251,611 votes for Tester and 227,036 for Rosendale, a difference of 24,575 votes. Greg Gianforte was declared the winner over Kathleen Williams with 51 percent compared to her 46 percent.
Election lost, but Magone's fight continues
With elections over it leaves the candidates who ran for office and lost contemplating, “What’s next”? Diane Magone ran for House District 14 as a Democrat against incumbent Rep. Denley Loge and wasn’t surprised when she didn’t win.
Your complete election results in Mineral County
With higher than average Montana voter turnout for the 2018 Midterm Election, incumbent Democrat Sen. Jon Tester slipped past Republican Matt Rosendale to retain his seat in the U.S. Senate. Tester received 50 percent of the Montana vote to Rosendale’s 47 percent. Libertarian Rick Breckenridge received 3 percent. All totaled it was 251,611 votes for Tester and 227,036 for Rosendale, a difference of 24,575 votes. Greg Gianforte was declared the winner over Kathleen Williams with 51 percent compared to her 46 percent.
Red Ribbon Week focuses on preventing substance abuse
The battle against drugs and alcohol use among teenagers seems to finally be on a winning streak — with use holding steady at their lowest level in over two decades, according to a 2017 survey by the National Institute of Drug Abuse. The survey includes the attitudes among eighth-, 10th- and 12th-grade students across the nation and found, “a general decline in perceived risk of harm from using a number of substances and declining disapproval of people who use them.”
Murders in Agency, Missoula under investigation
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office stays firm on public safety after backlash resulting in a Missoula double homicide to which some have said the sheriff’s office is to blame.
Lady Mountain Cats win Western 13C
There were cheers and tears as the Clark Fork Lady Mountain Cats made history by winning the Western 13C District Volleyball Tournament on Saturday in Missoula. The Lady Cats killed, blocked and clawed their way through the brackets to meet their season nemesis, the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks.
Savage Heat enter playoffs as No. 1 seed after 69-0 win
Hot Springs needed a conference win over Lima on Senior Night last Friday to secure the No. 1 seed from the West Division in the 6-man state playoffs, and the Savage Heat cruised to their second straight shutout victory — burying Lima 69-0.
Many seek out information at Women's Health Fair in Plains
The Clark Fork Valley Hospital 2018 Women’s Health Fair once again returned for women from around the county to provide information to gain a full and healthy lifestyle.
President Trump campaigns in Missoula
Missoula, Montana turned into a bustling rural city last Thursday as thousands awaited the arrival of President Donald J. Trump to address supporters in his third visit to the state.
Trump campaigns in Missoula
ººMissoula, Montana turned into a bustling rural city last Thursday as thousands awaited the arrival of President Donald J. Trump to address supporters in his third visit to the state.
Bill Merriman turns 90
Bill Merriman of Superior had a warm reception when around 37 friends and family members surprised him with a 90th birthday party at Whipped Up! in Superior. His party was on Oct. 5 to celebrate his birthday, which was on Oct. 9, and in addition to cake and ice cream they enjoyed their choice of a chicken or roast beef dinner.
CNSC Fall Extravaganza raises $18,000
A live band, silent auction and scrumptious meal topped off with a live auction and some raffles, this year’s Cancer Network of Sanders County (CNSC) Fall Extravaganza was a big hit.
County's DUI Task Force sets goals for the next year
The Sanders County chapter of the DUI Task Force met last week in Thompson Falls for their last meeting of 2018, and begin prep for the next year.
Green Ribbon Award goes to Superior School
When Dawn Bauer saw the qualifications to become a Green Ribbon School she didn’t have to look far to see that Superior had all the right stuff.
NRA fundraiser banquet big hit in Sanders County
The annual National Rifle Association’s (NRA) fundraiser banquet returned to Sanders County last Tuesday night with an even bigger event.
Short on numbers but big on enthusiasm
For a second year the “Run for the Pool” was held in Superior on Saturday, Sept. 29. Approximately 40 runners participated this year, down from nearly 100 last year. There were some conflicting events over the weekend, including a junior high football game and a local wedding.
Cabinet District scheules prescribed burns
In a recent press release from the USDA Forest Service-Kootenai National Forest, locals around the Trout Creek area should be aware of the upcoming fall prescribed burning program.
Sanders County Fair Board assesses successful '18 event
The Sanders County Fair Board met last Wednesday night for their “Fair Critique,” after another successful fair.