Chainsaws tossed for charity

Sweat, sawdust and steel filled St. Regis Park Friday afternoon as logging competitors from all over the county and state showed their metal at the St. Regis Logging Games.

Political parties gear up for special May election

The Mineral County Democratic Central Committee held a potluck dinner and auction on Saturday, April 29, in Plains to raise funds for Rob Quist, Democratic candidate for the vacant seat for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Retirees encouraged to pass on their trade skills to local students

ST REGIS – The growing retiree population in the St. Regis community offers a wealth of experience and knowledge that can benefit community youth who are not inclined to go on to higher education, but who need a set of skills to support themselves and to help break the cycle of poverty in Mineral County. St. Regis Schools is looking at innovative ways to tap into this experience that can benefit not only the students at the school, but also the retirees, many who are living on a fixed income.

Hot Springs family helped by local fundraising effort

Hot Springs locals are banning together to help a family that began the month with a near fatal car accident that has seen Sarah Loraas in a Seattle Hospital recovering.

Montana medical savings account can help you save on income tax

People who had medical expenses so far this year that weren’t covered by their health insurance policy, a flexible spending account (FSA) or a Federal Health Care Savings Account (HSA) can get expenses covered according to Marsha Goetting, Montana State University Extension Family Economic Specialists.

Mary Tracy (McAtee) LaPointe Lappe

In the early hours of Dec. 31, 2017, Mary Tracy (McAtee) Lappe passed to her eternal reward.

PBA makes 2017 plans

The Plains Business Association (PBA) met for its annual strategic planning for 2017 last week. Approximately 20 business owners met Tuesday Jan. 24 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss what will be kept, changed, or added this year. The board retained many of its officers from last year and is looking for one member. There were three presentations during the meeting, one by Kenton Pies, one by Karen Thorson, and the third was from John Thorson.

Make each day count National Prevention Week was May 15-20

Alcohol and drug use by young people is extremely dangerous, both to themselves and to society. It is directly associated with traffic fatalities, violence, suicide, educational failure, alcohol overdose, unsafe sex and other problem behaviors, even for those who may never develop a dependence or addiction.

Residents pitch in to help unload truck

Resident gains spiritual cleansing with river plunge

Old Plains schoolhouse sold

PLAINS - After spending over a year empty, the old Plains School building has been purchased and is expected to reopen within another year.

Law enforcement appreciation week

SANDERS COUNTY- The new FWP Region 1 Game Warden, Troy Hinks, set out last week on Wednesday on a trip up a back country road to examine a set of animal trap sites that were found along some streams. His mission was to make sure that the trap sites were not live, were within a legal area, and to see what people were trapping for along the mountain road.

Game decided at the very end

PLAINS - Tuesday night’s play-in game between the Plains Horsemen and the Troy Trojans was decided in the last minute of the game. The winning team would be going to the tournament in Columbia Falls on Saturday.

Plains and Hot Springs square off

In their first volleyball home game of the season the Plains Lady Trotters took on the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat, coming out victorious in three sets.

Open Doors opens up to chamber

SUPERIOR –A representative from a group interested in investing in Superior was on hand at the latest Mineral County Chamber of Commerce meeting to answer questions from community members about their intentions and motivations.

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County officer appointment discussed in meeting

SUPERIOR – As part of their meeting Friday, January 10, the County Commissioners discussed appointment of members to boards, committees and other positions within county organizations.

Sheriff-elect to start anti-drug programs

MINERAL COUNTY – Along with the new sheriff in town will be coming new efforts to curb the use of illegal drugs and alcohol among students in Mineral County schools.

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Letter to the Editor - April 17

To a large gathering of concerned residents in the courtroom last Thursday, Jennine Robbins and Bobbi Christensen from the Clerk & Recorder’s office, and the three commissioners informed the public of the proposal to consolidate several precincts, thereby, reducing the number of polling places.