Fighting cabin fever

Matt Unrau

COLUMN: College football trouble

Football, my beloved sport, may be in trouble.

Where are Montana's porcupines?

North American porcupines live up to 18 years and average 30 inches long and 20 pounds in weight. They are the second-largest rodent on the continent.

From tragedy to triumph

Noxon's Jensen wins state shot put crown

After six weeks of refusing to fall down, Noxon's Derek Jensen stood tall atop the medal podium on Saturday, crowned as the state Class C shot put champion; a storybook ending to a struggle that began with the passing of his mother in April.

Commissioner Brooker announces her resignation

Brooker, a commissioner for 27 years, addressed a letter dated Oct. 13 to her fellow commissioners, Glen Magera and Tony Cox, announcing her decision.

Local Thompson Falls author publishes second book

Outdoors: The hunt is on - a search for a black bear

Montana’s thick forests and abundant mountains host a home to the black bear, a somewhat elusive creature that is currently being hunted.

Paradise Players present 'Steel Magnolias'

Months of preparation for Paradise Players' upcoming production of "Steel Magnolias" concluded with the final dress rehearsal Saturday evening.

There's no doubt the Russians are to blame

The most diabolical, evil nation on the planet is behind everything. Blame it all on them, those nasty, notorious….Russians.

Danielle's column: Bear watch

It was bound to be an amazing weekend. My Milwaukee friend Molly was visiting Plains for the week and having never seen mountains before, I decided to pull out all the stops and embark on an adventure through the Montana wilderness.

Trotters rebound with pair of big wins

After a strange ending to a tournament the week before where the Plains Trotters softball team wound up losing two games, including one that endured a long delay, the Trotters got back on the winning track in a big way this past Saturday.

An update from Senator Fielder

The annual Patriotic Concert in Thompson Falls is such a special opportunity to gather with folks of all ages and all political persuasions to do one very positive thing together: honor our United States military service men and women.

Hawk does it again

A small crowd gathered at the pole vaulting site during the 8B District Track Tournament at Kalispell Saturday. Most of the converging spectators were Thompson Falls athletes there to cheer on one of their own. Brian Schenavar had already secured first place at the pole vault with a height of 14 feet, 3 inches. Now the senior wanted to clear 15 feet to break his own record of 14 feet, 10 inches.

A glowing recommendation

Since August 2007, I have presided over Justice Court in Sanders County. Previously, I had been in law enforcement for over 30 years, in both urban and rural areas. In my experience on both sides, it would be extremely difficult to perform the job of Justice of the Peace without a law enforcement or judicial background. Having conferred with Judge Wanda James on complicated or technical issues that I have faced in Sanders County Court, I can attest to her knowledge of the judicial system and her professionalism. Keep the knowledge, professionalism and experience of Judge Wanda James in Mineral County. You have invested your money in Judge James’ training, continued education and community programs for 15 years. A vote for Judge Wanda James is an ongoing commitment to professionalism and experience in Mineral County.

Western Montana mourns passing of Hot Springs child

A little girl from Hot Springs who inspired thousands of people across Western Montana as she battled brain cancer during the past year has died.

Health department promotes "Through with Chew Week"

Montana’s smokeless tobacco use prevalence is 14% for adult males, which is more than twice as high as the national average.

Snowplows get green light

As a result of legislation requested from the Montana Department of Transportation, House Bill 56 allowed the department to use alternate colored lights on their snowplows.

Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Matt Unrau

Boone to run for full term as Mineral County sheriff

Mineral County Sheriff Mike Boone has decided to run for the office in this upcoming election. Boone took over as acting sheriff after Tom Bauer resigned on Nov. 14, 2017. He was appointed the position by the county commissioners and will finish out Bauer’s term until January 2019.

Basketball returns to action following Christmas break

Velcro down basketball fans, the boys are back from winter break and ready to rumble.