Seeley Swan volleyball tops Superior Lady Bobcats

After taking the opening game, Seeley fought off a Superior squad trying to regroup and get back into what was the season-opening match for both teams.

Idaho Forest Group to close St. Regis sawmill

Despite favorable market conditions last year, the facility has consistently failed to meet production goals.

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Wildland Fire, I-90, French Town Units, West End Units and Forest Service responded.

Richard Beller

At 16, he went west to Haugen logging camp, followed by guiding fall bear hunts in the Nine Mile.

Nolan Thomas Frankhauser

Nolan Thomas Frankhauser was born at 1:37 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2021, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital to mother Natalie Frankhauser and father Jason Franhauser, of Plains. Nolan joins Josie Frankhauser. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches. Nolan’s maternal grandparents are Thomas Ruzicka, of Sacramento, Tracy Ruzicka, of Big Spring, Texas. His maternal great-grandparent is Dewey Sigmon, of Lockhart, South Carolina. Nolan’s paternal grandparents are Tom Price, of Seattle, Diane Price, of Tacoma, Washington, and great-grandparent Lillian Gravseth, of Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Ronald Block was the delivering physician. (Photo courtesy Clark Fork Valley Hospital)

McKay takes reins as St. Regis School begins new year

Parents and guardians have already gotten the kids out the door and have received information from Principal Shaun Ball.

Thompson Falls Lady Hawks have lofty expectations

At least 23 girls reported for practice, including one of the best volleyball players in Northwest Montana in the form of Avery Burgess, who transferred from Noxon this summer.

Cancer Network of Sanders County holds first luminaria

The display featured more than 100 luminarias which were placed along the sidewalk.

Legals for August, 25 2021

Sanders County Justice Court

Kay Sigrid Silverman, improper passing in a no-passing zone, speeding.

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Animal, Diamond Match Road, Superior, Dispatch notified Fish and Game of a bear in the area.

Veteran Superior volleyball squad has high hopes

The three seniors, all of whom have excelled in other sports during their high school years, bring size, quickness and pure athletic ability to the cause as Superior looks to rebound from a mildly disappointing 2020 campaign that was marred by Covid related situations across the state.

Nonpartisan solutions for wildfire prevention and forest restoration

Even if you don’t see the flames, the smoke and poor visibility is hard to ignore. Yet, ignoring the issue and letting politics get in the way of action is exactly the problem in Washington, D.C.

Plains man pleads guilty to burglary in Flathead

A plea deal calls for Raymond to receive a 5-year sentence to the state Department of Corrections on the burglary charge.

Gov. Gianforte announces deals to improve Clark Fork River flows

Governor Greg Gianforte announced Thursday agreements that secure water releases to improve stream flows in the Clark Fork River.

Paradise sewer project on hold, for now

Instead of a new sewer retention facility carrying sewage from the small, unincorporated town in southern Sanders County, deer and bighorn sheep are the primary users of the land.

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Mineral County Sheriff’s Office worked in conjunction with other agencies in the continued efforts to locate Rebekah Barsotti and her dog. Sadly, the animal was located deceased.

Food for Thought: Are you really OK?

The last 18 months were rough and people had high expectations for a good summer.

Thorne Creek Fire official lost her home in Colorado blaze

Olson is also the assistant fire chief in Grand Lake, Colorado, which has approximately 30 volunteers and 5 full time employees.

DeBorgia Cemetery columbarium dedication set for Aug. 11

But this 1.5 acre resting place is well kept with an underground sprinkler system that works like a champ...