Semi-truck flips on highway 28

Up the mountain on Montana highway 28, between mile markers 4 and 5 lay a flipped semi-truck and trailer; the contents of its load spilled about the shoulder, late Friday afternoon near Plains. 

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Balenger fired for misconduct, previous instances of abuse arise

MINERAL COUNTY — Jim Balenger had a history of misconduct including excessive force and neglect of duty prior to joining the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, according to documents released by the department.

Harvest numbers keep rising

THOMPSON FALLS – Fish Wildlife and Parks met with the Sanders County Commissioners on Wednesday, providing an update on the past hunting season, bear activity, fishery and wolves.

County officials discuss involvement in Paradise sewer project

To everyone it was a packed house this past Tuesday as the combatants on both sides of the Paradise sewer project convened at the Paradise Community Center.

Current Medicaid cuts not major impact on Mineral Community Hospital

On April 20, the Community Medical Center in Missoula announced the elimination of 16 employees due to state budget cuts at the rate of more than $6 million. The majority of those cuts were to the Medicaid reimbursement rate, which directly impacts hospitals across Montana. Kalispell Regional Healthcare is expected to lose $6.6 million in Medicaid funding this year and Bozeman Health is reporting a $2.6 million cut in reimbursements.

Sanders County Justice Court

April 22, Nicholas Scott Milliken, fail/stop school bus stopped (load or unload school child).

Superior recycling program races funding shortfall

There is a danger of the recycling program in Superior of shutting down due to the lack of adequate donations to cover the costs for the bin pulls.

4-H sisters raise pigs for county fair

Hard work, dedication, a desire to learn and in the end, a sad heart.

Cancer Network of Sanders County holds annual fundraiser

Saturday night brought together donors, sponsors, volunteers and the public.

Superior band rocks for St. Jude

The rock and roll lifestyle is often perceived as one of decadence, excess and narcissism, but a two-piece band based in Superior are working hard to change that perception.

Smokeout offers resources to stop smoking

If you are addicted to nicotine, you know the powerful urge to use tobacco products, whether or not you actually want to.

Workshops offered to local artists

SANDERS COUNTY – A new opportunity for local artists has been presented to help artists market their work.

Plains mayor working on town's infrastructure

PLAINS - As of right now, Mayor Greg Eitelberg has on his agenda two types of matters that he is attending to, present projects and hope-for projects for 2016. On June 6th, Mayor Eitelberg will be proposing his budget to the town council to be passed.

Future of Superior pool in question

SUPERIOR – Some residents in Superior are calling for the community swimming pool to be closed down permanently because they say the pool has been losing money and clientele for years.

Relay For Life yard and bake sale held

THOMPSON FALLS– The Fort on Cedar Street was bustling throughout the day on Saturday, June 21 with shoppers searching for bargains and delicious baked goods.

Biomass fuel a good alternative

SUPERIOR – Biomass heating systems save residents and business owners more money compared to conventional fuels like oil, said the Montana Department of Natural Resources.

Town to eliminate family pass

PLAINS – Now that summer is over and kids are back in school, the Plains Town Council discussed changes that may be implemented at the pool for the next year to come.

MCRAG discusses next step in project negotiations

SUPERIOR – In a meeting with the Mineral County Resource Advisory Group, the Mineral County Commissioners discussed their next course of action in attempts to get the regional forester’s help on various projects.

VFW to hold spaghetti feed and flag retirement

PLAINS – VFW Post #3596 will honor all veterans on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day with a free hot meal.