Local support for CTE bill

ST. REGIS – Mineral County educators, including one from St. Regis, are hoping the Montana State Senate passes a bill that could see funding for Career and Technical Education (CTE) increase ten fold.

Unusual ticket raises questions

MINERAL COUNTY – In a recent Mineral County Justice Court report, an unusual entry was listed as a ticket given to a driver for not speaking English.

Mountain Cats rout Twin Bridges, 60-22

Clark Fork co-op 60, Twin Bridges, Idaho 22

Plains, Thompson Falls claim gridiron wins

The Horsemen evened their record at 2-2 after using a big second-half performance to beat Arlee Friday, 46-20.

Fire breaks out at bark mill

A fire broke out at the Mountain West Bark on Thursday night. Firefighters from the Superior Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire between 7 and 8 p.m. according to Fire Chief John Woodland. Firefighters from the St. Regis Department also were out twice to assist crews with the burn. The fire was still burning at about 5 p.m. on Friday night, creating a heavy smoke in the valley.

No injuries, little damage as a result of stove fire

Sanders County city and rural fire departments responded to a possible chimney fire call on Lyla Lane off of Lower Lynch Creek Road in Plains on Monday afternoon.  No one was injured.

Residents warned of false evacuation orders

Mineral County Sheriff Tom Bauer was reminding residents that only uniformed law enforcement officers or fire officials will ask them to evacuate. The warning is the result of a report last week from a resident in the Lozeau area who was allegedly approached by an individual who told them they needed to evacuate immediately. However, he did not appear to be an official with law enforcement or the fire department.

Plains Council OK emergency repairs to water line

It was a busy agenda for the Plains Town Council last week, with the public filling all available seating in the council room.

Guest speaker teaches community valuable lessons

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Coalition for Families partnered with the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office for a community training seminar last week in Thompson Falls.

Lady Hawks begin playoffs

BIGFORK – The Thompson Falls Lady Hawks began their postseason campaign against the Bigfork Valkyries in the District 7-B semifinals in Bigfork.

Officials urge safe burning practices

ST. REGIS-At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a possible forest fire in the mountains behind the OK Cafe in St. Regis.

Lady Hawks volleyball gets first win of the year last week

Matt Unrau

Helpline event a success

For twenty-one years, the Mineral County Helpline has been fulfilling a need in the county and helping women when they find themselves in times of crisis.

Sanders County Court Report April 30-May 6

Sanders County Justice Court week of 4/30 to 5/6

Sanders County Court Report 4/30-5/6

Sanders County Justice Court week of 4/30 to 5/6

governor

Greg Hanson, CEO of Clark Fork Valley Hospital, talks with Montana Governor Steve Bullock. Bullock visited CFVH on Thursday to share his support of House Bill 590.

Plains flying high

Boys and girls sweep County Meet, Thompson dominates at Kalispell Plains Track

With two days before the District Track meet in Bigfork senior Trent Thompson is throwing the best he has all season. After making news last week for breaking Plain's shot put record the senior went to the most competitive meet of the season, Archie Roe in Kalispell, and came away with two first place finishes in the shot put and discus and grabbed a personal record in the javelin.

Second Forest Service meeting takes place

Plains Trotters fall to Loyloa, 3-1

This was quite possibly a match up of two of the best teams in the Western B volleyball conference this year.

Turkey B-I-N-G-O fun at Hot Springs

Sanders County locals turned out to Hot Springs for Turkey Bingo.