Obituary; Lorene (Lori) McCoy

It is with a very heavy heart we formally announce Lorene (Lori) McCoy’s passing on January 3, 2015. She was surrounded by her family at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho, where cancer finally won the hard fought battle.

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Christmas on Main Street to hit Thompson Falls

UPDATES: Thompson Falls' Christmas on Main Street parade as well as the Christmas Concert at the Rex Theatre has been postponed until Wednesday due to the cold, harsh weather. The parade will now take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11 and the musical performances will be at 5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. the same day.

Plains man makes quilt for wounded soldiers

ne Sanders County man has decided to use his artistic skills to help wounded soldiers returning from the war in the Middle East.

Plains man's love of nature evolves into photography

There are some things in life that just go good together. Ketchup and mustard. Salt and pepper. Beer and Pizza. Add Orvall Kuester and nature to that list.

Elementary students get up-close look at finned friends

Plains Elementary students got up close and personal with some finned friends Dec. 4, taking part in one of a series of Fish and Wildlife educational programs diving into fish and natural resources.

St. Regis Christmas Bazaar supports community

Saturday was national Small Business Day, aimed at attracting Christmas shoppers to the many and varied products turned they bring to market.

Noxon fans celebrate child's liberation from chemo

Six-year-old Noxon first-grader Danni Hill is finally getting a chance to get used to feeling good.

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Mineral County roundup

May is a busy month for local schools as end-of-the-year activities fill the calendar. Mrs. Crabb’s Superior School fourth grade class spent Thursday, May 25, learning about pond ecology, and how to cast a fishing pole. They also went on a nature walk around Savenac and toured Tricon Timber.

Lynch helps commemorate new Plains School building

As the orange sphere careened off the backboard and split the nets, the crowd roared.

State to distribute $500k to tribal nations for drug treatment support

The state announced Thursday that it will distribute $500,000 to Montana’s eight Tribal Nations to help the tribes cope with ongoing drug treatment support.

Crashes injure three people

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Thompson Falls fundraiser to assist Ukrainians

If you, like many others around the world, have seen the many heart-wrenching images of the hardships thrust upon the people of Ukraine, and would like to do something from Montana, a man and a church in Thompson Falls have an excellent way to help.

County fights pet overpopulation

Mabel (Mae) Fried

Mae was born Oct. 19, 1936, in Upham, North Dakota to Robert and Adeline Gomke.

Hazel (Rada) Search-Craft, 86

Hazel (Rada) Search-Craft passed away at the age of 86 on May 18, 2017 surrounded by family at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She was preceded in death by her soulmate Raymond (Bob) Craft, her son Theodore Craft, and her five siblings. She is survived by her four remaining children, Linda Keirn (Garry), Patricia Garcia (Pete), Margaret Leichtnam (Mike), and Barbra Nutter (Bill), along with her 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Hazel was a caring, strong, loving woman who worked as a nursing assistant for many years before retiring to enjoy life. She was more known for her culinary skills, as she was a cook for several years before being a nursing assistant. Her biscuits and gravy were definitely something to write home about. She was also a very lively woman who enjoyed dancing, crocheting, needle point, gardening, traveling, and finding the best corn dogs at the fair. Her sense of humor was sassy and everyone who met her knew she was a spitfire. While she resided at the Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center she would keep the staff on their toes, letting them know exactly how everyone took their drinks or who needed what, and so on. Hazel never stopped caring or helping those around her. She had a smile that could light up a room and a laugh that was beyond infectious. So to celebrate her life and the light she brought into this world, there will be a memorial service for her on June 3, 2017 at the Hot Springs Bible Church at 1p.m. All are welcome to come and remember Hazel for the amazing woman she was and the woman she will continue to be in our hearts. There will be a potluck dinner in the basement of the church following the service.

Chamber to hold forums

The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring six “Meet the Candidates” forums for Mineral County and State House District 14 candidates during the month of October. The events will be held at the St. Regis Community Center Oct. 5 and 21; Alberton School Oct. 7 and 12; and the Superior High School Multipurpose Room Oct. 18 and 19.

Community outreach donates to Mountain View Assisted Living

On the second Thursday of every month a small group of women meet at the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce office. And each month they decide what they can do to make their community a healthier place to live. Some, in fact most, go unnoticed, but they know that providing just one event could possibly change or make the difference in how or where they see their health care.

“Big fruit year” say cherry growers

Flathead cherry season is here, and lots of sweet, juicy cherries are ripe and ready to eat. “Big fruit this year,” said Bruce Johnson, a board member of the Flathead Cherry Grower’s Co-op. “Lots of size, and lots of stands are open.

I-90 bridge work wraps up for winter

When you see the geese migrating north next spring, watch for the orange cones and barrels to return on I-90.