Mule trainer brings expertise to local clinic

In 1981, Steve Edwards got thrown by a mule named Casper, and the owner said, “Well, I guess you don’t want to buy this mule.”

Road crews attack pothole problem

Old Man Winter in the Clark Fork Valley has thrown the road crews in Sanders County a sharp curve ball.

Bear spring hunting season here

Even with the late spring cold spells, bears are beginning to emerge from their winter slumber, which may be an indication of a slow start for spring bear hunters, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials, who haven't seen as many bears as they usually do this time of year.

Letters to the editor - Jan. 23, 2013

Why does it seem that every taxing body in this County needs a ‘keeper’? At a time when the very nation is in crisis mode about money, why are there even Preliminary plans for another giant boondoggle here?  Do we have to make it a law that every meeting of Any Taxing body here HAS to have a big Sign there saying “Mineral is among the poorest counties in Montana- GET IT? ACT LIKE IT!”  Just do your Job Better and forget about these monstrous ‘Pipedreams’ that occasionally ‘come up’ to Tax us All.  Doesn’t our School Board have anything better to do than plot to tax me out of my house?  

Civil Air Patrol organizing local squadron

The opportunity to have a front row seat in an airplane and be a pilot’s right hand man doesn’t come around too often. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets do just that during orientation flights in CAP aircrafts.

A test of will

Fighting through a mysterious illness was the final test Plains Heather Earhart had to pass before moving on to college ball

For most high school basketball stars senior year is supposed to be the best, where the stars shine the brightest and lead their team to plenty of victories and deep into the postseason.

Legals for September, 2 2020

Legals for August, 26 2020

Sanders County Recycling events

Sanders County Recycling events

Plains school Christmas bazaar draws 42 vendors

The first annual Plains school bazaar took place in the new gymnasium Saturday and was well supported by the community.

Wilderness Association helps out local food bank

For the second holiday in a row, the Shining Mountains Chapter of the Montana Wilderness Association has donated canned goods to the Community Food Bank of Mineral County.

Dan's Column: Well done, Sheriff

Sheriff Tom Rummel made a strong statement for both the Second Amendment and common sense when he promised not to enforce any post-Sandy Hook gun control regulations arising from the Obama administration.

Ron Smith

Ron Smith

Fairgrounds offers sanctuary to fire evacuees

When mandatory evacuations for Walking Horse Lane and Early Dawn Road and adjacent areas near Big Arm were announced last Thursday afternoon by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Vicki Holmberg, Polson Fairgrounds caretaker, was immediately on the phone with people seeking shelter for their animals and places to park their campers and RVs. When she wasn’t on the phone, she was showing people where to put their animals.

Locals come together to help woman with rare illness

How do you explain to someone that you have a depilating disease that they cannot see, but it is the reason why you can’t stand up to shake their hand? One local Plains woman could come close to explaining just how close to the truth that scenario is.

Lady Bobcats and Lady Tigers end season strong

SUPERIOR – In an intense rivalry game between Superior and St. Regis, it was clear the winner would be a cat; the only question was how long the tail would be. In the end, the Superior Lady Bobcats were inched out in the double overtime match up.

Counties warned of IRS phone scam

SANDERS AND MINERAL COUNTY - As tax season comes to a close, consumers need to be aware of sophisticated phone scams targeting individuals throughout the country. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer.

Superior girls basketball to play Shields Valley

As the competition heats up in Kalispell, Superior Lady Bobcats prepare to take on Shields Valley at 11:45 a.m. this morning. The winner will move on and the loser will be out. Superior's current record is 14-8 and Shields Valley's record is 17-6. It should be a good game. Check back to find out who won.

Valley Christian rallies past Hot Springs, 40-36

Hot Springs came into the game with a 3-0 record after handily dispatching several area six-man teams.

COLUMN: Polson a great host for hoops

OK Mining City, aka Butte, you’ve got some big shoes to fill.