Public Works Supervisor Roger Wasley won't miss 'late night calls'

A cake that read “Happy Retirement Roger - after 25 years you’re ‘off the clock’ for good. Now there’s time for everything” was eagerly accepted by Roger Wasley last Thursday. Wasley is retiring as the town of Superior’s Public Works Supervisor, and a party was held in his honor.

Pinewood Derby goes high-tech

The Cub Scouts in Plains have jumped into the 21st century with their new aluminum Pinewood Derby track, complete with a laser beam at the starting line and a light sensor finish. The accompanying computerized software program gave a finish down to 1/1,000th of a second and even showed how fast the cars traveled.

FWP urges bear safety

MINERAL COUNTY - Being bear-friendly in Montana is a commitment. It may mean sacrificing the opportunity to see a bear or take pictures of it—for the welfare of the bear. It means taking steps to prevent bears from finding sources of food on your property or when you are out camping.

Thompson Falls sees improvements for summer months

THOMPSON FALLS - This summer Thompson Falls has some new and safer open space on Main Street.  The old and unsafe sheds, back stop, and bleachers have been taken down at Ainsworth Field.  The City Council has referred the future of the field to the Thompson Falls Parks Planning Committee.  They are in the planning stages for the Field and at this point several possible uses are being discussed, but for this summer the field is being enjoyed as a spacious play and camping area.  In addition to its usual daily uses for sports and a wide open play area for people and their pets, we have a circus coming to town on June 22 and a large bicycle touring group, Ride Idaho, coming in and camping there the 6th of August.

Facts to know about social security

Jim Elliott

Helmsley Trust donates money to county

SUPERIOR - The American Heart Association in Missoula received a generous grant late last month, in an effort to improve survival rates of heart attack patients in rural Montana.

Annual Herb Gathering held in Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS- Hot Springs was the setting for the annual Montana Herb Gathering over the weekend. The festival drew vendors, teachers and attendees from around the country to participate in an event designed to celebrate and educate people about medicinal plants.

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Lady Bobcats have a tough weekend

Summer Crosby

Hot Springs Town Council discuss changes

HOT SPRINGS – The first Town Council Meeting of the year took place Tuesday evening Jan. 7. The meeting began with Mayor Randy Woods taking the oath of office once again, and Leslee Smith was re-appointed Town Council President. The main topic of discussion was Public Works and town maintenance.

A time of remembrance

Sanders County honors the fallen by celebrating Memorial Day

Residents of Sanders County and members of the VFW Plains Post 3596 gathered at various sites in Plains and Thompson Falls on Sunday and Monday to honor those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms and rights of United States citizens as part of their Memorial Day services.

Annual Bruce Frye Memorial Shoot draws crowd

PLAINS – The annual Bruce Frye Memorial Shoot brought in a good crowd to the Plains Trap Club over the weekend with 11 squads on Saturday and 13 squads on Sunday.

Legals for May, 3 2023

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Unlocking the mysteries of the secretive owl

Most owls are active at dusk and dawn, spending the daytime at a quiet, inconspicuous roost.

Town of Plains undergoes lawsuit

PLAINS – The town council met Monday night to discuss a variety of issues on the docket. After approving previous minutes and listening to the different reports, Mayor Brinson brought to the council’s attention that the town is being sued.

Election plan would allow either mail or drop-off voting

Dear People of Mineral County:

Flag retirement takes place at VFW Auxiliary

A day that will be remembered and was made famous by President Roosevelt’s iconic speech, “YESTERDAY, December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”

CSKT Compact creates water market

CSKT COMPACT CREATES WATER MARKET