We the People: Taking back local control

There is so much to write about I am not sure where to start. Today we had a morning where business owners from across the state here to tell legislators what needed to be done to revitalize Montana’s economy. This is the first time an event like this has ever occurred during a session. All information was given by the public. Legislators listened, some took many notes. I was in a group of the latter.

Health department provides public health update

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Health Department met with the county commissioners on Friday to provide them with a monthly public health update.

Legals for September, 21 2022

Sheriff defends Deputy Balenger

Mineral County Sheriff Ernie Ornelas held a press conference on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:00 pm in front of the Mineral County Courthouse in Superior, where himself and Deputy Jim Balenger’s attorney defended the actions of the deputy on the evening of Sept. 20.

Thompson Falls volleyball 0-2 at state

The Lady Hawks dropped their opener to Townsend, 3-1.

Obituary; Kenneth Kennedy

Superior – Kenneth Kennedy, 86, passed away at his home on Jan. 12, 2015. Kenneth was born in Middleburgh, NY on April 6, 1928 to Adam and Lottie (Rorick) Kennedy. Kenneth served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1948. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and son Kevin. Survivors include his children Kim Sawyer of NY, Vernon (Dale) of NY, Mitchell of MT, Tracy Anderson of MT, Mark of WA, daughter-in-law Karen (Kevin) of NY, several grandchildren, great–grandchildren and numerous friends.

Flockerzi committed to Warm Springs

West Bowen Flockerzi of Trout Creek was found not fit to face trial at this time on several felony charges when he appeared before District Court Judge James Manley on Tuesday, May 28 at the Sanders County Courthouse in Thompson Falls. Flockerzi was committed to the Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs for treatment.

Plains man graduates from Marine Corps

Private First Class Tyler Lee Welty, 18 years old, of Plains graduated from the United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on September 11, 2009. Private First Class Tyler Lee Welty successfully completed 13 weeks of basic intensive training at MCRD San Diego as one of 74 training recruits in platoon 3249. While in basic training Tyler Lee Welty was made platoon doctor. Following 30 days on leave and serving as Recruit Assistance he will return to Camp Pendleton for two months of Infantry Training Battalion then Military Occupation Specialty school.

Clerk and recorders offer scholarship

Applications are being accepted for the annual $1000.00 scholarship given by the Montana Association of Clerk & Recorders.  Applicants must be graduating seniors who plan on attending an in-state college or university.

GOP contenders debate in Whitefish, sans Zinke

Four Republican candidates for Montana’s new western U.S. House seat debated in Whitefish on Friday, generally finding agreement on a number of points related to the state’s agricultural challenges and preserving the rural Montana lifestyle.

COLUMN: Winter sports heat up

This is why some folks put up the outdoor Christmas lights years ago and never took them down.

Hunters discuss public access on MKH lands

Losing the privilege to hunt on property that has become your favorite spot over the years stings. Big time!

Montana voters support local marijuana taxes and sales

Two years after Montana voted to legalize adult-use marijuana, residents of more than a dozen counties and cities returned to the ballot box this month to consider local measures to either ban sales or add taxes to adult-use and medical marijuana.

Resource Coalition talks about habitat improvement efforts

It was a full house on Tuesday, Dec. 4 as members of the Mineral County Resource Coalition held their monthly meeting. Representatives from government agencies, wildlife conservation organizations, business owners and community leaders met to discuss ongoing, as well as new projects and programs facing Mineral County.

Trapping continues to be challenged

OPINION: An update from Rep. Ingraham

On January 31, 2014 I had the opportunity to attend the 39

Wooldridge achieves childhood dream

You can ask her friends, family and teammates about it. They teased her relentlessly after every victory in the Class B-C state tennis tournament for how nervous she was prior to each match.

MSU webinars for estate planning, wills

Montana State University Extension will collaborate with AARP Montana for a three-part webinar estate planning series in September.

Mineral, Sanders counties get $900,000 in federal payments

Mineral and Sanders counties will receive more than $900,000 this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.

Arlee moves to Class B in basketball; stays C in football

As basketball and football seasons wind down, the Montana High School Sports Association is warming up with changes to team class and championship games.