Positive turnout for flea market

ST. REGIS – Organizers of the last flea market of the year in St. Regis said vendors were pleasantly surprised with the number of Mineral County residents who came to peruse their wares last weekend.

Sanders County economic trends

Many of the trends that people have been commenting about in Sanders County have been confirmed by a recent social-economic study. It also points out some errors in popular thought. The study by Headwaters Economics an independent, nonprofit research group independent group of Bozeman reports on statistics of Sanders County and makes some prediction.

TRACS to host second annual dog walk this weekend

HOT SPRINGS - Nearly a dozen concerned members of the community surrounding Hot Springs met with Sanders County Commissioner Glen Magera on Wednesday to discuss their concerns regarding a few stretches of county road. Magera listened to several accounts from citizens about the hazards posed by conditions on the roads.

2011 Plains Day theme to be "Out-laws & In-laws"

The planning for the 2011 Plains Day is already underway.  This year’s celebration, which includes over 15 events, is scheduled for Saturday, June 4th.

Calvert's hearing rescheduled

THOMPSON FALLS – Nathan Lee William Calvert’s omnibus hearing was rescheduled to April 16 at 10 a.m. due to the defendant not receiving a mental evaluation as ordered by the court.

Sanders County piano students receive superior ratings

Joel Jacobs, Jessica Cardenas, and Adam Jacobs received superior ratings in

Be bear aware in Mineral County

SUPERIOR – Students at one Mineral County school have a better idea of what to do in case of a bear encounter after a presentation last week with an expert in the field taught them some essential knowledge on the subject.

Community Notes

Fourth of July celebrations will take place in Alberton, and St. Regis. In St. Regis there will be breakfast at the school from 8 to 11 a.m. and a parade at 11 a.m. Food and games at the park from noon to 4 pm, and fireworks at dusk.

Candidate Al Olszewski receives passionate support from his sister

I’m biased, but even if Dr. Al Olszewski wasn’t my big brother, what other candidate would buy a bus, put his face on it, and drive it around our large state of Montana?

Legals for February, 7 2024

Rodeo tough: Hot Springs' McAllister sets sights on rodeo career

It usually is, according to Hot Springs area resident and recent high school graduate Jack McAllister, an “adrenaline rush.”

Strength of body, Strength of character

A group of professional athletes called the Strength Team visited St. Regis this week to talk with local church-goers and show off some amazing feats of strength.

Fire danger eased back to high on Lolo National Forest

The Lolo National Forest has declared High Fire Danger following heavy rains last weekend which downgraded the danger from Very High.

Blackfoot offering more bandwidth and lower rates in Mineral County

Blackfoot Telecommun-ications is now offering better internet services at lower prices to Mineral County customers.

Relay for Life teams sign up early at kick-off event

Even though the acutal event is not until August, Sanders County has a head start on the 2011 Relay for Life, which is the signature national fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. 

Horsemen and Heat square off

HOT SPRINGS - Saturday night’s game between the Plains Horsemen and the Hot Springs Savage Heat ended in a twist, which left the stands going crazy in the fourth quarter.

Library offers educational kits for kids and adults

Public libraries were almost handed a death sentence when the internet came to be, but they adapted, expanded with innovative ideas, and remain a vital service in communities.

Judge accepts plea bargains for 2 men

Two men were handed sentencing last Tuesday at the Sanders County Courthouse in Thompson Falls as Judge Kim Christopher began law in motion by accepting two plea bargains for men charged with different crimes.

Firework burns embankment near Superior's Memorial Bridge

Fireworks continued to shoot into the air as approximately a dozen members from the Superior Volunteer Fire Department fought to put out a July 4 grass fire in Superior. The call came into Mineral County dispatch around 11 p.m., where Superior Fire Chief Steve Temple and volunteer Calvin Berry arrived at the scene.

Standoff in Alberton ends peacefully

An Alberton man was arrested on Friday without incident after a night-long standoff involving a Missoula SWAT team. Leonard Upton, 33, shot out his neighbor’s window with a bb gun and brandished a .38 revolver, according to Mineral County Sheriff, Tom Bauer.