Vern B. Miller

Vern B. Miller of Superior, Montana, passed away Dec. 18, 2019 with his family by his side from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Democrats gather in Plains to discuss upcoming session

Democrats from seven counties in Montana assembled Nov. 20 at the Sanders County Fairgrounds to share ideas and strategize for the upcoming Montana Legislature session in January.

Plains considers lease of railroad property

The March’s Plains Council meeting was standing-room only to address the many agenda items.

Recreation fee plan revised for Lolo National Forest

The Lolo National Forest is amending the Recreation Fee proposal by postponing the proposed day use fees at the Seeley Creek Winter Sports site, Pattee Canyon Nordic Ski Trail system, and Big Larch and Seeley Lake day use areas and boat ramps.

Letter to the Editor - Oct. 16

Lincoln County jury finds Montana Highway Patrol trooper's assailant guilty on all counts

A Lincoln County jury found the Eureka man accused of trying to kill Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson in 2023 guilty on all counts Friday afternoon.

MCH to ask public for help

MINERAL COUNTY – Representatives from the Mineral Community Hospital were given the green light last week by county commissioners to ask Mineral County voters for help in keeping the facility a part of the community.

Farmers have decisions to make

By Bruce Nelson

Letter to the Editor: Mr. Ringmaster

Editor:

Sanders County bball tournament back after hiatus

Danielle Switalski

State starts criminal investigation of co-gen

The Montana Attorney General has started a criminal investigation into whether the owners of the co-gen plant near Thompson Falls provided fraudulent information to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality in order to obtain a nearly $1.6 million reduction in fines for repeatedly violating air quality standards.

Let chips fall where they may

A New Year is about to come upon us. What will 2008 have for us as a nation? Will we be a positive world influence by turning back to the precepts that made our land an example of what a God-driven democracy can do for its own people? 2008 is an election year and candidates in a myriad of national, state and local offices will be doing their best to win your support and vote. Upon what are you going to base your backing of an individual? Perhaps you are truly dedicated to a political party and you'll take the easy way out and vote a straight ticket. Maybe you will consider the individual and where they stand on the issues of the day, be it economic, the war on terrorism, illegal immigration, personal morality or where they stand on the social issues that are such a perplexing dilemma in the minds of many.

Revised compact deserves support of legislature

By Scott Reichner

TV show ‘Yellowstone’ generates $750M in spending in Montana

Paramount Network’s popular TV series “Yellowstone,” has sparked the interest of a worldwide audience, bringing an estimated 2.1 million visitors and $730 million in spending to Montana in 2021, according to a new University of Montana study.

Montana lawmakers report letters with mysterious powder

Republican lawmakers in Montana received letters containing white powder as federal agents investigate mysterious substances similarly mailed to GOP officials in two other states.

Ex-chair of Montana Native Women’s Coalition sentenced for stealing federal grant funds

Meredith McConnell, 52, of Lame Deer, was found guilty on April 2 at trial by a federal jury on all counts, including theft from a program receiving federal funding, wire fraud and false claims.

State of the state address

Last night we heard the Governor present the State of the State address and outline some of the top priorities that we must support in order to build strong families and strong communities.  These priorities included infrastructure, early education, Medicaid expansion, mental health, campaign finance reform, and public lands.

4H participants set to show off animals at county fair

SANDERS COUNTY - With the Sanders County Fair rapidly approaching, young people involved with the organization known as 4-H are preparing themselves for one of the most important agricultural events of the year. Kids from around the area are grooming their animals and putting the finishing touches on arts and crafts projects before the competition in late August.

Montana’s first territory capital celebrates its past with Bannack Days

Nestled along Grasshopper Creek, among the foothills of the Pioneer Mountains, lies what is now know as Bannack State Park.

Cabin Fever Quilting exhibit on display

“We only had about 12 people when we first started. I'm one of the charter members. Some have passed away, and others have left. We've never had a male member, but they would sure be welcome,” laughed Sherrill Christensen, with the Cabin Fever Quilters.