States reconsider religious exemptions for vaccinations in child care

More than half the children who attend Munchkin Land Daycare near Billings, Montana, have special needs or compromised immune systems. The kids, who range in age from 4 months to 9 years, have conditions that include fetal alcohol syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and Down syndrome, according to owner Sheryl Hutzenbiler.

Plains mobile home ordinance draws feedback

Concerned citizens filled the room for the Plains Council meeting Aug. 1 to express their concerns with a long-standing town ordinance that addresses how old a mobile home can be in order for it to be moved into the town limits.

Panthers, Broncs to join forces

Alberton High School athletes will have the opportunity next year to participate in two new sports, thanks to an athletic co-op with Frenchtown High School.

It's about the cost of a 6-pack

Your June 3 primary ballot will contain a request for three mills to fund the senior citizen programs in Sanders County, which if passed will raise an additional $90,000 annually to divide among seven centers.

Operation Christmas Child

SANDERS COUNTY - During the Sanders County Fair the Community Congregation Church hosted its “Operation Christmas Child” booth, which was used as a staging ground for children to make Christmas shoebox presents that will be shipped around the world to needy children.

Alberton Farmer's Market open for the summer

ALBERTON – As warmer weather moves in to western Montana, Mineral County residents are eager to dig into their gardens. 

Rolland “Rollie” J. Larson

A Graveside service will be held at the Potter Cemetery on at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Potter, Nebraska.

Hawks fall to Troy, rebound with big victory over Eureka

The Thompson Falls Lady Hawks bounced back from a season-opening loss to Troy with a decisive home victory over Eureka Friday.

4th of July Reminder: No Fireworks on FWP Lands: Including fishing access sites

10 years: Lance Pavlik sentenced before packed courtroom

THOMPSON FALLS – Lance Pavlik was sentenced to 10 years in jail on Tuesday, March 12.

Candidates for 3-year term on Plains School Board

NAME: Rose Wagoner

Forest Service announces the beginning of fire season in Sanders County

Mineral County Community Calendar - Nov. 6

Free Medicare 101 Classes Coming Soon

Community Notes

The Superior Drama Department will present, “The Clock Runs Out for Isabelle Tyme” on Friday and Saturday, March 23, 24 with dinner at 6 and the play at 7 p.m. Contact the school for more information at 822-3600.

Sanders County Court Report - July 2-July 8

Sanders County Justice Court week of 7/2 to 7/8.

Superior school board levy fails to pass by large margin

The votes are in and the proposed mill levy increase by the Superior School District failed to pass by a large margin.

St. Regis volleyball tops Lincoln in three sets

The 2021 version kicked off the new season with a 3-1 win over Lincoln in a victory they hope will erase that bug-a-boo and propel the veteran team to a winning season.

Jury convicts Heron man of kidnapping son, fleeing to Costa Rica

A federal jury on Wednesday convicted a Heron man of kidnapping his son in violation of a parenting plan and taking him to Costa Rica, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.

Former Mineral County escapee arrested in Missoula

Missoula law enforcement spent Tuesday, Jan. 30, going door-to-door in East Missoula looking for a man wanted on outstanding federal warrants. William “Billy” Dale Newhoff was captured in a mobile home after leading officers on a chase in a stolen pickup truck which he crashed into a house and tree and then fled on foot.

River Valley Saddle Club opens in Lozeau

SUPERIOR – A local equestrian club has opened a new facility off the Lozeau exit in Mineral County.