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Relay For Life inspires hope
THOMPSON FALLS - The annual Sanders County Relay For Life fundraiser was held at the Thompson Falls High School on Friday as members of the community rallied together to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. Multiple events took place beginning Friday evening and continued throughout the night into Saturday morning.
Occupants escape after truck stalls on tracks
Kyle Balm, 23, knew he was in trouble when he heard a train whistle blow on July 3. His 1981 red Ford truck had stalled on the tracks near the Natural Pier Bridge outside of Alberton.
U.S. Census increases pay for MT workers
Beginning Dec. 1, the U.S. Census Bureau will increase Census field workers’ pay rates across the country.
Thankful for support of Block Management Program
During this season of gratitude, let's think about the goodwill and shared goals for our hunting traditions.
Tennis girls finish regular season strong
The Superior tennis girls finished out the play of their regular season this last week. They played Fort Benton at home on Friday and then traveled to the Best of the West Tournament on Saturday in Missoula.
A reporter's farewell: 'My Swan Song'
This issue of the Mineral Independent will be my “Swan Song.” After this, I will be heading into a new adventure where I will be moving to Conrad with my significant other, Gus Chambers. For those unfamiliar with the small town, it is located one hour north of Great Falls. There we have a nice farm house with 20 acres in the middle of an alfalfa field!
Thieves want to steal our legacy
Montanans: Thieves want to steal our legacy.
Noxon routs Sheridan; hosts Gardiner for Homecoming
Noxon stayed in contention for a Class C 8-man football playoff berth with a 55-14 road victory over Sheridan last Friday.
St. Regis topples Hot Springs 3-1
After the first game of this unofficial rivalry clash, it looked like it was going to be one of those matches.
Complex to burn through fire season
THOMPSON FALLS – A new fire has been found within the Thompson River Complex, the Marmot fire. The fire, a holdover fire from the Aug. 1 lightning storm, was found on Sunday Aug. 10 and is located approximately 2.5 miles north of the Spruce Creek fire.
Plains gridders celebrate homecoming with big win
On a rainy night when holding onto the football became a challenge in itself, Plains High running back Gavin Regalado had the answer.
Dispensaries restocking shelves; patients renewing registration
A week after a judge cleared the path for expanded access to medical marijuana in Montana, dispensaries are working to restock shelves and patients are trying to reinstate their cannabis registration with the state.
Master Gardener classes to start
Master Gardener courses have been rotated annually since 1996 between Noxon, Thompson Falls, Plains and last year in Hot Springs. During that period, over 250 people have attended all or part of the program. In 2009, MSU State Horticulturist, Toby Day reorganized the Montana Master Gardener program into three levels with level 1 similar to the curriculum taught for many years in counties across the state. Level 2 is more in-depth and level 3, an on-campus intensive 3 day short course offered in Bozeman this coming summer (2011).
Flower shop brightens Superior
Summer Crosby
Mineral County Sheriff Toth juggles management of the office
Toth had been a deputy for the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office before going to the Seattle Police Department and had always wanted to return.
Blue Hawks triumph over rival Plains
One step forward, one step back has been the course taken by the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks boys basketball team so far this year.
St. Regis teacher recipient of the Horace Mann Abraham Lincoln Fellowship
Fifth grade students in Diane Gingerich's class were captivated on Friday as they listened to her talk about the colonists and their protest against King George's taxes. Hands were quickly going up as Gingerich answered student's questions, and took their comments, as they studied two different types of pictures, each presenting a different take on one event.
I work for you - an update from Senator Fielder
I believe one of the most important aspects of public service is listening to the people I serve and understanding what is important to you. American government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed. At least it is supposed to.
Historic Black Bear Inn awakens
“The Bear is coming out of hibernation,” says Daniel Mohr, owner of the National Historic Registry-listed Black Bear Inn in Thompson Falls.
No to property tax increases
One item that is to be voted on Nov. 4 is the request to increase our property taxes in support of college expenses. I recommend that we vote no to approve an increase on our property taxes for the following three reasons: