Postcards and T-shirts discussed at Hot Springs meeting

HOT SPRINGS  - Members of the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce convened last week for the organization’s monthly meeting.

Thompson Falls exchange student shares love for basketball

THOMPSON FALLS – Baptiste Seynaeve, a foreign exchange student from Belgium, played to his full ability alongside the Bluehawks creating some unforgettable memories along the way.

Brian Richard Taylor

Brian Richard Taylor was born in Hamilton, Montana, to parents Mildred and Courtney Taylor, Jr.

Plains Schools to create new logo

In school sports, the school’s integrity, emotion, attitude and appearance can widely be attributed to, and represented by, their mascot.

Letters to the Editor - August 21

Circus performers bring smiles of delight

First-time circus visitors were obvious if not by their mere age, then by their eyes brightened with cautious curiosity at the new sights, sounds, and smells as they waited in line to enter the Big Top in Thompson Falls last week. As the audience built in numbers, the circus performers interacted with the kids both outside the tent and inside. Although many spectators may not have been aware, those working at the pony ride and bouncy houses as well as those painting faces and selling circus popcorn, cotton candy and souvenirs were the same members of the Culpepper and Merriweather troupe who entertained in the circus ring.

Square off

Hot Springs Savage Heat charge towards the Lincoln Lynx. The Heat won the match, 86-6.

No charges filed in wolf incident

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks ended its investigation today into a Facebook posting from Missoula resident Toby Bridges, where he claimed to have killed a wolf and injured another with his vehicle on Interstate 90 just east of the Idaho border. After having the Mineral County Attorney’s office review the investigation, FWP will not be filing any charges in this case.

New tricks for dog owners to protect pets

We’ve all heard of the “dog days of summer,” the hottest days during the summer months. Although the saying would have you believe that dogs enjoy being out in the heat, take it from me as the owner of a new puppy, that it is not the case.

Murder in Hot Springs

Melvin Madplume pleaded not guilty to the rape and deliberate homicide charges after a suspicious death occurred in Hot Springs.

Column: Coming face to face with the past and learning

While covering the St. Regis Tiger basketball team go up against Two Eagle River I came face to face with my past. With my brief history in Mineral County.

Apprenticeship program brings training and employment opportunities to Mineral County

ST. REGIS – On Tuesday, Aug. 20, Montana Department of Labor & Industry officials visited the Idaho Forest Group St. Regis Mill as 12 apprentices signed paperwork to join the company’s first Montana Registered Apprenticeship program.

Mineral County Commissioners Briefs

The following briefs are from the official minutes of the Sept. 4 and 5 meetings of the Mineral County Commissioners.

Plains council talks asphalt prices, parks, junk cars

The Plains town council meeting came to order Monday evening with a full agenda. Missing during this month’s meeting was councilor Connie Foust.

Billow of Smoke

While manning a lookout, the ones in charge are responsible for catching the first glimpse of a fire. Often times what they are looking for is a billow of smoke to lead the way.

Thompson Falls woman accused of federal fraud charges

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Montana, 49-year-old Tina Rae Wood appeared in court in Missoula Aug. 30 and pleaded not guilty.

Polson woman accused of deliberate homicide

Sharon Whitworth, 56, of Polson is charged with the death on Sunday of Tonya Charles, 63, also of Polson, Sheriff Don Bell said.

COLUMN: The fall classic

Anyone else notice something missing lately?

Wheeled Phoenix project helps veterans re-enter society in U.S.

The visions I’ve had of forgotten veterans have haunted me for years ... the Wheeled Phoenix project, the concept I’ve devised, will buy old cars and restore them as resto-mods. The cars will be raffled off by a nonprofit, Veteran Phoenix, LLLP, and the donations received from ticket sales will help homeless veterans re-enter society. Wheeled Phoenix’, Inc. will also produce two reality shows; one that will feature the car’s rebuild, and the other will feature the rebuilding of a soldier’s life.

EMT trainees practice for mass-casualty scenario

Sirens wailed and screams pierced the air May 27 as Emergency Medical Technician trainees arrived by ambulance at the Sanders County Fairgrounds to help 30-plus mock victims. The EMT trainees were completing their final class event, a mass casualty scenario.