Sanders County Fair Commission meeting

On Wednesday, Feb. 15 the Sanders County Fair Commission held their monthly meeting to discuss the last meeting, non-agenda items, old business, new business, and the current financial situation. Present for the meeting were; Fair Manager Dede Steinbach, Vice Chairman Jenny Garrison, Chairman Chris A. McGuigan, Wade Rehbein, Secretary Ruth Hamilton, Jim Newman. Roberta Smith was not present for the meeting.

Three dead in Plains double murder-suicide

Police found three people dead Saturday after a reported double murder-suicide just west of the Wild Horse Plains Golf Course in Plains.

Hot Springs, county rally to support Salmi family

When the normally bubbly, active 5-year old Harlee Salmi said she didn’t feel well and complained of a sore neck, no one could have known what lay ahead.

Deep snow doesn't stop Poker Run

The only bad thing that happened at the 17th Annual Cabinet Ridge Riders Poker Run was that they ran out of chili at one of the card stations, said Jim Morkert, one of the coordinators of the event and president of the Cabinet Ridge Riders.

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke accepts appointment to Secretary of Interior position

(AP) — President-elect Donald Trump officially chose Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke to serve as his interior secretary last week. Zinke was an early supporter of Tump and publicly sought a Cabinet post when Trump visited Montana in May.

Backpack Program offers free supplies, food

Getting kids back to school can be a financial challenge for some parents who are on a limited income.

Sanders County Court Report

Local Justice Court cases seen in the Thompson Falls Court room by Judge Donald Strine this past week are as follows:

Lady Hawks hampered by plethora of turnovers

Every time you suffer a turnover in basketball, your team gets one fewer shot at the hoop. That’s been the nemesis for the Thompson Falls varsity girls’ squad, which averaged a lofty 37 turnovers in losses to Loyola Sacred Heart and Eureka last week.

The year ahead for Mineral County Sheriff's Office

Dissecting the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, you have three departments that are intertwined, but each has separate specific responsibilities and duties.

Local honey business hopes to receive $10,000 Kiva loan to complete expansion

Local entrepreneurs, Kavita and Justin Bay, will be featured at the 2nd Annual Farm Fresh Pitchfest hosted by the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition.

Eighth-grader Molia Dao is the S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E winner

“P-O-R-T-E-N-T-O-U-S-L-Y” is what Alberton eighth-grader Molia Dao spelled to become the Mineral County Spelling Bee winner. Competition was held at St. Regis School on Monday, March 4. Molia beat out 30 contestants to take home top honors. Alternates were Skylar Knapp, an Alberton fifth-grader and Trizten Avila, sixth grade, from Superior.

Dispatches from the fire lines in New Mexico

I arrived at the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fires in North Central New Mexico on May 24 to relieve Ron Granger, owner and operator of Leviathan Inc., a type 1 water tender contracted with the Forest Service. A type 1 water tender is the largest type of water tender used by the Forest Service on wild land fires.

Plains mayoral candidates participate in Q & A

Keeping in touch

With transmittal deadlines behind us, Legislators, after returning from a few, very much appreciated days off spent with family and friends,  again face a very hurried pace doing the peoples work, completing the 50th  legislative day on Saturday, March 5th.

Plains-Hot Springs wins seven straight

When Plains Hot-Springs coach Michelle Bangen was asked how her team’s 8-1 record sounded to her, she didn’t have too much to say.

Local athletes bring home hardware from state track

Imagine holding an event with 17 different things happening, and often several of those things at the same time.

Noxon takes hard knocks against Drummond

Friday was a difficult night for Noxon, who lost to Drummond 0-58 on their home field.

Lady Tiger, Cat spikers experience 'mixed bag'

The St. Regis Lady Tigers had a mixed bag over the week on the volleyball court with a loss to the Arlee Scarlets and a win over Victor.

Montana 10X Shooting Sports Club wins state championship

On April 6 the Ray Welch American Legion Post 13 in St. Regis presented an award to members of the Montana 10X Shooting Sports Club.

Officials weigh Montana-Idaho border line move

Denley Loge, House District Representative 14 and a rancher in St. Regis, has poked the bear long enough to have this corrected.