Plains 6th grade classes help spread cheer

The sixth-grade classes of Mrs. Feist and Ms. Jirasko at Plains Elementary School went out of their way to make Christmas special for many children throughout Sanders County this year. Teachers Feist and Jirasko helped organize the Tree of Hearts drive.

V.F.W. Auxiliary gets in holiday spirit

It all came to a head Monday as wives, widows, and daughters of servicemen, who have been working since October, prepared care packages to be sent to soldiers and units abroad and statewide. 24 boxes were put together, filled with magazines, hygiene items, snacks, candies, handmade letters from Plains Elementary, crosswords and books, all of which was donated or bought by the ladies.

Shakespeare in the Parks returns

PLAINS – Shakespeare in the Parks will be returning to Sanders County in a couple of weeks with performances scheduled for both Plains and Trout Creek.

Hawks' golfers tee off season

After a fifth-place finish during last year’s State B-C golf championships, Thompson Falls senior Ellie Baxter appears to be picking up where she left off.

Helicopter ignition controlled burn today near Perma

CSKT Division of Fire release

Lake County sued over 'dangerous' jail conditions

A class-action lawsuit alleging inhumane and discriminatory conditions at the Lake County jail was filed in Missoula County District Court last week on behalf of 38 current or former prisoners.

Rangers tour new forest service projects

The Plains-Thompson Falls Ranger District along with the Superior Ranger District hosted a field trip Oct. 3 through the Cutoff Viewshed of Lolo National Forest, which runs down Highway 135.

Mineral County to decide on Non-partisan elections

Legislative update

From Nov. 15-18, the Montana Legislature met for orientation. A review of that was in last week's paper dealing with the Senate leadership and House Democrat leadership, but not the full Republican leadership.

Why Thompson Falls High School stands out to me

[Editor’s note: Bennette King is the first of three finalists who took part in the Valley Press Reporters Contest. Each finalist was awarded $50 sponsored by Jay Knopp Pro Rodeo Announcing & Auctioneering USA as well as a calendar donted by No Holds Barred Australia.]

Trotters lose to Charlo, bury Troy

Plains turned in one of the Trotters’ best defensive efforts of the season last Friday at Charlo, but had a tough time converting shots in a 40-19 District 14C loss to the Lady Vikes.

Blue Hawks face Deer Lodge to open divisional play

Defending state champion Bigfork and Missoula Loyola will have the No. 1 seeds going in the boys’ bracket in the Western B Divisional Basketball Tournament which unfolds Thursday morning at the Ronan Event Center. The tourney runs through Saturday night’s girls’ and boys’ championship games.

Mineral County Tea Party holds rally

They weren’t many in number and they weren’t standing outside the steps of the White House, but the people who took up signs last week to protest government over-reach, spending and taxes felt like they were getting their voices heard.

Brush fire gets out of control

The Superior Fire Department had a busy afternoon last Monday when they responded to a fire off of Riverbend Road.

Shooters prepare for national competition

Three of the four students on the Monatana team are from Mineral County

Copper King air support bucket drop

A helicopter performs a bucket drop along ACM road on Thursday. Air support has been continuous throughout the week, as crews battle to contain the Copper King wildfire in Thompson Falls.

West End Fire Department holds recruitment barbecue

Many people may think that when a volunteer fire department needs help, they think of firefighters.

Lady Trotters get in win column at Superior

Danielle Switalski

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

4/10/2011

Commissioners discuss grants

SUPERIOR – In their weekly meeting Friday, the county commissioners reviewed the draft for a letter to support a possible application for the Prevention Partnership Grant and Alcohol Compliance Grant.