Local woman makes soap from goat's milk

“It’s a bit work intensive in the morning and they’re going to be noisy when I go in there. It’s also going to smell.”

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

3/27/11 5:16 a.m. – A patron at Rimrock Hotel in Thompson Falls advised that a male was going around to all of the rooms banging on the doors in the dark.

Lawmakers try to fund K-12 schools

This story is written by a UM School of Journalism student.

Plains-Hot Springs falls at Mission

The Plains-Hot Springs Trotters opened their 2011 season just one hit shy of a victory.

Lady Hawks lose opener to Loyola

The problem with being on top is that there’s nowhere to go but down.

Facts about HB 2

This past Tuesday, the Montana House of Representatives passed House Bill 2, which will eventually serve as the state’s budget for the next two years. Creation of a balanced budget is the one constitutional duty of the Legislature and it is a responsibility my Republican colleagues and I take very seriously.

Lady Cats celebrate their season

After a journey that took them to the divisional tournament, Superior girls basketball coach Jeff Schultz said that overall, he felt they came away with a successful season.

Plains pool will open this summer

After months of uncertainty, the Plains pool will open this summer.

Superior graduate leads her new team to a title

Last weekend, the Saco-Whitewater girls’ basketball team won their first state basketball championship in the history of either school, as a co-op team in Class C. And though the team isn’t from Mineral County and probably isn’t even familiar with the area, the team’s coach, Amber Erickson, is.

"Boots and Buckles Bash" to raise money

The Mineral County Medical Foundation invites the public to its annual “Boots and Buckles Bash” fund raiser to be held at the St. Regis Community Center on Saturday, April 2, at 6:00 P.M. 

"I Love to Read" month wraps up in Alberton

The Alberton elementary school finished its annual “I Love to Read” month last week. On Wednesday, the library wrapped up the month with awards and activities for the students. The theme this year was about trains and railroads.

Officers injured in collision

Two Mineral County officers were struck by a car last Monday.

Students reflect on crash

The five basketball players and wrestler who were involved in a serious car crash a couple of weeks ago have all returned home and started the recovery process.

Lady Heat look back on season

Senior program receives grants to benefit school programs

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Mineral County received a grant from Blackfoot Telecommunications for $500.

Bluehawks beaten in semifinal

Thompson Falls was one win away from advancing to the Western B Divisional championship game, as they participated in the tournament last weekend in Pablo. The Bluehawks ended their season 11-12.

Lady Cats get pounced by Bigfork in divisionals

After finishing third at districts, the Lady Cats headed to Pablo for the divisional tournament. The girls played three teams during the tournament. It was a loss against Bigfork on Friday that ended their season.

Thompson Falls woman dies in crash

Poor road conditions contributed to a head-on collision resulting in a fatality late Tuesday afternoon said Montana Highway Patrolmen Rich Hader.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

2/20/11

Devils and Heat done

Despite winning three of their four games at districts, the Red Devils failed to advance to the Divisional tournament.