Mineral County Airport Board aims to be self-sufficient

Steve Temple and Mark Grimm of the Mineral County Airport Board where on hand at the regular meeting of the Mineral County Commissioners on Dec. 19 to give the commissioners an update on the airport.

Seniors say goodbye to home court

St. Regis held Senior Night last Saturday to honor athletes and parents for their dedication to school sports. One senior from the boys team and three girls shared the honor on the court in between the varsity girls and boys basketball game against Lincoln. Where Lincoln seniors also received balloons from St. Regis.

Ski run boasts deep powder, early opening

If it’s going to be cold, there might as well be snow on the ground. And if there is going to be snow on the ground then there ought to be enough to enjoy the outdoor recreation of activities such as skiing and snowboarding.

Track season takes off running

Swim team celebrates in sweet way

Matt Unrau

Changes in 2011 taxes

According to Terry Stevens, the new manager at Bratz & Associates, CPAs, more than a few taxpayers may have a delay in the filing of their 2010 tax returns.  The start of the 2011 Income Tax filing season is here for the majority of taxpayers.  The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 were signed into law on December 17th, 2010.  According to the IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman, there will be a delay of processing of the following types of returns, as the IRS is in the process of reprogramming their processing systems.

Pause on federal funding impacts local services

The Montana Community Action Network (MCAN) represents the 10 Community Action agencies who carry out programs aimed to help Montanans experiencing economic hardships, including the elderly and disabled.

Blue Hawks earn No. 2 seed at state

Wow. That might be the best single word to describe the championship run by the Missoula Loyola Rams during this past weekend’s Western B Division basketball tournament in Hamilton.

Hot Spring's Rasmussen nominated for U. S. Merchant Marine Academy

U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently announced he is nominating 19 Montana students to be admitted...

Meet the candidate: Colleen Hinds, Democrat for HD13

Meet the candidate: Colleen Hinds, Democrat for HD13

County students make college honor rolls

Three Mineral County students rocked the honor roll list for the Montana State University 2017 fall semester. Students must complete a minimum of 12 degree-eligible credit hours to be on either the president’s list, which is a 4.0 GPA, or the dean’s list with a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Fish, Wildlife and Parks to hold public meetings on hunting regulations

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) will hold a number of public meetings throughout the state in January to provide information, answer questions and gather input on the tentative 2018-19 hunting regulation proposals adopted by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission earlier in December.

Cantaloupe, anyone?

A trailer full of Forestburg melons made their way to downtown Alberton last Thursday. Forestburg is a small town in South Dakota which claims to be the state’s watermelon capital.

Sanders County wrestlers travel to Billings for state

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Report from Day 39 of State Legislature: We're close to transmittal break

Just a short note to say hello from Helena. We have been meeting early and staying late to try and get bills acted on before transmittal break. All kinds of bills from wolf hunting and trapping to child abuse.

No charges filed in party incident

After reviewing the investigation of possible underage drinking at a graduation party held last spring at the Sander’s County Fairgrounds, the Montana State Attorney General’s Office has decided not to press charges.

Runaway logging truck blocks Hwy. 28

Early Tuesday morning a logging truck slid off of the road, dumped its load of logs, and blocked the south-bound lane of highway 28 for most of the morning.

Local candidates sound off at forum

Sanders County residents had a chance to listen, ask and talk with multiple candidates running for local and state seats last week.

In its 40th year, Montana Water Court future uncertain

HELENA — The Montana Water Court could soon reach a turning point once all its old water rights cases are settled.

Montana legislative leaders name committee chairs

The appointments indicate that pragmatic 'Solutions Caucus' Republicans will continue...