Year in Review 2017:

The year 2017 was ushered in on the back of an epic snow storm which dump nearly a foot of snow on the valley in early January. It was just one of many natural disasters and phenomenon which dominated headlines throughout the year.

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.

Play transports Superior

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks brought the Superior audience back to Venice and Belmont in the mid-1950s. The traveling actors performed Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice”.

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.

4Hers compete at congress

Eight Sanders County youth attended the 83rd Annual 4-H Congress held on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman July 9-12. “4-H in Action” was a perfect theme for the event at which youth gained skills in the areas of technology, leadership, communication, community service and team work; powerful tools that will benefit them on their journey through life.

Jobs for Montana graduates class teaches student initiative

Plains middle school students enrolled in the Jobs for Montana Graduates Class (JMG) aren’t attending an average class.

School works to halt addiction issues

Homesteader Days celebrates 61 years

In 1949, the first homesteaders came to Hot Springs, signing the official registry for the town.

Hawks capture title for 4th year

Taking top honors at the 8-B District Basketball Tournament never gets old, said Thompson Falls head coach Chadd Laws, whose Bluehawks finished in first place Saturday for the fourth consecutive year.

Wildfires produce bumper crop of morel mushrooms

Several National Forests in Montana and northern Idaho began issuing permits for mushroom harvesting on May 7. The following units will be issuing both personal-use and commercial permits:

Mineral County students succeed at regional competition

Red Pill Festival touts need for changes in America

The Red Pill Festival in the St. Regis Community Park opened with the singing of the National Anthem followed by a prayer.

Bobcats rock Horsemen, 56-6

Superior may have found the ingredients for an outstanding season.

An Update from Rep. Ingraham

Hack & Blast raises money for Plains groups

They came, they saw, they blasted and they hacked.

Crazy Woman Kayaks opens its doors for business

Growing up in Norway, Sissel Robertson developed an early passion and love for kayaking, something that she has held on to over the years. Now, she’s using her passion to open up her own kayak rental business in Thompson Falls.

Man charged with animal cruelty appears in Sanders County court

Matt Unrau

Basketball roundup

The St. Regis Lady Tigers squared off against the Lady Vikings in Charlo on Friday, Dec. 8 with a win, 38 to 27. The Vikings held a one point lead at the end of the first quarter with 10 to 11. But in the second quarter the Tigers turned up the heat and added 14 more points to the board making it 24 to 18 at the half.

Traffic stop raises suspicion of sex trafficking, but no charges

A traffic stop by Montana Highway Patrol in Sanders County left troopers suspecting the people were involved in sex trafficking.