Superior Meats awarded Community Development Block Grant

HELENA, Mont. – The Department of Commerce announced on July 12 that it will award $629,892 in federal funds for three community development projects.

Whitefish Credit Union welcomes new loan officer to Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS – Whitefish Credit Union is proud to name Magdalen Epperson as the new loan officer in their Thompson Falls branch.

Sanders County opens new waste transfer station

Last Tuesday local officials, community members, commissioners and staff met at the location of the new waste transfer station for Sanders County to commemorate its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Missing Superior teenager found in Wash.

It was a happy ending to a scary ordeal for Kelsey Ray's parents, Monica and Kevin, after their daughter was reported missing early last week. Sixteen-year-old Ray was picked up by police in Kirkland, Washington early Monday morning at 1 a.m. according to Hugh Hopwood.

American Red Cross encourages blood drive sign-ups after holiday season shortage

Officials with the American Red Cross are reporting the lowest number of blood donors nationwide in 20 years following a 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Letters to the editor Sept. 21

Letters to the editor Sept. 21

Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham

On Monday, January 7, 2013 the 63rd Legislature convened at noon in both the House and Senate Chambers for the Swearing-in Ceremony for Legislators.  A moment in time where we can reflect of the great honor the people of Montana have bestowed upon each of us, that of serving them in this Great House of the People.

Cedar Creek history project makes headway

The Cedar Creek interpretive sign project

Thompson Falls Library Hits the Century Mark

As Krystal Buchanan, director of the Thompson Falls Public Library, started an update for their website to mark 100 years...

Winter arts and crafts fair held at Sanders County community market

The Sanders County community market held its winter arts and crafts sale at the Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Letters to the Editor - Oct 2

Kvelve's Comments: Coronavirus wrecks sports schedules

I’ve lived it, breathed it, played it, coached it and now write about it...

Member of 'The Walking Dead' Marine unit recalls deadly battle from April 1967

James H. Stogner had his sights set on becoming a U.S. Marine even before his teenage years. His father was in the service, and he had a mindset of following in his footsteps.

School Board holds presentation on Common Core Implementation

PLAINS – Five concerned citizens attended the Plains School Board of Trustee meeting on Monday, June 17 to listen to the Common Core Standards presentation.

Hospital acquires new health record system Athenahealth

Mineral Community Hospital will soon have a new electronic health record vendor to replace the existing Electronic Health Record (EHR) software system (Nextgen) according to a recent hospital press release. The new system, Athenahealth, will simplify patients admission process, exam, and billing completion.

Thompson Falls to beautify town with help of community

THOMPSON FALLS – The town of Thompson Falls will be busy sprucing up lawns, picking up junk vehicle pickups and working on surrounding trails in an effort to beautify the town.

Woman's Club projects near completion

PLAINS – The Plains Woman’s Club has been hard at work utilizing a grant to spruce up two places in town.

Portable gas station gives county consumers a new choice

Motorists in Mineral County and the surrounding areas who need to fuel their vehicles but don’t need a cup of coffee, soda or snack now have an innovative new option.

Wright sentenced to formal probation

Summer Crosby

Zinke: "I never have - and never will - sell your public lands"

As Montanans, hunting, fishing and access to public lands is part of who we are.