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.

Mineral County to decide on Non-partisan elections

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.

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.

Shooters prepare for national competition

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

Lady Trotters get in win column at Superior

Danielle Switalski

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

4/10/2011

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.

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.

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.

West End Fire Department holds recruitment barbecue

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

Legislative report

By Denley Loge

Rex Theater owners open doors for Thompson Falls council meetings

The March Thompson Falls Council meeting was standing room only, which has been a frustration for many city residents over the last few months.

Preservation Committee looks for input

PARADISE – Efforts to repurpose the historic school building in Paradise continue to progress and over the course of the next several weeks there will be opportunities for members of the Sanders County community to partake in the preservation of this historic structure.

Lady Hawks just short of state B qualification

All a high school volleyball coach can realistically ask from his or her players is to be playing your best when tournament time rolls around, and to “leave it on the floor” each time you go out to compete.

Plains Trotters surprise St. Regis Lady Tigers

After a smooth start for the St. Regis girls basketball team earlier last week, the Lady Tigers fortunes changed.

Danielle Wood’s murder trial to begin July 20

The trial of a Polson woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in Thompson Falls in 2018 will begin next week.

Sanders County Court Report - June 11 - 17

Sanders County Justice Court week of 6/11 to 6/17/13