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Red Ribbon Week focuses on preventing substance abuse
The battle against drugs and alcohol use among teenagers seems to finally be on a winning streak — with use holding steady at their lowest level in over two decades, according to a 2017 survey by the National Institute of Drug Abuse. The survey includes the attitudes among eighth-, 10th- and 12th-grade students across the nation and found, “a general decline in perceived risk of harm from using a number of substances and declining disapproval of people who use them.”
Time is running out for hunters in Mineral County
With general big game hunting season having a little less than two weeks remaining to fill the freezer, success reports vary.
Unruly behavior at commission meetings
I am deeply concerned about what is happening in our county and more specifically, the behavior that is occurring at our Mineral County Commissioners’ meetings.
Community benefit helps player heal
When Max Sarmento had to be taken off the field and taken by ambulance to the hospital during last fall’s home football game, it was only the start of what was to come.
Montana Aussie adventures with Erin-Jay
Another week of cooler weather has welcomed us here in Sanders County, and though I may already be cold, I love the fall weather.
Japanese dolls showcased in Plains
PLAINS - The Methodist Church in Plains played host to one of the leading experts in a unique art form on Friday. Alan Pate of St. Ignatius has been studying and working with ningyo or Japanese dolls for the better part of two decades.
Patriots lack class in undefeated season
For the past 14 weekends, there have been two constants — the New England Patriots winning and the Miami Dolphins losing. The Miami Dolphins are as bad of a football team as there is anywhere, with uniforms to only complicate things, and need no further discussion. The Patriots, however, do require some conversation.
Noxon fireworks trailer destroyed in post-Fourth blaze
You can see it in his eyes, even though he tries to suppress the hurt.
Hit the river, but be careful with fish
Summertime in Montana…Hopefully that means many or ALL of you are outside enjoying the great outdoors. When indulging in some relaxing time on the river casting a fishing pole or fly rod should you catch and release or eat the fish? The answer may be some of both.
Coping choices: loneliness-normal or not?
Coping Choices – Loneliness – Normal or Not
Coronavirus vaccine arrives in Sanders County
The first wave of a nationwide plan to control the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic has arrived...
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:
Illegal fish transportation found in Thompson Falls
THOMPSON FALLS – A few instances of the illegal transportation of live fish by anglers have been discovered outside of Thompson Falls.
Republicans call Lincoln-Reagan Dinner a success
The Mineral County Republican Party gathered together at the Rockin’ Rodeo Thursday for an evening of dinner, auctions and political commentary.
St. Regis School works kinks out of new 'Summit Basecamp' teaching platform
Outside of Superintendent Joe Steele’s window is a pen full of chickens, “It’s part of the FFA program,” he explains, “we used to have a rooster, boy he was a noisy thing.”
Cell phone towers to provide full coverage
MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County residents could be getting better cell phone reception in the future as one service provider has been making inroads on setting up more cell phone towers along the Interstate 90 corridor.
Famed author gives lessons at St. Regis
St. Regis School students got a special treat last week when Montana historian and author Jack Nisbet came to teach in their classrooms.
Sheriff Funke recaps first year on the job
Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke was a keynote speaker at the Mineral County Central Republican Committee meeting last week.
Ford gets new dealership in Plains
Country Ford-Mercury in Plains has been selling cars for a long time, but now, after two-and-a-half decades, the car dealership has finally outgrown their current location on East Railroad Street and moved last Thursday to their new spot, about a mile from Plains toward Thompson Falls.
Lady Bluehawks enter golf season with high expectations
Thompson Falls girls, boys golf coach Mike Bates has every reason to display optimism when asked about his team’s chances as they prepare for the 2018 golf campaign.