Sheriff candidate decries campaign attacks

Politics, as most Americans unfortunately realize all too well, is a dog-eat-dog type business.

Superior minors deliver dual titles

Over the weekend, the Superior minors baseball team capped an undefeated season by sweeping through the competition to claim the Clark Fork Cal Ripken Baseball Tournament Championship. The Bobcats culminated the event by defeating host Noxon twice on June 2 to finish 11-0.

Montana Aussie adventures with Erin-Jay

The count down is on … to the Fair and also for the start of the School year.

Plains graduate goes on a trip for God

Danielle Switalski

Teams from across region join Cornhole Festival

Troy Graves, a mountain of a bearded man from southern Idaho, summed it up perfectly. “It’s fun and it’s for a good cause,” he said while practicing before the opening rounds of the 2023 Cornhole Festival tournament Saturday on a scenic chunk of land alongside the Clark Fork River between Plains and Thompson Falls.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

June 14th, Flag Day, a day specifically designated for celebrating the American Flag, has passed and July 4th, a day celebrating our Independence, is just around the corner, so it may be time to reflect on our American Flag and the time honored tradition and way of doing things that has deep meaning for America the Beautiful.

Quilt Guild shares handiwork with local veterans

The Cabin Fever Quilt Guild was organized in 2001 and not long after that, it became a 501(C)3 with membership today of around 40 quilters in Alberton, Superior, St. Regis and the west end of the county.

Zinke targets Glacier National Park ticketed entry system with legislation

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s latest attempt to roll back the vehicle reservation system in Glacier National Park is coming in the form of legislation.

Plains performs well at Quad, Chaoteau

PLAINS - The band of Plains and Hot Springs wrestlers just keep improving with time as they progress with tournaments and challenges.

Thompson Falls golf teams stack up

As is the case with most area high school golf teams, large numbers are participating this year as compared to the last two Covid-stifled seasons.

Plains shuts out Victor, 58-0

Once the stretch of winless games was over, it was clear the Plains Horsemen footballers were on their way to better things.

Trotters softball opens season Saturday

Last year’s Plains Trotters softball team was like a tale of two teams. They opened the season losing six straight before picking up a win against Troy.

Community Hospital CEO steps down

Mineral Community Hospital CEO Ron Gleason turned in his letter of resignation late last week. Gleason has been at the hospital for nearly four years and brought with him over 25 years of experience with small, rural critical access hospitals.

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Chamber plans to amp up tourism around the county

THOMPSON FALLS – The Chamber of Commerce hosted three different speakers on Friday, covering a variety of different topics that affect the local community.

Sculptor Pies creating a 'region of art'

When Kenton Pies moved to Sanders County in 2005, it was his goal to create an “art mecca.” Not to be confused with the Muslims, the Webster third definition calls “mecca” “anything that one greatly desires or tries to achieve.”

Local veteran uses art to support Israeli veterans

A Navy veteran hailing from Sanders County has found a unique way to honor and support Israeli veterans through the power of art. David Williams, who served several years in the U.S. Navy, has embarked on a heartfelt mission to create artwork for veterans in Israel, forging a bond of camaraderie across borders.

Generosity and collaboration create a new clinic in St. Regis

Mineral County Hospital Clinic Manager Holly Blaylock worked for Jack Lincoln as a manager of Durango’s at the beginning of her career. What she remembers is a man who was always giving, a man who would never let travelers be turned away hungry.

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Mineral County Drug Court holds graduation

Andrew Waite