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Forest Service begins prescribed burns in Mineral County
MINERAL COUNTY – Forest Service personnel were busy last week taking advantage of weather conditions that allowed them to perform a prescribed burn near St. Regis as part of an ongoing effort to reduce fuel loads on forested land in Mineral County.
Superior fire chief to retire
SUPERIOR – Beginning next month, the Superior Volunteer Fire Department will have a new fire chief after the current chief steps down after nine years serving the community.
A helping hand
PLAINS – A number of residents throughout Sanders County spend time and money traveling to medical appointments both within and outside of the county.
Sanders County resident sentenced in Mineral County elder abuse case
MINERAL COUNTY – A Sanders County man was sentenced to 20 years in the Montana State Prison with ten years suspended last week after he was found guilty in January of two felony counts of abusing and exploiting an elder.
Republicans need to step up in Montana
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New officer in town
PLAINS - The town of Plains has hired a new Patrol Officer. Randy Cavalea will begin patrolling the streets of Plains starting this week.
Mineral Community Hospital representatives wrap up community meetings
MINERAL COUNTY – Representatives from the Mineral Community Hospital and the hospital board held a series of meetings over the last few weeks to make their case for an upcoming levy that they say is essential to maintaining the hospital as a viable entity in Mineral County.
County preps for annual yard sale
SANDERS COUNTY – As the mild spring weather turns warmer residents and visitors to Sanders County can look forward to a number of outdoor activities.
Spaghetti dinner held for pastor and family
THOMPSON FALLS - For anyone who was in the Thompson Falls Elementary School cafeteria Saturday during dinner time, it was a time to bear witness to the power of compassion and giving. The night was the culmination of hours of work over the course of weeks to bring hundreds together to give to a family in need.
County teams take on A and AA schools at meet
MISSOULA – Track and field teams from Sanders County were busy competing in Missoula last weekend.
Bill would help ease health care burden
As people of faith, we believe that each of us has a moral obligation to take care of each other. At one time or another, every one of our fellow human beings has a need that we can help ease.
Medicaid expansion up for debate
By: Senate President Debby Barrett
Hot Springs celebrates reading carnival
HOT SPRINGS – Fun for all ages was available at Hot Springs High School last week as high school students hosted the annual reading carnival.
Defendant to plead guilty in crime spree
MINERAL COUNTY – The culprit of a six-year long crime spree in Mineral County that culminated in the 2014 armed robbery of the Travel Center in St. Regis was expected to plead guilty this week to multiple felony counts with a sentence recommendation of 30 years in jail with 20 of those suspended.
Sanders County boy's teams make strides
MISSOULA - The Jim Johnson Invitational hosted by Alberton High School, at the University of Montana’s Dornblaser Field, featured stand out performances form athletes across Sanders County.
Meeting held about recent crime spree
NOXON - Tuesday night saw emotions run high as concerned citizens voiced opinions, asked questions and regaled fellow citizens and elected officials with personal stories about the rash of crime in the western section of Sanders County. A meeting that was originally planned for the fire hall in Noxon had to be moved to the Noxon school’s multipurpose room to accommodate the number of citizens who attended. So many people showed up, that several had to stand along the walls and back into the hallway. The meeting was held so Sheriff Tom Rummel, Undersheriff Lanny Hensley, Commissioner Tony Cox and County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Zimmerman could address the community on the crime problem and answer questions or concerns of the public. Commissioner Carol Brooker was present, but sat with the public.
Burn regulations save resources and money
SANDERS COUNTY – Open burning started several weeks ago in Sanders County and officials tasked with dealing with fires that get away from residents are warning people to use extreme caution when burning.
Event raises money for worthy causes
TROUT CREEK - People let their redneck flag fly Saturday night at the Lakeside Resort and Convention Center to raise funds for the Trout Creek Community Improvement Association, which helps maintain the Trout Creek boat launch, hosts a haunted house during Halloween, works in partnership with the school and hosts many other holiday celebrations.
Review continues in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS – A group of residents in Hot Springs met last week to discuss the town’s ongoing local government review.
Plains races to success at Eureka Time Trials
EUREKA – The Plains Trotters and Horsemen track teams got their season underway at the Eureka time trials last weekend.