406 area code required for local calls starting Oct. 24

That will change this month due to a Federal Communications Commission order designating 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Flu shots available at state VA clinics

The flu vaccine gets updated annually, and veterans should get a flu shot each year.

Mineral County law roundup

Traffic Stop, Railroad Avenue, Alberton, Deputy took suspect into custody for out of area outstanding warrant and transported them to Mineral County Jail.

Noxon, Charlo volleyball teams each beat Superior

The Red Devils had strong serving performances with 20 aces overall.

Plains Horsemen fall to 0-4 after loss at Troy

The Plains Horsemen are experiencing a season which is all too familiar to last week’s opponent, the Troy Trojans.

Northwest Montana couple shares love of cowboy action shooting

The couple enjoys spending their free time traveling the state and the country to shoot beside those whose speed and accuracy with period firearms is as impressive as their variety of colorful nicknames.

Northwest Montana man faces rape charge in Idaho

A Northwest Montana man accused of rape in Idaho is also facing federal charges for his alleged involvement in car theft and gun running conspiracies across the northwestern United States.

Drummond-Philipsburg rolls over Superior Bobcats

Orion Plakke threw two touchdown passes to Decker Milender.

Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse crew bakes up a storm

The assembly line in the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse worked the same amount of time but as volunteers, however, their perks were laughter, ribbing, homemade fudge and banana bread as they cranked out about 75 apple pies last Thursday.

Joint Operation Mariposa brings awareness to suicide prevention

Twenty-two veterans take their lives by suicide every day in the United States and September was National Suicide Prevention Month.

It's time to get serious about health and wellness

Health was on the minds of many at last Saturday’s Clark Fork Valley Hospital’s annual Health and Harvest Fair at the Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains.

Sanders County youth to celebrate national 4-H week

The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, FindYourSpark, is a campaign that was created by National 4-H Council to rally support for Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program and identify solutions to eliminate the opportunity gap that affects 55 million kids across America.

Firefighters prepare for fall prescribed burning

Both underburning and pile burning will be conducted this fall in previous treatment areas to eliminate slash/woody debris and promote nutrient recycling in the soil.

Noxon Public School announces free, reduced-price lunch policy

The complete policy is on file in the central office and may be reviewed by any interested party.

Joe R. Wolff

Joe was proud of his service as an Army veteran.

VanVleet helps Red Devils roll over Gardiner

The 6-1, 260-pound VanVleet, blocked, ran and tackled with the effectiveness of a bulldozer last Tuesday as Noxon thumped the Gardiner Bruins 44-20.

Sanders County Justice Court

Kim Wayne Braaten, seatbelt violation, driving under the influence of alcohol-first offense.

Letter writing still in vogue at Mineral County Library

Technology can’t help you express the emotion behind the communication, from the choice of stationary to spending hours in the card aisle.

Legals for October, 6 2021

Anaconda mining company admits exposing employees to arsenic

U.S. Minerals also has agreed to resolve a related civil case brought by OSHA, alleging 19 serious health and safety violations with a total penalty of $106,800.