Halpop recognized for community service

PLAINS – John Halpop, former MSU extension agent for Sanders County, received an honor during Saturday night’s rodeo. Halpop was recognized for the countless hours he has poured into the community.

Letter to the Editor; RIP Maya

The older I get, I realize the less I understand. The constellations leave me awestruck, my smartphone’s features baffle me. Perhaps, though, the one thing that I have the most difficulty understanding is the lack of basic human decency and compassion, the sheer dismissive attitude to a living breathing thing; callous enough, heartless enough to leave a tiny dog injured, bleeding, struggling for breath along the side of the road and simply walk away.

MTGOP supports transfer of public lands

MINERAL COUNTY – A resolution in support of granting federally managed public lands to the state met with overwhelming approval at this year’s MTGOP state convention, June 19-21 in Billings, MT.

Relay For Life yard and bake sale held

THOMPSON FALLS– The Fort on Cedar Street was bustling throughout the day on Saturday, June 21 with shoppers searching for bargains and delicious baked goods.

Elderly Superior man abused by Thompson Falls caretaker

SUPERIOR - A caretaker is accused of abusing and stealing from an 84-year-old elderly Superior man.

Insurance company refuses to renew

One Mineral County couple is being denied renewal of their homeowner insurance policy because the carrier says they live in a “high wildfire risk area.”

Tigers plan to bounce back after two defeats

ST. REGIS – The St. Regis Tigers took two losses last week as they went up against Charlo and Lincoln.

Hot Springs ready for school

HOT SPRINGS – The first day of school is right around the corner for the youth of Hot Springs as the month of August and the summer season draws to a close.

Students put their math skills to the test

Noxon boys clear slate for tournament play

NOXON – The Red Devils put up a competitive front in last week’s games as they faced off two tough opponents. In their first game of the week, the boys went to Superior were they met the undefeated Bobcats.

MCRAG discusses next step in project negotiations

SUPERIOR – In a meeting with the Mineral County Resource Advisory Group, the Mineral County Commissioners discussed their next course of action in attempts to get the regional forester’s help on various projects.

Benda places eleventh for Superior at state golf

SUPERIOR - Josh Benda and Luke Boyce were studs for Superior golf all season, and were invited to play in the state tournament with the best-of-the-best of Class-C schools from around the region.

Letters to the Editor; A couple of lessons

A COUPLE OF LESSONS

Superior track practices underway for season

SUPERIOR – Last week, practices began for the Superior Track and Field team as the kids began to prepare themselves to run, jump and throw their way to victory this spring.

St. Regis Tigers breaking losing streak at home

ST. REGIS – The St. Regis boy’s basketball team broke a 78 game streak of losses last weekend as the Tigers went 1-1 against Victor and Alberton.

VIC reopens for summer season

ST. REGIS – The St. Regis Visitor Information Center officially re-opened its doors Memorial Day weekend for another summer season.

Water compact opposed by commissioners

Jennine Mae (Rummel) Robbins

THOMPSON FALLS – Jennine Mae (Rummel) Robbins went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2013 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital with her family by her side after a valiant and courageous two year battle with cancer.

Top-ranked Savage Heat get another win

Milton speaks to kids about drugs, alcohol, and bullying

Plains High School played host to a special guest on Monday as motivational speaker Milton Creagh made time in his busy schedule to speak to students, parents and teachers about a variety of important and timely subjects. Creagh spoke to students during the day and decided to stay to deliver a message to parents.