Blanche B. Brackett Richardson

Blanche B. Brackett Richardson

Thompson Falls wrestler Hannum medals at state

It was probably the best match of the state wrestling tournament last weekend in Billings.

Local wrestlers bring home hardware from state

It was probably the best match of the state wrestling tournament last weekend in Billings.

An update from Rep. Pat Ingraham

On Monday April 15th, the State Administration Standing Committee which I chair heard two Senate bills, Senate Bill (SB) 408 and SB 405, both presented by Senator Alan Olson (Senate District 23) of Roundup. You might already be aware of these bills as they caused a great deal of raucous and media attention on the Senate floor on Friday, April 5th.

Cabin Fever Quilters show work during annual show

Hundreds of brightly colored quilts decorated the halls and rooms of Superior High School during the Mineral County Fair on Aug. 3 and 4. This was the Cabin Fever Quilters 18th Annual Show, with the theme “Outdoors Montana.”

Forest Service to perform burns

The Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District has several prescribed burns planned for the next few months on U.S. Forest Service lands in Sanders County. Depending on whether burning prescription conditions are met, these burns could occur over the next several weeks.

An update from Senator Fielder

Living a dream

Ladyhawks take out Columbus to win first championship

Break out the virgin margaritas, it's time to celebrate. The Ladyhawks are 2010 B-C Softball champions.

Community Notes

Parents as Teachers is holding a diaper drive from Oct. 29 to Nov. 9 to collect a goal of 300 packages of diapers for distribution to families in need in Mineral County. Parents as Teachers provides educational materials to parents about child development; screens children for potential delays; and offers general parenting support. Diapers will be distributed on the evening of Nov. 14 in St. Regis along with an educational event. More information is available at the Mineral County Health Department at 406-822-3564 or email April Quinlan at aquinlan@co.mineral.mt.us.

Flames of Paradise

Only one thing stood between Paradise, firefighters and a falling, fiery roof on Friday morning: a beer cooler.

Two injured in Highway 200 crash

Two people were transported to Clark Fork Valley Hospital following a crash last week.

Savenac hosts 15th reunion

Two distinguished speakers highlight history and the role Savenac played following 1910 fire

Office complex in Superior unveils new sign after two year wait

For about a couple weeks, a blue tarp was covering a sign that had been placed in the lawn of the building that houses the Superior Library, Mineral County Museum, Helpline, Mineral County Extension Office, Weed District and Conservation District.

Cancer Network Fall Extravaganza is Oct. 3

The Cancer Network of Sanders County is holding its annual Fall Extravaganza Oct. 3 at the Plains VFW.

Commission approves first step of Shyrock community

Andrew Waite

Timber harvest planned on Ninemile Ranger District

A forest project is planned for the Ninemile Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest that would impact about 64,400 acres with a mix of timber harvest, thinning and some prescribed burns.

Restrictions in effect

MINERAL COUNTY —Stage I fire restrictions will go into effect at 12:01 AM on Thursday, August 7th across west central Montana.  Jurisdictions include:

Clark Fork wrestlers slam Glacier JV

That fact was on display last Thursday when the young and talented Mountain Cats dominated...

Library celebrates National Library Week

PLAINS - April 13 to April 19 marked the celebration of National Library Week at libraries in towns and cities across the nation. As in years past the Plains Public Library once again took part in the annual event.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

Sanders County Sheriff Report for 2/24/2013 to 03/02/2013