DNRC reminder: Water right needed for dust-abatement and road construction

SANDERS COUNTY – With road construction season in full swing, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) would like to remind contractors and project managers of the guidelines for acquiring water they might need for dust abatement and road construction.

Cemetery looks to further genealogy efforts

PLAINS – In an effort to bring more history and background to those buried at the Plains Cemetery, the grounds is asking for members of the community to bring any old obituaries or photos to the cemetery to be added to the records.

Public land priorities shaping up

Montana’s study of federally managed public lands is set to wrap up within the next few weeks. Reducing catastrophic wildfire conditions, protecting multiple use access, and increasing economic productivity are the most serious priorities I see emerging from our effort.

Communities pitch in for Superior blood drive

MINERAL COUNTY - Mineral County has been instrumental in providing blood through donations to local hospitals around the area, according to Julie Brehm of the American Red Cross.

Primary election concludes

SANDERS COUNTY – Election results from the primary election held on Tuesday, June 3 came in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

UM student from Plains produces documentary for PBS

MISSOULA – Every year, thousands of people die on the streets and highways of the United States because of distracted drivers. Hundreds of thousands are injured. Campaigns and laws aim to reduce that number, but are they making any difference?

Clark Fork River holds slightly below flood stage

SANDERS COUNTY – With the unofficial start of summer following Memorial Day, a string of warm weather has melted a significant portion of the snow pack at elevation.

Tech initiative receives county's feedback

THOMPSON FALLS – The results from the Sanders County Community Development Corporation received from a recently held feasibility survey waging public interest in establishing a rural technology center in Sanders County came back with positive numbers.

Guest opinions on water compact; Reverse the costly decision

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.

Outdoor enthusiast stays active

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.

Bassmasters tournament stimulates local economy

TROUT CREEK- Small businesses in Sanders County received an early season boost as the 2014 B.AS.S Nation Western Divisional took place on Noxon Reservoir.

Trotters take first at divisionals

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.

Mini-clinics prepare for new Plains Day event

Hot Springs Drama Club lights up stage

CFVH Gala set to take off

Spotlight on grizzly bears and water rights; An update from Senator Jennifer Fielder

It is amazing how difficult it is to get government agencies to use unbiased scientific and legal information when it comes to land, water, and wildlife decisions. Certain science and law are being emphasized while other science and law are being ignored in what appear to be deliberate efforts to restrict people’s use of water and public lands.

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.