Marsy's Law or Marsy's flaw? Courts will have to decide

Sometimes the best laid plans don’t work out such is the case with Mineral County’s bid for a full-time victims advocate position. Shirley Iwata was recently hired as a part-time domestic and sexual violence advocate with grant funds made available through the Office on Violence Against Women. Iwata has held a number of position with the county, including previous work with the attorney’s office, treasurer’s and health department.

The future of Plains' varsity football program

By Mike Miller

Community Notes

Fourth of July celebrations will take place in Alberton, and St. Regis. In St. Regis there will be breakfast at the school from 8 to 11 a.m. and a parade at 11 a.m. Food and games at the park from noon to 4 pm, and fireworks at dusk.

Missing woman's mother not happy with search effort

Officials have said that all signs of Barsotti’s disappearance point to a drowning, but Barsotti’s family feels there were gaps and delays in the investigation.

County attorney resigns

County attorney resigns

Destination Imagination challenges St. Regis student

Prevention program taught

SANDERS COUNTY – Several members of the Sanders County community gathered at a church recently last week to learn what they can do to prevent domestic and sexual violence as well as what role they can play in support of victims.

County begins work on new budget

THOMPSON FALLS – With the new fiscal year officially beginning on Tuesday, July 1, the county commissioners are in the midst of drafting the county budget for the coming year.

Lady Bobcats senior prepares for college

SUPERIOR – The sole senior on the team, Michele Smith has finished her high school volleyball career and will soon finish her time at Superior High School.

County teams prep for divisional

THOMPSON FALLS – Wrestlers from throughout Sanders County kept busy last weekend, with each squad wrestling in multiple matches.

Legals for October, 19 2022

Clark Fork girls basketball claims two easy wins

The Clark Fork Lady Mountains Cats had a really good week.

Community calendar

The U.S. Forest Service and the Mineral County Resource Collaborative will hold a grand opening event on National Trails Day at Murphy Creek...

Blue Hawks notch 7B basketball victories

If you are a coach, seeing your team come together with playoffs in the not-too-distant future is usually a good thing.

Community Calendar

Brovold Orchard open house in Alberton from 2-4 p.m.

Horsemen finish second at District, Trotters take fourth

Both the Horsemen and Trotters made a strong showing at the District 14C Tournament in Pablo over the weekend as the Plains boys finished second to top-ranked Arlee while the girls finished fourth.

Grizzly bear council has plenty of work ahead

The Grizzly Bear Advisory Council met in Polson last week to continue discussion about how the state can best manage a number of challenges associated with Montana’s growing grizzly bear population.

Legals for November, 1 2023

Preparing our students for the future

The Montana Constitution, specifically Article X Section 8, gives ownership of the state’s publicly funded schools, with the support and engagement of school staff and the community, to each community through the supervision and control by its elected trustees. Section 1 of the same Article requires that the state’s education system to develop the full educational potential of each student a school serves.

Lady Hawks softball improves to 8-3

The Lady Hawks softball team started this past week by breaking the hearts of the Heart Breakers. Twice.