Tigers prepare to surprise

Nick Ianniello

Smear campaigns, trust and the public good

The election season in Montana is off to a pretty rocky start, at least if civility matters to anyone. First the Montana primary election saw the “conservative” wing of the Republican Party defeat the “socialist” wing in a smear campaign pretty much unprecedented in my experience; then Republican State Representative John Sinrud took a shot at “environmental radicals and their pet politicians”, meaning Democrats. At least Sinrud was targeting the political opposition. I don’t recall reading of the Democrats eating their own, but just because it didn’t make the news doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.

Savage Horsemen drops heartbreaker at Florence

Jamie Doran

Softball captures share of conference championship

The Plains-Hot Springs girl’s softball team did everything they needed to set themselves up for postseason success.

Daines says Senate Farm Bill helps timber industry

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is looking to help stimulate Montana’s timber industry with several proposed amendments to the Senate Farm Bill. The bill, which passed out of the Senate Agriculture Committee (on which Daines sits) on a 20 to 1 vote, passed the Senate.

Life Flight Network no longer offering memberships

Life Flight Network, which is a not-for-profit air medical service, can no longer selling memberships in Montana. This is the result of legislative House Bill 73, which was recently signed into law by Governor Steve Bullock. In an unrelated move, Life Flight is now in-network with Montana’s two large insurance companies, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana and Pacific Source. The two companies reaches about 90 percent of the commercial insurance in Montana.

Hot Springs students get 'ghosted'

Sometimes the best way to learn good judgment when faced with peer pressure is using the shock factor. This is what the JMG students of Hot Springs High School have done for their “Ghost Out” event.

Alberton seniors work to help veterans

ALBERTON – In their time before graduation, two Alberton High School seniors have embarked upon a venture, which will help in the recovery of the nation’s injured veterans.

Wrestlers battle at tournament

THOMPSON FALLS – Sanders County wrestlers wrestled well over the weekend earning top spots for their teams at the Ted Kato Invitational in Thompson Falls.

Local Emergency Planning Committee gears up for emergencies

The Mineral County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met for their monthly meeting on January 7. Tim Read, Mineral County Planner and Retired Superior Fire Chief John Woodland presented a slide show to the group regarding the freezing rain and icy roads that occurred on December 4 which resulted in closing I-90. The highway was closed for several hours, and stranded about 200 trucks in the County. The group discussed the event and came up with suggestions and strategies that would help deal with similar emergencies in the future. 

Hospital spearheads active living programs

Walking, running, dancing, anything that gets a person moving, is a good thing. Whether it’s moderate or vigorous exercise, people need to stay active in order to stay healthy. The Mineral Community Hospital Wellness Committee has set up programs to help area residents become a little healthier. They’ve set up a six-week program with participants walking 150 minutes per week.

Lady Bobcats take on Lady Panthers in volleyball

SUPERIOR – After a well-played match, filled with great plays by both teams the Superior Lady Bobcats came out on top when they faced off against the Alberton Lady Panthers.

TRACS animals receive extra TLC

THOMPSON FALLS – As one walks into Thompson River Animal Care Shelter they see puppies and kitties galore, each one lovingly cared for. It has a proud history of servicing animals in need and finding them new homes and doting owners.

Letters to the Editor - Oct 2

A lesson from Montana: 'Manners make things easier for everybody'

I was thinking this morning of the shrill sounds, threats, and recriminations coming out of our nation’s capital. For some reason, perhaps because of the contrast, it reminded me of a meeting that occurred outside of Dillon, Mont., in 2007.

Bluehawks keep playoff hopes alive

After losing their first five games, Thompson Falls has kept its playoff hopes alive with a 35-14 thrashing over Eureka on Friday night.

Carnival rewards kids a prize and a smile

Andrew Waite

Horsemen boys place third at Seeley Invite

For every track meet that Plains attends you can always seem to expect two things: Dillon Fryxell will be sitting at the top of the high jump standings and Trent Thompson will take home a first place in one of the throwing events.

Helpline event a success

For twenty-one years, the Mineral County Helpline has been fulfilling a need in the county and helping women when they find themselves in times of crisis.

Sanders County election results

Danielle Switalski