Lifeguard certification prepares Plains Pool for summer debut

PLAINS – Prospective lifeguards jumped in the pool, swam laps and performed simulated rescues as the Plains pool prepared to open for the season on Sunday, June 8.

Wildhorse soccer prepares for season

PLAINS – Whistles and goals will fill the air of the athletic fields of Plains as children of all ages start running from one side of the soccer field to the other once the youth season starts up.

Second amendement laws under consideration for 2015

Second annual Winter Market held at county fairgrounds

PLAINS – The Pavilion at the Sanders County Fairgrounds was jammed full of vendors last week as the building hosted the second annual holiday market.

Propane prices spike in county

SANDERS COUNTY – The rising prices of propane have caused some serious woes this winter. Local propane vendors explained why costs have been so high, how they feel about the situation and what the future may hold.

Mineral County to turn 100 years old

MINERAL COUNTY – As Mineral County gets set to celebrate its 100th anniversary, centennial event organizers are hoping more people will show up to participate in the event scheduled for the afternoon of Aug. 3.

2014 jump starts with Fun Run and Polar Plunge

THOMPSON FALLS – The annual Fun Run and Polar Plunge took place Wednesday with 127 participants.

Golfers go for green

PLAINS – Teams of four chased their shots around the golf course and competed against one another for a benefit tournament in Plains.

Sanders County CASA to kick off

SANDERS COUNTY – The national program Court Appointed Special Advocates will soon have a branch in Sanders County. The plan is to join with the already established CASA in Lake County. The newest local CASA member, Marissa Ilac is passionate about the program and what they do.

Putting for funds - golf benefit hosted for PHS golf

PLAINS – Parents, teachers, coaches and friends hit the golf links last Saturday, in the annual Plains High School golf team fundraiser.

Savage Heat sizzle in game against Charlo

HOT SPRINGS – The Savage Heat came out strong against Charlo Saturday night and the intensity continued throughout all four quarters. The full house responded to the scuffles and scrapes of the physical game with roars of excitement.

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.

Side-Kicks and Piranhas swim for funds

PLAINS – Participants churned out laps on Thursday evening as members of the swim team and the community pitched in to help fundraise for the Piranhas.

First meet sees strong victories for Alberton

TFalls and Ronan trade leads

RONAN – The Thompson Falls Bluehawks went on the road to Ronan last week for a shootout with the Chiefs.

Commissioners discuss grants

SUPERIOR – In their weekly meeting Friday, the county commissioners reviewed the draft for a letter to support a possible application for the Prevention Partnership Grant and Alcohol Compliance Grant.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

According to Ecclesiastes 3:1, there is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven, and one of those times comes on June 3, 2014.

New doctor means new services in Mineral County

MINERAL COUNTY – A new surgeon at the Mineral Community Hospital is bringing his expertise to the area and with it, an enhanced medical care experience for Mineral County residents.

Fire danger raised to high in Mineral County

MINERAL COUNTY - The U.S. Forest Service upgraded the fire danger in Mineral County from moderate to high last Friday in response to a combination of factors that lead officials to make the change.

PEAK brings winter weekend fun

ALBERTON – All the fun winter has to offer will be available to the community Saturday, as the Promoting Excellence in Alberton Kids Foundation holds its first winter festival.