Runners meet in Dixon for Bison Stampede

The Dixon school district, with the combined efforts of community volunteers and various sponsors, came through with another fun filled running event for Sanders County.

LEGALS FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Requests

Pool in the Park makes fundraising push

The old saying goes, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." A colossal task was recognized by the Pool in the Park Committee (PIP) when they banded together a few years ago.

Plains-Hot Springs finishes 5th at Choteau Invite

he Plains/Hot Springs Savage Horsemen continued to show they are a wrestling force with which to be reckoned as they used individual performances and team depth to propel them to a fifth place finish in the Choteau Invitational wrestling tournament this past week in Choteau.

School board says most of stolen money paid back

In a case that began with seven years of embezzlement, the St. Regis School District is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Of parasites and politicians

Typewriter Tales

Thanks for 'looming recession, highest ever gasoline prices

We have a lot to be thankful for. Here are just a few things I'm going to give thanks for starting with the June primary this year.

Lawrence James McCarthy

Lawrence James McCarthy left his home at Beara West for the last time on the night of Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. Born in Butte to Frances and Jack McCarthy on May 30, 1933, Larry was a force of nature from the get-go. Always enterprising and full of ingenuity, he lived life full of “vim and vigor.” 

Man who killed stepmother to be paroled from prison

A man convicted along with his father of bludgeoning and suffocating his stepmother to death in De Borgia on Nov. 28, 1995, has been approved for parole from his 60-year prison sentence.

Gas prices jump more than 6 percent in Montana

Mineral County residents have seen a jump in the price of gas over the past few weeks, with current prices hovering around $1.98 per gallon. According to industry reports, oil prices rose more than 6 percent on Friday, April 8 to end with the biggest weekly gain in a month as drawdowns in U.S. crude stockpiles fed hopes that a punishing global oversupply may be approaching a tipping point after nearly two years.

Circus to hit Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – One hundred years ago, long before the mainstream distribution of movies and television, Chautauqua circuits were common events during the summertime throughout Montana and major portions of the United States.

Hot Springs students build birdhouses for Bluebirds

Hot Springs - Hot Springs Elementary’s fifth grade teacher, Bart Granlund, is leading his class on a noble cause to help one of Montana’s smallest creatures, the Mountain Bluebird.

Volunteers needed for playground installation

Golfers chip on for tournament

ST. REGIS – Golfers and businesses alike flocked to the Trestle Creek Golf Course in St. Regis for the annual golf tournament.

Lions Club performs work on fairgrounds

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.

Heart of Gold in DeBorgia

DEBORGIA – The parking lot of the O’Aces bar and restaurant was at capacity Saturday, Sept. 20 as people from as far away as Couer d’Alene made the trip to celebrate co-owner Robin Jennings and to support her fight against cancer.

County Commissioners discuss responsibility for road maintenance

SUPERIOR – In their weekly meeting, the Mineral County Commissioners discussed who had responsibility to plow certain roads around the county.

Chamber of Commerce discusses upcoming events

THOMPSON FALLS- The Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce met on Friday at the Rimrock Lodge just outside of town to discuss the effectiveness of past events and the potential for upcoming events. About 10 members including Mayor Carla gathered in the scenic lounge overlooking the Clark Fork River for the meeting.

Mineral County Court Report - Oct. 18-25

Mineral County Justice Court week of 10/18 to 10/25.