Mineral County gets advice

MINERAL COUNTY - County commissioners listened to a presentation at their meeting on Thursday to learn what is working when it comes to natural resource management in Idaho.

XC teams run in Missoula

MISSOULA - The Plains High School boys and girls cross-country team participated in the annual Mountain West Cross Country Invitational last weekend.

Town passes intent to raise water rates

Piranhas bite down on competition in C. Falls

COLUMBIA FALLS – The Plains Piranhas cranked out laps and shaved seconds off their times as the swim team spent the weekend in Columbia Falls.

Relay For Life raises money for cancer research

SUPERIOR - Area residents gathered at the Superior High School track Friday night to honor lives lost in the fight against cancer and those who have survived or are currently fighting the battle.

The e-book or paper book debate

SUPERIOR - Young children and even older adults have started migrating to many electronic forms of reading texts, which has caught the attention of school and library professionals.

Antimony mine reaches record levels of production

THOMPSON FALLS – One local company is responding with vigor as the national economy continues to show signs of moving past the debilitating great recession, which started in 2008.

Junior rodeo hits Sanders County Fairgrounds

PLAINS – Dust kicked off the group in puffs and the rain came down in a slight drizzle for a junior rodeo held at the Sanders County Fairgrounds over the weekend.

Lady Tigers take victory at home and defeat away

ST. REGIS – The St. Regis Lady Tigers went 1:1 last week as they faced off against the Noxon Lady Red Devils and the Arlee Lady Scarletts.

Funds returned to MCH

SUPERIOR - The Mineral Community Hospital is at it again, this time receiving a return of funds from a company the hospital has a working relationship with.

Spaghetti served for shooters

SUPERIOR – Two Superior 4-H shooters have been granted the chance to go to the National Rifle Association National Championship. As part of preparations, a spaghetti feed, bake sale and auction was held to raise money for the trip.

Art to fill Paradise School

PARADISE – The hallways of Paradise Elementary School will be filled once again, but this time it won’t be with students.  

4-H presentations prompt learning

SANDERS COUNTY – Over one hundred 4-Hers had a busy weekend of presentations. They rehearsed their speeches, practiced their chosen skill, finished their posters, loaded their props and tried to repress any nervousness. Some scored higher than others but all gained a learning experience.

Bluehawk boys gain practice on court

THOMPSON FALLS – There are quite a few months before the high school basketball’s regular season gets underway throughout Sanders County, but that has not kept young athletes from hitting the hardwood during the summer months.

New St. Regis Senior Center opens to the public

ST. REGIS – Though the doors were open for a couple weeks after construction finished, the new St. Regis Senior Citizen Center celebrated its grand opening and dedication Thursday, January 16.

Thompson Falls to host countywide fair

THOMPSON FALLS – Sanders County students will be encouraged to plan their future in a smart way as Thompson Falls High School hosts a county-wide career education day.

Plains Woman's Club exceeds expectations

PLAINS – Breakfast and rummage typically wouldn’t mix well, but the Plains Woman’s Club did just that at their annual fundraiser and it was a success.

Big Sky Singers to perform at Spring Gala

Cut-A-Thon raises over $600

PLAINS – With the new school year right around the corner, those who were in need of a professional haircut made their way to the Plains school for not only a new look, but to also help a good cause.

Tricon Timber looks towards future

ST. REGIS - Tricon has been producing timber in Mineral County since the early 1990s, and would love to continue that strong community tradition.