Friday, November 28
Mineral County Library
Nolan Webber signs his book for a fan during a book signing event in Superior last week. Webber's novel, "Pride of Alar," is the first in a planned series of three or possibly four novels.
Local authors gather for book signing
SUPERIOR – Local talent was spotlighted last week in Superior as three authors gathered at the Mineral County Library to sign their books for fans and mingle with the local literary crowd.
2014 Season
The St. Regis Tigers had one of the strongest seasons in over a decade.
St. Regis seniors reflect on their winning season
ST REGIS – It has been a few weeks since the three seniors on the St. Regis Tigers left the field for the last time as high school football players.
Historical society searching for citizens
MINERAL COUNTY – As the centennial year for Mineral County winds down, local historians are conducting one last effort to recognize the milestone by reaching out to the community.
Robots
Hunter Lloyd, far right, performs his robotic comedy routine with a message for the St. Regis schools last week.
St. Regis students learn about robotics
ST. REGIS – Students at the St. Regis schools were introduced to two very different types of characters at an assembly last week designed to introduce them to a growing technological field of study.
Tigers end year with winning record
St. Regis Head Football Coach Rob LaBrie, center, shares a light moment with some of his players during practice. The 2014 season saw the team end with their first winning record in over a decade.
Friday, November 21
University of Montana's REACH program
Students see a demonstration of the machine that performs CAT scans at the Mineral Community Hospital.
Health care workers of tomorrow visit MCH
SUPERIOR – The potential next generation of health care workers took a tour of the Mineral Community Hospital last week to see what they may be in for if they decide to pursue a career in a growing field that needs qualified employees.
Thursday, November 20
Protecting our future by preserving our past
Last year, 11 million visitors came to Montana. While the reasons they chose Big Sky Country as their vacation destination are as varied as our landscape, it’s safe to say some of them were drawn by the gold rush history of Bannack and Virginia City, and the lore of Montana’s Vigilantes who sprang from a boom-town frontier environment that lacked a justice system.
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.
Hot Springs Artists Society hosts party and auction
HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Artist Society came together last weekend for a night full of cheese, chocolate and art.
Veterans Day
Wiley Scribner hands out poppy flower pins to veterans during the honorary lunch at Plains School last week.
Students honor local veterans
PLAINS – A group of Plains students took time to honor veterans at Plains School last week, hosting a lunch for service members on Tuesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day.
Paradise Elementary
Judy Stephens of the Paradise Elementary School Preservation Committee presents the historic timepiece to the crowd at Paradise Elementary last week.
Paradise celebrates the return of the clock
PARADISE – Residents of Paradise filed into the gymnasium at the Paradise Elementary School last week to celebrate the return of one of the school’s old pendulum clocks.
St. Regis class learns about rocketry
A water and air rocket made out of a soda bottle sprays water as it shoots toward the camera. Timberly Kelly's sixth grade class was learning about the physics of flight during the experiment.
Wednesday, November 19
Bluehawks basketball team ready to go
THOMPSON FALLS – This week the Thompson Falls Bluehawks will hit the basketball court and begin their preparations for regular season competition.
Horsemen prepare for winter season
PLAINS – Sports teams across Sanders County are gearing up for the upcoming winter sports season.
Allan Labbe
Superior High School Principal and Athletic Director Allan Labbe work in his office surrounded by football gear. Labbe recently announced he was stepping down as head football coach.
End of an era
SUPERIOR – Beginning in the fall of 2015, the sidelines of Superior will be without a figure who has coached generation after generation of Bobcat football players through one of the most successful periods in the program’s history.
Educator of the year award
Frances Kelly instructs her class in implied lines last week.
Art teacher in Superior receives award
SUPERIOR – Art students at the Superior High School have the distinction of being taught by the best fine art educator in the state after their teacher was recognized by the Montana Art Education Association.
Local students honor veterans
Students at the St. Regis High School held a breakfast to honor the men and women who have served their country on Veteran's Day. Fred Gillott, standing, led the group in the salute.
Thursday, November 6
The win streak continues
Sophomore safety Trevor Paro of Hot Springs trips up a Sunburst player while his teammates, senior linebacker Lane Foster and senior linebacker Nate Gray converge on the play.
Savage Heat open playoffs with big win
HOT SPRINGS – The undefeated Hot Springs Savage Heat began their playoff campaign last weekend with an opening round game against the Sunburst Refiners.
Trotters earn third seed at divisional tournament
TROY – The Plains Trotters secured the third seed at the Western B Divisional Tournament thanks to strong play in Troy over the weekend.
District Competition
The Noxon Lady Red Devils competed at the District 10C tournament in St. Regis last weekend. The team won a play-in match against Philipsburg to move on to this year's divisional tournament.
Lady Red Devils battle at district competition
ST. REGIS – The Noxon Lady Red Devils traveled to Mineral County last weekend to take part in the District 10-C volleyball tournament.
District Tournament
Gabby Moeller goes for one of her many kills during a recent match against Hot Springs.
Lady Bobcats compete at districts
ST. REGIS – According to Superior volleyball head coach Beth Janney, the team played the best game of their 2014 season at just the right time during the district tournament in St. Regis last week.
St. Regis Lady Tigers finish second at districts
ST. REGIS – Despite beating Charlo earlier in the district tournament, the St. Regis Lady Tigers were not able to finish them off in their second match for the chance to go into the divisional tournament as district champions.
Grant to help students apply for financial aid
ST. REGIS – The St. Regis High School recently received a grant that will make it easier for students who intend on continuing their education in college to navigate the process of applying for federal financial aid.
Mineral County celebrates Halloween
Trevin Berry, dressed as a firefighter, leads the group of kindergarten students from Superior Elementary School as they arrive at the Mineral Community Hospital on Halloween.
Wednesday, November 5
Unofficial election results are in for Mineral County
Dale Magone wins justice of the peace election.
Tuesday, November 4
On to the divisional tournament
MISSOULA – The Noxon Lady Red Devils played their way into the Western C Divisional Tournament yesterday with a big win over Philipsburg.
