Stories for January 2015

January 30, 2015 9:35 p.m.

Senator's message

By Senator Jennifer Fielder, R-Thompson Falls

January 30, 2015 9:34 p.m.

Bullock expands Obamacare

Americans for Prosperity Montana Director Zach Lahn released the following statement after Governor Bullock announced his plans to expand Medicaid under Obamacare:

January 30, 2015 9:33 p.m.

Problematic wildlife

FWP should start helping landowners with problematic wildlife

January 30, 2015 9:32 p.m.

Standing up for principles

The Politics of Personal Destruction

January 30, 2015 9:30 p.m.

Mental health issues a top priority

Improving the lives of Montanans who are suffering from mental health issues will be a top priority for the legislature this session. A current shortage of care is impacting our Montana families and communities, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that all Montanans suffering from a mental illness have access to adequate care in the community and, for those who need it, at our state acute care facilities. When addressing the state’s mental health needs, it is vital that we focus on the entire continuum of care, including community treatment options, improving our state facilities, investing in youth diversion, and, perhaps most importantly, passing the governor’s Healthy Montana Plan.

January 30, 2015 9:29 p.m.

Keystone Pipeline generating controversy

Can the Nebraska Supreme court declare a state law unconstitutional? This was the legal question when their Governor approved a pipeline to cross that state passing through the Nebraska Sandhills. Major public concern is that a rupture in that pipeline would extensively damage the Ogallala Aquifer underlying most of Nebraska, primarily its vast Sandhills and parts of neighboring states: MT, WY, SD, CO, KS, OK, NM and TX. Nebraska sand-filtered waters are perhaps the purest anywhere in the world with its very low population, virtually no industry or manufacturing and abundant, lake-filled sandhills grasslands. Such high quality water is itself highly saleable in today’s national and international markets.

January 30, 2015 9:26 p.m.

Becoming an Outdoors Woman

Participants in the BOW 2015 snowshoeing workshop pose during their hike near Prospect Creek west of Thompson Falls last Saturday.

January 30, 2015 9:24 p.m.

BOW workshop well attended

THOMPSON FALLS – A group of active residents spent last Saturday, Jan. 24, enjoying the mild weather of Sanders County through a snowshoeing workshop near Thompson Falls.

January 30, 2015 9:20 p.m.

Earl Eisenbacher

Earl Eisenbacher grinds flour using one of the restored machines at his workshop near St. Regis.

January 30, 2015 9:19 p.m.

Hidden museum in St. Regis

ST. REGIS – From the outside, St. Regis resident Earl Eisenbacher’s workshop looks like any other building one might see throughout Mineral County with an unassuming appearance that betrays the treasure trove within the walls.

January 30, 2015 9:17 p.m.

Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club

Snowmobiles gather at one of the stops along the route of the 27th annual Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club last weekend near Haugan. The event raises funds for club operations and trail grooming.

January 30, 2015 9:13 p.m.

Hundreds gather for snowmobile event

MINERAL COUNTY – Snowmobilers from across the region gathered in the west end of Mineral County last weekend for the 27th annual Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club Poker Run, an event that raises money for club affairs and which featured two days of fun in the snow.

January 30, 2015 9:09 p.m.

White-out to erase bullying

Students and adults get into the groove during halftime of the Thompson Falls and Libby basketball game last Friday. The participants in the halftime show combined to show their support against bullying.

January 28, 2015 6:55 p.m.

Obituary; BillieJean Eitelberg-Ovitt-Pronovost

BillieJean Eitelberg-Ovitt-Pronovost- She went to be with our Lord Thursday January 15th 2015 at 8:04 p.m.

January 28, 2015 6:53 p.m.

Bluehawks

Senior guard Dalton Hooten heads towards the basket during the Bluehawks win over Libby.

January 28, 2015 6:52 p.m.

Bluehawks run to victory

THOMPSON FALLS – The Bluehawks of Thompson Falls rolled through their competition last weekend downing the Libby Loggers to improve to 8-3 on the season.

January 28, 2015 6:51 p.m.

Lady Hawks win over Falcons

THOMPSON FALLS – The Lady Hawks of Thompson Falls secured a win at home last weekend, defeating Florence 49-33 on Saturday at Thompson Falls High School.

January 28, 2015 6:49 p.m.

Savage Horsemen

Savage Horsemen Jake Lile battles a Thompson Falls wrestler during the Ted Kato Invitational.

January 28, 2015 6:48 p.m.

Savage Horsemen prep for busy week

ST. IGNATIUS – The Savage Horsemen traveled to the Mission Valley over the weekend to take on area wrestling teams at the Mission Mountain Tournament.

January 28, 2015 6:46 p.m.

Lady Red Devils

Noxon sophomore Hilary VanVleet moves past a defender during an early season game.

January 28, 2015 6:45 p.m.

Noxon finishes strong

NOXON – The Noxon Lady Red Devils hosted the Troy girls basketball team last Friday evening.

January 28, 2015 6:43 p.m.

HS wins thriller

HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Savage Heat hosted the Two Eagle River Eagles last Friday and came out on top after a competitive game against their District 14-C opponents.

January 28, 2015 6:02 p.m.

Horsemen

Aaron Vonheeder prepares to pass during the game against Bigfork last week.

January 28, 2015 6:01 p.m.

Plains Horsemen fight to the end

Thursday night’s game between the Plains Trotters and the Bigfork Valkyries was an intense game that was a roller coaster for the girls of Plains High School. At certain points in the game, emotions ran so high that the it was hard to hear yourself think over the cheers and yells from the bleachers. The Trotters themselves yelled, frustration, joy, exhaustion and strain could be seen on their faces as they played the very strong Valkyries from Bigfork.

January 28, 2015 5:59 p.m.

Trotters

Jade Ladeaux drives toward the hoop during Thursday's game against the Bigfork Valkryies.

January 28, 2015 5:58 p.m.

Trotters win by close margin

Thursday night’s game between the Plains Trotters and the Bigfork Valkyries was an intense game that was a roller coaster for the girls of Plains High School. At certain points in the game, emotions ran so high that the it was hard to hear yourself think over the cheers and yells from the bleachers. The Trotters themselves yelled, frustration, joy, exhaustion and strain could be seen on their faces as they played the very strong Valkyries from Bigfork.

January 28, 2015 5:55 p.m.

Protests

Pro-life demonstrators march down Highway 200 through the business district of Thompson Falls, on Thursday, Jan. 22.

January 28, 2015 5:54 p.m.

Demonstrations mark divisive court decision

Thursday, January 22, 2015, was the 42nd anniversary of the historic Roe v Wade Supreme Court Case, which focused on the issue of abortion.

January 28, 2015 5:51 p.m.

Bowl and Blast

Participants get ready to shoot during the blast portion of the Bowl and Blast last weekend at the Plains Trap Club.

January 27, 2015 3:17 p.m.

Obituary; John "Bob" Crabb

January 19, 2015

January 27, 2015 3:16 p.m.

Bobcats defeat cross county rivals

SUPERIOR – The Superior Bobcats, like their Lady Bobcat colleagues, played Arlee and Alberton last week and much like their counterparts came away with mixed results.

January 27, 2015 3:14 p.m.

Lady Bobcats

The Lady Bobcats are 7-5 so far on the season. Marissa Koke goes for a layup during practice earlier in the year.

January 27, 2015 3:13 p.m.

Lady Bobcats win on the road

SUPERIOR – The Lady Bobcats came away with mixed results last week, dropping one match to Arlee but coming away with a victory against cross-county rival Alberton.

January 27, 2015 3:11 p.m.

Cedar Thom project moves forward

MINERAL COUNTY – The supervisor of the Lolo National Forest paid a visit to the weekly Mineral County Commissioner’s meeting last week to keep decision makers in the loop on what’s happening with a project that has been trying to get off the ground for several years.

January 27, 2015 3:08 p.m.

27th Annual Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club

A snowmobile enthusiast arrives at one of the stops along the route of the 27th annual Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club's Poker Run.

January 23, 2015 4:42 p.m.

Obituary; Kenneth Kennedy

Superior – Kenneth Kennedy, 86, passed away at his home on Jan. 12, 2015. Kenneth was born in Middleburgh, NY on April 6, 1928 to Adam and Lottie (Rorick) Kennedy. Kenneth served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1948. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and son Kevin. Survivors include his children Kim Sawyer of NY, Vernon (Dale) of NY, Mitchell of MT, Tracy Anderson of MT, Mark of WA, daughter-in-law Karen (Kevin) of NY, several grandchildren, great–grandchildren and numerous friends.

January 23, 2015 4:39 p.m.

Drama Production

John Zunski, far right, reads from a script during auditions for a drama production in Alberton.

January 23, 2015 4:37 p.m.

Auditions held for murder mystery production in Alberton

ALBERTON – Alberton will be the site of murder, mystery and all the intrigue and drama that goes along with a theatrical production next month after auditions were held last week to cast the roles of the skit.

January 23, 2015 4:34 p.m.

Business Professionals of America

The entire region of BPA chapters which includes the three Mineral County schools pose for a photo at the regional competition in Missoula last week.

January 23, 2015 4:32 p.m.

Mineral County BPA teams celebrate victory

MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County Business Professionals of America teams returned to Alberton, Superior and St. Regis last week after displaying their skills and talents for the judges at the regional BPA competition in Missoula.

January 23, 2015 4:28 p.m.

Family Night

Shawn Farris creates an original sculpture using homemade play dough during the family event in St. Regis.

January 23, 2015 4:26 p.m.

St. Regis celebrates family night

ST. REGIS – An event at the St. Regis elementary school gym last week featured an organization dedicated to helping parents better understand child development and makes sure parents have access to important resources.

January 23, 2015 4:13 p.m.

A good deal for Montana residents

A Good Deal for Montanans

January 23, 2015 4:11 p.m.

Republicans positioning for 2016 election

It amazes and amuses me to hear many of the talking heads acting like there is anything but total confusion within the Republican party. Their almost freakish positioning of the parade of possible candidates for president in the 2016 general election is downright strange.

January 23, 2015 4:10 p.m.

Wolf controversy continues

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January 23, 2015 4:05 p.m.

Art on the Walls

A mix of art from grades kindergarten through 12 from varying Sanders County schools cover the walls of the main entrance hallway of the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains.

January 23, 2015 4:04 p.m.

Student art covers walls of hospital

It started in October of 2007. Patient Gayle Keeny was in the hospital with pneumonia and trying to walk to recover. While walking in a hallway she noticed a large blank wall. Keeny, being a member of the Sanders County Arts Council (SCAC), thought to herself, why isn’t there art on the wall. Within two weeks, she and another Council member worked with the hospital to start the first art show on the wall.

January 23, 2015 3:59 p.m.

Relay for Life continues prep

THOMPSON FALLS – Sanders County Relay for Life is already prepping for the organization’s big summer event in Sanders County.

January 23, 2015 3:57 p.m.

Wolf Patrol

From left to right Clarence Gilmer II, Rod Coronado and Matt Almonte of Wolf Patrol plan out their day over the weekend outside of Trout Creek.

January 23, 2015 3:55 p.m.

Activists monitor wolf hunt in Trout Creek

TROUT CREEK – The organizers of a wolf trapping event may not have been aware but they were being monitored over the weekend as approximately ten animal rights activists descended upon the area in an attempt to keep an eye on the proceedings.

January 23, 2015 3:43 p.m.

St. Regis superfan honored

Nadine Worley was honored for her loyalty to the St. Regis Tigers at a game last weekend. Worley, who graduated from St. Regis High School in 1948 received recognition from the Montana High School Association.

January 21, 2015 6:37 p.m.

Savage Horsemen take fifth

CHOTEAU – The Savage Horsemen wrestling team had a big weekend and came away from the tough Choteau Invitational Tournament with a top finish in the competition.

January 21, 2015 6:34 p.m.

Horsemen

Sophomore guard Aaron VonHeeder delivers the basketball to an open teammate during last week's win against Ronan.

January 21, 2015 6:31 p.m.

Horsemen battle competition

PLAINS – The Horsemen earned a hard fought home win last week against the Ronan Chiefs.

January 21, 2015 6:25 p.m.

Bluehawks

Tanner Laws, is fouled during the last seconds of the team's fourth quarter game against Bigfork.

January 21, 2015 6:21 p.m.

Bluehawks fight to the end

Thursday nights game between the Thompson Falls Bluehawks and the Big Fork Vikings game started off slow for Thompson Falls and continued until the fourth quarter. When it looked like the game was going to finish with the Vikings defeating the Bluehawks with a huge point lead, the Hawks dug deep down and gave the Vikings a run for their money.

January 21, 2015 6:14 p.m.

Obituary; James Earnest Stoneback

James Earnest Stoneback, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Hayden, Idaho. Private family services will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015.

January 21, 2015 6:12 p.m.

Savage Heat

Nate Gray, of the Hot Springs Savage Heat heads towards the basket against St. Regis last week.

January 21, 2015 6:10 p.m.

Savage Heat continue to impress

CHARLO – The Hot Springs Savage Heat rolled to their seventh win over the weekend, besting the Charlo Vikings on the road.

January 21, 2015 6:05 p.m.

Trotters have big week

LIBBY – The Plains Trotters continue to hit their stride as two wins last week improved the team’s record to 8-2.

January 21, 2015 5:56 p.m.

Guilty verdict handed down in trial

MINERAL COUNTY – A resident of Thompson Falls in Sanders County was convicted last week of the abuse and exploitation of an elder in Mineral County after a four day jury trial.

January 21, 2015 5:53 p.m.

Activists monitor wolf hunt in Trout Creek

David Martin scans along road ways and snow embankments for signs of wolves during the group's first day of patrolling last weekend.

January 16, 2015 4:17 p.m.

Revised compact deserves support of legislature

By Scott Reichner

January 16, 2015 4:16 p.m.

Event draws opposition

What type of people delight in the torture and killing of other creatures? And why do we allow these people access to our lands to maim and murder our wildlife? These animals belong to all of us, so why do a select few – for a nominal fee – get to slaughter them and profit off of it?

January 16, 2015 4:11 p.m.

Insuring the energy future of the family farm

One of the hardest parts of ranching or farming a multi-generational agricultural entity is the constant knawing sensation that a perfect storm of weather problems and low livestock or crop prices may stress the operation to the point that the bank won’t even offer an operating loan. Rural Montanans know that feeling or know someone who does.

January 16, 2015 4:07 p.m.

Congress cuts conservation

By Traci Bruckner, tracib@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs

January 16, 2015 4:05 p.m.

An update from Senator Fielder

Just like farmers, we reap what we sow. This age-old “law of the harvest” never changes.

January 16, 2015 4:02 p.m.

Study addresses Paradise School's future

A number of coordinated studies are now underway to explore various scenarios for preserving and repurposing the Paradise Elementary School. The century-old, red brick structure and adjoining gym closed in 2013 due to insufficient enrollment. The school trustees have until June 2016 to decide on the building’s future.

January 16, 2015 4 p.m.

Senior Night

The Savage Horsemen wrestling team honored their seniors last week during a quad meet against Arlee, Bigfork, Superior and Noxon. The seniors for the 2015 Plains-Hot Springs wrestling team are Anthony Byrns, Dusten Henning and Russell Kujala.

January 15, 2015 4:16 p.m.

Mineral County BPA groups head to Missoula

MINERAL COUNTY – The next generation of business tycoon headed to Missoula this week to put their skills to the test against teams from across the region during the annual regional Business Professionals of America competition.

January 15, 2015 4:14 p.m.

County educators evaluated

MINERAL COUNTY – Teachers across the state of Montana and in Mineral County will be evaluated for educational proficiency using a new system this school year and one local administrator said the new system should compliment past methods for judging how educators perform.

January 15, 2015 3:51 p.m.

Little guys shoot hoops

During halftime at a basketball game in St. Regis, youngsters get a chance to show off theirs skills to the crowd.

January 14, 2015 4:17 p.m.

Trotters

Hailey Phillips of the Plains Trotters shoots against the Hot Springs Savage Heat.

January 14, 2015 4:15 p.m.

Trotters win big

The match between the Plains Trotters and the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat Friday night was a night of both celebration and defeat. The final score was Plains with 57, Hot Springs with 17.

January 14, 2015 4:14 p.m.

Red Devils face tough competition

NOXON – The Noxon Red Devils competed against area teams last week.

January 14, 2015 4:09 p.m.

Obituary; Myranda DeWinter Kuhl

Myranda DeWinter Kuhl, age 19, of Superior, Montana, died in the early hours of January 13th, 2015, at University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado with her family by her side.

January 14, 2015 4:05 p.m.

Lady Hawks

Logan Beckman of the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks shoots against the Plains Trotters in Thursday night's game.

January 14, 2015 3:59 p.m.

Game decided in fourth quarter

The game between the Plains Trotters and Thompson Falls Lady Hawks was a close match throughout the night. Eventually, in the fourth quarter the two teams were neck and neck, but a few key plays allowed the Trotters to pull ahead.

January 14, 2015 3:57 p.m.

Bluehawks win

Thursday’s night game between the Plains Horsemen and the Thomson Falls Blue hawks quickly became a one-sided match, with Thompson Falls taking the lead and holding it throughout the night.

January 14, 2015 3:55 p.m.

Horsemen fight to get back on track

Plains finally got back on the winning track Friday night after a series of losses. The game, Plains Horsemen vs. Hot Springs Savage Heat, was a very physical game that left both teams exhausted.

January 14, 2015 3:54 p.m.

Noxon wins on the road

HOT SPRINGS – The Noxon Lady Red Devils earned their first win of the season on the road last weekend, earning a 39-16 road victory against the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat.

January 14, 2015 3:52 p.m.

Bluehawks Wrestling

Austin Cooper and the Thompson Falls Bluehawks had a big weekend taking first place in the Ted Kato Invitational.

January 14, 2015 3:51 p.m.

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.

January 14, 2015 3:38 p.m.

"Blackbeard the Pirate"

Sam Ricci applies makeup to Jessica Land, who was a sailor in "Blackbeard the Pirate," which was performed at Trout Creek School last Friday. The Missoula Children's Theater directed the play.

January 14, 2015 3:37 p.m.

Theatre visits Trout Creek

Put together in just four days, an entire, hour-long musical was put on in the gymnasium of the Trout Creek school, Friday night. The Missoula Children’s Theater led the school in the production of, “Blackbeard the Pirate,” an adaptation of the children’s story. Auditions for parts were held Tuesday, and by Friday night parents and residents were given the treat of a complete, full length theater production.

January 14, 2015 3:27 p.m.

Bull Trout Redd Counts

The 2014 count in the lower Clark Fork River and its tributaries was 95 bull trout redds. This total is very similar to the annual average observed during the last decade.

January 13, 2015 4:06 p.m.

Lookout Pass

Superior students receive lessons last week on the slopes of Lookout Pass.

January 13, 2015 4:05 p.m.

Superior students hit the slopes

LOOKOUT PASS - Over a thirty day period, Superior Elementary fifth and sixth grade had an opportunity to sell raffle tickets for a ski trip to Lookout Pass on the Idaho/Montana border.

January 13, 2015 4:04 p.m.

Mineral County Basketball

Pilar Field drives to the basket during a game earlier in the season.

January 13, 2015 4:02 p.m.

Mineral County teams see more action

MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral county boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were busy last week, mostly on the road.

January 13, 2015 3:38 p.m.

New and familiar faces sworn in

Mineral County Commissioner Laurie Johnston, right, swears in the new MCSO Sheriff Tom Bauer at the beginning of the year.

January 13, 2015 3:32 p.m.

Utility coming to Superior

SUPERIOR – An idea over a decade in the making is finally coming to fruition in Mineral County after federal grant money was allocated last week to providing a type of power source it is hoped will entice businesses to make the county their future home.

January 9, 2015 4:11 p.m.

Lady Savage Heat

Junior Jewel Huntsman moves the basketball up the court during Hot Springs game against Seeley-Swan last weekend.

January 9, 2015 4:08 p.m.

Commissioners decide on canine question

MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County commissioners recently made a decision about an issue that has lingered for several months regarding employees who work in the emergency dispatch center and whether they are allowed to have canine companions with them while they work.

January 9, 2015 4:03 p.m.

Letter to the Editor

The ‘Varmint Derby’ which was quickly renamed the ‘Great Montana Coyote and Wolf Hunt’ is coming to Sanders County this month. Originally this event was going to be hosted at the Lakeside Resort in Trout Creek, with support of the ‘Sportsmen of Sanders County’ (whoever they are).

January 9, 2015 4:02 p.m.

An update from Senator Fielder

What do you suppose would happen if each of us did more instead of expecting someone else to do all the good things that need to be done? What if we each did all we can do to help ourselves and help others? Charity would become contagious, popular, and ironically, maybe even less necessary. To those of you who already give instead of take, encourage instead of criticize, or even smile instead of scowl, thank you! These are shining examples of the kinds of Faith, Hope, and Charity we need more of year round. Charity isn’t just about money. It’s a form of love through selfless giving of time, kindness, or resources.

January 9, 2015 3:59 p.m.

Lantern Launch

RuBea Privett watches as a lantern takes flight on New Year's Eve during the Cancer Network of Sanders County's annual launch event at the fairgrounds.

January 9, 2015 3:57 p.m.

Lanterns launch on New Year's Eve

PLAINS – On New Year’s Eve the Sanders County Fairgrounds were filled with light as the Cancer Network of Sanders County hosted the Fourth Annual Lantern Launch last Wednesday evening.

January 9, 2015 3:54 p.m.

Polar Bear Plunge

Boys from the Wolf Creek Academy participated in the Clark Fork Running Club's 5K, 2K races and the Polar Bear Plunge on New Year's Day.

January 9, 2015 3:52 p.m.

Taking the plunge

THOMPSON FALLS-Tens of runners awoke Thursday morning to pit themselves against single digit numbers in a frigid race and polar bear plunge, despite the night before everyone was staying up late and celebrating the coming of 2015.

January 8, 2015 5:49 p.m.

Lantern Launch

Christian Tidd gets ready to launch a lantern during the Cancer Network of Sanders County's annual New Year's Eve Lantern Launch.

January 8, 2015 5:46 p.m.

County officials sworn in

County officials were sworn in at the Sanders County Court House in Thompson Falls last weekend.

January 7, 2015 6:29 p.m.

Horsemen

Kyle Revier shoots a fade away against the Loyola Sacred Heart Rams Friday night.

January 7, 2015 6:28 p.m.

Plains Horsemen fight until the very end

Friday night’s Horsemen basketball game against the Loyola Sacred Heart Rams was a fight to the end, but some fundamentals of basketball were missed, which lead to an increasing gap in points throughout the night.

January 7, 2015 6:24 p.m.

Trotters

Hailey Phillips, drives the lane against the Loyola Sacred Heart Breakers during the Friday night game.

January 7, 2015 6:23 p.m.

Plains Trotters make a valiant fight

The Plains Trotters vs. Loyola Sacred Heart Breakers game got off to a slow start Friday night. Not until Sami Kinzie, made the first shot at 4:36 minutes left in the first quarter.

January 7, 2015 6:12 p.m.

TFalls boys off and running in 2015

SUPERIOR – The Thompson Falls Bluehawks went on the road to battle the Superior Bobcats last Saturday.

January 7, 2015 6:11 p.m.

Savage Heat roll through weekend

HOT SPRINGS – The Savage Heat improved to 4-2 on the year after a big home win over the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks.

January 7, 2015 6:09 p.m.

Noxon plays Charlo

NOXON – The Noxon Red Devils hosted the Charlo Vikings over the weekend as the team continued their basketball season after the holiday break.

January 7, 2015 6:07 p.m.

Savage Horsemen compete in Ronan Duals

RONAN – The Savage Horsemen wrestled their way through the Ronan duals last weekend, as the team resumed their season following their holiday break.

January 7, 2015 6:03 p.m.

Superior stays with the competition

SUPERIOR – The Superior Bobcats hosted the Thompson Falls Bluehawks last Saturday as the winter basketball season moved into 2015.

January 7, 2015 6:02 p.m.

Alberton competes on the road

LINCOLN – The Alberton Panthers traveled to Lincoln over the weekend to face off against the Lynx in their first game of 2015.

January 7, 2015 5:58 p.m.

Obituary; Alice Louise Wrightsman

Alice Louise Wrightsman 89, as good of a wife, mother, and human being as ever graced this earth, passed away on December 9th, at the Hot Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hot Springs, Montana. Born on March 2, 1925 to John and Nora (Stroup) Landis, in Shelby, Ohio, she graduated from Shelby High School in 1943.

January 7, 2015 5:49 p.m.

Mineral Community Hospital looks to the future

SUPERIOR – The new chief executive officer at Mineral Community Hospital may have only been on the job for a few months but he and the rest of the staff are already well into reshaping the facility on numerous fronts.

January 7, 2015 5:45 p.m.

Holidays come to a close in Mineral County

From left to right; Jim Tisdale, Michael Stepan and Gary Woodson play music inside Castles grocery store in Superior in the days leading up to the Christmas holiday.

January 2, 2015 4:32 p.m.

Message of gratitude

I would like to send home a sincere message of gratitude to the ladies of the Horse Plains V.F.W. Auxiliary for the thoughtful care package that I received in the mail this Christmas. I have received several of these packages over the years and each one is a meaningful reminder that the great folks back home are thinking of us during the holidays. Thank you all for your loyal support to Soldiers!

January 2, 2015 4:30 p.m.

Preparedness begins at home, and results in stronger communities

By Sharon Loper

January 2, 2015 4:28 p.m.

CSKT Compact creates water market

CSKT COMPACT CREATES WATER MARKET

January 2, 2015 4:27 p.m.

Letter to the editor

Recently, an editorial declared a compromise should be sought by the incoming Montana legislature over Medicaid funding stating that during the previous 2013 session the “matter was tarried back claiming long term obligations for supporting the program were unknown.” This measure certainly appeared to be a sound and responsible decision to me.

January 2, 2015 4:22 p.m.

Stories for January 2015

Friday, January 30

Wednesday, January 28

Tuesday, January 27

Friday, January 23

Wednesday, January 21

Friday, January 16

Thursday, January 15

Wednesday, January 14

Tuesday, January 13

Friday, January 9

Thursday, January 8

Wednesday, January 7

Friday, January 2

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