Ellington

Local artists teaches class to paint by layers, not numbers

"Baby" deer

Known as "Baby" by the Caldwell family, the young deer was special to Jolena.

Deer In Plains Sight (a cautionary tale)

'Watchdog' gets his day

Glenn Hadley honored for his service to community

4-H Shooters take top honors at Bozeman Tournament

The Mineral County 4-H Shooting Sports Team took top honors at the Montana 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament in Bozeman on March 5. In the Prone competition, Howie Edison took first place out of 107 competitors in Individual overall with a score of 389, with teammate, Jonna Warnken at a close second place with a score of 380.

2016 Superior Fair theme: 'Montana: Small Towns, Big Hearts!'

Plans are now being made for the annual Mineral County Fair in Superior Aug. 4, 5 and 6. The theme of the 2016 fair is: “Montana: Small Towns, Big Hearts!”

Students educate one another to prevent tobacco use during 'Kick Butts' day

Mineral County Justice Court

Bond Forfeited

Local students shine at state science fair

Superior team members Emma Duboise, Taryn Ververis, Marissa Koke, and Aaron Kelly, watch as a judge looks at their science project “Rampant Radon Remediation” at the State Science Fair held at the University of Montana in Missoula on March 21.

Relay for life assists local cancer research

The good news in the fight against cancer is that the death rate in the United States is continuing to decline, according to an annual report released on March 9, 2016 by the American Cancer Society. The decline began in the early 1990’s and shows the rate of death from cancer is going down among both men and women, for children, and for most common types of cancer, including lung, colon, breast, and prostate. However, the report identified some cancer types with increasing incidence or death rates, including liver cancer.“Fight back, celebrate, and remember,” Temple said that these are the steps in fighting cancer.Funds raised are used for cancer research, an information help line thats open 24/7, as well as local programs like “Road to Recovery” where patients can get rides to doctor appointments and treatments. There is also help with travel expenses, and wigs are available for patients who lose their hair during radiation treatments.The Bingo game on Wednesday raised about $350. Temple said that the Mineral County teams have fund raisers all year long, for example the Mineral County team just held a bake sale on Friday. The Quilt Guild team has fundraisers like their white elephant sale, and teams will have a Lunch in the Lot around the first part of June where different lunch items will be served in downtown Superior.“It’s really very touching,” said Temple, “there must be 300 to 400 of them placed around the track. It really gets the point across that there aren’t very many people who have not been touched by cancer is some way. Whether it’s a relative, or a friend who has struggled with the disease.”As part of the Relay for Life event, there is a Luminaria Ceremony, an honoring in which people place luminaries around the track in remembrance of a loved one who has been lost to cancer, or for a cancer survivor. “There are eight to twelve teams in Mineral County,” said Peggy Temple, one of the event organizers, “and we usually have about 40 to 50 survivors register for the event.”About 50 people showed up for the Kick-Off, which included refreshments and a rousing evening of Bingo. The evening began with information about this year’s Relay for Life event which will be held on June 24 at the Superior track field. It was also a chance for teams and individuals to sign up for the Relay. Voices were heard yelling “Bingo!” from the concessions area of Superior High School on Wednesday, March 16, as Mineral County’s Relay for Life program held its annual Kick-Off.

Partnership Health Center relocating next month

Alex Chaloux

4-H Shooters take top honors at Bozeman Tournament

Mineral County 4-H Shooting Sports members who placed first overall team in the Junior Olympic Qualifier Jonna Warnken, Aidan Patko, Howie Edison and Bailey Milender

2016 Superior Fair theme: 'Montana: Small Towns, Big Hearts!'

The Superior Fair will be held August 4, 5, 6 with a an annual rodeo and a parade that kicks off the 3-day event.

Mineral County Sheriffs report

March 20, Fire and smoke, no offenses, 369 West Tami Dr.

Local student shine at state science fair

A sea of science panels washed over the floor at the Adams Center at the University of Montana as more than 600 students participated in the Montana State Science Fair in Missoula on March 21.

Loads of laffy taffy at egg hunt

The Alberton Easter egg hunt is an annual event where kids can participate up to age 10. There are three age groups for the egg hunt; children up to age three, four to six, and seven to 10 years of age. Most of the eggs that kids are hunting for are filled with candy, and other eggs are filled with a paper slip saying a name of a prize on it.

Young and old enjoy annual Superior Easter egg hunt

A Superior boy holds up a prize egg he found as part of the town’s annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday

Pioneer Council seek volunteer drivers

The Mineral County Pioneer Council is hoping to find more volunteers to help with their transportation program.

Plains resident wanted in connection to Oregon standoff, sheriff hopes for 'peaceful resolution'

Superior students make a move on Kick Butts Day

Superior students performed a “flash mob” to the Disney song “We’re All in This Together” in the elementary school cafeteria during lunch. Back row (left to right): Malachi Paulsen, Margaret Parkin, Mark Coleman, Kathryn Parkin, Hannah Calloway, Madison Mask, Aidan Patko, Alise Ruthford. Front row (left to right): Kim Parsons, Kaylee Ray, Jonna Warnken, Sammi Francis

The horses of Ninemile

Ninemile staff members, Marc Haskins and Laura Johnson Boudeaux, load 4,900 pounds of hay to feed 200 mules and horses daily.

Next, 4-H shooters sets their sights on national competitions

he Mineral County 4-H Shooting Sports Team wrapped up a successful season with the Montana 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament in Bozeman earlier this month. Some of the top scoring advanced Rifle team members will be heading to Nationals at Camp Perry, Ohio, June 26 through the 28.

Prank goes horribly wrong on Edith Peak

A Two Bear Air Rescue team was called to the scene of an avalanche near Edith Peak by Huson. They located, and rescued an injured man who had ran his snowmobile through a steel gate. While returning to the mountain to retrieve the avalanche victims, they were told by the Sheriff Deputy that it was a hoax the injured man’s friends had pulled.

Mineral County students make all-state team

Congratulations to the Mineral County basketball team members who received recognition for an outstanding season:

Little Guy Wrestling takes to the mats in Superior

The Unit 3 Valley Tournament was held on Saturday in Superior. Second- through eighth- grade teams from Bonner, Frenchtown, Thompson Falls, Superior, Missoula, and Plains/Hot Springs participated.

St. Regis students rehearse "Fiddler on the Roof"

St. Regis drama students have been rehearsing “Fiddler on the Roof” for weeks, with the debut on March 17 and 18 at St. Regis school. Drama teacher, Derek Larson said this is the biggest production they have ever done

St. Regis student rehearse "Fiddler on the Roof"

:St. Regis drama students have been rehearsing “Fiddler on the Roof” for weeks, with the debut on March 17 and 18 at St. Regis school. Drama teacher, Derek Larson said this is the biggest production they have ever done.

Controversial ski pass expansion proposed

Lookout Ski Area officials have proposed to expand their operation with additional ski lifts, ski trails, and a bigger parking lot, which could be a source of concern among taxpayers.

Kilian McCracken, from Superior, left, wrestles a Missoula Wrestling Club team member.

Superior wrestler Micah Acker, front, holds off opponent at the Unit 3 Valley Tournament in Superior on Saturday.

Superior wrestler Gage Rausch, top, takes on an opponent from Bonner.

Kilian McCracken, from Superior, left, wrestles a Missoula Wrestling Club team member.

County takes over until trestle project funded

The Saltese Trestle, located 23 miles west of St. Regis, may receive Federal Land Access Program funds for its $1.2 million restoration if its grant is approved.

Montana Dept. of Transportation proposes I-90 project in Mineral County

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to resurface about 17.6 miles of Interstate 90 in Mineral County. The project begins at the east end of the Taft Interchange bridge at reference post 5.7 and extends southeast for 17.6 miles, ending about 1.3 miles east of the Henderson Interchange at reference post 23.3.

Deer visits town, stays

Spelling Bee winners

Spelling Bee winner

Brooke Bowlin, an eighth-grader at Thompson Falls, won the 29th Sanders County Spelling Bee. She will travel to the state spelling bee.

Thompson Falls student wins county spelling bee

County officials working to update floodplain policy

Opioid abuse spreads; Montana teen abuse numbers up

The problem of addiction has stretched across America for decades. Whether in rural communities, city centers, or the suburbs, addiction hits hard.

4-H shooting teams preparing for regional and national competitions

The Mineral County 4-H Shooting Sports Team is currently preparing for American Legion, 4H State, and Junior Olympic’s according to 4H Rifle Coach, Don Warnken. He said that this will give them qualifications for Regionals and Nationals.

Opening burning starts this month

Opening burning started as of March 1 and no permits will be needed until May 1. According to a pamphlet provided by the U.S. Forest Service, from March until August, burners are responsible for determining favorable conditions. However, keep in mind that the Montana Department of Environmental Quality regulates smoke emissions from open burning to prevent and/or reduce air quality impacts.

Truck driver pleads no contest in death of St. Regis resident

Sergey Buslayev, a truck driver who was responsible for 2008 death of St. Regis resident Jerry Parrick pleaded no contest to the charges of criminal endangerment on Jan. 27 in Mineral County District Court. Buslayev was sentenced to time served.

Friends help Jimmy Jones

Jimmy Jones was feeling the love, as well as ‘a little off the top’ at a benefit dinner and auction which was held in his honor on Feb. 27. The event in his name occurred to help pay for some of Jones’ medical bills that have accumulated as the result of his treatments for esophageal cancer.

Mineral County Justice Court, Feb. 26-March 4

Bond Forfeited

10 minute skits hit the stage in Alberton

The Alberton PEAK Foundation hosted an evening of 10-minutes skits for the community on Feb. 27 at Alberton School. Skits ranged from fairy tales to Carol Burnett. From left to right: Suji Bay, Marshall Bean, Silas Acker and Cy Bay are seated at the table in a rendition of “Alice in Wonderland.” (Photo by Matthew J. Sibert

4-H shooting teams preparing for regional and national competitions

4-H Shooting team member, Jonna Warnken shooting a Precision Air Rifle.

Opening burning starts this month

As of March 1, opening burning is allowed without a permit until May 1.

Oscar win based on real Montana man

Leonardo DiCaprio won an Oscar for Best Actor in the movie “The Revenant” at Academy Awards held on Feb. 28. “The Revenant” was based on the real life of Montana mountain man Hugh Glass.

Friends help Jimmy Jones

Long-time friend of Jimmy Jones, Jerry Dockter (right) out-bid other donors for a haircut for the amount of $2,500. Jones, Dockter and Randy Rennick all took part in getting a ‘flat top’ at a fundraiser held in St. Regis. (Photo courtesy of Kat Kittridge)

Public concerns lead to changes for local hunters

March 15 deer and elk permit application deadline has gained more importance to hunters in West-central Montana as a result of the new regulations for the 2016 hunting season.