Montana High School Association pushes back winter sports season

On Oct. 13, the Montana High School Association Executive Board announced the decision to delay the start of winter sports practices until December 7th in an effort to curtail increasing COVID-19 cases around the state.

Letter to the Editor

Cyr-Iron Road should remain open to public

Mineral County’s ‘bluebird buddies’ bring joy to many

When you see those little wooden bluebird houses on fence posts in Mineral County which have been providing joy for more people than you can imagine over the years in Mineral County, thank its “bluebird buddies.”

Rattlesnakes active as temperatures remain high

Recently I was walking my dogs along the Point of Rocks trail located west of Alberton, when suddenly two of the dogs stopped and growled. Just ahead of us, a rattlesnake was coiled up next to the trail with its tail shaking violently. Its head was raised as his tongue flickered toward us.

Ed Fontaine receives the Bronze Star

Ed Fontaine and his wife Debbie live in a four-lot subdivision below the community of Cabin City in the Henderson area.

Rediscovering home: St. Regis Resort District

The rivalry in Mineral County was a real cat fight. The Tigers, Panthers and Bobcats hated to lose to each other. It was like brothers, and now sisters, going at each other in the backyard.

Recycling funds usage questioned

My letter is in response to the recent article “Alberton Council Experiences Conflict Over Cardboard.”

One person's opinion: Property tax

Property taxes.... I think most of us don't mind paying our fair share to support our state and county. What we do mind, however, is the feeling of being worked over.

COLUMN: Go, Joansie, go

Phone. For the love of God, where is my phone?

COLUMN: Take it slow

My old guy is about to emerge.

Superior Service Center has changed ownership

New additions are coming to Superior as The Superior Service Center recently changed owners.

Triumphs and tribulations for the Plains Precent Committee People

How fortunate we are in Sanders County to have 2 stalwart defenders of liberty like our Plains Precinct Committee people, Judy Woolley and Pat Legard.  Over the last 10 days, these 2 have travelled twice to Helena, on their own dime, to testify before Legislators on some very key bills.

Hot Springs comes together for Christmas gift giving

Rediscovering home: Keeping '54'

Gusty winds set the butterflies free. But “54” is safe at home in Mineral County.

Nick Lawyer

1. I was born at Clark Fork Valley Hospital, and I am lucky enough to get to work here and raise my family in the same town I grew up in.

Craftsman turns horns into functional art

Artisans and craftsmen can see things in a different way than most people.

Spring wolf sightings reported in area

Prior to 1990, there were very few people in Montana who may have heard the howl of a wolf. By 1925 the species was eradicated from the state and remained virtually extinct until recovery efforts began.

Superior High tennis eyes bright future

For a group of youngsters and a few players who have never played the game, the Superior High tennis program is progressing into what may become a bright future.

Pool leaks will be investigated

Plastic pipe lines are the reason the Superior swimming pool leaked.

Thompson Falls wrestler Hannum medals at state

It was probably the best match of the state wrestling tournament last weekend in Billings.