Bill Merriman turns 90

Bill Merriman of Superior had a warm reception when around 37 friends and family members surprised him with a 90th birthday party at Whipped Up! in Superior. His party was on Oct. 5 to celebrate his birthday, which was on Oct. 9, and in addition to cake and ice cream they enjoyed their choice of a chicken or roast beef dinner.

District Ranger Johnson and West Zone Team recognized for work

The second annual Montana Counties Forest Summit was held in early May, where two awards were presented to Mineral County nominees. One went to Superior District Ranger Carole Johnson, and the other to the West Zone NEPA Team.

Plains does well at state track meet

Plains High School track and field continued its tradition of excellence in spite of having only five qualify for the Class-C state track meet held Thursday through Saturday at Laurel Sports Complex at Laurel High School.

Shania Lynn Raymond

Shania Lynn Raymond was tragically taken from us while at her residence in Miles City on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. She was born Sept. 28, 1996 to Jimmy Raymond and Shela (Silverthorn) Herring in Plains. Shania graduated from Lake City High School in June 2015.

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Softball tournament organizer Heimbigner steps down after 25 years

After 25 year, Steve Heimbigner, is hanging up his cleats and stepping down as the organizer for the annual S&S Foods and Nugget Lounge Softball Tournament held on July 20-22.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

Well, I have survived my first Sanders County Fair and what a fair it was.

City councils hold funds as county untangles Plains, Thompson Falls library levy payments

Levy funds are stuck in limbo while the county treasurer looks to correct a mistake that has complicated the finances for both Thompson Falls and Plains.

Alberton man helps restore communications after Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico

When Alberton resident Bryce Nordgren heard about Hurricane Maria he didn’t think he would get a front row seat to the disaster that struck Puerto Rico on September 20. But two weeks later was standing on a highway which had been pummeled by 154 mph winds.

PILT isn't equitable for smallest Montana counties

As the chair of the Federal Land Payments Subcommittee of the National Association of Counties, I feel it my duty to write this letter after hearing and reading about Mineral County sending a tax bill to the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. This letter and tax bill was stimulated by the delay in the funding by Congress of two very important programs for local government: Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes.

4-H Communications day pulls in nearly 100 participants

Sanders County’s 4-H kids got together over the weekend at both Thompson Falls and Hot Springs high schools for the annual Communications Days contest.

New youth magazine focuses on local health issues

Last week, Mineral County residents received a new magazine in their mailbox called YC, Youth Connections. It was filled with articles for kids like “The Secret to Successful Kids” and “The 40 Developmental Assets: Positive Identity.”

Horsemen can't hold off Charlo at home

It wasn’t the game the Plains Horsemen were hoping for as they head into their homecoming week.

Local author's Montana book series was inspired by a dream

Mabel Ebner, 71, didn’t realize she was going to become an author late in life. But then she visited her brother near Corvallis. One day while at his cabin located in the Sapphire Mountains, she looked around at the scenery and thought, “wow, this would make a good book someday.”

New county planner begins work on Jan. 2

Andy Short has been hired as the new Mineral County Planner and Sanitarian. He is replacing Tim Read who retired last September, and will start his new position on Jan. 2, 2019. Short currently works as a Land Use Planner, Environmental Health Specialist and the Missoula Branch Manager for Territorial-Landworks in Missoula. He was hired out of a short stack of applicants in November, according to Mineral County Commissioner Roman Zylawy.

4-H riders prepare for State Horse Show

Laura Bakker made the trip from Missoula to help local county riders prepare for their state show appearance in Lewistown later in the week.

Patricia Mae Saling Hunt Miller

Patricia Mae Saling Hunt Miller passed away on March 14, 2018 at Pioneer Rest Home in Dillon.

Superior Fire Department

280 free smoke alarms installed in more than 100 homes

Shirley Mancini had only one smoke alarm in her Superior home.

Mineral County DUI Task Force picks logo winner

St. Regis Senior, Madison Hill won the DUI Task Force logo contest. Her artwork was chosen by the taskforce committee a few weeks ago and last Thursday she was awarded $100 for her entry. The logo is an outline of Montana with DUI letters which look like a highway and Mineral County is starred.

Former Horsemen to pass down basketball knowledge at upcoming summer camp

Former Plains Horsemen basketball players Andy Swanson and Royce Johnston are hoping to help aid in carrying on the basketball tradition that is well-established in Plains.