Pool opens for summer

Perhaps some of the fondest memories of childhood are those spent splashing around in the town's swimming pool. Whether jumping off the diving board or doing belly flops, the community pool is the spot where children beg their parents to take them.

Lawmakers try to fund K-12 schools

This story is written by a UM School of Journalism student.

Choices Counseling now state approved

Choices for Change Counseling (Nancy M. Smith) has been certified as a State Approved Agency by DPHHS, Addictive and Mental Disorders Division. Choices has also been designated by the Mineral County Commissioners to receive 100 percent of the Mineral County earmarked alcohol tax monies for the provision of chemical dependency treatment and prevention services in accordance with MCA 53-24-206.

Letters to the Editor - Oct. 9

Plains mobile home ordinance draws feedback

Concerned citizens filled the room for the Plains Council meeting Aug. 1 to express their concerns with a long-standing town ordinance that addresses how old a mobile home can be in order for it to be moved into the town limits.

Legals for August, 24 2022

Legals for August, 24 2022

State warns of potential virus scams

Attorney General Tim Fox cautioned Montanans about coronavirus-related scams that have been emerging in other parts of the country, and urged them to be aware of potential impacts to their financial health as well.

Cyr's Bonnie Goodrich is featured quilter at fair

"American Country" will be the theme of the 22nd annual quilt show held by the Cabin Fever Quilters of Mineral County on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4 and 5. This popular attraction is held in conjunction with the Mineral County Fair in Superior which is Aug. 3-5.

Mineral County offers emergency notification program

“Here’s an example of the way this works,’ explained Tifani Amberson, lead dispatcher at the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.

Legals for February, 22 2023

Three dead in Plains double murder-suicide

Police found three people dead Saturday after a reported double murder-suicide just west of the Wild Horse Plains Golf Course in Plains.

Community Notes

Little Guy Wrestling will take place at the Superior High School on Sat. Mar. 11.

Candidates unanimous in opposition to USFS, Obamacare, and CSKT Water Compact

To candidates seeking office

For those seeking the open National Senate and Congressional Seat in 2014, campaigning has already been underway for a while. For the first time in years, it is quite likely that we will see both a new Congressman and Senator join the ranks of only three that represent Montanans in DC.

Calvert allegedly stabbed victim 54 times

THOMPSON FALLS - The preliminary hearing of Nathan Lee William Calvert scheduled for Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Sanders County Justice Court was vacated because charges against Calvert were brought forth by County Attorney Zimmerman.

County Commissioners discuss safety upgrades

SUPERIOR – The County Commissioner’s weekly meeting Friday brought the approval of two projects that will bring about beneficial changes to the Mineral County communities.

Wheeled Phoenix project helps veterans re-enter society in U.S.

The visions I’ve had of forgotten veterans have haunted me for years ... the Wheeled Phoenix project, the concept I’ve devised, will buy old cars and restore them as resto-mods. The cars will be raffled off by a nonprofit, Veteran Phoenix, LLLP, and the donations received from ticket sales will help homeless veterans re-enter society. Wheeled Phoenix’, Inc. will also produce two reality shows; one that will feature the car’s rebuild, and the other will feature the rebuilding of a soldier’s life.

Food for Thought: Anger avoidance

You pay a huge price when you ignore your anger.

Whiteman takes reins as Alberton principal

He looks like he could be a middle linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, but the new TK-12 principal of Alberton School District chose the profession of education instead, and he is thrilled to be in his new administrative position.

Plains resident uses mini-truck to amplify his political views

The older model Daihatsu pickup is hard to miss as it glides along the streets of Plains.