Shopping for a good cause

The Superior 4-H building was transformed into a cute little boutique over the weekend. Shoppers, mostly women, although the occasional husband wandered in, were able to peruse gently used clothing, jewelry and accessories at the Booby Boutique. Complete with mirrors and strung lights, the inside of the 4-H building was set for shoppers.

Three Plains sisters prepare for Fair

New program supports parents

A new program is being offered at the Superior Mental Health Department. The program, Oasis Family Support Project, will include both parents and children and seeks to provide support to parents who are raising children. The program is being funded by a grant for $5,490 from the Early Childhood Comprehensive System, which supports early childhood development projects and is funded by a segment of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Conservation district board considers resort deck permit

Montana’s Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act, also known as the 310 Law, requires anyone planning to work in or near a year-round stream or river to obtain a permit.

St. Regis cancer survivor connects with church members through sign language

When you first encounter St. Regis resident Jack Robertson, you would never know he suffers from a speech disability.

Senator's message

By Senator Jennifer Fielder, R-Thompson Falls

Force main almost complete, despite roadblocks

Danielle Switalski

Wood murder trial continues this week

The murder trial of Thompson Falls woman Danielle Wood continued this week at the Sanders County Courthouse.

Mineral County holds 4-H beef weigh-In

Another sign that spring is close is the 4-H beef were weighed and measured at the Mineral County Fairgrounds last Sunday.

Superior honors soldier who lost her arms in Iraq

“You're going to scream, you're going to cry, you're going to hate, and you're going to think why me and it's just going to kill you, but you have to do it. You can't bottle it up or it will destroy you.”

An update from Rep. Ingraham

In the wake of the Target Store’s data breach over the holidays and with the launch of the Affordable Health Care Act’s (aka Obamacare) Healthcare.com website, and the questions regarding security of patients information arising, I thought this might be an opportune time to look at some information which might help you protect yourself from identity theft.

Facebook page started to help those in need locally

The community of Plains is working to help those in need during the COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic.

Montana pulls plug on sports until April 13

All Montana high school spring activities have been cancelled until at least April 13, according to a press release from the Montana High School Association this morning.

Holiday safety tips

With the holidays fast approaching this might be a good time to review some crime prevention tips that will keep you, your family and property safe this season. Remember that the holidays are a prime time to be victimized by criminals.

DeBorgia ranch hosting fall pumpkin patch

Sometimes an idea pops into your head, and the pieces fall into place – just like the autumn leaves. Wrangle up a couple hundred pumpkins, hook the hay wagon to the tractor, start a camp fire, set up some exciting kid’s games, and don’t forget the cider and cocoa. That’s how the First Annual Fall Festival at the Black Diamond Guest Ranch came to fruition.

Hot Springs Artists Society raises funds with art auction

You never know whom you’ll encounter when you visit the soothing mineral waters at Symes Hot Springs Resort, located in Hot Springs in Sanders County, or to go there for art-related events.

Community Notes

The 43rd Annual Great American Smokeout! will be Thursday, Nov. 15. The Mineral County Health Department encourages everyone to commit or recommit to healthy, smoke-free lives. Information is available at cancer.org/smokeout or call 800-227-2345, or call Barb Jasper, RN, at MCHD at 406-822-3564.

West End Neighborhood Watch takes shape

Before the West End Neighborhood Watch meeting officially opened, Bruce Charles, chairman of the program, invited the candidates in attendance to share their platform.

COLUMN: When the snow flies

It must be winter in Montana, where the first official day of winter brings pipe-freezing cold and road clogging snow.

April is distracted driving month

What is Distracted Driving?