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March 7, 2019 12:46 p.m.

One reason we fight sewer north of track

We, the people of Thompson Falls, Mont., did not ask for, nor were we afforded the right to vote for or against, “sewering” the town north of the BNSF-MRL line.

February 27, 2013 10:57 a.m.

Letter to the Editor - Feb. 27

No amnesty for invaders of any of our 50 sovereign Republics, whose oath you swore you would defend when you said you would protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

December 9, 2020 midnight

LTE: Today’s Mines Must Obey Today’s Laws

Montana Supreme Court rejects company’s attempt to rely on outdated standards...

Officials prepare for coming wildfire season
June 17, 2020 7:01 p.m.

Officials prepare for coming wildfire season

If the Clark Fork River hasn’t flooded by the first part of June, area residents can usually breath easier.

March 29, 2023 midnight

Proof of the power of science-based forestry

John Bernard Leiberg was the first scientist to see the Lolo National Forest.

July 9, 2010 1:16 p.m.

Fire season delayed by rains, cooler weather

Before the county entered the month of July, it seemed like the days of rain would never come to an end, but as of late they have. Jim Ward, from the Superior Ranger District, said that although they had a good rainy season, they are still anticipating and preparing for a fire season that could potentially be bad.

W. Damon Wheeler
March 9, 2011 9:03 a.m.

W. Damon Wheeler

Warren Damon Wheeler, born to Warren and Ida Wheeler in Sand Coulee, MT on September 25, 1916, died peacefully of natural causes at the Clark Fork Valley hospital in Plains on Sunday, March 6, 2011.

Governor tours fishing site in Paradise
July 16, 2008 midnight

Governor tours fishing site in Paradise

Gov. Brian Schweitzer met with local Sanders County officials last Wednesday to tour the new Paradise Fishing Access site located near the bridge that passes over the Clark Fork River in Paradise.

September 22, 2015 5:26 p.m.

Hot Springs teacher receives grant

HOT SPRINGS – Lisa Meuller, fourth grade teacher at Hot Springs Elementary School, recently received word she was awarded the One Class at a Time grant to fund educational opportunities for her students.

July 7, 2021 midnight

Montana Viewpoint: Renting the armed forces

Specifically, I am talking about a $1 million gift from Tennessee billionaire Willis Johnson to the state of South Dakota to cover the costs of Gov. Kristi Noem sending National Guard troops to Texas to help “secure” the U.S.-Mexican border.

February 23, 2022 midnight

Political courage

Courage is a virtue that we Americans value in our culture. An act of courage transcends ideology, it is a personal characteristic that belongs to the individual or group and to call it bravery without thought of personal consequences is as good a definition as any. We award medals for it.

America's Sweethearts come to Superior
October 20, 2021 midnight

America's Sweethearts come to Superior

A trio of New York City-based ladies delighted an audience recently.

James Edward Cork II, 44
January 12, 2022 midnight

James Edward Cork II, 44

In memory of James Edward Cork II, 44, of Thompson Falls.

Charles V. 'Charlie' Harrold, 68
August 16, 2017 4 a.m.

Charles V. 'Charlie' Harrold, 68

Superior — Charles V. “Charlie” Harrold, 68, July 14, 1949 – Aug. 11, 2017, passed away surrounded by loving family. 

DOT head presents Heron bridge process
March 11, 2008 midnight

DOT head presents Heron bridge process

A bridge at Heron, which spans the Clark Fork River and connects the town to Highway 200, most likely had about 20 years of life when it was erected.

Sheriff defends Deputy Balenger
September 25, 2013 1:01 p.m.

Sheriff defends Deputy Balenger

Mineral County Sheriff Ernie Ornelas held a press conference on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:00 pm in front of the Mineral County Courthouse in Superior, where himself and Deputy Jim Balenger’s attorney defended the actions of the deputy on the evening of Sept. 20.

April 21, 2021 midnight

Columnist issues correction on voting in Montana

Fried, boiled, baked, fricasseed, or slow cooked, no matter how you cook it is still crow, and I have been eating my share of it...

Virginia Eileen Cooper
January 2, 2020 5:01 p.m.

Virginia Eileen Cooper

Virginia Eileen Cooper was born March 7,1952 and left this world of sorrow Dec. 19, 2019 at 12:40 p.m. to the arms of Jesus our Lord.

Richard Jerry "Dick" Cole
April 3, 2013 9:41 a.m.

Richard Jerry "Dick" Cole

Richard Jerry “Dick” Cole left us February 13th to be with our heavenly Father. He joins the love of his life, Helen Brackett Cole, who preceded him in death in February 2011.

Ice jams not a concern in Mineral County
February 21, 2017 12:40 p.m.

Ice jams not a concern in Mineral County

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation warned residents of possible flooding and ice jams as a result of the warming temperatures.