Prescription drug abuse on the rise

Prescription drug overdose deaths are on the rise across the country, including in Montana, which ranks third in the nation for teen abuse of prescription pain relievers. Between 2011 and 2013, prescription drug overdoses were responsible for at least 369 deaths and more than 7,200 hospital inpatient admissions and emergency department cases, according to the Montana Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Epidemiology and Scientific Support.

Car show shines in Superior

“Best of Show goes to, Dennis Black,” announced Mike Curtain at the 17

Outreach zoo visits Trout Creek

TROUT CREEK - As a part of the Trout Creek School’s after school summer program, the participating students have had a summer full of animal adventures.

Republicans need to step up in Montana

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Plains High School holds career fair

PLAINS - Recently in Plains during a Wednesday night there was a, “2015 Mock Interview Career Fair,” for the seniors of Plains High School. Planned by the Job’s Montana Graduates (JMG) and Business Essentials students, the fair was a, “professional event,” as Mrs. Griffin the administrator and teacher of the to classes called it.

New Big Sky Singers play Superior for spring concert

Big turnout for RMEF banquet

TROUT CREEK – Outdoor enthusiasts from across Sanders County came together last weekend to support the county’s chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

CSKT to bring footpath to Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – Outdoor enthusiasts will soon have an area in town to call home as a new walking path will soon be constructed in Hot Springs.

Lozeau Bridge Fire required devoted resources

UPDATE: Woodland said the fire was started by a welding operation on the Lozeau Bridge. Earlier reports stated a firefighter was possibly injured. It was later determined one of the firefighters from SVFD was suffering from heat exhaustion and was treated and released.

Communities pitch in for Superior blood drive

MINERAL COUNTY - Mineral County has been instrumental in providing blood through donations to local hospitals around the area, according to Julie Brehm of the American Red Cross.

PWC to collect recyclables at county fair

PLAINS – The Plains Woman’s Club will continue their efforts to help beautify the community and area around them by distributing recycling containers around the Sanders County Fairgrounds.

Humane Society clinic fixes area dogs and cats

ALBERTON – The Alberton Public Schools played host to the Humane Society of Western Montana last weekend in an effort to curb the number of unwanted pet pregnancies through a spay and neuter clinic.

Savage Heat compete at State C Meet

GREAT FALLS – The Hot Springs Savage Heat competed in Great Falls over the weekend at the State C Track and Field Meet, with a strong performance over the two-day event. 

Company sets focus on creating jobs

MINERAL COUNTY - A nonprofit group is optimistic about rebuilding the Mineral County community in as little as five years.

Letter to the Editor; Taking care of a legacy

St. Regis excels during district meet

Superior wrestlers conquer Ted Kato Tournament

SUPERIOR – The Superior wrestling team performed well in two tournaments this week with all three wrestlers ranking high throughout the weekend.

BPA teams head to state

Superior wrestlers see victory in two tournaments

SUPERIOR – The Superior wrestling team came away with good results as they had three days of wrestling last week.

Helen Mead Johnson

Helen Mead Johnson went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 7, 2014, of natural causes.