New programs to assist area veterans unveiled

Alberton player plans to stay close to home

ALBERTON – With the final game of the volleyball season behind her, senior Hailie Bahm has begun to look toward basketball season and graduation.

Robert Earl Stephens

Robert Earl Stephens, of Paradise, Montana, died at his home of natural causes on November 15, 2013. He was 74. Robert was born June 1, 1939, to Wendell and Helen Boyer Stephens in Missoula, Montana. He was raised east of Paradise on the family farm, and graduated from Plains High School in 1957. He worked on the family farm with his father and brother until the farm was sold.

Mineral County Community Calendar - Nov. 20

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Superior to hold blood drive

SUPERIOR – Come help save a life and donate some blood. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Thursday, November 21 in Superior.

Timberwolves senior looks toward graduation

ALBERTON/ST. REGIS – A native of Western Montana, Andrew Lomman recently ended his final high school football season with the Clark Fork Timberwolves.

Three local students to perform with nationwide band

SUPERIOR – Three students from Superior High School have been honored with a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a band composed of musicians from all across the nation.

Mineral County Community Calendar - Nov. 13

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Hot Springs Artists Society holds annual gala

HOT SPRINGS- The Hot Springs Artists Society held their annual Silent Auction, Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Gala. The event is used to fund the Artists Society’s activities during the year and to keep the arts alive in the area.

Superior High School holds annual benefit concert

SUPERIOR – Last Tuesday, before an audience of over 100 people, the Superior High School Music Department held its annual benefit concert and dinner to raise money for the program.

Commissioners hear Cedar Thom and West Mulan salvage update from Forest Service

SUPERIOR – During their weekly meeting Thursday the County Commissioners received an update from the Mineral County Forest Service after weeks of silence due to the federal government shutdown.

Mineral County Community Calendar - Nov. 6

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Superior woman flies high pursuing adventure at 93

SUPERIOR – At 93 years old, Virginia Ragsdale has lived through The Great Depression, numerous U.S. wars, political movements and the rise and fall of dozens of our nation’s leaders. Now she is living to the fullest and going on adventures while attempting to complete her bucket list. Most recently, she went up for her first helicopter ride as part of this goal.

Interstate 90 repaving work nears completion

ALBERTON – Road work on Interstate 90 near Alberton, running over the Missoula County line, is nearly complete.

Plains cross country team returns from state with hardware

PLAINS – In an unexpected series of events, the Plains Trotter Harriers brought home a third place victory from the State Championship meet in Missoula.

Mineral County Community Calendar - Oct. 30

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Indications are good for upcoming rifle season

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Commissioners held their quarterly wildlife meeting, which provided them with an update on many of the things FWP is currently working on.

Toxic fish pose problem in Paradise

PARADISE - Three state agencies today issued fish consumption advisories for northern pike and rainbow trout on a 105-mile stretch of the Clark Fork River in western Montana, including areas near Paradise.

Cross Country teams see both group and individual victories

The Thompson Falls Bluehawks cross country team brought home the Western B Divisional conference championship, while Plains Horseman Russell Kujala brought home his second win in two weeks

Mineral County Community Calendar - Oct. 23

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