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Families received holiday cheer from local volunteers

There will be gifts under Christmas trees and food in the pantry, thanks to the efforts of volunteer groups in the area. On Dec. 3, Helping Hands raised over $5,800 with their annual auction. With some of the funds raised, the group bought toys, clothes, games and food for 11 families in need for the holidays.

Arctic blast brings record breaking cold to Montana

Baby its cold outside, as an arctic blast hit the Rocky Mountains on Friday, bringing sub-zero temperatures and hazardous driving conditions to the area. This was after several inches of snow covered the valley on Thursday morning.

Mineral County facing possible funding cuts

Residents could see tax hike

Mineral County Justice Court, Dec. 9 to Dec. 16

Town Court of Superior

St. Regis knocks down Noxon and Charlo in varsity basketball

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD

Norovirus hits area schools and hospital hard this month

The Mineral County Health Department reported on Friday that there has been an outbreak of gastrointestinal norovirus in area high schools and at the hospital. Peggy Stevens, director and public health nurse of the department said there has been 53 cases so far this year for Superior School and Mineral Community Hospital residents and staff during a meeting with county commissioners.

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Fire Chief reminds community about fire safety during the holidays

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD

Hospital aims to collect 5,000 pounds of food this holiday season

In November 2011, Mineral Community Hospital held their first Holiday Food Drive to help those in need in the county through the holidays. This season is no exception, as the hospital employees are continuing to collect non-perishable food items with a goal of over 5,000 pounds.

Student all smiles with new school sweatshirts thanks to Montana Rail Link

Students at Alberton and Superior were all smiles last week when representatives from Montana Rail Link (MRL) showed up and handed out sweatshirts to everyone. Tony Bacino, Chief of Security for Montana Rail Link gave the students a presentation about railroad safety. Then he, other MRL employees, and Monte, University of Montana’s mascot, handed out the sweatshirts to everyone, including teachers and administrative staff.

Women in Timber Parent's Gift day suffers low attendance

The Clark Fork Valley Montana Women in Timber group held their annual Parent’s Gift Table at the Superior fire house on Saturday, Dec. 10. Unfortunately, they had one of the smallest turn-outs in recent memory.

St. Regis bazaar fills Community Center with unique holiday gifts

The annual Christmas Bazaar was held at the Community Center in St. Regis on Dec. 10. Coordinators Kathy Koepke and Ilene Wolff said they had more vendors than they’ve had in the past, with 32 tables filled with crafts, food, and collectables.

Emergency services a challenge in Mineral County

Providing emergency services in small rural areas like Mineral County can be challenging due to the lack of volunteers and other resources needed. However, the Local Emergency Planning Committee, headed by George Gupton, and the LEPC Subcommittee on Communications is aiming to help overcome some of these challenges.

Libby wins at Bob Kinney Wrestling Classic with Clark Fork in sixth place

Libby won the annual Bob Kinney Wrestling Classic held over last weekend in Superior. Teams from all over Western Montana traveled through several inches of snow and cold to reach the high school gym for a day of intense competition. Clark Fork Mountain Cats came in sixth place with a score of 81.5.

Thompson Falls, Plains-Hot Springs wrestlers win at Bob Kinney Classic

SUPERIOR — Thompson Falls claimed second place and Plains-Hot Springs was close behind in third at the Bob Kinney Classic in Superior last weekend.

Mildred 'Millie' Ruth Nielsen, 79

Mildred “Millie” Ruth Nielsen was born Aug. 6, 1937 in Bell, Calif. She passed away on Oct. 24, 2016.

Thompson Falls 7th at season-opening invite

POLSON — Kaleb Frank claimed the 120-pound championship to help Thompson Falls to a seventh-place team finish at the Owen Invitational at Polson High School on Saturday.

Wrestling, basketball seasons underway

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Donation effort met by 'the Grinches'

Apparently, the Grinch that stole Christmas is not merely a fictional character. He (or several clones like him) now works for the Montana Highway Department.