Important election information

Soon we will be voting for the next Sheriff of Sanders County.

Senior boys place at Archie Roe

The Thompson Falls senior boys excelled on the track on Sunday and it was the freshmen girls who excelled on Thursday at the County Meet.

Hinkle talks on diseases wolves carry

If you want to strike up a hot topic issue in Mineral County just drop the wolves into any conversation. Most residents weren't happy with the reintroduction when it occurred and now it seems they have even more issues for concern, issues that trace back to the wolf.

A Season of Cancellations

Students and coaches will remember the spring 2010 track season as one that was full of cancellations due to weather.

Superior tennis loses first match to Townsend at Townsend Duals

Rainy weather brought a cancellation into the Superior tennis girls' schedule last week. They were supposed to play Valley Christian at home on Thursday, but the weather had other plans. On Friday, the girls were at Darby and beat the team 6-1. On Saturday, however, the girls incurred their first loss of the season at the Townsend Duals. The team lost 6-0 to Townsend. They tied 3-3 against Whitehall and Fairfield at the duals, but played strong against Choteau and won 6-2.

After school fly fishing

Plains elementary students learn a hobby they can carry with them the rest of their lives

"Ten and two," yelled Kevin Meredith to the students in his class. "Ten and two."

Trotters play tough

The Plains Trotters showed a lot of fight this weekend going extra innings in two games. However, the Trotters fighting through sickness and minor injuries couldn't hold on to finish those games off against Drummon on Saturday and against Deer Lodge on Tuesday. However, in a normal paced game on Thursday the Trotters were able to beat Troy 4-3 behind a complete game from Karlena Heward who struck out seven in the contest. Heward also led the team with the bat as she collected a pair of doubles in a 2 RBI effort in the game.

Superior girls outrun competition at Hot Springs

Superior girls take first place at Hot Springs for second win of season

Singing in spring

Elementary students host a spring concert for parents and community.

Superior school board trustee positions open

Four candidates are running for school board trustee. There are two, three year terms available. The candidates are Gayle Hutchins, Jason McLees, Richard Milender and Keith Stockard.

A fireman's life

Fire Chief for the Plains Rural Fire Department John Holland has been fighting fire for 18 years.

In 1992, John Holland got his chance to be a fireman when the Plains Rural Fire Department was started.

Civil Air Patrol organizing local squadron

The opportunity to have a front row seat in an airplane and be a pilot’s right hand man doesn’t come around too often. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets do just that during orientation flights in CAP aircrafts.

Keep safety in mind during the spring months

With the advent of warmer temperatures and longer days, come thoughts of breaking free of the couch and cabin and hitting the open road.

Knapp shines for Thompson Falls

In a weekend meet where team points were in short supply for the Thompson Falls boys' and girls' team, Senior Charlie Knapp swept all three jumping events for the Bluehawks paving the way to a fourth place finish.

Round 'em up

Before a child enters kindergarten and begins a childhood full of standardized education their intellectual development can vary as much as there are theories for parents to hasten that development.

Keeping in touch April 14

With the 2010 Decennial Census actively underway in each and every community, it's important to know the Census numbers will play a large part in another process which will impact Montanans and their communities, Reapportionment and Redistricting.

Meet the candidates: Tim Vulles

A native Montanan, Tim Vulles grew up in Sanders County, but has had family ties to Mineral County for several years, while living here and working here himself. Vulles is the fourth candidate to put his name in the running for sheriff.

St. Regis misses first meet, will now have first go at Thompson Falls Invitational

With too many kids away for spring break, St. Regis ended up not attending the Jim Johnson Invitational last Wednesday in Missoula as was originally planned. Coach Maury Johnston said that rather they have added the Thompson Falls Invitational to their schedule for April 15 and that will be their first track meet of the season. The team has a small number of only five individuals. Johnston said that the challenges for the team remain the same.

Fireman's Ball draws a large crowd

The second annual Fireman’s Ball held Saturday night at the VFW in Plains was another huge success for the local fire department with large crowds filling every seat in the VFW hall awaiting a served dinner and live entertainment.

Assembly of God to perform “The Promise”

The first dress rehearsal for the Superior Assembly of God's drama presentation, "The Promise," had the actors and actresses stepping deeper into the role of their character.