Seminar on poverty issues offered on June 18 in Superior

The Mineral County Health Department and Parents as Teachers Program is offering a free seminar on June 18 entitled, “Communication Across Barriers”. The seminar is to help communities deal with poverty and break barriers for those in need. Dr. Donna Beegle will be holding the seminar and she works directly with children and adults currently in poverty, as well as with professionals who want to make a difference for those living in the crisis of poverty.

Introducing the graduating classes of 2018

It was a weekend of celebrations for 30 Mineral County high school graduates over Memorial Weekend. St. Regis and Superior held graduations on Sunday and Alberton held theirs on Monday.

Thompson Falls narrows superintendent finalists

The Thompson Falls Board of Trustees has selected four finalists for superintendent of Thompson Falls Public Schools.

Forum held for hospital board candidates

Questions posed to Mineral County Hospital Board member candidates during a forum last Wednesday followed six topics they had previously received. Topics included their qualifications and reasons for running; challenges the board and the hospital are facing; and what is needed to assure success for the hospital.

Display raises awareness of veteran suicide

The local Joint Operations of Mariposa group of Sanders County joined together Monday in Plains to remember fellow brothers- and sisters-in-arms who took their own life.

Patricia Mae Saling Hunt Miller

Patricia Mae Saling Hunt Miller passed away on March 14, 2018 at Pioneer Rest Home in Dillon.

Veterans help celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday

Local veterans and members of the VFW helped celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 114th birthday at the Mineral County Library on March 1. His birthday is celebrated across the nation in conjunction with Read Across America, which is an annual reading motivation and awareness program for children.

The lady behind the smile

Rhonda Flemmer was named the Clark Fork Valley Hospital employee of the year for 2017, and she has sure made an impact on her co-workers as well as her community.

Linda Rae Weinberg Letcher

Linda Rae Weinberg Letcher, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Superior, Montana, on Jan. 26, 2018.

Joseph (Joe) Benson, 69

Joseph (Joe) Benson, 69, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones.

St. Regis student graduates from Montana Youth Challenge Academy

The Commencement Ceremony for Class 37, Montana Youth Challenge Academy, was held on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 on the campus of the University of Montana-Western in Dillon. Seventy-four cadets graduated during the formal ceremony, including Daryl McDonald of St. Regis.

Band students entertain crowd at the Mission Valley Band Festival

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD

Getting to know the next possible Alberton mayor

'Don't give up,' says local cancer survivor

After eight months, Terri Decker’s husband, Mark Rimmer had lost his battle with leukemia. Then, one short year later, she was diagnosed with lymphoma.

Type II team continues to fight area fires

As the fires continue, the smoke is thickening within the county; not just from the active fires within, but also from fires burning in Washington and Oregon.

Locals saving lives one pint at a time with Red Cross

Wednesday, Aug. 16, saw locals flock to the Plains VFW building to give blood for the Red Cross Blood Drive.

MT West Dentist gets set to crown new building

The new building across from The Circle has been going through a bit of a face-lift this past week.

Locals come together to help woman with rare illness

How do you explain to someone that you have a depilating disease that they cannot see, but it is the reason why you can’t stand up to shake their hand? One local Plains woman could come close to explaining just how close to the truth that scenario is.

County is part of multi-state outbreak linked to live poultry

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) confirmed last week that 14 Montanans in 11 counties have been diagnosed this spring with salmonella after coming in contact with live poultry.

Health fair jumping with high energy

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD