Superior High students in Italy visiting Rome

Jeff Schultz had always wanted to do some international travel. But between college football, marriage and children, he never had the opportunity. At least not until now.

Eberhardts enjoying Sanders County surroundings

Steve Eberhardt has created tens of thousands of images during his 45-year career as an artist, and he’s just getting warmed up.

Paradise area artist Eberhardt building his legacy

Sit down with Steve Eberhardt, and you’d believe he’s lived in western Montana all his life.

One reason we fight sewer north of track

We, the people of Thompson Falls, Mont., did not ask for, nor were we afforded the right to vote for or against, “sewering” the town north of the BNSF-MRL line.

Richard Warnken

Richard Geheart Warnken, 86, of Superior, Mont., passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2019. Richard was always surrounded by his loving family and friends.

RIP Stinky Renegade black goat dies after years in the wild

A legend died in Deborgia last week by the name of Colt (a.k.a. Stinky). A black goat who famously hung out on a rocky cliff off Interstate 90 near a cell tower. Marsha and Tom Hoag, who live below the cliff, often saw Colt since he would drink from their pond and hang out on their property.

Snowfall seen as worst in last 30 years

Last week, long-time Mineral County residents saw more snow than they’ve seen in 30 years. Estimates from the storm that hit last Monday, Feb. 25 were around 18 inches in Alberton, 12 in Superior and eight in St. Regis.

Mary Johnson

Mary C Johnson, 87, of Plains, Mont., passed away Wednesday, Feb 6, 2019, at home with her daughter Mina and son-in-law Jim at her side.

Seniors say goodbye to home court

St. Regis held Senior Night last Saturday to honor athletes and parents for their dedication to school sports. One senior from the boys team and three girls shared the honor on the court in between the varsity girls and boys basketball game against Lincoln. Where Lincoln seniors also received balloons from St. Regis.

James Adams

James H. Adams, 77, was called home to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Feb. 2, 2019.

Citizens learn how to have a voice at Legislature

The biggest questions from the audience at last Friday’s “Citizenship 101” workshop in Paradise were “How can we know what bills are proposed, which ones affect us, and when and how to comment on them” when there are thousands on the docket?

Housing shortage continues to plague Mineral County

There was an open house in Superior at Maple Street Cottages last week. The two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath rental units are available for seniors who are 62 years of age and older, and are on a fixed income. The hallway that leads from the front sitting room and kitchen are wide enough for wheelchairs and the shower is equipped for handicapped individuals. “We call these ‘aging in place’ units,” said Jim Morton with the Human Resource Council and he oversees programs in Mineral, Missoula and Ravalli counties.

A Christmas memory: Serenity and solitude at the Mike Patrick place

It was early Christmas morning, around 5 o’clock. I had woken up and looked out the window to see a clear, moonlit night. A good time for a walk, I thought. I was sixteen years old — almost, my birthday was the next day — and I rose and dressed quietly so as not to wake my parents. I went very slowly down the back stairs from my bedroom, trying to avoid the steps that creaked, found a coat and hat and unlocked the back door. Outside, I discovered that it would be an even better walk than I thought. There was about a foot of snow, which would have been slow walking, but it had crusted overnight and was hard enough to walk on. It was very easy going.

We Care Foundation teams up with Shyrock Motorcoach & RV Park

The Mineral County We Care Foundation got a huge shot-in-the arm when they recently teamed up with Shyrock Motorcoach & RV Park, located in Superior. The We Care Foundation has been around the area for eight years, helping families meet their needs for things like housing, fuel, medical bills and car repairs.

Grinch makes appearance in Alberton

As people gathered in the Alberton community center to enjoy an evening of games and a potluck dinner late last week, a peculiar character was perched in the corner of the room. It was a green furry fellow, with a pot-belly and snub-nosed dressed in a Santa suit. Dr. Seuss fans would immediately recognize the popular 1957 character from the story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” ­— the famous Grinch himself.

Lookout Ski Area prepares to open, but little snow on ground

Lookout Ski area has only reported a trace of snow, but management is hoping that with cooler temperatures and snow in the forecast, they will be opening soon. The three-month forecast is showing below-normal precipitation and above-normal temperatures.

Mustangs stampede to 74-57 victory over Hot Springs

Murnion quintet leads Jordan to semifinals against Richie-Lambert

Mustangs are known for their wild and sometimes unruly behavior. And the Mustangs of Jordan were too tough to tame for the Hot Springs Savage Heat in the second round of the Class C 6-man football state playoffs on a cool and sometimes windy afternoon in Sanders County.

Savage Heat host Jordan after 49-24 win over DGS

It’s like climbing a challenging ladder for the Hot Springs High School football team. The Savage Heat made it to the first rung by earning the No. 1 seed from the West Division in the Class C 6-man state playoffs.

Savage Heat enter playoffs as No. 1 seed after 69-0 win

Hot Springs needed a conference win over Lima on Senior Night last Friday to secure the No. 1 seed from the West Division in the 6-man state playoffs, and the Savage Heat cruised to their second straight shutout victory — burying Lima 69-0.

St. Regis celebrates Senior Night

St. Regis held Senior Night during the Oct. 17 volleyball match against Noxon. Three seniors were escorted onto the floor that evening — McKenzie Stortz and Emma Hill for volleyball, and J.D. Booker for football.