Superior School Board trustee election is May 2

Superior School will be holding a mail ballot election for school board of trustee positions on May 2, 2017. Ballot were mailed out last week for two open positions. Current board member, Kate DiGiando, is stepping down and Michelle Parkin, who is the current board chair, is running for re-election.

Hecla is hopeful about mines despite legal fight

Despite several lingering legal challenges, officials with an Idaho mining company remain confident they will be able to open two mines in Northwest Montana at some point in the future.

Open burning season safety tips

Courtesy of John Hamilotn U.S.F.S.

Medicare Advantage contract still under negotiation

As the deadline for people to make a final Medicare Advantage plan coverage decision looms, local hospitals are still negotiating with Humana as a possible provider. People have until February 28 to make a decision and Monida, which does contract negotiations for a number of Montana hospitals including Mineral Community Hospital, has not reached a final deal.

Hospital celebrates employees; unveils new mission and vision statements

The warm sunny weather last Thursday, June 24, was welcomed by several Mineral County hospital employees as they moved out onto the lawn at noon for a barbeque. Tables, chairs and plenty of food were set up under tents on the lawn.

Lumber Prices at eight-year high

According to a news release, prices of lumber increased to an eight-year high, increasing the price of 22 percent from mid-November to January. The boom is accredited to the recovery of the U.S. housing market as well as rising exports to China. In Sanders County and Mineral County, there are two lumber companies: Tri-Con and Thompson River Lumber.

Alberton residence falls victim to flooding

Food for Thought: What to do about hoarding behavior

Last week I wrote about the reasons people save unnecessary items and how clutter can rule their lives.

Survey shows Western Montana hunters like mule deer regs

When you spend enough time in the woods over the years, some changes become apparent. Spotted knapweed can grow out of anything.

An update from Senator Fielder

Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships

The Mineral County Community Foundation was established in 1994 in response to the closing of a major employer, the Crown Pacific sawmill in Superior.

Mineral County program assists with child safety seats

Raising children can be a treasure and a joy, but it can also be trying, tiresome, and downright expensive.

Locals reflect on the beginnings of the fair and rodeo

The Mineral County Fair and Rodeo has been the premier three days of socializing for at least 50 years, with this year's edition set for Aug. 1-3.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital employee chosen as national mentor

Kitty Strowbridge, Performance Improvement Manager for Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, was selected as one of a dozen national Virtual Quality Improvement Mentors.

Food for Thought: COVID-19 is a challenge and an opportunity

The COVID-19 virus is a huge national challenge and every challenge presents opportunity.

Co-Gen cleared of fraud

A criminal investigation by the Montana Department of Justice found the former owner of the Thompson River Co-Gen facility provided no false information to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality in order to reduce fines for repeatedly violating air quality standards.

Thompson Falls volleyball dominant in win over Charlo

So it would be no surprise that the Lady Hawks’ 3-0 match win Thursday evening over the host Lady Vikings would be a hit with net fans here.

Couple leaves retirement for used car dealership

Plains native stars in original film

Plains native Lindsay Katt, known to locals as Lindsay Catalanello, was a featured filmmaker at the recent Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC).

Clark Fork Valley Hospital offers financing program to help patients manage costs

Clark Fork Valley Hospital Encourages Patients’ Peace of Mind