Hunters have highest success rate since 2007 as big game season comes to an end

Sunday marked the close of the 2017 general big game hunting season with west-central Montana check stations reporting the highest harvest in four years and the highest hunter success rate since 2007 according to a report by Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Public comment deadline on two big salvage projects is Dec. 1

The deadline for public comment period for a proposed tree harvest by the Lolo National Forest for the Sunrise and Sheep Gap fires is December 1, 2017. The Sunrise Fire Salvage project is located on both the Superior and Ninemile Ranger Districts about 7 miles southeast of Superior, primarily within the Verde, Sunrise, Meadow, and Quartz Creek drainages.

High Country Cowboys swing back into Sanders County

The High Country Cowboys trio were at Quinn’s Hot Springs last week for a two-night performance.

Turkey B-I-N-G-O fun at Hot Springs

Sanders County locals turned out to Hot Springs for Turkey Bingo.

Spiekermeier on his way to D.C. with Capitol Christmas Tree

Larry “Hollywood” Spiekermeier, as he has been affectionately named by his pilot crew, is well on his way to Washington, D.C. with a special Christmas tree in tow.

Detention-center administrator part of deal to get jail reopened

Discussions continued on Monday, Nov. 13, regarding the closure of the Mineral County jail. After dealing with the resignation of Sheriff Tom Bauer, the Mineral County Commissioners meeting turned to the task of getting the jail reopened.

Courthouse statue proposal on hold

Discussions continued on Friday regarding the installation of a new steel statue on the Mineral County Courthouse lawn. A group of Superior citizens presented the idea to the county commissioners a few weeks ago.

Blackfoot offering more bandwidth and lower rates in Mineral County

Blackfoot Telecommun-ications is now offering better internet services at lower prices to Mineral County customers.

Community Notes

Alberton man helps restore communications after Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico

When Alberton resident Bryce Nordgren heard about Hurricane Maria he didn’t think he would get a front row seat to the disaster that struck Puerto Rico on September 20. But two weeks later was standing on a highway which had been pummeled by 154 mph winds.

REACH helps fill 1,300 health-care jobs in Montana

Students examined a 3D image of a salmon, imitated a video game on human teeth, and solved a murder mystery using real human blood — all part of an annual trek to Mineral Community Hospital last Wednesday to participate in REACH.

Statue proposed for Superior courthouse lawn

Private group would raise funds

Hospital facing new financial challenges

After several years of hard work to get Mineral Community Hospital’s budget back on track it is once again faced with financial challenges with state budget cuts and Blue Cross Blue Shield pulling out of the Medicare Advantage program.

St. Regis School celebrates local heroes at breakfast ceremony

“On Veterans Day, we pause to remember and honor the enduring sacrifice of our men and women in uniform and their families, the bravery they showed in service to our nation and the unwavering responsibility we have to them when they return from war,” said U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in a message last Friday.

Mineral County Sheriff quits

In a shocking turn of events Mineral County Sheriff Tom Bauer turned in his resignation Monday afternoon to Commissioner Chairman, Roman Zylawy.

Clara Haven Loge

Clara Haven Loge, born on Dec. 30, 1917, in the homestead home of her Norwegian immigrant parents, Nilla and Mathias Haven, on the snow-covered prairie of rural McHenry, North Dakota, died in Dillon on Oct. 24, 2017, a few weeks short of her 100th birthday.

Fundraising night at VFW benefits Plains Cemetery

It was a Friday night out to enjoy some homemade tacos with friends and support the annual Plains Cemetery Fundraiser.

Highlighting survivors: Sandy King

As Breast Cancer Awareness month fades until next October, it is important for both men and women to keep up with annual check ups.

Plains' Spiekermeier to haul Capitol Christmas Tree

It’s been around 30 years since the Capitol Christmas Tree represented the state of Montana, and now local hero Larry Spiekermeier will be putting more than Sanders County on the map.

Trotters end successful season

The Plains Trotters volleyball team finished the season at the Class C Western Divisionals, taking third place over the weekend.