St. Regis team competes at the Academic World Quest

On Feb. 23, nearly 300 high school students from around the state competed at the 12th annual Academic WorldQuest competition organized by the Montana World Affairs Council.

Obituary; Lila Rae Gullette

SUPERIOR - Lila Rae Gullette, 72 of Superior, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Missoula. Lila was born in Hamilton to Lewis and Inez Leavens on September 23, 1942, the seventh of 12 children.

Local hospital honored for quality care

As part of National Rural Health Day, Clark Fork Valley Hospital recently announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health for overall excellence in Quality.

Rose M. Cristaldi

Rose M. Cristaldi, 93, of Plains, MT died Thursday, January 10 at the home she shared with her son, Anthony, in Plains, MT.

Food for Thought: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening...

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.

Sanders County students learn about agriculture

One hundred and twenty 3rd and 4th graders, including homeschool students from Sanders County, descended on the Sanders County Fairgrounds Thursday to learn about the many aspects of the agricultural world in Western Montana.

Jarrod Tippens, Jr.

“It’s time to succumb ... I am tired of trying to overcome.”

Thompson Falls narrows superintendent finalists

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

School board moves forward with sale

PLAINS – The Plains School Board moved forward with the sale of the Wildhorse School property at last week’s meeting.

Joyce Woodbridge Stancliffe

Superior - Joyce Woodbridge Stancliffe, 87, of Superior, Montana, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

The power of percussion

'You never know what you will find at a yard sale' - here's proof

Most people, when they walk through a yard sale and see the old paintings sitting off to the side they wouldn’t think twice, but one young man, who wouldn’t give his name, acted differently.

DeBorgia gets festive for holidays

People gathered Sunday afternoon inside the old DeBorgia School house, which is the community center from town hall meetings to funerals to weddings for the west end residents. In this case, it was their celebratory Christmas tree lighting and Santa arrival.

Alberton resident loves working with wood

The Alberton resident has a forestry degree and for several decades he worked at the Superior Ranger District as well as the Thompson Falls Ranger District.

Friends face off over the ballot box

Despite a national political climate overrun by negative campaign ads and attack politics, two local candidates for Montana’s House District 14 cannot seem to find a negative word to say about one another.

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.

Board resumes talks about Paradise sewer project

Like an anxious Dr. Frankenstein hovering over his “creation” looking for a sign of life, members of he Paradise Sewer Board kept a wary eye on the laboratory table, while at the same time scanning the gathering of upset villagers who are intent on snuffing out the monster sewer project they say is riddled with unfairness and uncertainty.

Flu shots available at state VA clinics

The flu vaccine gets updated annually, and veterans should get a flu shot each year.

Food for Thought: Keeping anger under control

In my work with individuals and couples, I see many people who have a difficult time expressing and managing angry feelings.