Griz top preseason Big Sky polls, Cats 2nd

SPOKANE, Washington — Coming off a trip to the FCS national championship game in January, Montana was picked to win the Big Sky Conference for a second consecutive season in both the media and coaches preseason polls Sunday.

Plains girls cruise over Noxon

One of the pleasant surprises of the new season, at least for Plains fans, has been the play of the Trotters, who ran their season mark to 6-1 with a 35-17 win over Noxon Saturday evening in Noxon.

Planning begins for 2013 Sanders County RFL

SANDERS COUNTY - Planning has begun for the 2013 Sanders County Relay For Life. This American Cancer Society celebration of life brings together community members concerned about cancer in a unified effort to fight back. This year the event, set for Aug. 2-3, returns to Thompson Falls High School after two years in Plains. The steering committee is seeking for volunteers and teams to help organize the event.

Mineral County Celebrates Life

Residents from all over Mineral County gathered at the Superior High School track to celebrate life at the 13th annual Mineral County Relay for Life.

Paying respects

Students from Superior Elementary School gathered in their gym in celebration of Veteran's Day Tuesday afternoon before heading home for the day to pay their respects to the veterans that have served the country.

Commissioners express support for Medicaid expansion

Denyse Traeder from the Mineral Community Hospital, as well as other representatives from MCH, were at the regular meeting of the Mineral County Commissioners on Friday to discuss the expansion of Montana Medicaid.

Relay for Life kick-off slated

The 12th annual American Cancer Society Sanders County Relay For Life will be held at the Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains the first weekend in August. Each year the planning committee sets goals for the approaching Relay. For 2011, the committee hopes to raise $40,000, register 30 teams, have 75 survivors walking the opening lap, and sell 1,000 luminaries to honor those diagnosed with cancer.

Wrestlers are ready to rumble

High school wrestling may be over, but if anyone wants to watch some more action on the mats, little guy wrestling gettting started.

Shaking things up

Montana Shakespeare makes a pit stop at Plains High School

If William Shakespeare were still alive, he would have turned 446 years old on Friday.

Community hosts benefit on New Year's Eve

Summer Crosby

Betty Meyer celebrates 100th birthday

The Paradise Center was the place to be Saturday for the celebration of Betty Meyer’s 100th birthday.

Kvelve's Comments: How the young have changed

Boy oh boy. Things have changed, yet as someone once said, “the more things change the more they remain the same.”

BPA State brings wins

Ambulance service members explain why they are running for hospital board

People in Mineral County are wondering, “Why are five members of the Superior Area Ambulance Service running for the Hospital Board?” To prevent the rumor mill from taking over, we will address this question. Our primary motive is to improve patient care. We understand the financial aspect of the hospital is very important, but do not believe it should supersede patient care.

Reading carnival hosts fun

HOT SPRINGS - Hot Springs High School students hosted a carnival on Thursday to reward elementary student readers with an array of events from bowling to face painting to pie throwing. The event, intended to foster an appreciation of reading, created a festive setting for kids to celebrate their achievements and have a little fun on the side.

Words against CI-105

I’ll be voting against CI-105, the initiative proposing a constitutional amendment, and for what it’s worth, here’s why.

Plains school board refutes sports rumors

The Plains School Board met last Saturday to discuss how the new funding policy for sports would be created and to dismiss rumors about the district charging players $250 for football.

Seniors helping seniors

Two St. Regis High School students have decided to do something positive with the leftovers from their school's cafeteria this year.

Greg Eitelberg - the man the people chose

PLAINS - New mayor Greg Eitelberg enjoyed the holiday in his festively decorated home. Eitelberg seemed content in his cozy Christmas sweater surrounded by his loving family. It was the calm before the storm of taking office.

Standout seniors earn DUI Task Force scholarships

Three seniors were invited to the courthouse in Superior on April 30 to be presented with scholarship from the Mineral County DUI Task Force.