Parents, students attend cyber-crime seminar

Cyber crimes against children are on the rise in the U.S. as more children are connecting to the internet through social media.

Superior recycling center running well in third year

The Superior Recycling Center on West Mullan is humming right along as it is coming up on its third year...

U.S. House candidates Tranel and Lamb discuss issues at Paradise debate

The Paradise Center last week hosted a debate attended by two of the candidates for Montana's District 1 U.S. House seat, Democrat Monica Tranel and Libertarian John Lamb.

Thompson Falls Players return to stage after absence

THOMPSON FALLS – After two years of absence from the stage, the Thompson Falls Players banded together to present the community a theatrical performance of “Maid to Order.”

St. Regis, Charlo thrill in 14C championship

Sound can be many things. It can bring joy or be a harbinger of pain. Produce happiness or deflating sorrow as when someone unties the end of a balloon and the energy keeping it pumped up escapes into thin air.

Civil Discourse

We believe there are a number of reasons people run for political office, the ones that come to mind are: money, self –satisfaction, self-promotion or a combination of these.  State Legislature positions are probably not desired for the money.  It seems that, regardless of campaign promises “to always listen and be worthy of the honor of representing the constituency”, it does not take long before most of that is forgotten and instead they feel they need to think for the constituency instead of representing them.  This includes reversing initiatives the voters have voted in, including but not limited to term limits.

Bighorn ewe surprises residents

PLAINS – A wandering mother-to-be- big horn sheep bedded down to prepare for the big day in an ideal spot: quiet, shaded, pine-needles galore, and right at the foot of a mountain. Problem is, her location of choice just happened to be beneath the porch of local residents Rob and Debbie Griggs. 

People power can be the source of beneficial changes

Lady Savage Heat plan to rise from ashes

HOT SPRINGS – The Lady Savage Heat competed against Charlo at home Saturday night.

A primer on the primary election

I've recently run into a number of people who are registered as Independents and who mistakenly believe they cannot vote in the primary as there is no ballot specifically allotted to the Independents.

Kvelve's Comments: Unapologetic Christmas wish list for others

I hope it’s not too late to get my Christmas wish list for others to the guy with the white beard and red suit.

Longtime trap club caretaker Harry Greene says goodbye

With or without a firearm, Harry Greene is a straight-shooter.

Grizzly bear council has plenty of work ahead

The Grizzly Bear Advisory Council met in Polson last week to continue discussion about how the state can best manage a number of challenges associated with Montana’s growing grizzly bear population.

Road loss drops TFalls Football to 0-2

On the road versus Thompson falls Fairfield proved why they are the number one ranked class B football team in the state, as they won 42-7. The loss sank the Bluehawks record to 0-2.

Alberton/Superior tennis prepare for season

Spring sports are in full swing and although several of the Superior/Alberton High School Tennis team were away competing in the state BPA competition, Head Coach Rick Berreth began preparing his team for the upcoming season.

PILT funding critical to counties with shrinking tax base and growing numbers of visitors

County services critical for federal public lands -by Ron Walter, Public Lands Chair for National Association of Counties

Fire lookouts provide a unique perspective

SANDERS COUNTY- When I think of what it takes to have an adventure, I typically imagine an activity that involves a small degree of self-endangerment combined with a touch of recklessness topped off with a sprinkle of disregard for ones personal safety. I might even add a dash of “what the heck am I thinking?” to the recipe.

Pat's Knob repairs are a success

According to Sanders County Sheriff Department Radio Technician Cody Best, the damage to communication equipment on Pat’s Knob sustained during a winter storm earlier in the year has been repaired. Sanders County Emergency Services had been relying on a back-up system for several months before the damaged equipment could be replaced.

Savage Heat opt out of co-op

For the first time since 2001, the Hot Springs Savage Heat will field their own football team, as the Hot Springs School Board voted to end the cooperative agreement with Plains last night at their monthly meeting.

Nature photographer finds stress relief in his work

A Montana native, Styles was raised in Billings but has lived in several other parts of the state...