St. Regis seamstress has lifetime of experience

Since she was knee-high to a grasshopper, or in this case, a Singer Sewer, Gayle Johnston’s remarkable seamstress profession has come together over the years one stitch at a time.

Council approves plan for ambulance purchase

March’s Plains Council meeting centered around financing a new ambulance for Plains Community Ambulance.

Plains students bring 'Peter and Wendy' to stage

The new Plains School gymnasium was full of laughter and song during the two performances Friday of "Peter and Wendy."

Spotlight on the Arts: Catherine Shear

“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

Beatrice Lolita Blanchard Neely Carney, 85

Beatrice Lolita Blanchard Neely Carney

COLUMN: Spring is my season

It is perhaps the most under-appreciated thing in our lives.

Hannum and LeCoure earn All-State awards

As expected the top two teams in boys and girls Western 7B dominated the recently released state and district all-star teams for 2023-24.

Box Elder wins Class C title with perfect season

It was a great season for Loyola Sacred Heart basketball teams.

Legals for March, 13 2024

Sinus infection turns life-threatening for Thompson Falls teen

He was flown to Logan Health Children’s hospital in Kalispell the next day for emergency surgery and then would need a second brain surgery that night. On Friday he was headed in for a third brain surgery.

Republicans filing for Montana Public Service Commission

Republicans hold all five offices with the Public Service Commission — and as of Friday, only Republicans had filed for three open seats.

Plains bowling scores

Plains bowling scores

Smokey Carry, 60

Smokey Carry, 60

Looking back: Toby's Tavern continues to hold onto its legacy

NOXON – As you pull into Toby’s Tavern, you do not expect to find anything out of the ordinary. The bar is situated on the main stretch of Noxon, a setting that is both calm and quiet.

Fun and games fill final day of Love to Read program

Plain’s Elementary School students last week received recognition and prizes for their participation in the Love to Read program.

Blue birding season begins in Mineral County

The calendar and Mother Nature can sometimes oppose one another. But no matter what, longer days in any weather condition will trigger migrating birds to return north, and some of the first to arrive are the bluebirds.

Theatrical couple open Montana tour in Superior

Over 50 attendees enjoyed dinner and dancing from Nic & Desi on Thursday evening in the multipurpose room of Superior High School.

St. Regis' Daisy Sansom wins county bee

At the start of the competition to determine which student would represent Mineral County in the state spelling bee, about three dozen students sat nervously in the Superior High School gymnasium last Thursday evening.

Teams gear up for dodgeball tourney March 14

It’s a day that teachers and students, parents and children eagerly look forward to each year. It’s not Christmas or Halloween, but the annual Superior Business Professionals of America Dodgeball Tournament.

New Lolo Forest plan must prioritize active management, incorporate local input

The revision of the Lolo Forest Plan by the U.S. Forest Service, a comprehensive guide for managing the 2-million-acre on National Forest in Montana, is not merely a bureaucratic exercise, it is a plan that impacts both the economy and the environment in Montana, especially for the local communities and county governments hosting this vast expanse of federal lands.