Hot Springs drubs White Sulphur Springs

The Battle of the Springs is over and this year “Hot” has triumphed over “Sulphur.”

Superior Class of 1959 celebrates Homecoming

Sixty years ago this past spring saw 29 students graduate from Superior High School at which point they all went their separate ways.

Sanders County recognizes its long-time employees

In today’s rapidly evolving employment market, finding good employees is one thing, keeping them in the fold is quite another.

Annual Hoop Shoot brings 41 teams to Superior

Nearly 400 people descended on Superior Schools last weekend to participate in the Annual Superior Hoop Shoot. A basketball competition for grades third through eight comprised of three divisions: third and fourth; fifth and sixth; seventh and eighth.

Happy, Healthy Hikers' first trek is a success

Hikers travelled through dynamite blasted gaps above the old Milwaukee Railroad to Point of Rocks on Tuesday, April 30 for the first Happy, Healthy Hikers event of the season. West of Alberton, hikers from Mineral County and Missoula gathered for some exercise, scenery and a history lesson on the Mullan Road. Mineral County Health Department, The Montana Wilderness Association, The Great Burn Study Group, Zero to Five, the U.S. Forest Service collaborate once again to offer guided hikes for residents in Mineral County and surrounding areas, free of charge.

Concert fills house

‘Twas a few days before Christmas and all through the gym, not a seat was left open as parents and grandparents filed to watch their children perform in the annual Christmas program.

Obert Lofthus

Obert Lofthus

Is it time to get off the road

Danielle Switalski

Rivalry comes to a head

Plains-Hot Springs and Thompson Falls squared off Friday night in a grudge-match that’s older than the seniors on either team.

Round 'em up

Before a child enters kindergarten and begins a childhood full of standardized education their intellectual development can vary as much as there are theories for parents to hasten that development.

Sanders County track teams compete at Ronan

After only one meet, the Plains High School track and field team has put up some impressive numbers. Ben Gorham had his longest toss ever in the shot put with a throw of 45 feet, four inches. Gorham accomplished the feat under less than desirable conditions, throwing in a downpour at the meet in Ronan.

Walleye public comment extended into April

Montana Senator Jennifer Fielder weighed in on the debate over the proposal to suppress the walleye population in Noxon Reservoir during a visit to the Plains annual trade fair at Plains High School on Saturday.

Sanders County Senior News

Thompson Falls

An update from Senator Jennifer Fielder

I am working on many legislative actions to ensure local voices are meaningfully factored into government decisions. Please do your part by staying apprised of the issues that affect you and submit comments for the record to responsible agency officials. Feel free to cc me with any official comments you make to state agencies so I can follow up on the most critical topics. My email is Sen.JFielder@legmt.gov

Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham

Last week, the House Select Committee on Redistricting that I served on had their last meeting and took executive action on House Resolution 2. This bill will go the House Floor this week to be voted one, and then will be forwarded on to the Redistricting and Reapportionment Commission for their consideration on whether they accept the recommended changes. The Senate will send their own Resolution for changes on to the Commission for their consideration.

Letters to the Editor - Sept. 4

Homecoming festivities hit Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – Homecoming festivities took hold of the town of Hot Springs and did not let go for several hours on Thursday as the community gathered to support the high school and its athletic programs. Events included a parade, a rally in the park and games between classes on the high school football field.

Demo Derby demolishes competitors

PLAINS – Dirt and gravel chunks flew as cars geared up and revved their engines in the ultimate battle of adrenaline and destruction.

Mineral County gets a taste of the south with the Dixie Dandies

Nick Ianniello

Panthers, Broncs to join forces

Alberton High School athletes will have the opportunity next year to participate in two new sports, thanks to an athletic co-op with Frenchtown High School.