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'Pineapple Express' hits area with winter wallop
A winter storm blowing through the northwest was being called the “Pineapple Express” and consisted of Pacific moisture moving across the area. This moisture teamed up with a very cold Arctic air mass which developed across the Continental Divide according to National Weather Service reports.
Norma's display lights up Superior's holiday season
What started with two collectable Salvation Army dolls has grown into a collection with countless dolls, thousands of lights and an impressive holiday display. Friends claim the display is the best in the county. Norma Stephens said she loves Christmas and enjoys decorating for the holiday and those dolls were a gift from her husband, Mike.
First hard storm hits the area as Christmas turns white, cold
A winter storm out of Canada descended on Western Montana on Monday, Dec. 18, with additional storms hitting the area over the next week.
Winter wallop headed for Northwest Montana
An arctic cold front is expected Friday and Saturday, with lows in the single digits and below zero expected during the Christmas Eve weekend.
Marjerrison honored in Quad match at Plains
Fallen Savage Horsemen wrestling coach Kenny Marjerrison was honored at the recent Wrestling Quad match in Plains.
Letter to the Editor
Ode to the Hellebores
Hunters have highest success rate since 2007 as big game season comes to an end
Sunday marked the close of the 2017 general big game hunting season with west-central Montana check stations reporting the highest harvest in four years and the highest hunter success rate since 2007 according to a report by Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Public comment deadline on two big salvage projects is Dec. 1
The deadline for public comment period for a proposed tree harvest by the Lolo National Forest for the Sunrise and Sheep Gap fires is December 1, 2017. The Sunrise Fire Salvage project is located on both the Superior and Ninemile Ranger Districts about 7 miles southeast of Superior, primarily within the Verde, Sunrise, Meadow, and Quartz Creek drainages.
Elk and deer harvests for local region are up from past seasons
Mineral Independent
Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay
Halloween has come and gone, and the snow has made its way to Sanders County.
Hunting season has begun; numbers look promising
Montana’s general deer and elk season opened on Oct. 21 and hunters are grabbing their rifles and orange gear and heading into the mountains. Fish, Wildlife and Park reports indicate that mule deer numbers are up and whitetail populations are beginning to recover after severe winter weather in the past.
'Don't give up,' says local cancer survivor
After eight months, Terri Decker’s husband, Mark Rimmer had lost his battle with leukemia. Then, one short year later, she was diagnosed with lymphoma.
Sheep Gap Fire still burning, makes run towards Plains
Sheep Gap fire made a run for the town last week, but thanks to quick thinking from fire fighters and the Sheriffs Department no one was hurt.
Tarkio man nearly dies in single-vehicle accident
A 71-year-old Tarkio man nearly died on Sept. 2 when his white 1993 Subaru Legacy jumped through the median on Interstate 90 and crashed down an embankment near Tarkio.
Weekly roundup
On Sept. 9 the St. Regis six-man football team traveled to White Sulphur Springs for their season opener, only to be defeated 56-13. White Sulphur Springs came out strong in the first quarter and put 44 points on the board. St. Regis was unable to get the ball into the end zone until the fourth. The Tigers suffered from a late start this season due to lack of participation. They were able to pull together seven players a few weeks ago. Head Coach Jesse Allan said the team has had some light practices and some in the gym last week due to hazardous air-quality conditions.
Bikers bring powerful message about bullying
Faces of the kids ranging from pre-kindergarten to high school seniors lit up when three Harley motorcycles rolled onto the playground at Alberton School last Thursday. Bikers Against Bullies riders, Flash!, Dave Withrow and Jared Blake also rolled in with a heartfelt message to raise awareness and empower the community to fight the terrible effects of bullying on young people.
Sheep Gap Fire threatens homes near Plains
The afternoon of August 28th a lightening storm that passed through the Plains and Thompson Falls area’s ignited approximately 20 fires. One fire being the Sheep Gap blaze that is still un-contained by firefighters at time of print.
Fireman's Ball turn-out equalled white hot success
The Plains Fire Department held their annual Fireman’s Ball this past Saturday night at the Plains VFW Hall.
Lack of recruits means no varsity football for St. Regis
St. Regis High School may not be able to field a football team this year.
Bikes, fishing poles big hit at county fair
Kids of all ages gathered in anticipation for their number to be called during this year’s Living Water Bible Study Group bike raffle. It was held on Saturday, Aug. 5, during the Mineral County Fair at 3 p.m.