Concerns raised over MCSO responses to emergency calls

In reaction to a series of public comments and letters regarding the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, the Mineral County Commissioners held a meeting Friday to discuss complaints that the office is not properly responding to emergency calls.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks supervisor honored

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Science Program Supervisor Alan Wood received the Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s Distinguished Service Award for 2020 in recognition for more than three decades of exemplary service protecting Montana’s fish and wildlife and their habitat.

New genocide in the world

Worldwide Persecution and Martyrdom of Christians

Becky Magone re-opens barbershop after many years away

After closing her shop in Superior several years ago, Becky Magone is back. She reopened her barbershop, Becky’s Superior Cuts and Emporium. It’s located in the old post office at 101 ½ River Street. In the space that used to be the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce office. Becky has been cutting hair for 43 years and 30 of those had been in Superior.

Dispatches from the fire lines in New Mexico

I arrived at the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fires in North Central New Mexico on May 24 to relieve Ron Granger, owner and operator of Leviathan Inc., a type 1 water tender contracted with the Forest Service. A type 1 water tender is the largest type of water tender used by the Forest Service on wild land fires.

We the People: the bigger picture

Many months ago I wrote an article about David Walker’s warnings about the fiscal direction of this country.  Mr. Walker, the former Comptroller of the United States from 1998 until 2008, has been warning politicians, the media, and the American public for over a decade that we are off course and headed for disaster. In August 2007, before the financial system meltdown of 2008, Mr. Walker declared:

Verbally abusive relationship, Part 2

This is the second part of a two-part series on verbal abuse. In this article I will address some ways to manage verbal abuse.

Back porch 'saloon' offers escape to the old West

Plains residents Dan and Pat Johnson were looking for a good way for friends and family to “come over, relax” and forget about everything going on these days.

Plains High School senior Paulsen wins Duck Stamp competition

Malachi Paulsen certainly has an “eye for art.” When he picks up a graphite, color or charcoal pencil, it seems like magical things happen.

Senior spotlight: Sheelia (Duffy) Miller

Helping Hands celebrates 20th annual auction

COLUMN: Spring is my season

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

Year in Review 2019: The biggest stories in Sanders Co.

Join the Clark Fork Valley Press news team as it takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2019.

5 candidates vie for Mineral Community Hospital board

The mission statement for Mineral Community Hospital reads: “Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of our community.

COLUMN: Springs sports weather

It was close to what would likely have been more of a spectacle than a disaster.

Hot Springs starts season with undefeated streak

Danielle Switalski

Traveling equine clinic serves rural horse owners

The gray gelding is gentle and good with young riders...

Flat Creek/Iron Mountain Superfund plans discussed before government shutdown

Superior Technical Assistance Committee environmental consultant Steve Ackerlund reported last week that he had met with Department of Environmental Quality Project Manager Joel Chavez and U.S. Forest Service representative Bob Wintergerst regarding how plans were coming for this spring regarding the Flat Creek/Iron Mountain Mine and Mill Site Superfund site located north of Superior.

Log truck driver ready to put pedal to metal

Enzo Ferrari once said, “What’s behind you doesn’t matter.”

Log truck driver ready to put pedal to metal

Enzo Ferrari once said, “What’s behind you doesn’t matter.”