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Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay
April 18, 2018 4 a.m.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

So another week in the gorgeous northwest part of the state, and I found one of the best roads to drive down.

April 18, 2018 4 a.m.

Young Lady Bluehawks steadily improving

With each passing game and week, the young Thompson Falls High School girl’s softball team continues to improve and the strides Lady Bluehawks’ coach Jared Koskela has witnessed has him excited about the prospects of the future of his young club.

Good turnout for fundraising 5k at Whiskey Trail Ranch
April 18, 2018 4 a.m.

Good turnout for fundraising 5k at Whiskey Trail Ranch

Hot Springs cross-country runner Elena McAllister held a 5K race at her family’s ranch last weekend to help raise funds for her upcoming trip to Australia to compete in the Gold Coast Marathon.

April 17, 2018 2:09 p.m.

Golf season starts on a soggy note at Plains Invitational

Around 56 Varsity and JV golfers hit the links last Saturday at the Plains Golf Invitational held on April 7.

April 12, 2018 4:50 p.m.

Tourism conference to include Road to Buffalo project

Local group Women for a Better Sanders County recently secured an invite to present their project Road to the Buffalo at the upcoming Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Recreation this month.

Local teams hit the Superior Hoop Shoot target
April 10, 2018 6:24 a.m.

Local teams hit the Superior Hoop Shoot target

Elementary students from all over the are descended on Superior last weekend to participate in the Superior Hoop Shoot. There were 31 teams made up of boys and girls from grades five through eight who met up on the courts in the high school and elementary school gyms to shoot-it- out. Teams were grades 3/4; 5/6; and 7/8.

April 6, 2018 4:52 p.m.

Trotters softball has 'mixed' results in opening week

The Plains Hot-Springs softball team knew the opening portion of their season schedule against Thompson Falls and Florence would provide an immediate challenge.

April 6, 2018 4:52 p.m.

Lady Bluehawk softball showcases improvement

Thompson Falls softball coach Jared Koskela knew his team would get an initiation back into high school softball after their program’s one-year hiatus when they opened up with defending Class B-C champion Florence.

April 5, 2018 12:56 p.m.

Thompson Falls Police welcome academy graduate

Jacob Winslow of the Thompson Falls Police Department recently completed his training with the Montana Law Enforcement Academy.

Plains-Hot Springs softball fundraiser a grand slam
April 5, 2018 12:54 p.m.

Plains-Hot Springs softball fundraiser a grand slam

The Plains-Hot Springs High School softball team turned out an All-American styled barbecue dinner for their annual fundraiser last week.

Pe contest benefits library
April 4, 2018 5:26 p.m.

Pe contest benefits library

Everybody likes nice piece of pie, and the proof was in the pudding (of the Chocolate Cream Pie). It was the annual Pie Contest held by the Mineral County Public Library in Superior on March 24, where people crowded in between stacks of books to sample savory favorites.

Final Four-legged fever hits county
April 4, 2018 5:23 p.m.

Final Four-legged fever hits county

Final Four-legged fever hit Mineral County last week as donkeys hit the floor boards in the St. Regis gym. The junior high school class brought the floppy-ear critters to town through Donkey Sports Inc. as a fundraiser where students and staff from St. Regis and Superior faced-off for braying rights.

George Marion 'Doc' Holliday
April 4, 2018 4 a.m.

George Marion 'Doc' Holliday

George Marion Holliday “Doc” passed away from natural causes on March 14, 2018 at Rocky Mountain Care Center in Helena.

When hiking or handling outdoor chores, beware of ticks
March 28, 2018 2:25 p.m.

When hiking or handling outdoor chores, beware of ticks

Karyn Thornton, a physician assistant with Mineral Community Hospital in Superior, said it is typical to start seeing tick bites in the emergency room about this time of year.

Community Notes
March 28, 2018 1:37 p.m.

Community Notes

Annual community Easter Egg Hunts will be held on March 31 for youngsters. In St. Regis it will be held in the town park starting at exactly 11 a.m. The Alberton Ridge Runners Saddle Club will host the hunt in Alberton starting at noon sharp at the Alberton Community Center for walking toddlers to age 10 children. The Superior hunt will be at 1 p.m. sharp at the Eva Horning Park. Be on time; the eggs get snatched up fast!

Lorri Riffle
March 28, 2018 4 a.m.

Lorri Riffle

Lorri Riffle was born May 1, 1952 in San Diego, California to Les and Bessie Johnstun Vinsant.

Bluehawks softball focuses on rebuilding after hiatus
March 28, 2018 4 a.m.

Bluehawks softball focuses on rebuilding after hiatus

The Thompson Falls softball team will have to modify its expectations as they reenter competition after a year’s hiatus.

Trap shooters gobble up a fun day at Annual Turkey Shoot
March 28, 2018 4 a.m.

Trap shooters gobble up a fun day at Annual Turkey Shoot

The Plains Trap Club held their annual Spring Turkey Shoot at the club grounds Saturday.

Little Guy Wrestling hits the mats in Superior
March 13, 2018 8:12 p.m.

Little Guy Wrestling hits the mats in Superior

The Valley Qualifier for Little Guy Wrestling was held in Superior on Saturday, March 10, where five teams gathered for the Valley Qualifier. Beginners, Novice and Middle levels competed, however Juniors did not compete at this event.

James Kent Sinclair, 62
March 13, 2018 3:52 p.m.

James Kent Sinclair, 62

James Kent Sinclair, 62, took his first breath in Heaven at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at his beloved cabin at Glacier Bible Camp in Hungry Horse. Jim passed peacefully and pain free, after doing one of his favorite things, working at camp. He took his last breath on earth as he was holding hands with his bride of 43 years, Renee’.