Plains and Thompson Falls meet in softball season-opener

For a while it looked like a repeat of last year’s softball season opener between Plains and Thompson Falls.

Superior Bobcats nearly claim victory

The Superior Lady Bobcats were just a few seconds away from stopping their losing skid and getting their first win of the season.

Over 500 Rubber ducks hit the St. Regis

The world’s fastest duck, the canvasback, can reach speeds up to 72 mph, which is about 70 mph faster than the winning duck at the 2008 Traveler’s Inn Duck Race Saturday, but one St. Regis woman could probably care less.

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.

PEAK show a smash hit in Alberton

It was an entertaining evening of frogs, skits, singing, and dancing as the PEAK Foundation presented their Variety Show 2017. Young and old Alberton residents took to the stage and delighted a full-house on Saturday, February 25. The production marked the fifth live theater production the Foundation has put on and featured 14 acts. It had grown from last year’s variety show which only featured four acts.

Riverside Park falls victim to vandals

Riverside Park located at the bridge next to the fairgrounds in Plains is falling victim to vandals.

110 Sanders County seniors graduate with Class of 2018

Thirteen years have come and gone, memories of triumphs, friendships and growing up, now as one door closed another has opened for seniors around Sanders County.

'Flat Broke Fair' parade hits town

The Mineral County Fair Parade began promptly at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5 on River Street in Superior. Floats, horse riders and cars crossed the bridge into town waving to the crowd and throwing candy to kids. The theme this year was “Flat Broke Fair” and the theme was the result of a shaky start this year’s fair board experienced. The budget was tight going into this year’s fair, explained the fair board secretary, Deb Davis-Quitt. However, thanks to some fundraising efforts and a $1,500 grant from Blackfoot Telephone the fair went on without a hitch.

Norovirus hits area schools and hospital hard this month

The Mineral County Health Department reported on Friday that there has been an outbreak of gastrointestinal norovirus in area high schools and at the hospital. Peggy Stevens, director and public health nurse of the department said there has been 53 cases so far this year for Superior School and Mineral Community Hospital residents and staff during a meeting with county commissioners.

Hot Springs students hit the hardwood

HOT SPRINGS – The shouts of enthusiastic children echoed through the gymnasium at Hot Springs High School as the youth basketball camp held its final day of activities.

Pirates complete perfect season with big win

PLAINS – The Plains Pirates achieved a rare feat this spring, compiling a perfect season. The Majors division team won every one of their 15 games without losing a single contest.

Superior, St. Regis golf teams face-off at invite

ST. REGIS - Three high school golf teams competed at the Trestle Creek Golf Course April 17.

Cross country hits the ground running

PLAINS – As the sun slowly set in the western portion of the sky, members of the Plains Cross Country team laced up their running shoes and prepared for their evening workout.

Superior 4H shoots at state

SUPERIOR – The Superior 4H Shooting Sports Team hit the bull’s-eye at the State Tournament last week as a number of students took high places in the archery and rifle competitions.

Superhost training hits all-time high

SUPERIOR – Hospitality providers left the Superhost statewide seminar ready to provide quality customer service to keep tourists coming back to Mineral County on a yearly basis. This year the seminar reported the highest attendance ever in the approximately 20 years the program has been offered.

Free Throws Shootout sends girls to camp

Wild Horse Plains Golf Course hosts VFW

PLAINS – A group of golf enthusiasts proved undeterred by the overcast skies on Saturday and participated in the Creekside Inn VFW Golf Tournament over the weekend.

Thompson Falls hits the ground running

THOMPSON FALLS – The Bluehawk Track and Field team looks healthy this year and each athlete has had time to hone in on their individual skills.

Chicks n' Chaps sends out personal message

PLAINS – The group known as Cowgirls Kickin’ Cancer hit the fairgrounds with their biggest fundraiser of the year, the Chick n’ Chaps event, bringing the impact of cancer closer to home than ever.

Junior rodeo hits Sanders County Fairgrounds

PLAINS – Dust kicked off the group in puffs and the rain came down in a slight drizzle for a junior rodeo held at the Sanders County Fairgrounds over the weekend.