Superior town council receives EPA Superfund update

Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency met with the Superior Town Council on June 10 to discuss EPA Superfund activities.

30-voice choir to perform in Mineral County

“My main concern is that the article clearly states that Superior's performance is on Saturday, Dec.16 as a 3 p.m. matinee,” writes Jim Goss, Treasurer of the Mineral County Performing Arts Council.

Easter Egg Hunt 3

Children from throughout Mineral County gathered at Eva Horning Park in Superior to participate in an Easter Egg hunt put on my MC Search and Rescue.

Hot Springs city council members introduce themselves

My name is Karen Evans and I am running for Town Council of the Town of Hot Springs on the South Side.  I moved to Hot Springs in 2004, having lived in Whitefish, Condon, Spokane, Washington, DC, and Lewiston, Idaho.

Lady Devils win three in a row

Christmas break couldn’t have come at a better time for Noxon, as the Lady Devils rebounded from a loss to rattle off three consecutive wins giving them an impressive 1-1 conf., 5-2 ovr. start to a season in which little was expected of them outside their own locker room.

Piranhas swim at home meet

PLAINS – Swimmers crashed through the water and churned out laps during the annual Plains Invitational Swim Meet over the Fourth of July weekend at the EL Johnson Memorial Pool Park.

ATV riders meet at West End for annual poker ride

The West End ATV Association is an ATV club made up of locals primarily from DeBorgia, Haugan and Saltese.

Canadian Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

So this past week, I headed north with my parents up to Canada for a little holiday, which is why no one would have seen me around the county.

Column: The Power of the Individual

Scrubs & Bubbles: St. Regis health workers launch cosmetic brand

With names like Clark Fork Fog, Crazy Peak Swirl, Oregon Peak Orange, Sweetly Verde Creek, Tamarack lemon Turmeric, Cold creek Bastille, Saltese Sandalwood, Bald Hill Blackberry Sage, Johnson Creek Sage, and Quartz Creek pink salt; right away if you’re a Mineral County resident your interest is piqued.

Don't forget about the chokecherry

These tart natural gems aren’t sold in the form of tasty treats at gift shops across the state, or displayed on highway signs at local fruit stands. But they might just be one of the most important and historical plants around.

Lady Hawks tangle with Trotters in Plains

PLAINS – The two Sanders County softball teams went up against one another last week at Plains High School.

Kvelve's Comments: There oughta be a law

There ought to be a law.

The dream of flying

PLAINS - Over the skies just west of Plains in the early mornings, a small dot in the sky may often be visible for anyone looking up. A longtime Plains resident has found a hobby that doesn’t only help provide fun, but hits him deep within his core.

Horsemen, Trotters take down Charlo

The Plains Horsemen remain undefeated in conference play this season after picking up an 80-38 District 14C win over Charlo at home Saturday.

Anniversary of Roe v. Wade stirs up debate

THOMPSON FALLS – The morning of Wednesday, Jan. 22 was dreary but the sunlight peeked through the clouds and illuminated the people marching down Main Street. The protesters advocated their personal beliefs, either pro-life or pro-choice, in light of the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

COLUMN: Hands off my sports

This planet that is now home to somewhere in the crowded neighborhood of 8 billion human beings by most estimates, is an amazing, if not crazy place.

Hot Springs football player overcomes adversity to achieve college dreams

Hot Springs standout running back and middle linebacker Kane Lawson never had time to mull over inspirational sports cliches when his high school career became a revolving door of injuries and rehab.

Lady Hawks stay hot in three wins

If you picked the trifecta for Thompson Falls’ Lady Hawks softball games last week you would be a winner.

Noxon volleyball survives five-set thriller with St. Regis

Long vollies saved and extended by diving digs, and spectacular slams were the rule of the night, not the exception. Volleyball was on display and this was an evening where everyone who likes the sport was a winner.