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Slick roads blamed for crashes
Slow down. That’s the message from law enforcement as snow and ice have already begun to plague local roads, with more than a few wrecks beginning to add up.
Volleyball roundup: Hot Springs sweeps Clark Fork
This past week has been a continuation of great volleyball action around the county.
Junior athlete highlight: Jessica Bronner
Jessica Bronner of Thompson Falls is this week’s Junior Athlete Highlight.
Thompson Falls Police Department back in full swing
The Thompson Falls Police Department has welcomed two new officers to town as Mayor Mark Sheets officially swore in Jacob Winslow and Luke Hauke on Friday.
Wind storm causes power outage in Plains
Wind gusts that were predicted for the area Oct. 17 proved to be a warning worth listening to.
Russell Norris Grunhuvd, 92
Russell “Norris” Grunhuvd, 92, of Superior, passed away at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Sept. 21, 2017.
Horsemen can't hold off Charlo at home
It wasn’t the game the Plains Horsemen were hoping for as they head into their homecoming week.
Kinder Kareer Day at Plains School
Plains School came alive last Friday as two kindergarten classes indulged into career day, learning about different community helpers.
Community Notes
Mineral County Performing Arts will host some old time Cajun/Creole music this Wednesday, Oct 4th. First, Dennis Stroughmatt et l’Esprit Creole will conduct a workshop/assembly at the Superior High School gym from 2:30 to 3:30, with the public encouraged to attend. Then the formal concert will be at the LDS church in Superior at 7:00 PM. This is supported in part by a grant from the Montana Arts Council, an agency of the State Government.
Thomas 'Tommy' 'Tom' Henry McCrea, 97
Thomas “Tommy” “Tom” Henry McCrea, 97, a dedicated husband, father, farmer, cowboy, rancher, jig and square dancer, and storyteller, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in Plains, Montana.
'Operation Scrubs' helps Houston nurses
Hospital personnel in Houston dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey received some welcomed relief from Mineral Community Hospital in Superior. Nurses were working around the clock to keep up with victims of the hurricane and found themselves short of scrubs.
Mineral County Justice Court; Sept. 1-15
Sept. 8, Joshua Cade Johnson, speeding
Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat fall to Noxon
A whirlwind week for the Hot Springs Savage Ladies Volleyball team saw a loss and forfeit.
Trotters come up short against Arlee Scarlets
The Plains Trotters hosted the Arlee Scarlets on Thursday evening for a hometown showdown.
Frances Ewen, 91
Frances Arlene (Osmond) Ewen died in Missoula, Montana on August 30, 2017 at the age of 91 years. She was born prematurely at home in Worden, Montana on October 26, 1925 to Wilma Elizabeth (Jones) Osmond and Washington Percy Osmond. She joined brother, Byron. She was a fighter right from the beginning. Since she was less than three pounds at birth, she was put inside the oven of her parent’s wood stove to keep warm. She was unable to suck, so was fed barley water from an eye dropper.
4-H exhibitors turn out in droves for fair
Seven clubs and more than 100 young people exhibiting their animals, projects and all in-between turned out at the recent fair.
Type II team continues to fight area fires
As the fires continue, the smoke is thickening within the county; not just from the active fires within, but also from fires burning in Washington and Oregon.
Thank you, firefighters
On Sunday, July 14, 2017, lightening struck and the Sunrise Fire took off down the mountain and then continued to burn throughout several drainages (including Sunrise, Verde Creek, Quartz Creek, and finally into the Trout Creek area), forcing many families to evacuate their homes.
Hot Springs family helped by local fundraising effort
Hot Springs locals are banning together to help a family that began the month with a near fatal car accident that has seen Sarah Loraas in a Seattle Hospital recovering.
Simple Simon's Pizza more than just a slice
County residents who love to indulge in a slice of pizza would remember just a few weeks ago that Simple Simon’s restaurants in Plains and Thompson Falls were taking donations ahead of the school start.