Annual health and information day takes place

SUPERIOR - Many people, young and old, came out to support the annual health and information fair at Superior Elementary School.

Hospital celebrates employees; unveils new mission and vision statements

The warm sunny weather last Thursday, June 24, was welcomed by several Mineral County hospital employees as they moved out onto the lawn at noon for a barbeque. Tables, chairs and plenty of food were set up under tents on the lawn.

Zinke proposes increasing Glacier Park entrance fees

The National Park Service Oct. 24 announced it was proposing to more than double entrance fees to several national parks, including Glacier National Park, to pay for deferred maintenance.

Lady Tigers take down Lady Lynx and Lady Vikings

ST. REGIS – The Lady Tigers won two close victories last week against the Charlo Lady Vikings and the Lincoln Lady Lynx.

Food for Thought: Which angry face do you wear?

Many of us have been taught that anger is bad and that it should not be expressed. It is true that violent and aggressive expressions of anger are dangerous and destructive.

Does worrying help?

Today many people are worried about the COVID-19 virus. What does the future hold? Will I get sick or worse? Will I lose my retirement because of the stock market? When can I resume a “normal“ life?

Paradise rally more than just Cliven Bundy

News quickly spread across the state that Nevada rancher and Constitutionalist Cliven Bundy was to visit Sanders County last weekend. The Bundy family got national attention for its 2014 armed confrontation with federal authorities in Nevada.

Food for Thought: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening...

St. Regis superintendent gives back-to-school update

Trying to catch Derek Larson, Superintendent of St. Regis Schools, is difficult. No, impossible, but for good reasons because everything in the school district is going splendidly, at the speed of light so far this school year.

St. Regis football: Long trips, many memories

Outside the workout room at St. Regis High School, a large forest green bus with big orange and black tigers painted on the sides rolls to a stop.

How Global Positioning System, or GPS, changed the world

This invention “saves millions of lives every year; it saves billions of dollars in better farming and more efficient travel; it eliminated carpet bombing during war time; and the Internet would collapse under its own weight; real time banking transactions would be impossible without it; and cellphone usage would be severely limited.” This is the introduction in the 2018 documentary, “The Lonely Halls Meeting,” which honors the inventors of GPS or the Global Positioning System.

Grizzlies, hunters collide in northern Rockies

A hunter killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last week in the Madison Range southeast of Ennis.

Dodgeball

The Superior High School Business Professionals of America held its annual dodgeball fundraiser. 

Road construction begins on I-90 near Alberton

ALBERTON – On Monday, March 31, commuters crossing from Missoula County into Mineral County on Interstate 90 had to slow down for a road construction project going from Alberton over the county line.

Small farmers, farmer's markets eligible for pandemic relief

If you operate a small farm producing specialty crops whose annual revenue is less than $1 million, run a farmer's market...

Plains man admits to child porn charges after guest found evidence

A Plains man accused of making and transporting child pornography videos pleaded guilty to charges last week.

The last chance to sign up for healthcare is approaching fast

Procrastinators! It’s time. The March 31st deadline to sign up for health insurance is coming up fast. This is the last chance this year for uninsured individuals to purchase individual insurance. If you are uninsured, visit www.healthcare.gov today. There you can apply for coverage and likely receive tax credits to help you buy insurance. Enrollment help is also available at Mineral Regional Health Center.

Interim CEOs meet with communities

MINERAL COUNTY – In a series of meetings held across the county, residents were given the opportunity to voice any concerns about Mineral Community Hospital and Mineral Regional Health Center to the interim chief executive officers.

Legals for April, 10 2024

Shakespeare's return to Plains high school

Danielle Switalski