COLUMN: Dog Days

Don’t know if they officially begin in August or if July qualifies, but regardless, “they” are here.

Plains boy qualifies for statewide geo bee

If any of the 100 students competing in the Montana National Geographic Bee should be able to locate Luck, a town in Polk County, Wis., with a population of 881, it probably would be the Plains eighth-grader competing in the bee.

Students take 2nd with Lego Robotics

While most children view Legos as just toys, four students from Trout Creek Elementary and Junior High used them to build two robots and a solid foundation for their future education.

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.

Problematic wildlife

FWP should start helping landowners with problematic wildlife

School and parent group ask for help

SUPERIOR – A group of parents in Superior and local school officials want the public to support a measure that will prevent students from having to spend any more time than necessary in a middle school that is facing structural integrity issues, prone to plumbing problems and affected by mold.

Superior residents remember Kennedy assassination

Danielle's column: What goes around comes around

We've all heard the old adage "what goes around, comes around." I never really put much thought into it as I figured it was just my parents' way of scaring me out of stealing my brother's toys or pinching him when I was little.

Weed management plan now finalized

Representatives from Fish, Wildlife and Parks stopped in last week to visit with the commissioners and to give them an update on where they were with the Fish Creek project.

Mineral Community Hospital receives new equipment

SUPERIOR – The Mineral Community Hospital recently acquired a new set of beds and brand new lab equipment that will improve their ability to diagnose and treat their patients.

David Nakasone, 74

David Nakasone

Edward John Chaberek

Edward John Chaberek

$31 million available to Montana child care providers

The latest data on child care deserts shows a 73 percent supply gap across the state – meaning there is only capacity to serve 27 percent of children under the age of six in licensed or registered child care.

Superior Food Bank steps up and meets needs during crisis

With the recent COVID-19 related job layoffs and families seeking unemployment benefits Superior’s Food Bank has also been increasing their hours and providing extra assistance to those in need.

October packed with family-friendly activities

October is spooky month, and in Mineral County there are hordes of family-friendly activities to explore. Whether it’s geared toward little goblins and ghouls, or costume-clad teenagers, all along I-90 Halloween festivities are ripe for the picking this fall.

Money for seniors home repair projects

Low-income homeowners who are 55 and older now have the opportunity to have repairs done to their homes in an effort to revitalize the stock of safe, affordable housing in Sanders County.

Little Guys go to Superior for duals

Little Guy wrestling clubs from Thompson Falls and Pains-Hot Springs met in Superior Thursday at a four-team duals, along with Mission/Charlo/Dixon and Superior. The dual included beginner, novice, middle and junior classes.

Classic cars invade Trout Creek for annual show

What better way to celebrate new ownership of the Lakeside Motel and Resort in Trout Creek than a one of a kind car show?

Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Wyatt Zylawy of Superior

Montana Senator Steve Daines recognized Wyatt Zylawy on April 22, for his outstanding achievements in his recent Coast Guard training and for his noble commitment to serving our country. Zylway graduated from Superior High School in 2015, and joined the Coast Guard. Zylawy was recognized through Daines “Montanan of the Week” initiative, where each week he will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress.

Trotters overpower Noxon 55-35 on senior night