Pioneer Council adds two vans to transport fleet

The Mineral County Pioneer Council has been helping its residents get to and from medical appointments and it recently added two new vehicles to its fleet.

Montana Viewpoint: Politics, to listen or to lecture?

Individual politicians may have the best of motives, but the parties they belong to, no. The parties are like businesses, they want results.

Kathleen Brown family thankful for support in her time of need

Kathleen and I are so very blessed to have a community filled with friends and neighbors who are not only supportive in words, prayers and thoughts, they are supportive with help, assistance and appreciated deeds.

Plains Council sets date to fill empty ward seats

The first Plains Town Council meeting of the year was called to order last week by the newly appointed Mayor Joel Banham.

Superior football prepares for next season

Before the Superior High School football players dismissed for summer vacation, head coach Dan Lucier wanted to bring the team together. For three days last week, the team gathered in the afternoons on the football field or in a classroom to go over plays. Coach Lucier said the goal of the three-day camp was to have fun and get better.

Roger Orlo Hearst, 88

Oct. 8, 2019, Roger Hearst, devoted husband and father, passed away at the age of 88.

Ranger: Numerous projects on forest 'wish list'

Christmas is still weeks away, but Sharon Sweeney, the U.S. Forest Service ranger for the Superior District, has already compiled her wish list.

Northwest Montana enters Stage 2 fire restrictions

Much of Northwest Montana is under Stage 2 fire restrictions that ban campfires as severe drought conditions have expanded, bringing extreme fire danger to the entire region, fire managers said Friday.

Plains-Hot Springs misses state by one run

The Plains-Hot Springs softball team’s quest to clinch a Class B-C state title bid fell one run short when they lost to Loyola Sacred Heart 12-11 at the Class B-C Western softball Divisional tournament Friday and Saturday at Libby High School.

Fire training heats up

SUPERIOR – The fire blazed fiercely propelling thick gray smoke into the air. Firefighters quickly got to work as they worked on a car fire.

Hawks teams split games with Eureka, Loyola

A heart-breaking loss to a non-conference foe followed by a blow-out win over a conference opponent was the story of last week’s Thompson Falls Lady Hawks basketball adventures.

House fire leaves Plains couple hospitalized

A house fire in Plains Sunday night has left a married couple hospitalized.

Sanders County Court Report

Sanders County Justice Court week of 4/9 to 4/15/13

Sanders County Court Report

Sanders County Justice Court week of 4/23 to 4/29

Russell Norris Grunhuvd

Sanders County Justice Court - week of Jan. 16

— Alexander Dale Heatwole, 26, Basic Ruke-Reasonable and Prudent-1st Offense, Deferred Imposition of sentence.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

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Emergency services a challenge in Mineral County

Providing emergency services in small rural areas like Mineral County can be challenging due to the lack of volunteers and other resources needed. However, the Local Emergency Planning Committee, headed by George Gupton, and the LEPC Subcommittee on Communications is aiming to help overcome some of these challenges.

Pot plant bust in Superior

Last week, Mineral County Deputy Jim Balenger, along with two other officers, busted a marijuana operation near Superior.

Fires under investigation

PLAINS – Three human caused fires were extinguished at the popular local swimming spot referred to as “the mouth.”