Tuesday, February 25, 2025
37.0°F

All results /

Lake Mary Ronan reopens as Elmo Fire withers
August 17, 2022 midnight

Lake Mary Ronan reopens as Elmo Fire withers

Lake Mary Ronan State Park and its access road reopened to traffic Aug. 10 as crews expanded containment of the Elmo 2 Fire.

April 17, 2015 5 p.m.

Committee looks to community for support

PARADISE – Last weekend a team of consultants made a preliminary report to the Paradise Elementary School Preservation Committee on repurposing the school site for a community, arts and visitor’s center.

Keeping in Touch: Ideas to support veterans on Veterans Day
November 1, 2010 10:47 a.m.

Keeping in Touch: Ideas to support veterans on Veterans Day

With Veterans Day, November 11th, just around the corner, it’s never too early to begin reflecting on the sacrifices our military men and women make on our behalf while defending, guarding and protecting our traditions of liberty and freedom, those unalienable rights which ensure justice for all.

October 29, 2010 7:49 p.m.

Candidates talk jobs and stimulation

The West End commissioner seat is up for election this November and residents had the chance to listen to the two candidates at a forum last week.

March 4, 2008 midnight

State thanks Paradise students for their help in passing official state lullaby

Montana Sate Representative Pat Ingraham addressed the students of Paradise School Wednesday, thanking them for the role they played in the passing of a Montana House bill that named “Montana Lullaby” as the official state lullaby of Montana.

December 1, 2016 noon

Sanders County justice court roundup

Sanders County Justice of the Peace Donald M. Strine handled the following cases last week:

May 7, 2018 4:47 p.m.

Bluehawks, Lady Hawks' track continue to excel

The Thompson Falls boys and girls’ track teams are saving up their energy for the final and most critical juncture of the season.

March 14, 2017 12:05 p.m.

Mineral County Court Report March 3 – March 10

Mar. 8, Mitchell Allen, leave scene of accident

March 12, 2010 5:32 p.m.

Public forum addresses library levy

"We want voters to understand that we know money is short. But we need everyone's support. We are not asking for all we need, just enough to get by. We will not be adding hours or services; we just want to be able to continue to provide services at the present level," said Plains Public Library volunteer Cheri Seli in a plea to the public Thursday evening to increase the current mill levy from four to five in order to get more money in to the library system.

Gianforte reveals budget for 2023 Legislature
November 14, 2022 midnight

Gianforte reveals budget for 2023 Legislature

Gov. Greg Gianforte unveiled his proposed budget Thursday, a fiscal roadmap that he said is poised to represent the largest tax cut in Montana history.

October 20, 2010 1:11 p.m.

Runners excel at the Edge

Peaking at just the right time – that’s the whole purpose of the 10-week cross country season.  It’s where the science of training meets the art of experience.  As a coach, you put together a mix of quality and quantity; work and recovery; motivation and support; and, above all, hope.  Hope that the plan included enough mileage – but, not too much; hope that you pushed them hard enough – but, not so hard that they crossed the fine line into injury or illness; hope that you gave them the direction needed to be successful; and, hope that you did the right thing for each of the 10 wonderfully unique individual athletes that were part of the 2010 Plains High School Cross Country team. 

October 31, 2012 1 p.m.

Letter to the editor: Meaning of local elections

Local elections hold immense meaning, especially now with the ideologies and philosophies on the proper role of government in our everyday lives polarized between a) obedient compliance and resigned dependency on one hand, and b) personal responsibility and self reliance on the other. I like to think of it as: a) is the left hand, and b) the right hand.

May 11 fire at Hilltop Motel claimed the second oldest building in Superior burns down
May 23, 2019 3:09 p.m.

May 11 fire at Hilltop Motel claimed the second oldest building in Superior burns down

When Gary and Nancy Hill bought the second oldest building in Superior in October of 1992, the couple purchased not only a business but their home of the last quarter century.

Ranger meets with public about DeBaugan project
March 4, 2008 midnight

Ranger meets with public about DeBaugan project

Residents of the West End of Mineral County got their first chance to publicly voice their opinions on a new Forest Service plan that will reduce the amounts of forest fire fuels in the area.

Two Lady Hawks selected for softball classic
July 10, 2024 midnight

Two Lady Hawks selected for softball classic

The honors keep rolling in for a pair of Thompson Falls softball players.

Bobcats claim division championship
May 22, 2024 midnight

Bobcats claim division championship

Quietly and overwhelmingly the Superior girls high school tennis team has put themselves in line for a State B-C team title.

Trotters take two from Drummond
April 27, 2011 2:34 p.m.

Trotters take two from Drummond

The Trotters had an impressive outing last Thursday as they come away with two wins over Drummond while hosting a Western B-C doubleheader.

Longtime commissioner Laurie Johnston resigning
August 24, 2022 1 a.m.

Longtime commissioner Laurie Johnston resigning

For nine years and wight months, Laurie Johnston has been a Mineral County Commissioner representing the central district, and last week she tendered her resignation with a little more than two years left in her second term.

Fireman's Ball turn-out equalled white hot success
August 24, 2017 10:55 a.m.

Fireman's Ball turn-out equalled white hot success

The Plains Fire Department held their annual Fireman’s Ball this past Saturday night at the Plains VFW Hall.

Town greets Bobcats
November 26, 2008 midnight

Town greets Bobcats

If there was anyone in Superior that did not know the Bobcats won the Montana State 8-man Football Championship Saturday, a cavalcade of honking cars, screaming fans and fireworks filled them in as it descended on the town like a foreign invasion Sunday evening.