Undefeated Superior Bobcats Best Plains Savage Horsemen

The Superior Bobcats came out of the gate with a 21-point first quarter and never looked back as they defeated the hosting Plains/Hot Springs Savage Horsemen on Friday night 49-24. The win pushed the undefeated Bobcats to 2-0, while the Savage Horsemen slid to 0-2.

Track legend still breaking records

Theatre performances coming to Mineral County

Two performances are coming to Mineral County this week. On Thursday, August 19, behind the high school, Julius Caesar will be performed as part of Montana's Shakespeare in the Parks 38th Season. Then, on August 21, in the St. Regis Community Park, get ready for some Adventures on the Western Stage. Both performances are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and are free to audiences.

City council discusses pool

The local pool was an item of interest at the Superior Town Council's meeting held on Monday, August 9. Scott Anderson, from Anderson-Montgomery Consulting Engineers in Helena, presented the findings of the evaluation he performed on the pool.

Mineral County Fair offers fun and memories

The Mineral County Fair was held this past week from Thursday, August 5 through Saturday, August 7, and provided an old-fashioned country fair with lots of homespun charm and cowboy spirit.

Hot Springs Elementary PTO eyes improvements

The HSEPTO (Hot Springs Elementary Parent Teacher Organization) has taken on the project of improving both the safety and effectiveness of the Elementary parking lot.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

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Drop-in center adds garden; hopes to contribute to community

As part of the Superior Mental Health's drop-in center, Stephanie Quick, wanted to find ways to bring people together and out of their homes as the goal of a drop-in center is to provide a positive support system for those with co-occurring illnesses to hang out.

Relay team hosts community game night

The game of pool is usually played with a stick and on a table with six pockets. Eight balls, striped and solid are usually placed in the middle and the first shooter must break the ball rack apart. However, on Friday, June 25, the pool game at community game night was a little different.

Thompson Falls market set to open this weekend

The third season of the Thompson Falls Market launches this Saturday, June 26th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on the west lot of the Falls Motel.

Pool opens for summer

Perhaps some of the fondest memories of childhood are those spent splashing around in the town's swimming pool. Whether jumping off the diving board or doing belly flops, the community pool is the spot where children beg their parents to take them.

Hot Springs gunman files guilty plea

Following police standoff back in May, man pleads guilty to criminal endangerment

A Hot Springs man filed a guilty plea last Thursday in District

Homesteader Days celebrates 61 years

In 1949, the first homesteaders came to Hot Springs, signing the official registry for the town.

Plains looks to equalize water meters

The town of Plains is currently looking for ways to equalize the water usage among all the residences throughout town.

Summer hours at the National Bison Range

National Bison Range wtiched to 15 hour days last week

Come Memorial Day weekend, the National Bison Range changed to its longer summer hours of operation. Starting Saturday, May 29, 2010, the Refuge will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Visitors should remember that they will need to start Red Sleep Mountain Drive no later than 7 p.m. to be finished before the main gates close (this closing time is 6 p.m. until May 29). The Refuge is closed at night to all public use.

Students place in top ten at BPA Nationals

The seven Superior Business Professional of America students weren't sure if they were going to get enough money to go to the BPA National Conference, but from May 6 through May 13, the students were in Anaheim, California, thanks to the support of the community.

Danielle's column: Bear watch

It was bound to be an amazing weekend. My Milwaukee friend Molly was visiting Plains for the week and having never seen mountains before, I decided to pull out all the stops and embark on an adventure through the Montana wilderness.

Hot Springs man arrested after three-hour standoff with police

HOT SPRINGS-- Local law enforcement responding to reports of

Montana Aquatic Invasive Species Act

During the 2009 Legislative Session, we passed Senate Bill 343, an act creating the Montana Aquatic Invasive Species Act. It defines departmental responsibilities, encourages cooperation among public and private entities, grants rulemaking authority, authorizes the use of management areas to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, provides for the prevention and control of infestations, authorizes inspection of the exterior of vessels for aquatic invasive species, prohibits the transfer or transport of aquatic invasive species, and authorizes emergency declarations and provision for civil and criminal penalties.

Seeds, soils and Starts starts on Saturday

Thompson Falls, MT - Rain or shine, this Saturday features the early season event of the Thompson Falls Market "Seeds, Soil & Starts" from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the west lot of the Falls Motel.