State wants comments on new elk management plan

Elk hunters who are interested in how the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks manage elk have the opportunity to weigh in on the new draft elk management plan.

School buzz: New coffee cart teaches life skills

The sweet aromas of espresso grounds and the whistling of milk frothing will now be permeating the halls of Superior High School.

Local bars welcome fans for Super Bowl parties

Chips and dip, sandwiches, beer, crackers, different cheeses, beer, spaghetti, elk salami, chili, nachos, beer — Super Bowl Sunday at the bars is a big day and the owners of the establishments are more than happy to make it a party.

Tom Harmon inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame

Tom Harmon at about age 4 was given a brown sawdust stuffed horse on wheels from his grandfather and at age 14 he broke his first colt.

COLUMN: Play ball!

In our young minds, we were pioneers, the original “boys of summer”.

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Mule deer quotas adjusted in response to spring surveys

While mule deer populations remain steady in portions of the state, spring green-up surveys conducted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife biologists showed populations in some parts of the state remain lower than desired, and as a result, licenses available to hunters in those areas have been cut back.

Lake County commissioner pleads not guilty to DUI, disorderly conduct in Mineral County

Lake County Commissioner Michael Hutchin pleaded not guilty to a second offense of driving under the influence of alcohol and disorderly conduct after his arrest at the Lincoln's 10,000 Silver Dollar Bar in Haugan early this month.

Farmers markets yield big community reward

he farmers markets in Alberton and Superior are small, but they carry a big message about promoting healthy communities.

Thompson Falls Honor Roll

12th Grade

Sanders County Justice Court

Jan. 30 to Feb. 6

Anaconda/Deer Lodge Invitational Golf Tournament

Anaconda/Deer Lodge Invitational at Old Works Golf Course

Sculptor Pies creating a 'region of art'

When Kenton Pies moved to Sanders County in 2005, it was his goal to create an “art mecca.” Not to be confused with the Muslims, the Webster third definition calls “mecca” “anything that one greatly desires or tries to achieve.”

Southside Spark takes top 4-H award

Local Southside Spark Holly Stratford recently took a top 4-H state award — the Symbol of Excellence swine carcass contest.

Mineral County Justice Court 1/13/2017

Jan. 10, Edward Francis Allen, speeding

Next, 4-H shooters sets their sights on national competitions

he Mineral County 4-H Shooting Sports Team wrapped up a successful season with the Montana 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament in Bozeman earlier this month. Some of the top scoring advanced Rifle team members will be heading to Nationals at Camp Perry, Ohio, June 26 through the 28.

Groups band together to help reforest Sunrise burn area

Looking over the terrain of Sunrise Mountain swaths of black tree stands are a stark reminder of the wildfire that ravaged the area last summer. The fire chewed through 27,000 acres which was primarily Lolo National Forest Land. The area is a mix of conifer forest on steep mountainous terrain and affected a number of drainages including Trout, Cougar, Verde, Sunrise, Meadow, and Quartz Creeks.

Superior track competes at Tripp Invitational

Hot Springs Savage Heat scorch Seeley-Swan

HOT SPRINGS – The Savage Heat defeated Seeley-Swan in a scrappy nail-biter Saturday night. It was a close game with both teams tied at 43-43 going into the 4th quarter. Hot Springs managed to pull away with a final score of 54-48.

Melanie's Christmas Column: Channeling the spirit of Christmas every day

Every Christmas season, the feelings that evoke the pleasantries of home, family, love and good tidings are amplified by the holiday cheer. The main streets in the little towns are brighter, the smiles on everyone’s faces bigger. Christmas brings that out in all of us, and it starts from an early age.