Community Notes

From “The Thing About Jellyfish” to “Call of the Osprey”; from “The Bear and the Piano” to “Feathers: Not Just For Flying” — these are just a few of the new children’s books available at the Mineral County Library thanks to a Children’s Book Project grant award from the Pilcrow Foundation.

Chautauqua brings fun to Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – Homemade drums clanged, music played and jugglers performed on top of a moving ambulance as the New Old Time Chautauqua rolled through Hot Springs last week.

Shooting Sports Association developing new practice facility

The Mineral County Shooting Sports Association will no longer resort to practicing their shooting in the gravel pit, thanks to their recent 236-acre land purchase east of Superior.

Diabetic walk and run

New committee seeks to bring awareness to diabetes and provide support for those living with the condition

Big crowds turn out for Cedar Creek history trip

Last weekend, the Cedar Creek Road outside of Superior might have had its first traffic jam since Adolph Lozeau spilled the beans about the gold strike that Louis Barrette, Basil Lanthier and he had up there in 1867.

Spotlight on the Arts: T-Falls junior Sweeden find passion for jazz

Alek Sweeden is a 17-year-old junior at Thompson Falls High School.

Salish Plant Society aims to help native people learn about traditional food sources

From the rolling plains of Montana to the high alpine region of the Bitterroot mountains, there is a rich diet to be found.

Food for Thought: Stress and aging

Scientists have identified the first link between stress and aging...

You're never too old to learn a new skill

HOT SPRINGS - You are never too old to learn something new, whether it is a craft, a new skill or perhaps a field of study and Donald Safford of Hot Springs has proven that to be true. At the age of 75, Safford not only has invested himself in the art of flint knapping, but also in the throwing of atlatl darts. All of this was done because of an interest in digging in dirt.

The dirty little secret on Sage Grouse

An update from Rep. Schwaderer

Food for thought: stress and aging

Scientists have identified the first direct link between stress and aging, a finding that could explain why intense, long term emotional strain can make people sick and grow old before their time.  The research demonstrates the mind can not be separated from the body.  Stress impacts health by modulating the rate of cellular aging.  In other words, stress damage to DNA is the culprit behind premature wrinkles, gray hair and diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular, insulin resistance and autoimmune disorders.

Nine graves confirmed at De Borgia cemetery

T-Falls seniors perservered

A brisk wind Sunday afternoon made it a challenge for Thompson Falls’ Class of 2020 during graduation ceremonies, but it wasn’t the most difficult they endured.

Locals welcome return of West End yard sale

Since the mask mandate ended and social distancing was removed, a pattern has emerged.

Sanders County students learn about agriculture

One hundred and twenty 3rd and 4th graders, including homeschool students from Sanders County, descended on the Sanders County Fairgrounds Thursday to learn about the many aspects of the agricultural world in Western Montana.

Youth talk advocacy at summit

MINERAL/SANDERS COUNTY – Students from Mineral and Sanders Counties recently travelled to Bozeman to attend the 2015 Alcohol Education Summit to speak with representatives about youth alcohol advocacy.

Annual memorial shoot expected to draw crowds

PLAINS – The annual Tom Kunzer Memorial Shoot will be held at the Plains Trap Club on June 22 and 23.

Comments sought of Fish Creek State Park

Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) announced today it is seeking the public’s input to help guide recreation planning for Fish Creek State Park, located about 35 miles west of Missoula, near Alberton.

Legals for May, 22 2024

FWP offers reminders for wolf trapping season

With Saturday’s opening of Montana’s first wolf trapping season Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers important reminders for trappers and all winter recreationists.