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January 29, 2016 11:36 a.m.

Gas prices continue to stay low across the state

There has been a big collapse in the price of oil, from more than $100 a barrel in 2014 to just under $30 a barrel this week. According to industry analyst Trilby Lundberg, it’s the lowest it’s been in seven years.

January 23, 2015 4:11 p.m.

Republicans positioning for 2016 election

It amazes and amuses me to hear many of the talking heads acting like there is anything but total confusion within the Republican party.  Their almost freakish positioning of the parade of possible candidates for president in the 2016 general election is downright strange.

August 28, 2013 3:41 p.m.

Bowhunters need to be bear aware

A bowhunter needs to be sneaky, with “no-scent” on, and camouflaged to look like a bush. While that’s what it takes to get close enough for a good shot with a bow and arrow, that hunter is making it hard for a bear to notice him or her.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital hosts annual bazaar
December 18, 2019 6:58 p.m.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital hosts annual bazaar

Clark Fork Valley Hospital’s Long-Term Care Facility recently held their annual Bazaar, which benefits the patients.

Lady Bobcats play strong against Charlo
October 9, 2013 12:03 p.m.

Lady Bobcats play strong against Charlo

SUPERIOR – Saturday evening, the Lady Bobcats saw a close 20-25, 20-25, 21-25 defeat against Charlo’s Lady Vikings.

Ag Days packs fairgrounds with local students
October 11, 2023 midnight

Ag Days packs fairgrounds with local students

The second annual Ag Days drew third-graders from all corners of Sanders County.

January 21, 2015 5:56 p.m.

Guilty verdict handed down in trial

MINERAL COUNTY – A resident of Thompson Falls in Sanders County was convicted last week of the abuse and exploitation of an elder in Mineral County after a four day jury trial.

October 30, 2013 2:43 p.m.

Plains School Board of Trustees announces updates

PLAINS – The School Board of Trustees met on Monday, October 21st, providing building updates and discussing slight changes to protocol.

Local artist returns home for benefit concert
February 19, 2025 midnight

Local artist returns home for benefit concert

The Clark Fork Valley Hospital Foundation will host the Tanner Laws Band at The Rex Theater for a benefit concert on March 29. The concert will feature country music artist Tanner Laws, Thompson Falls native, along with his band of three other talented musicians.

March 6, 2024 midnight

Outdoor briefs

Outdoor briefs

Cancer Network of Sanders County holds first luminaria
August 25, 2021 midnight

Cancer Network of Sanders County holds first luminaria

The display featured more than 100 luminarias which were placed along the sidewalk.

Longtime Superior Fire volunteer Ireland retires
June 29, 2022 midnight

Longtime Superior Fire volunteer Ireland retires

In 1982, Robert Ireland was talking to John Jackman who was the Superior Volunteer Fire Chief at that time.

October 13, 2021 midnight

State chamber group seeks students' innovative business ideas

This collaborative initiative invests in Montana’s students while developing a mentorship platform to connect with business and community leaders.

December 22, 2021 midnight

Thompson Falls' Thilmony has strong showing at CMR Holiday Classic

Almost 100 teams of boys and girls wrestlers took to the mats this past Saturday for the annual CMR Holiday Classic in Great Falls and one of the biggest surprises was who did not win.

March 5, 2020 4:43 p.m.

Plains Paradise Senior Center here to help

Aging affects us all and the Plains Paradise Senior Citizens Center is here to help.

Whitepine Grange celebrates 85th year
January 18, 2023 midnight

Whitepine Grange celebrates 85th year

Whitepine Grange members and local residents came together Sunday to celebrate the organization's 85th year serving the Whitepine area.

Veterans Transportation awarded 2016 Ford van
January 24, 2017 2:48 p.m.

Veterans Transportation awarded 2016 Ford van

Mineral County Veterans Transportation members now have a new van, thanks to the Veterans Administration in Helena. They awarded the Mineral County group with a 2016 Ford Flex to replace their aging vehicle, which sustained $3,000 worth of damage in an accident last year.

Sheriff's Office receives $10k donation
January 17, 2018 4 a.m.

Sheriff's Office receives $10k donation

Phillips 66 recently donated $10,000 to the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office as part of their Philanthropic Community Program.

October 4, 2017 4 a.m.

Superior Superfund site gets EPA 5-year review

The Environmental Protection Agency conducted a five-year review of Superior last week. Residents were interviewed and EPA officials explained their review process of ongoing protectiveness of Superior’s cleanup and soils displacement regulation at their office located in the Old School on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Community members gather to celebrate service in Mineral County
April 16, 2015 4:17 p.m.

Community members gather to celebrate service in Mineral County

MINERAL COUNTY – April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and to celebrate the occasion and to honor those that selflessly give away their time and energy in Mineral County to help those less fortunate or in need, approximately 30 people gathered in Superior on the courthouse lawn last week.