Local thespians hit stage

SUPERIOR – Despite having only one week to learn their lines, the performance of Cinderella by Superior Elementary went off without a hitch.

Hot Springs chamber plans for promotion

HOT SPRINGS – The first Chamber of Commerce meeting of the year took place Thursday afternoon at the Symes Hotel. The items on the agenda were the success of the Christmas season and the current budget, but the focus of the meeting was the prospect of advertising with Anderson Radio Broadcasting.

St. Regis Senior Citizens Center project nears bidding period

MCSO joins national crackdown to reduce drunk driving fatalities

Mineral County, MT – From mid-August through Labor Day, local police will be out in force as part of the annual nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunk driving. The crackdown, which will include high-visibility enforcement throughout Mineral County, will run from August 16 through September 2, 2013.

Superior woman flies high pursuing adventure at 93

SUPERIOR – At 93 years old, Virginia Ragsdale has lived through The Great Depression, numerous U.S. wars, political movements and the rise and fall of dozens of our nation’s leaders. Now she is living to the fullest and going on adventures while attempting to complete her bucket list. Most recently, she went up for her first helicopter ride as part of this goal.

Forests in bad shape - an update from Senator Fielder

As Montana’s study of federal lands kicked off this summer, we began by surveying counties across the state to identify significant problems and concerns associated with federal land management. We have heard from quite a few resource specialists, federal employees, and citizens too. This is a big issue that affects all Montanans in one way or another – from the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the power that keeps our lights on, to the way we use and enjoy public lands, and so much more.

Area trappers learn techniques from expert

PLAINS – Concerned citizens in Sanders County met Saturday to discuss the wolf population and to get an education on wolf trapping from Mark Schlenker, an experienced Alaskan wolf trapper.

Plains volleyball looking to attack the net

PLAINS – The Plains Trotters volleyball has put itself into a must win situation if they plan on getting the first round bye at districts after falling to Troy on Saturday in five sets.

Senior spotlight: Sheelia (Duffy) Miller

Danielle's column: Getting active

I have been inexcusably lazy for the past eight months. Last summer when I was unemployed back home I had nothing to do but run. Then when I moved to Plains I dedicated all of my time and energy to reporting, and though it pains me to admit, my couch.

An evening with new business

Nick Ianniello

High participant total for Sanders Sale-ing

Following the annual spring-cleaning, residents of Sanders County fill their yards with unwanted or excess clothes, knick-knacks and treasures for the annual Sanders Sale-ing event.

Trophy Taker staying strong in the new year

Danielle Switalski

A classroom on the slopes

Matt Unrau

Unacceptable, absurd and ridiculous

Perhaps the governor should look in a mirror. He is, in his words, acting and speaking as if he and his words are “unacceptable, absurd and ridiculous.” Look at his statements on the wolf issue alone.

Two paintings missing from art on the walls

Danielle Switalski

Beebe billed for blaze

Nick Ianniello

Noxon Falls to Charlo

Noxon faced the fifth-ranked class C team in the state on Friday and came up short. The Red Devils dropped their second straight to Charlo, 26-0. The Vikings advanced their undefeated record to 4-0 in conference and 5-0 overall as the Red Devils slipped to 2-2 in conference and 3-2 overall.

Mineral County firefighters attend thank you luncheon

SUPERIOR – Saturday afternoon, the Mineral County Volunteer Firefighters enjoyed a big thank you lunch in appreciation of work done during the West Mullan Fire.

Ninth annual ATV Poker Run to be held in Trout Creek

TROUT CREEK – The Cabinet Ridge Riders will be having their 9th annual ATV Poker Run this Saturday. The rally will start at the Lakeside Motel and will offer participants plenty of opportunity to discover Montana’s wilderness and wildlife.