Superior girls continue to win matches

The Superior tennis girls continued to win last week. They battled against Loyola Sacred Heart on Thursday and faced off with Darby on Saturday.

Dragon's Underwear or the late green beans trial - a Gardening Column by Green Thumb

By now, I think you readers have concluded that I am somewhat of a gardening over-enthusiast. (Somewhat?!) And you may be somewhat confused by the title of this article, but, there is an explanation!

Arlee man gets life for murderous rampage

Johnathan Bertsch, 31, of Arlee, pleaded guilty in June to deliberate homicide and three counts of attempted deliberate homicide for the March 2019 shooting that killed two people and caused disabling injuries to two others, including a Montana Highway Patrol trooper.

Francis “Frank” Maynard Kielty

Francis “Frank” Maynard Kielty (“Toodles”), 82, passed on Feb. 2 in Riverside, CA, after a long fight with cancer. He was born Aug. 5, 1928, in Olympia, WA, to Maynard and Olive Kielty.

Hyatt leads Bluehawks at state meet

Thompson Falls runner Will Hyatt finished eighth overall at the State B cross country meet Saturday in Missoula.

Hot Springs clinic hosts grand opening

It has been eight years since the Eastern Sanders County Hospital Board recognized the need for a new clinic in Hot Springs. Today at 4 p.m. the new clinic will celebrate their grand opening with a reception and ribbon cutting ceremony. Owing in large part to private donations and a local fundraising effort; the new, modern clinic opened its doors earlier in the week to begin providing care to Hot Springs residents.

Marie Eleinor Barber

Marie Eleinor Barber, 78, of Plains, MT, was taken home to the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on June 7, 2016 after a long & brave struggle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

Superior senior leads Junior Firefighting Program

While others flee, firefighters run toward the danger. Being a first responder requires courage and selflessness, but when you also add in labels like “junior” and “volunteer” it takes this brave act of service to a whole other level.

Ladyhawks dominate higher class

For the third consecutive week, the Thompson Falls' softball team wrapped up an undefeated week of play, but this past week was perhaps the most impressive so far.

Fire destroys 2 homes in Plains

Three minutes is all it took to destroy about everything two Plains families possessed in the world.

Riding the Hiawatha

Last Wednesday, I decided, on a whim, to ride a portion of the 15 mile Route of the Hiawatha bike trail, just off of I-90 along the Idaho-Montana border.

Brothers take championship

Over the weekend Jake and Nathan Lapinski made a splash at the state Little Guy Wrestling tournament in Kalispell.

HD-14 candidate Randy Mitchell

There will be two candidates for the primary election on June 8 for Montana House Representative from District 14.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

Another fantastic week ahead here in Sanders County, and I have to say though I am consistently cold, I sure loved being introduced to the winter sports fun you have here in Montana.

Former civil servant reflects on serving the county

MINERAL COUNTY – Former Mineral County Justice of the Peace Wanda James said recently, while she was enjoying retirement after stepping down from the bench she occupied for nearly two decades, there were parts of the job she was going to miss.

Keeping in touch

As legislators, we have had some long days and short nights as we head to the midway point of the session, the transmittal deadline for all non-revenue bills.  With transmittal ending on February 24t, we have been hearing an increased number of general bills both in committee and on the floor.

Hope shines through the darkness

Matt Unrau

St. Regis Senior Center under new management

In 2009 when the St. Regis Senior Citizens Center opened the doors of their brand-new facility, there was a waiting line outside on Thursdays for their weekly lunch.

Alberton residence falls victim to flooding

Superior track nears season's completion

SUPERIOR - The Superior track team inched closer to the season finale this week, competing in the divisional meet in Missoula.