Deborgia Schoolhouse’s St. Patrick’s dinner canceled

For many, this St. Patrick’s Day the tradition of eating corned beef and cabbage had to be enjoyed at home this year, if one had the recipe.

Victim advocates recognize Crime Victims Rights Week

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people have more time on their hands than they may ever have had as working adults.

Protecting the next generation

Montana children are our most precious resource. There has been an unprecedented push to sexualize our children.

Mineral County Relay For Life recognized

MINERAL COUNTY – The Mineral County Relay for Life event was recently recognized as one of the most successful in the entire western part of the state of Montana in terms of per capita earnings.

A message from Nick Schwaderer

Friends,

Red Devils recall 2011 season

Residents remember Thanksgiving during the Great Depression

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Tourism numbers on the rise

MINERAL COUNTY - It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Legals for May, 15 2024

Montana must seek independence from CSKT

Montanans Must Seek Independence from CSKT Water Compact

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Thompson, Gray receive post-season softball honors

Mission Valley area teams reaped ten players acknowledged with postseason all-conference recognition that included a trio of all-state honors.

Superior sophomore Alysha Ryan has an eye for art

When Alysha Ryan was in second grade at Superior Elementary School, she picked up a pencil with something else in mind besides practicing the alphabet or arithmetic.

Flat Creek/Iron Mountain Superfund plans discussed before government shutdown

Superior Technical Assistance Committee environmental consultant Steve Ackerlund reported last week that he had met with Department of Environmental Quality Project Manager Joel Chavez and U.S. Forest Service representative Bob Wintergerst regarding how plans were coming for this spring regarding the Flat Creek/Iron Mountain Mine and Mill Site Superfund site located north of Superior.

Scholarships awarded in St. Regis

ST. REGIS – A majority of the graduating seniors from one local high school will, hopefully, find themselves graduating from their college of choice with significantly less debt than the average college graduate after they qualified for substantial scholarships last week.

Red Devils rev up for basketball

Despite a successful 14-10 overall finish, including a solid 7-3 conference mark last season, the Red Devil’s are raising the bar in their expectations for the upcoming basketball season.

Public Works Supervisor Roger Wasley won't miss 'late night calls'

A cake that read “Happy Retirement Roger - after 25 years you’re ‘off the clock’ for good. Now there’s time for everything” was eagerly accepted by Roger Wasley last Thursday. Wasley is retiring as the town of Superior’s Public Works Supervisor, and a party was held in his honor.

Pinewood Derby goes high-tech

The Cub Scouts in Plains have jumped into the 21st century with their new aluminum Pinewood Derby track, complete with a laser beam at the starting line and a light sensor finish. The accompanying computerized software program gave a finish down to 1/1,000th of a second and even showed how fast the cars traveled.

FWP urges bear safety

MINERAL COUNTY - Being bear-friendly in Montana is a commitment. It may mean sacrificing the opportunity to see a bear or take pictures of it—for the welfare of the bear. It means taking steps to prevent bears from finding sources of food on your property or when you are out camping.

Thompson Falls sees improvements for summer months

THOMPSON FALLS - This summer Thompson Falls has some new and safer open space on Main Street.  The old and unsafe sheds, back stop, and bleachers have been taken down at Ainsworth Field.  The City Council has referred the future of the field to the Thompson Falls Parks Planning Committee.  They are in the planning stages for the Field and at this point several possible uses are being discussed, but for this summer the field is being enjoyed as a spacious play and camping area.  In addition to its usual daily uses for sports and a wide open play area for people and their pets, we have a circus coming to town on June 22 and a large bicycle touring group, Ride Idaho, coming in and camping there the 6th of August.