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Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships
April 19, 2023 midnight

Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships

The Mineral County Community Foundation was established in 1994 in response to the closing of a major employer, the Crown Pacific sawmill in Superior.

April 6, 2022 midnight

Trout Creek woman sentenced for wire fraud

A Trout Creek woman convicted of wire fraud in U.S. District Court will spend the next four years behind bars and pay more than $650,000 in restitution after years of embezzling checks from her one-time employer’s largest client.

January 13, 2010 midnight

Student Art Show ready for unveiling

After two weeks of patching and painting, the walls of the main entrance corridor of Clark Fork Valley Hospital are ready for hanging the First Quarter, 2010 Student Art Show.

March 7, 2018 4 a.m.

Plains resident inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

Congratulations to Plains resident Kendra Bertrand who was recently inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

February 14, 2011 11:53 a.m.

A report from the Montana Legislature

Montana has by far the highest workers’ compensation rates in the country, with costs over 160 percent above the national median. An overhaul of the system is essential to prevent the exodus of employers who find it more cost-efficient to conduct business in nearby states. House Republicans introduced a bill this past week that addresses our state’s burdensome workers’ comp costs and will allow employers to keep jobs in Montana. Representative Scott Reichner (R) Bigfork, the primary sponsor of the bill stated “Bottom line, this is a jobs bill. It allows more earnings to stay in the hands of the private sector, which they can then use to hire new employees and for reinvestment in local economies,”

Commissioners hear about developments in Mineral County
November 13, 2013 10:32 a.m.

Commissioners hear about developments in Mineral County

SUPERIOR – During the County Commissioner’s weekly meeting Thursday, a newly formed group addressed the commissioners along with updates from the Mineral County Airport board. The group is working on turning the old Milwaukee road into a recreation area.

October 8, 2010 2:17 p.m.

Ron Olfert wants to revive local economy

To dispel any conflicting rumors or ideas about the manner in which the Democrats and Republicans have been involved in the decision to disallow write-in candidates to participate in the forums, you can find a rather lengthy chronology at the following website:  http://www.rmhiherbal.org/xloc/olfert/.  All pertinent documents are reproduced there.

PHOTOS: Old DeBorgia gets makeover
October 18, 2023 midnight

PHOTOS: Old DeBorgia gets makeover

The Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse, which is the community center for Mineral County's west end, had an outside makeover completed just in time for the annual Big Game Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Oct. 20 from 4-7 p.m. (Photo by Susan Charles)

1,356 steps: Lapinski brothers take on firefighter challenge
March 15, 2023 midnight

1,356 steps: Lapinski brothers take on firefighter challenge

On the morning of Sunday, March 12, two young men from the small town of Superior competed in Seattle at the 32nd annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb in support of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

June 9, 2010 11:45 a.m.

New program supports parents

A new program is being offered at the Superior Mental Health Department. The program, Oasis Family Support Project, will include both parents and children and seeks to provide support to parents who are raising children. The program is being funded by a grant for $5,490 from the Early Childhood Comprehensive System, which supports early childhood development projects and is funded by a segment of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Families enjoy Savenac fishing derby
June 30, 2021 midnight

Families enjoy Savenac fishing derby

The weather could not have been better for the annual Kids Fishing Derby held at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery.

St. Regis resident reflects on 105 years of life
June 29, 2022 midnight

St. Regis resident reflects on 105 years of life

Wendy Mills (Stickland) was born in Dorchester, England during World War I, and on July 2, 2022, she will be 105 years old.

Sanders County law enforcement officers honored
April 5, 2023 midnight

Sanders County law enforcement officers honored

Sanders County Coalition For Families (SCCFF) and Limberlost Brewery on Wednesday hosted this year’s law enforcement appreciation Ceremony. Several law enforcement officers and a member of the Thompson Falls ambulance service were honored for their work with victims of domestic violence.

October 26, 2022 midnight

Veterans should see if PACT Act can help

We write this letter with the hope of reaching as many Montana Veterans and their family members as possible regarding the recent passage of the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester.

December 26, 2007 midnight

Polar Bear Splash slated for New Year's Day

Officials push river plunge back to 1 p.m.

Plains plays host to annual Sanders County Fair
September 7, 2017 1:49 p.m.

Plains plays host to annual Sanders County Fair

For 32 years, Hank and Lori Franzen have worked the Sanders County Fair rodeo. They took it from a little rodeo in North West Montana to one of the best PRCA rodeos the state has.

May 13, 2010 2:55 p.m.

Robinson Crusoe coming to Superior

The Missoula Children's Theater is bringing Robinson Crusoe to Superior Elementary. It will be presented for your enjoyment by the Superior Elementary Players on Friday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Superior Elementary Gym. Please make plans to attend the "superior" production.

Robert Omar Fundingsland
February 21, 2013 10:13 a.m.

Robert Omar Fundingsland

Arlee - Robert Omar Fundingsland, 69 yrs. old passed away, February 13, 2013 at his home in Arlee, MT surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with kidney failure. Bob was blessed by the loving care of his wife, children and many friends.

October 29, 2008 midnight

Support hemp legalization

Call MT USA Representative Denny Rehberg today — requesting a YES VOTE on the bill [HR1009] federally legalizing cultivation of Industrial hemp in the USA changing jurisdiction from the DEA to the Department of Agriculture.

Ballet dancers perform at Plains
April 15, 2008 midnight

Ballet dancers perform at Plains

“They missed an absolute treat,” said Debbi Kirschbaum about those who didn’t attend the performance of the Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre at Plains Sunday afternoon.