“Mud boggers” cause more than $16,000 in damages

The Jones Ranch Bench area, just off of Little Thompson Creek Road near Plains, used to be a green, open field. Now it looks a little like a war zone. Grass and plants have been replaced by mud pits filled with empty beer cans and tire tracks veining out from the center.

Mineral County properties part of large online auction

A sudden wave of yellow and black auction signs has sprung up across western Montana, signaling the start of what may be the largest online land auction in the state's history. A forward-thinking Montana real estate broker, Al Dunlap of Regent Realty in Missoula, has partnered with the LFC Group of Companies, industry leaders in online marketing, to sell 30 properties. Twenty-four of the properties alone reside within Mineral County.

Woodard sentenced to 55 years

Michael John Woodard, who pled guilty to deliberate homicide August 24 for killing his ex-wife Kelly Dube-Woodard, has been sentenced in Mineral County District Court Wednesday by District Court Judge Karen Townsend.

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Obituary; George Nelson Lamb

George Nelson Lamb passed away March 24, 2015.  George was born to George and Augusta Lamb at Falcon, Idaho on June 11, 1923.  He grew up on the Quartz flats near Superior MT. George was proud to have served his country during WWII.  He earned a purple heart while serving in the Pacific Theater.  He met the love of his life, Leona Wentz, during a welcome home dance held in his honor at the Quartz schoolhouse.  They were married December 25, 1946.  Leona survives him.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister June (Bud) Petersen and 5 half siblings.  A public military burial will take place in the Quartz Cemetery on June 24, 2015 at 1:30 pm.

Pianist to visit Plains

The Sanders County Arts Council is pleased to announce that Dixie Hall, St. Regis pianist, will be in concert on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at the United Methodist Church in Plains, MT.  Hall, whose musical repertoire extends from classical to jazz, will perform music from Moscow, Madrid and the United States.  She will perform selections from Mozart, Rachmoninoff, Hupfeld, Debussy, Lecuona, and other composers.

Pianist to visit Plains

The Sanders County Arts Council is pleased to announce that Dixie Hall, St. Regis pianist, will be in concert on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at the United Methodist Church in Plains, MT.  Hall, whose musical repertoire extends from classical to jazz, will perform music from Moscow, Madrid and the United States.  She will perform selections from Mozart, Rachmoninoff, Hupfeld, Debussy, Lecuona, and other composers.

Plains man recovering from kidney transplant surgery

Francis Church, a newspaper editor from years ago, is credited with the saying, “yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”.

Mack Days angler lands, releases bull trout

Spring Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, is moving into week number six in the nine-week long event. Entries continue to be taken until 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11.

Bobcats upend Darby, 50-32

Those distant rumbling sounds in the Superior area may be related to basketball.

Young Bobcats fall at Eureka

It was kind of a matter of picking your hardship for the young Superior Bobcats basketball team this past week.

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Young wrestlers take to the mats for practice

Nick Ianniello

Hot Springs spikers top Arlee, fall to Charlo

Postseason play in Montana high school volleyball begins next week, and Hot Springs will likely have the No. 3 seed in the District 14C Tournament on the Lady Savage Heat’s home court. That tourney is set for Thursday and Friday, Oct. 25 and 26.

Picnic honors veterans

THOMPSON FALLS – Members of the Thompson Falls community came together to honor local veterans last weekend in a moving ceremony dedicated to those who serve or have served in our nation’s armed forces.

Commissioners discuss grants

SUPERIOR – In their weekly meeting Friday, the county commissioners reviewed the draft for a letter to support a possible application for the Prevention Partnership Grant and Alcohol Compliance Grant.

Bluehawks defeat Loggers in intense match up

THOMPSON FALLS – The Bluehawks took a decisive victory over the Libby Loggers in their Friday night game with a final score of 64-51.

Hot Springs beats Two Eagle River

HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat took care of business on the road last weekend earning a victory after a tough five set match against Two Eagle River.

Youth Valley football looks to expand

Matt Unrau

Legals for March, 29 2023