State wants comments on new elk management plan

Elk hunters who are interested in how the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks manage elk have the opportunity to weigh in on the new draft elk management plan.

Food for Thought: What is mediation and why do it?

The traditional use of lawsuits for resolving problems is giving way to alternative methods.

St. Regis School to adopt new teaching method

Personalized learning, mentorship, self- direction, goal setting, deeper learning, community,” these are just a few of the words used to describe the new Summit Basecamp learning program that the St. Regis school district will adopt for next year.

Spreading information and awareness

Locals raise awareness in Plains on diabetes control and prevention

"Diabetes is an epidemic right now," said Mary Shick, diabetes educator for St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula.

Town meets to discuss Superfund

Members of the Superior community met last Monday with representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Forest Service to discuss concerns surrounding the possible listing of Superior and the Flat Creek area as a Superfund site.

State health officials offer Zika prevention tips for travelers

This time of year, many Montanans will be traveling to and returning from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central or South America after enjoying some fun in the sun.

Food for Thought: What is EMDR?

EMDR alleviates physical and emotional complaints resulting from traumatic or upsetting experiences.

NCLB replacement looks good for area schools

SANDERS COUNTY – In late December, the No Child Left Behind Act was officially replaced with a new law; how this new law will effect the Sanders County schools, though, has yet to be seen.

Norovirus hits area schools and hospital hard this month

The Mineral County Health Department reported on Friday that there has been an outbreak of gastrointestinal norovirus in area high schools and at the hospital. Peggy Stevens, director and public health nurse of the department said there has been 53 cases so far this year for Superior School and Mineral Community Hospital residents and staff during a meeting with county commissioners.

Superior soap maker sticks to tried and true methods

Angie Mellen, founder of Mellen Patch Soaps, is new to the industry but sticks to the proven method.

Couple leaves retirement for used car dealership

Dog training service opens in Superior

It’s been said that frustration can be a valuable motivator. For Kayla Papesh, that was certainly the case when she found herself propelled into a new career direction, all thanks to a new pet.

Plains Police Department seeks new patrol car

Plains Police Chief Shaun Emmett spoke to the town council at their recent meeting on the importance of the police department upgrading their vehicles.

A culture of compassion

SUPERIOR – Employees at the Mineral Community Hospital are used to helping patients with their medical needs but recently they had the opportunity to help one of their own who will soon be evaluated for a liver transplant.

Physical therapist opens doors in Thompson Falls

Lured by the mountains and fishing in Montana, and after being offered a position as a physical therapist with Thompson Falls Rehab, a division of Clark Fork Valley Hospital, Connor Gillig has hung his shingle up in the old Subway sandwich shop in Thompson Falls.

AMBER Alert test set for January 13

The Montana Department of Justice has announced that a statewide test of the Montana AMBER Alert System has been scheduled for National AMBER Alert Day, Jan. 13, at approximately 10 a.m. This will be an end-to-end live system test and will include cell phone alerting.

Letters to the Editor - Sept. 11

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Kvelve's Comments: Unapologetic Christmas wish list for others

I hope it’s not too late to get my Christmas wish list for others to the guy with the white beard and red suit.

Flat Creek cleanup nears completion after 15 years

The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Environmental Quality hosted a site tour of the Flat Creek-Iron Mountain Mine tailing cleanup on May 10. Members of the Superior Technical Assistance Committee (STAC) and the public met in Superior and drove up to the site north of town. It gave interested parties the opportunity to ask questions and present ideas or concerns to the departments involved with the cleanup.

Legals for September, 23 2020