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March 20, 2008 midnight

Man loses home, dog in fire

There were no injuries in a fire late last Monday on River Road West in Plains that burnt a house completely to the ground. But house owner Louis Johnston not only lost his home, but everything in it, along with his dog and $5,000 cash.

Tester looks to shore up rural VA staffing
February 1, 2023 midnight

Tester looks to shore up rural VA staffing

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, last week introduced legislation intended to bolster recruitment and retention of clinicians, particularly those in rural areas, at the Department of Veteran Affairs.

October 1, 2010 3:12 p.m.

'We Care' sets out to host first benefit

Last December, a group of residents from around Mineral County gathered together with the idea of organizing the Mineral County “We Care” Foundation of Montana. Just last week, the organization gathered together again only this time they were planning an event that would help benefit a father, James Hodge, and his son, Bryan.

Rep. Loge recaps first half of session
March 15, 2023 midnight

Rep. Loge recaps first half of session

The Montana State Legislature has 150 seats — 50 for the Senate and 100 for House.

April 8, 2014 2:38 p.m.

Sanders County Justice Court

Sanders County Justice Court week of 3/25 to 3/31.

Alberton home burns; family pets perish
January 9, 2019 12:41 p.m.

Alberton home burns; family pets perish

Several units from the Frenchtown Fire Department responded to a late-night house fire in Alberton. The home was located at 420 Railroad Ave., across the street from the Alberton Community Church.

August 8, 2018 4 a.m.

Stage I fire restrictions in Sanders County

Late Thursday afternoon, Aug. 2, the Sanders County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution stating that Stage I fire restrictions be in place on all land in the county, effective at 1 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3. The decision was made due to extremely dry conditions in Sanders County.

August 3, 2018 2:49 p.m.

Stage I fire restrictions in Sanders County

Late Thursday afternoon, Aug. 2, the Sanders County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution stating that Stage I fire restrictions be in place on all land in the county, effective at 1 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3. The decision was made due to extremely dry conditions in Sanders County.

Quilter Guild gives homeowners comfort
March 7, 2018 4 a.m.

Quilter Guild gives homeowners comfort

The Cabin Fever Quilters Guild presented the Cielke family of Haugan with a keepsake quilt last week.

Plains Council won't support revote on road levy
April 10, 2024 midnight

Plains Council won't support revote on road levy

Plains Town Council at its April meeting unanimously voted to delay a road district ballot levy scheduled for this year.

February 21, 2011 12:52 p.m.

Libraries cure winter blues

There’s a lot happening at the library in Superior and everyone’s invited to be a part of it.

Local mills and fires highlighted during Forest Products Week
October 31, 2017 3:15 p.m.

Local mills and fires highlighted during Forest Products Week

Montana Forest Products week was Oct. 15-21 which is an annual event started by the Montana Legislature in 2011 to honor the forest products industry and its appreciation for providing locally made wood products, stewardship of Montana’s public and private forests, and employment.

Firefighters attack the flames on River Road West last Monday.
March 19, 2008 midnight

Firefighters attack the flames on River Road West last Monday.

There were no injuries in a fire late last Monday on River Road West in Plains that burnt a house completely to the ground. But house owner Louis Johnston not only lost his home, but everything in it, along with his dog and $5,000 cash.

Woman jailed in connection to Alberton church blaze
February 14, 2020 4:52 p.m.

Woman jailed in connection to Alberton church blaze

A suspect in the fire that damaged a Alberton church last week is in custody.

Woman jailed in connection to Alberton church blaze
February 4, 2020 3:41 p.m.

Woman jailed in connection to Alberton church blaze

A suspect in the fire that damaged a Alberton church last week is in custody.

March 13, 2011 9:40 a.m.

We the people: Session half way over

We are now past the halfway point of the session, where all non-revenue bills which have passed the Senate have been sent to the House and all approved House bills sent to the Senate. One thing I have not heard much about in the discussions on state funding is the potential for global economic problems to have a negative influence on state funding; for example, we are at war in the Middle East, gas prices in the country are soaring, and Montana’s development is down.  The remainder of the session should be interesting, and I look forward to seeing how it all shakes out.

Empty daycare center burns in Superior
April 7, 2021 midnight

Empty daycare center burns in Superior

On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 30, the Superior Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Illinois Avenue...

Plains looks to district
February 13, 2013 12:51 p.m.

Plains looks to district

PLAINS - The young Trotter basketball squad had a victory at home Thursday night and a rough game on the road at Frenchtown; however, they look good to go for the 7-B District Tournament. While the Horsemen’s place in the tournament hung by the thread of a game against Eureka last night after a loss to Frenchtown over the weekend (results not available at time of press due to timeliness).

200 more seats added to the fairgrounds rodeo arena
January 2, 2020 4:46 p.m.

200 more seats added to the fairgrounds rodeo arena

Blue jeans and boots will have a new place to rest this year thanks to a community wide effort spearheaded by the Superior Lion’s Club.

October 4, 2023 midnight

Final decision OK'd for Redd Bull Project

The Lolo National Forest last week issued a final decision notice for a portion of the Redd Bull Project, located on the Superior Ranger District south of St. Regis between Interstate 90 and the Montana/Idaho border within the Dry, Cold, Little Joe, Twomile, and Ward Creek drainages in Mineral County.