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Arctic blast causes severe issues
Last week Western Montana watched as the thermometers dipped well below zero, as an arctic blast covered the area. According to reports, a record low was set on Jan. 3 in Missoula when temperatures dropped to minus-8 degrees. The lowest recorded temperature prior to this was 3 degrees set in 1959.
Copper King fire erupts; Savage Heat win state football title
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Holiday travel breaks records for 2016
More than 103 million Americans were expected to travel for the year-end holidays, according to American Automobile Association (AAA). That’s the highest number ever recorded. The reason for the increase is a result of improvements in the labor market and rising wages. Additionally, low gas prices and increased consumer optimism prompted more Americans to travel for the holidays.
DUI Task Force hopes to curb highway fatalities
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol has severe and sometimes, fatal consequences. There were 187 fatalities on Montana roads in 2016, with 94 of those accidents relating to impaired driving, according to a Montana Department of Transportation report. In Mineral County, 61 people have been either killed or seriously injured due to impaired driving between 2006 and 2015. Some reports even say that Montana’s I-90 is one of the most dangerous roads in the nation in terms of drunk driving fatalities.
Exerise and weight loss No. 1 New Year's Resolution
New Year’s Eve is steeped in several traditions. It’s a time to gather with families and friends and ring in the New Year with a celebration of food, drink, and rousing sing-along of “Auld Lang Syne.” It’s also a time to reflect on the events of the past year, and look at what the new year will bring. A part of looking forward is the tradition of having a New Year’s resolution. In which a person makes a promise to do an act of self-improvement or something slightly nice.
Hospital drops assisted living services
This spring Mineral Community Hospital will no longer offer assisted living service in Mineral County.
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This is a very busy and exciting time in my life. By the time you read this, I will have been sworn in as your representative to the Montana House District 14.
Funding to combat mussels on upcoming legislative agenda
Montana’s susceptibility to invasive mussels has rattled policymakers across the state, and despite a tight budget, boosting the state’s invasive species programs appears to have gained bipartisan traction.
Keepers of the old schoolhouse celebrate another successful year
It has been an eventful year of raising funds, hosting events, and caretaking one of the oldest buildings in DeBorgia. On Dec. 10, the ladies who make up The DeBorgia Historic School House Foundation celebrated with a much needed rest with their Ladies Annual Holiday Salad Luncheon. The ladies who attended this year were Gigi Dubois, Debbie Fontaine, Joyce Goodenough, Christie Carrillas, Helen Tooker, Wendy Garras, Shirley Iwata, Sharon Kortuem, and Naomi Stevens.
Rep. Ryan Zinke accepts nomination as Secretary of the Interior
Ryan Zinke, the Republican Congressman representing Montana’s at-large U.S. House district, on Dec. 15 announced he had accepted President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination to serve as the next Secretary of the Interior.
4-H Club sock drive a success
For the past four weeks, the South Side Sparks 4-H Club in Plains has held a sock drive to collect socks and other undergarments for community members in need.
Vet Center van visits Plains
The Montana Vet Center mobile counseling and outreach van from Missoula was at the Plains Service Center on Monday, Dec. 19.
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.
Fire Chief reminds community about fire safety during the holidays
By KATHLEEN WOODFORD
San Jose basketball team makes a stop in Alberton
The Clark Fork Mountain Cats boy’s basketball team was in for a treat on Tuesday, Dec. 6 when they relinquished their gym to the San Jose Spartans. The Division 1 team played the University of Montana Grizzlies on Dec. 7 and found themselves without a gym to practice on the day before their game.
Fighting the holiday grinches
Authorities warn about holiday crime, scams
Montana's elk shoulder season continues
Hunters in Montana still have a few opportunities to get in on the late shoulder season for elk, although they’ll have to head outside Region 1.
Former Paradise Elementary to host holiday show
The intrepid explorers have finally reached Paradise.
Donation effort met by 'the Grinches'
Apparently, the Grinch that stole Christmas is not merely a fictional character. He (or several clones like him) now works for the Montana Highway Department.
Sheriff's Office coordinates annual Tree of Hearts giving program
Santa Claus has a lot of helpers in Sanders County disguised as deputies and employees of the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office.