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Christmas cheer at Superior's tree lighting
December 7, 2022 midnight

Christmas cheer at Superior's tree lighting

What a remarkable evening the residents in Mineral County had on Saturday in Superior.

December 7, 2022 midnight

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Christmas season arrives in Plains with parade
December 7, 2022 midnight

Christmas season arrives in Plains with parade

Christmas festivities began in Plains last week with a tree lighting and parade.

December 7, 2022 midnight

Letters to the editor Dec. 7

Letters to the editor Dec. 7

December 7, 2022 midnight

Column: For the love of soccer?

A quick bit of gratitude to express, then on to this week’s debate.

Good results at Owen Invitational wrestling tourney
December 7, 2022 midnight

Good results at Owen Invitational wrestling tourney

A pair of seniors led the way for the Superior Bobcats wrestling team while Thompson Falls scored the area’s lone weight class championship during action at this past weekend’s Owen Invitational Wrestling tournament in Polson.

December 7, 2022 midnight

Hot Springs teams look good at tip-off

Of the local teams entered in the Hamilton Tip-off basketball tournament this past weekend, Hot Springs came out with one of the best combined records.

Superior girls get big win to open season
December 7, 2022 midnight

Superior girls get big win to open season

Pre-season tournaments like the one held this past weekend in Hamilton, can provide more than a chance for fans to munch on popcorn and get their yell muscles ready.

Grassroots effort underway to replace Dayton Elementary School
December 7, 2022 midnight

Grassroots effort underway to replace Dayton Elementary School

With the goal of raising $20 million in five years, a grassroots organization is working to replace Lake County’s aging Dayton Elementary School with a state-of-the-art academic building that will double as a community center.

Amberson levels up with firefighter training
November 30, 2022 midnight

Amberson levels up with firefighter training

The three fire academies in Montana all commence with the same basic rules and qualifications: High school diploma or GED, valid Montana driver’s license, 18 years or older, EMT-basic certification, vision corrected to 20/30, pre-employment medical exam and psych test (post offer of employment) and no tobacco use while on the job.

November 30, 2022 midnight

Legislative update

From Nov. 15-18, the Montana Legislature met for orientation. A review of that was in last week's paper dealing with the Senate leadership and House Democrat leadership, but not the full Republican leadership.

Cummings honored for 70 years of service at VFW
November 30, 2022 midnight

Cummings honored for 70 years of service at VFW

Across America, the Veterans of Foreign Wars are a familiar sight and symbolize a commitment to the nation both at home and abroad. The organization traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service.

Democrats gather in Plains to discuss upcoming session
November 30, 2022 midnight

Democrats gather in Plains to discuss upcoming session

Democrats from seven counties in Montana assembled Nov. 20 at the Sanders County Fairgrounds to share ideas and strategize for the upcoming Montana Legislature session in January.

November 30, 2022 midnight

Permit required to salvage vehicle-killed wildlife

Anyone wanting to salvage a road-killed deer, elk, moose are antelope must obtain a Vehicle-Killed Wildlife Salvage Permit.

November 30, 2022 midnight

Big game hunting season concludes with harvest totals up

Montana’s 2022 general big game hunting season closed Sunday, Nov. 27 much the way it began five weeks ago, with harvest totals up slightly from last year and cold and snowy conditions prevailing across much of west-central Montana.

Book Review: Trout Town a fun romp
November 30, 2022 midnight

Book Review: Trout Town a fun romp

When Montana author Dave Ames gave me a review copy of his latest book, “Trout Town” I expected a tome of essays on trout and fishing, a la John Gierach.

Longtime Superior Volunteer fire chief to retire
November 23, 2022 midnight

Longtime Superior Volunteer fire chief to retire

When Steve and Peggy Temple moved to Superior in 2005, they embraced the community and have been involved in more organizations and causes that you can shake a stick at.

Body scanners installed at Mineral County Detention Center
November 23, 2022 midnight

Body scanners installed at Mineral County Detention Center

Body searches, also known as strip searches, are generally frowned upon when a person is taken into custody by law enforcement.

William Cenis
November 23, 2022 midnight

William Cenis

William Cenis

Plains theater students ignite laughter in murder mystery
November 23, 2022 midnight

Plains theater students ignite laughter in murder mystery

Friday evening, the community of Plains filled the new school gymnasium to enjoy the first play for the school year, "Clue," directed by Terry Henry and assistant director Cathy Emmet.