Decay ordinance questioned by local residents

Plains residents showed their concern for the town’s enforcement of the decay ordinance during this month’s Town Council meeting, which was standing-room only.

Plains Town Council says goodbye to Mayor Rowan

Dan Rowan called the Plains Town Council Meeting to order for the last time Monday evening, as his term as mayor comes to an end.

Long-term care residents enjoy Hawaiian luau

The weather for the Return of the Luau was ideal for the residents and family members of the Long-Term Care Facility of Mineral Community Hospital.

Thompson Falls Market opens up

Baked goods, fresh eggs, crafts, artwork, quilts to kayak tours, the Thompson Falls Market had a bit of everything last Saturday.

Sheriff's Office case becomes personal

One reader opined at a recent gathering: “I enjoy reading your column, but you lost me with that sheriff stuff.”

St. Regis defeats Geraldine/Highwood

GERALDINE – The St. Regis Tigers faced off against the junior varsity team from Geraldine/Highwood last week and came away with a win, beating their opponents 49-26.

Sanders County Senior News

NHS members shovel snow for elderly

When the snow piles up it’s a blessing to have a helping hand, that’s what Superior resident Eva Harrington discovered last Sunday afternoon.

Where are Montana's porcupines?

North American porcupines live up to 18 years and average 30 inches long and 20 pounds in weight. They are the second-largest rodent on the continent.

Superior measures up at Bitterroot track meet

It was the first meet of the season, one which survived the threat of incoming snow and cold temperatures.

MRHC plans health coverage for community

SUPERIOR – In order to bring better medical coverage to people in the community, Mineral Regional Health Center will hold a health coverage fair in Superior on Saturday, February 1.

Tigers basketball starts up for winter season

ST. REGIS – With winter settling over the county, the boys of St. Regis High School’s sports teams go indoors for the basketball season.

Hot Springs Halloween activities take over town for a night of scares

HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Artist’s Society is holding their annual Halloween events in Hot Springs on Halloween night.

DeBorgia holiday bash just around the corner

DEBORGIA – The old schoolhouse in DeBorgia will be alight with holiday cheer Thursday evening at the town’s annual community Christmas celebration.

Mineral County Chamber reboots with first meeting

About 24 business owners, community members, retired residents and a few new faces attended a recent meeting of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce, which is reopening after years of dormancy.

Green Ribbon Award goes to Superior School

When Dawn Bauer saw the qualifications to become a Green Ribbon School she didn’t have to look far to see that Superior had all the right stuff.

Crowd voices opinion on new hunting proposals

SUPERIOR – The public was welcomed to present their concerns on new hunting regulations to representatives of Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks at a special meeting Thursday morning.

The $7 Million Question

The Superior Elementary gym was nearly filled to capacity on Jan. 15 for the second public information meeting regarding the proposed mill levy increase to fund a multi-event community center in Superior.

New MCH CEO to arrive in November

SUPERIOR – The Mineral Community Hospital in Superior has been without a permanent CEO for over a year, operating with interim CEO Larry Putnam, while they searched for the right candidate to take over the position.

Former Plains player makes it big

After a storied high school career, three-time Trotter MVP Heather Earhart has taken her game to the next level. Literally.