Ian Farris from St. Regis wins county spelling bee

Ian Farris, an eighth-grader at St. Regis, won County Spelling Bee held at St. Regis school on Feb 24.

Births; Shamus Tillman Kirschbaum

Shamus Tillman Kirschbaum was born on Aug. 24, 2014 at 9:57 a.m. at Womack Army Medical Hospital in Fort Bragg, NC. He weighed 7 pounds and 15 ounces and was 22 inches long. Parents are Shamus and Ivette Kirschbaum of Autryville, NC. Grandparents are Ben and Debbi Kirschbaum of Plains.

Coalition focuses on timber industry, county economics

It was a packed room as representatives from the federal, state, and county government met with local business owners and residents to discuss timber industry issues and the economic plight facing Mineral County. The meeting which brought the parties together on Jan. 3, was the Mineral County Resource Coalition, and has been organized monthly by Kevin Chamberlain, with the extension office.

Veteran continues to raise awareness for fellow vets

THOMPSON FALLS - Over 3,500 miles was not enough to tire out one United States Marine Corps sergeant from spreading his message across the nation.

Precision rifle series puts shooters to the test

A slight breeze cut through the crisp morning air at the Butte Gun Club as the shooters toted their rifles to the firing line. One by one, the competitors took their positions. At one stage, a man stepped into an old claw-foot bathtub and rested the front of his rifle on the metal rim. To his right, another shooter contemplated how to best support his rifle on a giant rubber tire while the shooter on the stage to his left took to his stomach on a rickety-looking raised wooden platform.

Blue Hawks claim Western 7B title

For the Thompson Falls boys’ basketball team, it was the first leg of what they hope will become a longer journey.

Pe contest benefits library

Everybody likes nice piece of pie, and the proof was in the pudding (of the Chocolate Cream Pie). It was the annual Pie Contest held by the Mineral County Public Library in Superior on March 24, where people crowded in between stacks of books to sample savory favorites.

Casen Kirland first baby of the year at CFVH

Although the New Year made its appearance several weeks ago, the first baby of 2019 born at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains arrived on Jan. 24.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

The State Administration & Veterans Affairs Committee (SAVA) will be meeting on Monday, October 21 in room 102 of the Capitol Building for those of you interested in following the work of the committee, especially in regards to their work on elections and the Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices. This is an opportunity for the public to attend and make their voices heard.

Lenten lunches return to Superior Senior Center

Tammy Wieweck has been a member of the United Methodist Church in Superior for 11 years, joining after her first visit.

Spotlight on the Arts: Catherine Shear

“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

Montana Values

Our Congressman, Brian Zinke, is supposed to be taking care of and looking out for OUR best interests.  He is NOT.  He recently voted in favor of HR Bill 1599 making GMO labeling OPTIONAL {“The FDA must allow, but not require, GMO food to be labeled as GMO”} (see fourth para of this link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1599).

Legals for April, 24 2024

St. Regis 4-H group treats seniors

The St. Regis Senior Center was given a holiday treat when the St. Regis 4-H group visited on Dec. 14. They sang songs to the seniors, including the traditional melodies of: “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas;” “Here Comes Santa Claus;” “Frosty The Snowman;” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas;” and “Jingle Bells.”

Soldier returns home

Trevor Sheridan welcomes his wife Dillon home from the 484th Military Police Unit which arrived in Bozeman on March 16.

Hospital Biomass System

Plant Services Manager Dennis Bursell and Steve Marshall from the United States Forest Service look at the quality of material used in the biomass system.

A look back at 2015

Housing shortage continues to plague Mineral County

There was an open house in Superior at Maple Street Cottages last week. The two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath rental units are available for seniors who are 62 years of age and older, and are on a fixed income. The hallway that leads from the front sitting room and kitchen are wide enough for wheelchairs and the shower is equipped for handicapped individuals. “We call these ‘aging in place’ units,” said Jim Morton with the Human Resource Council and he oversees programs in Mineral, Missoula and Ravalli counties.

Mountain men reign over Cyr

CYR – Every Memorial Day weekend, the Sapphire Mountain Men group instinctively meet in a secluded area in Cyr, leaving the present behind while walking back into the past.

Sanders County Justice Court

Anna Noland, fail to give notice of accident by quickest means/apparent damage over $1,000-first offense, fail/have child under 6 years old and less than 60 pounds properly restrained...