Lady Tiger duo advance to divisionals

The Tigers only brought two athletes to the District 14-C meet, but walked away from Polson Thursday with a first and second-place finish and both girls earning the right to move on to the division meet.

Tarkio man nearly dies in single-vehicle accident

A 71-year-old Tarkio man nearly died on Sept. 2 when his white 1993 Subaru Legacy jumped through the median on Interstate 90 and crashed down an embankment near Tarkio.

Heath Fair won't be held next year due to low attendance

The Mineral Community Hospital Health Fair took place on May 12. People were able to snack on homemade cookies and visit with health care providers and specialists in the Superior Elementary School Gym in the morning until noon.

If your graduating senior is looking for work, the outlook is good

The job market is looking bright for this year’s graduating seniors. In Montana, April’s jobless rate is hovering around 3.8 percent compared to the national rate of 4.4 percent. With Montana’s unemployment rate it can make hiring difficult for employers to find the skilled workers they may need to grow and expand their operations, said Pam Bucy, Labor and Industry Commissioner in a recent news release. “Tight labor markets also have benefits for workers because of rising wages and ample job opportunities.”

Sanders County Recycling with Kathy Conlin

THE SAGA ON PLASTICS CONTINUES…

St. Regis highway receives beautification project

St. Regis residents and travelers through the area can’t miss the bright orange traffic cones and construction lining Montana 135 just north of the four-way stop through town. The project is part of the St. Regis Resort District Enhancement and Beautification Project, which began on June 5.

Sheriff honors deputies for saving man's life

Mineral County Sheriff Mike Boone recently lauded the efforts of two of his deputies, who worked to save a man’s life earlier this year.

Community Events April 5, 2016

Bands wanted for Alberton's Railroad Day for day and evening entertainment. Application deadline May 1. Food and craft vendors also wanted. There will also be a talent show for grade school students for 6th, 8th and 12 grades. Information at albertonmontana.com

Food bank provides 100 Thanksgiving meals

The weekend before Thanksgiving is a busy one for volunteers at the Mineral County Food Bank in Superior as they prepared 100 bags of Thanksgiving food for their clients. Program manager Marlene Adair said that’s how many people signed up this year to receive a turkey with all the trimmings for their Nov. 24 meal.

47 traffic accidents reported as severe weather hits

Icy, snow-covered roads caused a number of the accidents earlier in the week, while melting snow and slush compounded driving conditions toward the latter part of the week. In total, 47 incidents were reported by the Montana Highway Patrol in Mineral County and near Frenchtown, between Feb. 6 and Feb. 11.

Loge honored for service to the community

Denley Loge was recently recognized for his 16 years of service on the Board of Supervisors by the Mineral Conservation District and the Natural Resource Conservation Service. Denley retired from the Conservation District last year after he was elected into the Montana House of Representatives for District 14, where he represents Mineral and Sanders Counties.

Thelma (Virginia) Butler

Thelma (Virginia) Butler, 90, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 31, 2018, surrounded by her family and friends. Virginia was born July 31, 1927 in Boone County Missouri and grew up there until the age of 7 when her father came to Hot Springs to work for her Uncle Noble LaRue at the Hot Springs Mercantile. She graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1945. She immediately started working in Hot Springs for Holt Motor Sales and later for Cobeen Conoco Service, Ashcraft Lumber Co, City Drug Store, Hot Springs Mercantile and eventually substituting at the Town Hall.

Savage Heat place fourth at TF Invitational

THOMPSON FALLS – The Hot Springs boys track and field team placed fourth at the Thompson Falls Invitational on Thursday April 17.

Obituary; John Andrew Gagnon

John Andrew Gagnon, 77, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2015 at his home in Columbia Falls, after a long battle with Cancer.

Relay for Life

At 5 p.m. on Friday, June 24 at the Superior High School track, some of Mineral County’s most loved citizens were in the limelight. This was when the 2016 Mineral County Relay for Life commenced with a celebratory reception for Mineral County cancer survivors.

Wildfires continue to burn around region

Copper King fire burning eight miles east of Thompson Falls, started on Sunday, July 31. As of August 7 it has reached 1,398 acres. There were 389 firefighters on the scene and the fire is five percent contained. No evacuation orders as of Sunday.

Gas prices continue to stay low across the state

There has been a big collapse in the price of oil, from more than $100 a barrel in 2014 to just under $30 a barrel this week. According to industry analyst Trilby Lundberg, it’s the lowest it’s been in seven years.

Interstate shut down in Mineral County

MINERAL COUNTY – A section of Interstate 90 in the western part of Mineral County was closed last weekend by the Montana Department of Transportation after debris from a landslide littered the highway making travel too hazardous for westbound motorists.

Obituary; John "Bob" Crabb

January 19, 2015

Helping Hands celebrates 20th annual auction