Superior sophomore Alysha Ryan has an eye for art

When Alysha Ryan was in second grade at Superior Elementary School, she picked up a pencil with something else in mind besides practicing the alphabet or arithmetic.

Superior resident Diane Magone to run for House

Candidates from all over Montana started to file for seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate over the past few weeks.

11 teams compete in Plains Golf Invite

The skies parted and withheld their ample supply of raindrops just long enough for the dudes and dudettes to golf.

Montana Highway Patrol reminds drivers to slow down near plows, emergency responders

Winter weather advisories had been issued for the entire western half of Montana starting last Tuesday and continued throughout the week of Dec. 26. Numerous vehicle accidents were strewn across Interstate 90, as well as surrounding areas, as a result of the hazardous driving conditions, including a collision between a passenger vehicle and a Missoula County plow truck on Dec. 28 near mile marker 87.

Plains graduate Kinzie excelling in softball at Miles Community College

Now, the Plains High School graduate is helping the Miles Community College Pioneers to a strong 2021 season.

Obituary; Sherry Lynn (Barnes) Peters

Sherry Lynn (Barnes) Peters

Hannum and LeCoure earn All-State awards

As expected the top two teams in boys and girls Western 7B dominated the recently released state and district all-star teams for 2023-24.

'Cardiac Ready Communities' hoping to take hold in Mineral County

The Local Emergency Planning Committee held their monthly meeting on Nov. 3 in Superior. During the meeting, Janet Trethewet gave a brief presentation on “Cardiac Ready Communities” initiative. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (MDPHHS) received a $3.2 million gift from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust last year. The funds have been used to implement this three-year initiative.

Woodland supports I-185 and I-186

The most democratic way to participate in government is the initiative process. Citizens petition to put a law on the ballot, then voting directly to accept or reject the law.

Gianforte received nearly 60 percent of Mineral County vote

Montanan’s can finally take a sigh of relief as the special election for Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is over. After 85 days of campaigning, Republican Greg Gianforte won with 50% of the vote with 189,473 ballots cast in his favor. Democrat Rob Quist received 44% with 166,483 votes, and Libertarian Mark Wicks received 6% with 21,509 votes.

Multiple accidents occurred on Hwy 200 within a few hours

Three accidents occurred within a few hours Monday afternoon all on Highway 200. The first was a few miles west of Dixon, the second was an overturned semi-trailer in the Perma Curves and the third happened near Paradise. All three accidents resulted in temporary closures of Highway 200.

2017 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on Nov. 10, the 2017 premiums for the Medicare inpatient hospital (Part A) and physician and outpatient hospital services (Part B) programs. Medicare is a health insurance programs for people age 65 or older. Medicare’s open enrollment period is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. These dates are when all people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year.

Forest Service plans thinning project on Cruzane Mountain

The Lolo National Forest has issued the draft decision notice for the Cruzane Mountain project, a 3,790-acre project located on the Superior Ranger District in Mineral County, about three miles west of Haugen and northeast of Saltese.

Don't be reckless with taxes

Dear Editor,

John Dwight Day

There will be a memorial service March 12 at 1 p.m. for Mr. John Dwight Day who went to be with Jesus Feb. 17, 2022. The service will be held at the Plains Bible Chapel, 8 Combust Creek Road in Plains, and all members of the community are invited to come and celebrate the life of this amazing man.

Multiple agencies respond to trailer fire in Superior

At approximately 5:15 on June 11, dispatch at the Mineral County Courthouse received a call for a structure fire east of Superior.

Fire Chief awards loyal volunteers

Rummel found guilty in trial, sentencing to occur at later date

THOMPSON FALLS - Dianne Rummel was found guilty by a jury of one of the 16 charges filed against her and as a result, must vacate her office as Clerk of District Court.

From your State Senate: with Sen. Jennifer Fielder

With so much discussion about the Constitution lately I thought it timely to mention a few related topics being debated in our Montana legislature.

Science club explores southwest MT from hot pots to dinosaurs

The Superior Science Club took a trip at the end of April “that will not be forgotten any time soon” said their advisor Beau Servo. After a year of fundraising, seven students went to Yellowstone National Park, the Ringing Rocks outside Butte, Quake Lake, and the Museum of the Rockies.