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Honoring local veterans

Danielle Switalski

Sanders County Fair numbers

SANDERS COUNTY - The numbers from the 2015 Sanders County Fair are being calculated by rough estimates are in.

Employment numbers improve

SANDERS COUNTY – As the nation and the state of Montana move farther away from the Great Recession of 2008, the job market is steadily beginning the long road to economic recovery.

Numbers for archery season are holding strong, improving

SANDERS COUNTY – With archery season only ten days away, hunters are out scouting their favorite spots, practicing their calls and making sure their bow is on point, in hopes of finding that prize winning six-point bull to bring home.

Survey says?

Area wildlife biologist finishes spring animal surveys of the surrounding area

Preparation for next fall's hunting season has already begun as area wildlife biologist Bruce Sterling recently finished his spring surveys to gauge the number of wildlife roaming the area.

Fish ladder sees record numbers

The fish ladder at the Thompson Falls Dam has transported a record number of fish including trout, bass and pike this year.

Lady Cats tennis back on the court

For tennis fans in Superior and around the area, it was a welcome site indeed.

Seniors recognized at their final home game

It was the last time Mineral County senior basketball players would step onto their home court when they suited up to play last week. Many of the players had been going to school with their teammates since kindergarten. Not only did they take many steps together on the court, but also in their everyday lives. Now, the next step is a big one, a step into their future.

The future of Plains' varsity football program

By Mike Miller

406 area code required for local calls starting Oct. 24

That will change this month due to a Federal Communications Commission order designating 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

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Deer harvest numbers up from 2015

Hunters in the Thompson Falls area improved their white-tailed deer and mule deer hauls over last year’s general rifle season, while whitetail buck and elk harvest numbers were down, according to data from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Western showdown

The Superior Lady Bobcats tennis team hosted the Best of the West Tournament Saturday at the University of Montana in Missoula.

Gray wolf numbers released

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released its’ 2012 Annual Report for the Northern Rocky Mountain Gray Wolf population. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks estimate there are eight packs in Sanders County alone containing approximately 60 to 65 wolves.

Areas see grasshopper increase

SANDERS COUNTY – Although grasshopper populations have seen a significant decrease in much of Montana, some areas in Sanders County have experienced a boom in numbers this year.

Singing in spring

Elementary students host a spring concert for parents and community.

Wolf and lion seasons on par with last year's numbers

SANDERS COUNTY – Predators are high on the wish list as hunting seasons slowly winds to a close. Currently both mountain lion and wolf season are well underway with numbers on par from previous seasons.

Hunting season on par with previous years

SANDERS COUNTY – With only a week and a half left of hunting season, those who have yet to do so are headed into the mountains in search of their prized bull. Although the season started out slow, numbers are now comparable to last year and the year before it.

Tourism numbers on the rise

MINERAL COUNTY - It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Mule deer quotas adjusted in response to spring surveys

While mule deer populations remain steady in portions of the state, spring green-up surveys conducted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife biologists showed populations in some parts of the state remain lower than desired, and as a result, licenses available to hunters in those areas have been cut back.