Thursday, June 26
Plains keeps wrestling, softball, cross country
After a month-long postponement for more research, the Plains School Board decided to keep their cross country, wrestling and softball teams, but to give each only $6,000 and let the programs raise the rest of the funds themselves.
Sheriff's office facing budget shortfalls
The Mineral County Commissioners met with Mineral County Sheriff Hugh Hopwood Wednesday to discuss budget shortfalls and ways to fix funding problems in the Sheriff’s Department.
Flying for flapjacks
Dozens of pilots from across the region touched down on the Plains Penn Stohr Field’s tarmac in search of some free pancakes Saturday.
Roughing it
St. Regis students and parents gathered together on the St. Regis football field Saturday night for an evening of camping and family fun, in spite of rainy skies.
Fires destroy 2 businesses in 1 night
Last Sunday night was a busy one for volunteer firefighters all across Mineral County with fires in St. Regis and Superior.
Teaching a new line of work
For the past 15 years people have been coming to a little cabin nestled amongst the pines on the bank of the Clark Fork River near the border of Sanders and Mineral counties to receive guidance on how to be a guide.
Developers discuss problems with county planner
Mineral County landowners and developers filled every chair in the Mineral County Commissioners’ Room Thursday to talk with commissioners about problems with the Mineral County Planning Department and possible solutions.
Camp Bighorn staff readies for camp season
Now that the sunshine is out and summer is officially here, Camp Bighorn is gearing up and training their staff for this season’s first group campers coming June 30.
A journey of hope
After 105-plus miles of riding, which included a climb over Thompson Pass’ 4,800-foot summit, the Trans America cycling team was more than grateful to pull into Quinn’s Hot Springs and Resort last Wednesday in Paradise.
Plains girls basketball team get valuable experience at a nameless Ronan tourney
There were no official winners, losers or even a name for the tournament last Saturday as 30 high school teams from around Montana returned to Ronan for the 16th annual … thing.
Search and rescue holds 1st poker run
The Mineral County Search and Rescue Summer Solstice Poker Ride took place Saturday, offering ATV riders from Mineral County and elsewhere a chance to get out and enjoy the area’s backcountry.
Superior's summer tennis season starts
The first weekly tournament of the Superior Summer Tennis League got off to a big start this week with two days of beautiful weather and all ages tennis.
Alexandria Oslavski
Alexandria Oslavski passed away on June 9, 2008 at Clark Fork Valley Long Term Care in Plains.
Fire destroys 2 homes in Plains
Three minutes is all it took to destroy about everything two Plains families possessed in the world.
Piranhas on the prowl
The Plains Piranhas made a big splash in their first swim meet of the season, finishing in third place in front of the home crowd Sunday.
O-mok-see returns to St. Regis
Horse riders from all over the Northeast got together this weekend in St. Regis at the Lazy J Arena to participate in an o-mok-see sponsored by the River Valley Saddle Club.
Wednesday, June 18
Hard-hitting Harlowton sisters put on volleyball camp for Hot Springs
After going 20-5 last season and earning their first trip to the state championship, the Savage Heat volleyball team isn’t resting on their laurels. With the season still months away, most of the team spent last week in the gym taking part in a volleyball camp.
The 59th Homesteader Days hits Hot Springs
The 59th Annual Homesteader Days went off without a hitch, according to event organizer Leslee Smith.
LaRue Hot Springs museum opens at Homesteader
While it was a great weekend to be outside for Hot Springs’ Homesteader Days, many ventured inside on Saturday and Sunday for the grand opening of the LaRue Hot Springs Museum.
Landowners threaten lawsuit over county planner
Mineral County landowners voiced their complaints about the county planner about the head of the Mineral County Planning and Sanitation Office at a heated meeting with the Mineral County commissioners in their office Wednesday.
Retiring Old Glory
A pillar of smoke rose up from Mullan Square in St. Regis Saturday evening to commemorate the service of several American flags.
Cowboys sort herd of calves
Cow herding teams from all across the Northwest gathered at the Hole in the Wall Ranch near Fish Creek this weekend to participate in their annual Father’s Day Team Herding Competition.
Legion members say farewell to the flag
For military veterans, it’s like saying goodbye to an old comrade, said Scott Eldridge, commander of American Legion Post 129 of Paradise, where an annual flag retirement ceremony was conducted.
An old stars and stripes with 48 stars found in courthouse
A Mineral County employee stumbled across a little piece of history in the Mineral County Courthouse last week, while examining the building for repairs.
Hot Springs residents voice concern over growth policy draft
A unanimous crowd of almost 40 people denounced the new Hot Springs Growth Policy at a public comment meeting hosted by the Hot Spring’s Planning Board at the town’s senior center last Tuesday.
Ride'em cowboy
A Superior’s man attempt to win at the Hot Springs rodeo came up empty this weekend.
Christopher J. Helm
Christopher J. Helm, (age 30) entered into rest on May 19, 2008 at his home in Littleton, Colo., where he had resided for the past 6 months with his fiancée, Tina. Chris was born in Ronan, Mont., on May 23, 1977 to parents Richard and Donna Helm.
Sheriff sees rise in youth drinking
The weather is getting warmer and school is out, which means more young people will be having camping trips and parties, which often contain alcohol.
Wednesday, June 11
Piranhas prepare for start of swim season
The 60-degree temperatures and cloudy skies couldn’t dissuade the Plains Piranhas swim team from getting in the pool last Wednesday as they practiced for their first meet.
Hiawatha Trail opens up
It could be said that mountain biking is a sport founded upon tangible substances, namely, dirt, sweat and the occasional pint of spilt blood. In fact, most beginners find the learning curve to be as steep as the slopes they tumble down.
Sawdust flies at crosscut
About 70 people gathered in front of the VFW Post 3596 to watch nearly 100 entrants try their hands at being lumberjacks for a couple of hours at the Plains Day Crosscut Competition.
Superior puts on tennis camp
The Superior Tennis Team and some Superior locals hit the tennis courts this week for some lessons and preparation for a summer tennis season.
Co-Gen cleared of fraud
A criminal investigation by the Montana Department of Justice found the former owner of the Thompson River Co-Gen facility provided no false information to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality in order to reduce fines for repeatedly violating air quality standards.
Quenching the thirst for adventure
One reporter’s quest for the ultimate test of endurance
Schoolhouse Rock Car Show returns to Superior
Superior residents woke up to the sound of growling engines and the smell of premium gasoline Saturday morning as the Ninth Annual Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show kicked off.
Joyce D. Laws
Joyce D. Laws age 74 of Paradise Mont., passed away on Monday June 2, 2008 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Cox, Iversen win primary
Republican Tony Cox and Democrat Cindy Iversen both claimed victories in the race for District 3 County Commissioner in last Tuesday’s primary.
Hundreds brave the cold to celebrate Plains Day
With activities starting near sunrise and going well into darkness, the 38th Annual Plains Day saw just about everything, except sunshine.
Wednesday, June 4
County highway relatively safe over Memorial Day weekend
West End, St. Regis firefighters help in rollover
Wildlife agencies investigating wolf killed in Thompson River drainage
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and U.S. Fish and Wildlife service reported a wolf killing near the Lower Thompson Falls River May 27. The report stated the an individual, who was looking for deer antlers on the Priscilla Peak Trail, found the wolf and reported it to Tom Chianelli, the Sanders County FWP game warden.
T-Falls students play in the rain
A little rain shower couldn’t spoil the Thompson Falls Elementary’s field day Thursday, in fact, for most of the kindergarten through sixth graders it only made the day better.
EMT trainees practice for mass-casualty scenario
Sirens wailed and screams pierced the air May 27 as Emergency Medical Technician trainees arrived by ambulance at the Sanders County Fairgrounds to help 30-plus mock victims. The EMT trainees were completing their final class event, a mass casualty scenario.
Teachers vs. Students
The last day of school at Superior Elementary was polished off with a final show-down between the sixth-graders and the teachers Friday.
Bobcat duo named to all star football
Two Superior High School students represented their school and had a blast last week at the all-state football game at Montana Technical University in Butte.
Veterans gather for original Memorial Day
Long after all the baseball games had been watched, the barbecue grills cooled off and the camping gear stowed away from Memorial Day weekend, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3596 gathered at the Plains Cemetery for their annual Memorial Day ceremony.
Lady Hawks lose heartbreaker in championship
The Thompson Falls softball team was one strike away from being crowned state champions, but let victory slip out of their hands on a rain-soaked field in Anaconda Monday, May 26.
