Wednesday, October 25
Bobcats playoff bound after win over Mission.
Revenge, it is said, is a dish best served cold.
Legals for October, 25 2023
Hunter numbers up of big game season-opener
The 2023 Montana big game general hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 21, and hunters in the west-central part of the state found warm fall weather and a few less animals than in recent years.
Postseason begins for football and volleyball
It’s that time of year, as the beginning of the Montana High School Association state playoffs in volleyball and football, get under way this weekend at sites throughout Big Sky Country.
Plains girls claim sixth at state XC meet
If you are a coach at either of Sanders County’s two cross country schools, you may spend some of the next few months shopping for sunglasses.
Thompson Falls Hawks make football playoffs
Just two years ago, a Montana championship banner was awarded to Thompson Falls for winning the state B-8 football title.
Noxon volleyball sweeps Two Eagle River
It was a split-decision kind of week for the Noxon volleyball team.
Noxon volleyball sweeps Two Eagle River
It was a split-decision kind of week for the Noxon volleyball team.
Horsemen cap season with rout over Darby
In what turned out to be a welcome change of fortune following two years of winless football, the Plains Horsemen put a thick layer of icing on the victory cake with a resounding 77-26 road win over Darby Thursday afternoon.
Lady Hawks No. 2 seed in 7B tournament
After sampling both ends of the Western 7B regular season standings, Thompson Falls got a good taste of what is to come this coming Friday and Saturday as the regular volleyball season came to an end and the playoffs are next on the menu.
Co-op Tigers cap regular season with 7-1 record
If you combine one group of Tigers with another group of Tigers, what do you get?
Plains volleyball enters playoffs on hot streak
Winning two of the last three regular season games, and seven of the last nine is not a bad way to finish the regular season volleyball schedule.
Lady Panthers split volleyball matches
For a team with no seniors, this has been a season of solid improvement and hope for the future.
COLUMN: Class and decency on display
If you didn’t pick up a program/flyer when you walked into the football field area at Noxon High School Thursday, you may have been really confused.
Jhoushua S. MacNair
Jhoushua S. MacNair
Balance tests to be offered at CFVH Rehab
The art of balance — it’s one of those things we don’t often think about but is vital to how we function daily.
Robert E. Ratkowski
Robert E. Ratkowski
Community Calendar
9/11 Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Annual Conference & Board Meeting, 11:00 am -12:30 p.m. See agenda and info for joining the meeting at: www.bigskyrail.org/upcoming-meetings. Call in: 689-218-0595 Conference ID: 735 640 954#
Lacey Irene Kinser
Lacey Irene Kinser
Spotlight on the Arts: Emmie Tucker
“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.
Wyoming angler leads fall Mack Days
121 lake trout anglers out of 329 registered have turned in a total of 12,889 lake trout entries in 2023 Fall Mack Days.
El Nino's return could bring dry, warm winter to Western Montana
Above normal temperatures and below average precipitation is projected for Western Montana this winter as a strengthening El Nino climate pattern takes hold for the first time in four years.
Bridge deck work progresses east of Alberton
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, there are four conditions before the weather can be classified as an "Indian summer."
Idaho Forest Group auctions off remaining equipment
In 1890 the Northern Pacific Railroad was built through Western Montana, and in 1897 the first large lumber mill was built at St. Regis.
Sunday, October 22
Experts optimistic about efforts to curtail invasive lake trout
Competition from lake trout in Montana waters continues to cut into the population of native fish, but experts are optimistic that ongoing efforts will manage and potentially reverse the decline.
Friday, October 20
Lily Gladstone eyes the future after breakout role on Scorsese epic 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
Last February, Rene Haynes was standing in line at a Los Angeles Costco when her phone buzzed. She didn’t recognize the number, but as a Hollywood casting director, she’s used to urgent calls from strange numbers at all hours of the day. This one was from a fellow casting director, Mark Bennett. He was looking for Native actors to audition for a lead role in an independent film set in Montana.
Thursday, October 19
The Last Harvest: Fleming brothers retire from growing seed potatoes
The Fleming brothers, Pat and Neal, stand in front of their final crop of seed potatoes, heaped into a knobby mountain at one of their cellars near Pablo. It's the end of an era.
Wednesday, October 18
Charlo nips Lady Hawks in volleyball thriller
If you don’t like fast-paced action and loud auditoriums, the gym at Thompson Falls High School would not have been a good place to be Saturday afternoon.
October packed with family-friendly activities
October is spooky month, and in Mineral County there are hordes of family-friendly activities to explore. Whether it’s geared toward little goblins and ghouls, or costume-clad teenagers, all along I-90 Halloween festivities are ripe for the picking this fall.
Mineral County sets new commissioner districts
On Thursday, the Mineral County Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the updated county district lines. The districts are examined every 10 years, and with more growth occurring in the Missoula area, the east end of Mineral County is becoming more populated. This adjustment takes into account future growth which is only a prediction.
St. Regis tapped to take part in $1 billion hydrogen project
St. Regis Solar Hydrogen (SRSH2) has been selected to begin award negotiations as part of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations development of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub involving Washington, Oregon and Montana.
PHOTOS: Old DeBorgia gets makeover
The Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse, which is the community center for Mineral County's west end, had an outside makeover completed just in time for the annual Big Game Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Oct. 20 from 4-7 p.m. (Photo by Susan Charles)
Mineral County reduces school property tax mills
Mineral County Commissioners on Oct. 12 voted 2 to 1 to reduce the amount of state school property taxes it plans to collect, a move that falls in line with many other counties across the state.
Paradise quilting group donates to residents affected by wildfire
Answering the call to serve, a small but dedicated group of women from Sanders County are doing their part to ease the pain for those who lost everything in the River Road East Fire.
Cancer network fundraiser draws big crowd, big checks
This year’s Cancer Network of Sanders County’s (CNSC) Phantom Fundraiser participation far exceeded expectations.
Spotlight on the Arts: Enet Barajas
“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.
William Bryan Teeters, 61
William Bryan Teeters, 61
COLUMN: Thrill of victory
For years, Wide World of Sports ran a classic commercial that espoused “the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat.”
Lady Hawks win home XC meet; Tulloch leads Plains runners
It was, to say the least, a good meet for Sanders County high school cross country runners.
Lady Bobcats shows improvement in loss
It has been said that even a journey of one million miles begins with a single step.
Superior Bobcats roll Darby, 72-36
After multiple seasons of success on the football field, the Superior Bobcats were thought to have lost, by some pundits, their explosiveness thanks in large part to a large number of key players who graduated last Spring.
Lima escapes Alberton with 6-man win
There are a few games every season that are literally last-second thrillers.
Trotters stay hot with volleyball win over T-Falls
Cue the ominous “Jaws” sound bite that was played when a shark was about to attack.
Lady Lions roar over Hawks volleyball
It was a long-delayed battle for the top spot in Western 7B volleyball.
Alberton and Hot Springs clash in volleyball match
It was a tall order indeed for the young, promising Alberton volleyball team.
Co-op Tigers rebound in win over Lakeside
After last week’s Homecoming loss to Shelby, St. Regis-Mullan Idaho football co-coach Jesse Allan vowed the team would shake it off and get back in the saddle this week.
Savage Heat crush Twin Bridges, 51-8
Add to the list of six-player football teams to watch in the rapidly approaching Montana high school playoffs, as usual, the Hot Springs Savage Heat.
Horsemen take loss to top-rated Charlo
They are, as one might expect, big and strong. They have a propensity for being fast and striking quickly. They are Vikings.
Florence-Carlton tops Hawks in Western B battle
Unbeaten Florence-Carlton proved to be an unwelcome guest Friday night in Thompson Falls as they downed the home town Blue Hawks 43-12 in a Western B 11-player football game.
Legals for October, 18 2023
Legals for October, 18 2023
Wednesday, October 11
Legals for October, 11 2023
Trotters moved into 3rd place with pair of volleyball wins
This time of year, with playoffs on the not-too-distant horizon, fans are looking for that “team to watch.”
Ensure food security for our community
We want to thank all of our food bank supporters past and present. Your assistance keeps our doors open and our shelves stocked.
Buck-N-Bull Coffee Company opens in Alberton
It’s not unusual for the hardworking residents of Mineral County to have to drive long distances for one reason or another on a daily basis.
PHOTOS: St. Regis homecoming parade shows off Tiger pride
The St. Regis Homecoming Parade on Saturday morning.
Local DAV volunteers honored
Disabled American Veterans' Center for Development and Civic Engagement held their Annual Volunteer Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula and volunteer drivers from Western Montana attended, including the Superior DAV Transportation Volunteers.
Literacy night brings Alberton families together
Alberton Family Literacy Night was a hoot for the kids, and it was assistance for parents of students with reading assignments and helping to develop an interest in reading for enjoyment.
Old Superior Schoolhouse changes ownership
People in the area know that George and Liz Gupton have carried a heavy load as the owners of the Old Superior School on River Street.
Drew Hanson to lead chamber of commerce resurrection
A chamber of commerce is a nonprofit association of businesses organized to promote and protect the interests of its membership.
Dr. Steward begins practice in hometown
Clark Fork Valley Hospital's newest physician Barbara Steward has returned home to care for the community where she grew up.
Water loss, tourism and a new Christmas tree among agenda items at busy council meeting
The October Plains Council meeting was well attended with several important issues being considered.
Ag Days packs fairgrounds with local students
The second annual Ag Days drew third-graders from all corners of Sanders County.
COLUMN: On the road again
It was a stark and beautiful reminder of just how big Montana is.
Heat torch visiting Lima, 64-6
Make that coaching victory number 101.
Hot Springs volleyball takes narrow loss to Charlo
It was a battle for the conference lead in Charlo Saturday night as the Lady Vikings hosted surging Hot Springs for the top spot in the Western 14C volleyball standings.
Noxon volleyball gets win at St. Regis
It was an even par week for the Noxon Lady Devils volleyball crew, as they fell to Western 14C conference leader Charlo Friday night at home, then traveled to St. Regis and swept the Lady Tigers Saturday evening.
Shelby grinds out win over co-op Tigers
You’ve no doubt heard of Charles Dickens classic novel “A Tale of Two Cities.”
Lady Hawks remain undefeated in conference action
The Lady Hawks have taken flight, and it comes at the right time of the year.
Hawks runners ready for Western B/C meet
A strong showing by eighth-grade runners is adding a boost to postseason hopes as well as the future of Thompson Falls cross country fortunes.
Loyola upends Blue Hawks, 33-14
Despite a lightning quick start, the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks football team found itself on the wrong end of a 33-14 game with Missoula Loyola Friday night in the Garden City.
Plains shuts out Victor, 58-0
Once the stretch of winless games was over, it was clear the Plains Horsemen footballers were on their way to better things.
Turnovers doom Superior in battle with Charlo
It is the bane of sporting events. A coach’s nightmare. And often the difference between a W and a L in the record category.
Saturday, October 7
FWP chief takes responsibility for toxic culture at wildlife agency
At a Legislative Audit Committee meeting Thursday, lawmakers had their first chance to address a scathing report that showed more than half of Montana’s game, fish and wildlife wardens fear retaliation and believe the culture in the department is bad, while state auditors found a dearth of required personnel records.
Thursday, October 5
Kootenai campground killer sentenced to state prison
Garry Douglas Seaman, 64, appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Thursday and received two 60-year concurrent sentences.
Wednesday, October 4
Esler Foundation makes donation to support veterans
When your world has been turned upside down and back again, closure and healing are two key words.
Lady Bobcats show fight in losses
It has been a long season for the young Superior volleyball team, which lost a lot of talent to graduation this past Spring.
Trotters stay in the mix with sweep over Troy
As the volleyball season crests the midway point, the Plains Trotters have stealthily put themselves in the thick of the Western 7B conference race after splitting a pair of conference games this past week.
Lady Hawks stay perfect in conference volleyball
As if from out of the Blue, Thompson Falls is in the thick of the Western 7B volleyball chase.
Legals for October, 4 2023
Plains shows school spirit with week of fun and games
Homecoming at the Plains School District is a weeklong event starting out with dress-up day.
Lady Panthers fall to Charlo
They battled throughout eight explosive sets of volleyball.
Arlee spoils Plains homecoming with shutout win
It was not a special Homecoming, thanks to the Arlee Warriors football team, although alumni still had a good time cheering for a team sure to return to prominence in the town of Plains.
T-Falls' Palmer places in top 10 at Whitefish Invite
As the state cross country championships get closer every day, the Thompson Falls harriers are working to get everyone healthy as they look for positive results ahead.
St. Regis-Mullan stays undefeated
How about them Tigers? They just keep rolling along, their latest victim in Idaho 8-man football the Lakeside Tigers who fought hard but still lost to the St. Regis-Mullan, Idaho co-opers 54-32 in a game played in Plummer, Idaho.
Hot Springs volleyball sweeps St. Regis
Teams that gel into a cohesive unit as the mid-season matches come and go are often very dangerous teams to play.
Superior football evens record at 3-3
For those who might foolishly have thought Superior is a non-factor in the Western B 8-player football battles this year, think again.
Hot Springs thumps six-man rival; Coach Lawson notches 100th win
There was a lot to celebrate Friday night in Hot Springs.
Alberton keeps fighting in loss to Twin Bridges
You have to love the Alberton Panthers football team.
Hawks football shut out by strong Eureka squad
A big second quarter made the difference for the unbeaten Eureka Lions as they turned back visiting Thompson Falls 40-0 in a Western B 11-player football game Friday night.
Plains XC teams continue to impress
While Class A schools Corvallis and Columbia Falls continue to dominate team scores in area cross country meets, the young runners from Plains are making it clear they are a factor in the making.
COLUMN: Know the rules
As I’ve tried to broaden my sports world this past year, I’ve encountered a strange, sometimes troubling, and often head-scratching aspect of this quest.
UM fall enrollment tops 10,000 students
The University of Montana’s enrollment ascent continues, driven by a 3.7% increase in total student headcount – the largest annual growth rate in 14 years.
Community calendar
Community calendar
Clark Fork Valley Hospital no longer delivering babies
Citing mounting challenges in staffing, training and patient numbers, Clark Fork Valley Hospital is discontinuing its delivering of babies effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Birth announcements
Birth announcements
Final decision OK'd for Redd Bull Project
The Lolo National Forest last week issued a final decision notice for a portion of the Redd Bull Project, located on the Superior Ranger District south of St. Regis between Interstate 90 and the Montana/Idaho border within the Dry, Cold, Little Joe, Twomile, and Ward Creek drainages in Mineral County.
Jenny Rae Benson
Jenny Rae Benson
Phyllis Jean Heyer, 91
Phyllis Jean Heyer, 91
Leo Allen King
Leo Allen King
Plains bowling scores
Plains bowling scores
PHOTOS: Panther spirit at Alberton homecoming parade
Panther spirit at Alberton homecoming parade
Hydrogen-powered drones could patrol remote stretch of I-90
Imagine a system that could provide public safety, emergency medical services, law enforcement, fire abatement and communications in one small fleet of hydrogen powered UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) that are able to stay in the air up to 13 hours and to be on call day or night in any weather.
Three Alberton students selected for National Honor Society
Three students from Alberton High School on Sept. 25 were inducted into the National Honor Society.
