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Auction supports Plains-Paradise Rural Fire
On an overcast day with a light rain falling in the Plains area, a group of hearty volunteers and an equally hea...
Alzheimer's Foundation to host free virtual workshop
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will host a free virtual educational conference as part of its national Educating America Tour to help Montana residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease during the COVID-19 c...
Longtime trap club caretaker Harry Greene says goodbye
With or without a firearm, Harry Greene is a straight-shooter.
Massage therapist opens business in Plains
Fueled by corona virus concerns, unhealthy air from forest fires, a contentious political climate and a host of other issues, stress is on the rise in Montan...
Mineral County Shooting Sports Association hosts fall banquet
Just like clockwork, the Mineral County Shooting Sports Association (MCSSA) holds a fall banquet that is extremely popular because of the great chow, auction...
Sanders, Mineral counties to craft housing plan
A few months ago, residents of Mineral and Sanders counties were asked to fill out a survey via social media, word of mouth and from an article in this newsp...
Rail summit discusses passenger service in Southern Montana
Railroads played a large role in the development of the United States from the industrial revolution in the Northeast
Trout Unlimited backs Clark Fork restoration project
The illustrious Clark Fork, Montana’s largest river that stretches the length of Mineral County.
St. Regis artist makes handmade jewelry
Following a rewarding career working in various medical laboratories, St. Regis resident Cathy Hansen retired and discovered her niche, this time it’s in her...
Florida man admits trafficking 78 pounds of meth
A Florida man admitted Wednesday to a drug trafficking crime after the Montana Highway Patrol seized 78 pounds of nearly pure methamphetamine
Friends of Scotchman Peaks wraps up trail work
The Friends of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness has a few dates left on its trail maintenance schedule.
Fraud Alert: Scammers claiming to be with DOJ, preying on elderly
The Montana Department of Justice is advising the public of an imposter scam in which persons claiming to represent the department are calling individuals and appear to be targeting the elderly.
Superior Schoolhouse hosts outdoor concert
With the sun setting behind the maple trees that line the old Superior Schoolhouse lawn locals gathered in family unit socially distanced squares to take in ...
Plains man ready to take flight in latest creation
There are creative, ambitious people in this world. Then there’s Ned Beighey.
It was a summer to remember in Plains, Montana
As Yogi Berra once said, “It ain’t over till it’s over.”