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Order of the Eastern Star holds fundraising dinner
Members of The Mary Baldwin Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star served lasagna, garlic bread, Caesar salad an…
St. Regis mother finds comfort in foundation that supports families after the death of a child
“There is nothing that symbolizes loss or grief more than a mother losing a child,” David LaChapelle.
Local Plains churches celebrate Christmas
It was a beautiful snowy evening Dec. 10 when local musicians and singers gathered together at a Plains church in celebration of Christmas. The concert was ope…
Santa visits Plains on a snowy morning
On a cold and snowy Saturday morning Santa arrived in his open sleigh, escorted by the Plains volunteer fire department and the Southside Sparks 4-H Club. Alon…
36-lot subdivision planned near Alberton
Locals know it as the Thompson Ranch, and when it went up for sale a few years ago many crossed their fingers that the buyer would keep it the same. But many o…
Montana advances grizzly bear plans that could allow hunting
Montana wildlife officials on Tuesday advanced plans that could allow grizzly bear hunting in areas around Glacier and Yellowstone national parks, if states in…
Blacktail ski area opens for season
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area near Lakeside opened for the season on Friday.
Timed tickets to manage traffic on Glacier park's Sun Road
Montana's Glacier National Park will implement a timed ticketed entry system again next summer — from Memorial Day weekend through the weekend after Labor Day — to manage traffic on the scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road…
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Semi-truck involved in fatal wreck on I-90
Before 4 a.m. on the first day of winter Dec. 21, three separate semi-truck accidents occurred within a 4-mile stretch on I-90, including one fatality.
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The West End Alcoholics Anonymous in Deborgia meets every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Deborgia School House right behind the fire hall.
St. Regis School thankful for former and current superintendents
The board would like to sincerely thank Mrs. McKay and her husband, John, for dropping everything at home in Libby and moving their fifth wheel here to answer …
Mineral County law roundup
Traffic Stop, I-90 EB MM 34, Deputy took suspect into custody for driving under the influence and transported them to Mineral County Jail, vehicle towed.
Blood drives scheduled for Sanders, Mineral counties
There is no blood donation waiting period for those who have received a flu shot or a Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine or booster, so long as they are symptom-free.
Where are Montana's porcupines?
North American porcupines live up to 18 years and average 30 inches long and 20 pounds in weight. They are the second-largest rodent on the continent.
Mineral County Pioneer Council seeks volunteer bookkeeper
This position is vital for the continuation of transportation to Missoula and medical appointments in Mineral County.