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Stakeholders develop wildfire protection plan
In response to increasing wildfire risks, Mineral County has contracted SWCA Environmental Consultants to work in …
Sanders County Justice Court
Sept. 16, Jimmy Lee McCracken, Habitual offender operating motor vehicle
Food for Thought: What can pets do for us?
Pet ownership can be one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have.
Superior man pleads guilty to assaulting teen at county fair
A Superior Army veteran accused of assaulting a teenage boy at the Mineral County Fair and Rodeo more than a year ago because the youth didn’t remove his hat d…
Plains man recovering from kidney transplant surgery
Francis Church, a newspaper editor from years ago, is credited with the saying, “yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”.
Kvelve's Comments: There oughta be a law
There ought to be a law.
Stevens retires after 39 years of shepherding Silver Dollar Inn
Sept. 25, front desk clerk Naomi Stevens donned her name tag for one last shift.
Plains crowns homecoming queen, king
Plains homecoming queen is junior Adelle Ercanbrack and king senior Tucker Foster. (Chuck Bandel/Valley Press)
Fall open burn season begins Oct. 1
Fall open burning season begins Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
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 cri…
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 hearty bunch of buyers came together Saturday morn…
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 Montana …
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 i…
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 newspap…
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