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Ladine Pidgeon
September 27, 2017 4 a.m.

Ladine Pidgeon

Our angel passed on to join her family and the Lord on Sept. 14.

September 19, 2017 12:48 p.m.

Mineral County Justice Court; Sept. 1-15

Sept. 8, Joshua Cade Johnson, speeding

Sports Roundup
September 19, 2017 12:48 p.m.

Sports Roundup

St. Regis took to the home field on Saturday, Sept. 16 to face West Yellowstone in six-man football only to meet defeat with 42-0. West Yellowstone had put up 36 of those points in the first half with the final six in the fourth quarter. Score information not available.

Lews Roy, 92
September 14, 2017 7:36 p.m.

Lews Roy, 92

Lewis Roy, 92 died at home in Roseburg, Oregon April 16,2017 with wife Frances of 70 years, oldest son Daren and friend Rosie at his side.

September 14, 2017 7:33 p.m.

City councils hold funds as county untangles Plains, Thompson Falls library levy payments

Levy funds are stuck in limbo while the county treasurer looks to correct a mistake that has complicated the finances for both Thompson Falls and Plains.

Groups helps haul for Montana ranchers in need
September 14, 2017 7:31 p.m.

Groups helps haul for Montana ranchers in need

The Sanders County “hay boys” got together to do their part in helping out the Eastern Montana ranchers with some much-needed hay for livestock.

Weekly roundup
September 13, 2017 2:26 p.m.

Weekly roundup

On Sept. 9 the St. Regis six-man football team traveled to White Sulphur Springs for their season opener, only to be defeated 56-13. White Sulphur Springs came out strong in the first quarter and put 44 points on the board. St. Regis was unable to get the ball into the end zone until the fourth. The Tigers suffered from a late start this season due to lack of participation. They were able to pull together seven players a few weeks ago. Head Coach Jesse Allan said the team has had some light practices and some in the gym last week due to hazardous air-quality conditions.

Trotters sweep Noxon in home opener
September 7, 2017 1:54 p.m.

Trotters sweep Noxon in home opener

The Plains Trotters opened up the home portion of their volleyball season with win Saturday as they swept Noxon in three games, 25-20, 27-25 and 25-19.

Mixed bag for local high school teams
September 7, 2017 1:53 p.m.

Mixed bag for local high school teams

Volleyball

Hot Springs family helped by local fundraising effort
September 7, 2017 1:47 p.m.

Hot Springs family helped by local fundraising effort

Hot Springs locals are banning together to help a family that began the month with a near fatal car accident that has seen Sarah Loraas in a Seattle Hospital recovering.

Former St. Regis student honored as Army commissioned officer; stationed at Fort Meade
September 7, 2017 1:46 p.m.

Former St. Regis student honored as Army commissioned officer; stationed at Fort Meade

On August 4, 2017, Tomi J. Thompson of St. Regis, was promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3).

Simple Simon's Pizza more than just a slice
September 7, 2017 1:44 p.m.

Simple Simon's Pizza more than just a slice

County residents who love to indulge in a slice of pizza would remember just a few weeks ago that Simple Simon’s restaurants in Plains and Thompson Falls were taking donations ahead of the school start.

Governor Bullock visits Alberton Preschool
September 7, 2017 1:37 p.m.

Governor Bullock visits Alberton Preschool

It was only the second day of class in their little lives and the students in the Alberton Preschool had already gotten the attention of Montana’s governor, Steve Bullock. He was visiting 17 schools around the state who had qualified for the STARS Preschool grant, one of which was Alberton. On Aug. 31 he met with the school principal, Kyle Fisher, Superintendent Steve Picard and preschool teacher Sue Dallapiazza to welcome them back to school. He also visited Franklin Elementary School in Missoula earlier that day.

Plains Swim Team wraps up season with fantastic results
August 24, 2017 11:01 a.m.

Plains Swim Team wraps up season with fantastic results

The local swim team in Plains made an appearance at the recent state titles in Lewistown with great success.

How Shakespeare rocked the park
August 24, 2017 10:56 a.m.

How Shakespeare rocked the park

Shakespeare in the Park was of ‘Macbeth’ proportions for local Plains residents that attended.

Fireman's Ball turn-out equalled white hot success
August 24, 2017 10:55 a.m.

Fireman's Ball turn-out equalled white hot success

The Plains Fire Department held their annual Fireman’s Ball this past Saturday night at the Plains VFW Hall.

Hot Springs to go without football team in 2017
August 24, 2017 10:47 a.m.

Hot Springs to go without football team in 2017

Just as the high school football season is about to begin, Hot Springs High School had to make a heart-breaking decision on the impending season.

Billon-dollar rocket saved thanks to Superior alum
August 23, 2017 12:57 p.m.

Billon-dollar rocket saved thanks to Superior alum

A searing heat pounded down on a fire crew as winds pulled flames 70 feet into the air and caused an archway over the road above them. Power lines burst overhead in the rising flames. In the distance they heard explosions and saw trees blow up as unexploded ordnance, or UXO’s, ignited from the fire. On an air force launchpad located 800 yards away sat an Atlas Five rocket carrying a Google Satellite worth nearly $1 billion.

Dottie Sandkuhle, 86
August 17, 2017 5:24 p.m.

Dottie Sandkuhle, 86

Dottie Sandkuhle, 86, passed away peaceably on 5 August 2017 in Plains. She was born in McFarland, California on 25 January 1931 to Gladys Woodford (Jack Woodford) and Wayne Richards (Geraldine).

Trout Creek celebrates 38th Huckleberry Festival
August 17, 2017 5:24 p.m.

Trout Creek celebrates 38th Huckleberry Festival

The Huckleberry is used for so many dishes, the taste is one that can be hard to describe. Yet it’s the Festival in Trout Creek each year that brings Huckleberry lovers together for a weekend of indulgence.