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Federal regulators flag concerns as Montana cuts Medicaid rolls
Federal regulators are urging Montana health officials to fix shortcomings in the state’s Medicaid redetermination process, expressing “concerns” that the state may be disenrolling people who are eligible for the public health insurance and creating barriers for others through long wait times at call centers and during the application process.
Record numbers attend Plains Day
Threatening clouds didn’t keep people away from a day full of exciting events at this year’s Plains Day.
Pinewood Derby goes high-tech
The Cub Scouts in Plains have jumped into the 21st century with their new aluminum Pinewood Derby track, complete with a laser beam at the starting line and a light sensor finish. The accompanying computerized software program gave a finish down to 1/1,000th of a second and even showed how fast the cars traveled.
Columns
December 26, 1957: Miller Brothers Convert to Texaco Stations—At the end of the calendar year, Miller Brothers of St. Regis will turn the operation of their service station near the big highway bridge over to Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Kielty.
T-falls host uncoventional olympics
Last Thursday the first Thompson Falls Cross Country Un-Olympics was held at Thompson Falls High School track and hosted a collection of unconventional cross country events to raise money for the Thompson Falls high school cross country running program.
Red Ribbon Week spooks Hot Springs
It isn’t every day that the Grim Reaper roams the halls of a high school, but last Thursday that is just what happened at Hot Springs to commemorate the end of Red Ribbon Week.
EPA speaks about water fears
Despite their best appeals to justify the clean-up of the Milltown Dam and its release of sediment, the Environmental Protection Agency wasn't able to placate Thompson Falls residents angry at higher levels of arsenic in the Clark Fork River.
County shows support on foot, horseback
The Sanders County Special Olympics Torch Run this year was not only a success in the money they raised for the program, but it was the first time to have horses as part of the event, said Dave Hedley, who coordinated the torch run Thursday.
Plains student raises awareness during Teen Dating Violence Week
Danielle Sorenson went to work last week around Plains High School taping little white slips of paper to everyone's locker in grades eight through 12.
Tiny dancers tiptoe to Plains
Each person who walked through the Plains cafeteria after school Wednesday couldn't help stopping a second to take a look. The tiny dancers, some dressed in tutus, that were trying their hardest to keep on their tippy toes were just too cute to pass up.
Teams hit wet, frozen bases
Noxon High School's softball diamond is still buried by snow, but that hasn't stopped the Lady Red Devils from getting in their practices. The 11 girls from the Lady Devs will be using the school gymnasium until the winter white stuff goes away, but head coach Mike Herbig doesn't yet see an end in sight.
Hot Springs residents voice concern over growth policy draft
A unanimous crowd of almost 40 people denounced the new Hot Springs Growth Policy at a public comment meeting hosted by the Hot Spring’s Planning Board at the town’s senior center last Tuesday.
Black and Blue
Large crowds filled the sidelines to watch a heated game last Friday night in Plains as the Thompson Falls Bluehawks battled the Savage Horsemen to come away with a 12-6 victory.
Camp Bighorn staff readies for camp season
Now that the sunshine is out and summer is officially here, Camp Bighorn is gearing up and training their staff for this season’s first group campers coming June 30.
Two Superior Little Guys take first
A wrestler didn't have to make it to the championship round or even place in the top four spots to celebrate. Such was the case for Superior Bobcat Tyler Wharry, who competed in the 125-pound junior high class, and claimed his first victory of the year. Immediately following his triumph, Wharry cheered, jumped in jubilation, and gleefully shook the hand of Superior assistant coach Gary Tourtelotte. The eighth-grader won his match against Frenchtown Bronc Colby Hagen 14-0.
Farmers markets yield big community reward
he farmers markets in Alberton and Superior are small, but they carry a big message about promoting healthy communities.
Hurry to get your huckleberries
Huckleberry season is once again upon us, and with the weather coming just right they are ready to pick, if you can find them.
State of emergency Sunrise, Burdette Fires rage as governor declares fire emergency
Gov. Steve Bullock declared a fire emergency for the state of Montana on July 23. The order cites several active wildfires in the state, “Montana is facing extreme fire conditions,” he states. “Our top priority is ensuring the safety of Montanans, their property, and our communities.”
Horsemen take second in District Championship
The weekend was full of teams from Sanders County looking to come away with a solid triumphant win from the basketball season.
Whipped Up serves good, old-fashioned meals
“Making every day delicious!” is inscribed on the new signs posted outside the Whipped Up Cafe in Superior. The signs are accurate if a person is in the mood for good, old fashioned comfort food like grandma used to make.