Town council lets adult probation back to Plains

PLAINS – The town council met Monday night to discuss a variety of issues from bringing adult probation back to Plains to building their own dog kennels and hearing two concerned citizens discuss lots they hoped to purchase.

Plains tennis court gets repaired at park

PLAINS – After three generous donations came in, the town of Plains was able to repair one of the tennis courts at the EL Johnson Memorial Pool Park.

Mineral County Community Calendar - Week of Oct. 16

Free Medicare 101 Classes Coming Soon

Cancer Network hosts annual fundraiser

PLAINS - The Cancer Network of Sanders County held their annual fall fundraiser on October 5 at the Sanders County Fairgrounds Pavilion.

Symes hosts jazz band

HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Artist’s Society presented an evening with Fresh Off the Vine, a jazz instrumental band from Whitefish. The band combined a unique guitar and cello medley to create a smooth relaxing experience for anyone listening.

Mineral County Community Calendar - Oct. 9

Free Medicare 101 Classes Coming Soon

Carol Anne Kinzie

Carol Anne Kinzie, 64, died September 30, 2013 in Missoula surrounded by her family. A memorial service is planned for 5 pm Saturday, October 5th at the Assembly of God church in Plains.

Update from Rep. Ingraham

With the passing of time, I thought I should update you on how things were progressing for the State Administration & Veterans Affairs (SAVA) Committee since their first meeting that was held on July 11.

Punt, pass and kick competitors try to win trip

THOMPSON FALLS – Competition heated up on Sunday afternoon, as excited participants exercised their punt, pass and kick skills on Previs Field in hopes of getting a free trip to Seattle down the road.

Cross country tourney in Missoula

Caleb Connolly competes at the Mountain West Classic.

Cross country teams compete in prestigious tourney

MISSOULA – The Plains and Thompson Falls cross country teams both had exceptional performances at the Mountain West Classic meet in Missoula on Saturday. Over 1,800 athletes from as far away as Washington state gathered at the University of Montana Golf Course to run a course that will also be the setting for the state championship meet at the end of October.

Mineral County Community Calendar - Oct. 2

Free Medicare 101 Classes Coming Soon

Swamp Creek burn goes according to plan

PLAINS – The Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District ignited Swamp Creek last week as part of their fuel reduction and wildlife enhancement projects.

Letters to the Editor - Sept. 25

MDT proposes rehabilitation of bridge near Trout Creek on Hwy 200

TROUT CREEK - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to rehabilitate the bridge over the Clark Fork River on Highway 200 located approximately one mile northwest of Trout Creek in Sanders County. The project begins at the intersection of Highway 200 and Blue Slide Road, reference post 27.9 and extends east for approximately 0.5 miles ending near reference post 28.4.

Plains cross country takes on bigger schools in Polson

POLSON – The Plains High School cross country team faced some unique challenges at the Pirate Duels XC Meet in Polson last Saturday. Held at the Polson Rodeo Grounds, the course featured obstacles such as hay bales, steep hills and log jumps.

Thompson Falls Cross Country runs hard at Polson

POLSON – Thompson Falls competed at the Polson Invitational on Saturday, September 21st in a unique running experience that had the athletes jumping over logs and hay bales during their run towards the finish.

Mineral County Community Calendar - Sept. 25

Friends of Thelma Nelson

TRACS hosts fly-in event to raise funds for animals

THOMPSON FALLS – Wine, beer, and good food greeted the guests at the annual Thompson River Animal Care Shelter’s fundraising event.

Ride across the country for a good cause comes to an end

PLAINS – In June of this year, former Methodist Pastor Thomas Hall retired from his position as parishioner to his small flock in Plains.