Program to update homes in Mineral

A program under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development could help residents in Mineral County become homeowners.

Superintendent social

Members of the public gathered to meet the four finalists in the running for Plains new superintendent

A social hour was held Monday night in Plains school cafeteria for members of the public to come  and meet the four finalists in the running to become the new superintendent of Plains Schools.

Food bank gets new location

Last Thursday was moving day for the Mineral County Food Bank located in Superior. Volunteers were on hand to help load food into trucks to be transported over to the new building, which is located off Fourth Street, just across the way from S & S Foods.

Tigers have a tough season

The St. Regis Tigers knew how to play football, but this season they had to relearn some stuff when they switched from an eight-man game down to a six-man game.

Deborgia's library continues to grow

Community members making use of the resources

For Marilyn Wood, working as the librarian at DeBorgia’s Library is more of an adventure than work. Ever since it opened back in December, the library has continued to grow and expand.

Trotters still looking for first win

The Trotters can’t seem to get over the hump in 2011 and have fallen in three of their four contests by only one run.

Basketball begins

Turn around for trotters

As practice began last week, the Trotters were eager to turn the page on last year’s 3-17 record. Exactly what this new chapter of basketball will hold for Plains, however, has yet to be written.

Spreading information and awareness

Locals raise awareness in Plains on diabetes control and prevention

"Diabetes is an epidemic right now," said Mary Shick, diabetes educator for St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula.

Open burning means fire-season is over

Despite warmer temperatures this past week, the beginning of fall and generally wetter than normal summer weather has fire officials on the brink of declaring the 2010 fire season a done deal. But “don’t count your chickens before they hatch,” several local fire officials warned.

Lady Hawks and Trotters go head-to-head in Plains

PLAINS – The Lady Hawks and the Trotters came face to face for the first time this season on the volleyball court on Thursday, September 19 in what proved to be a very heated game.

FWP plans to release grizzlies into the Cabinets

THOMPSON FALLS – Members of the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks met with county commissioners on Wednesday to discuss the transportation of grizzly bears into the Cabinets in Lincoln County, just north of the Sanders County border.

Noxon puts stamp on 13C conference with two big wins

What had been a tight race atop the Western 13C boys' basketball conference is even tighter after a wild weekend topped by Noxon’s hellish run.

Alberton School wins Samsung Solve for Tomorrow statewide competition

Alberton School is among 50 public middle and high schools nationwide that are moving forward as state winners in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition.

Hot Springs candidate debate

Monday, October 12 a candidate forum was held in Hot Springs for the positions of Town Councilman for Ward One and Ward Two. The hour long forum was organized such that after each candidate gave a short bio, the citizens’ names were randomly drawn from a basket to ask a question to either all of the candidates or a selected candidate. The candidate was given an allowance of three minutes to respond.

Some experts say Paradise sewer project price too high

With the embers of anti-sewer protest still glowing, a new development in the issue may further fan the flames of discontent in the small town of Paradise.

Blue Hawks rout Horsemen, 51-6, on homecoming

Thompson Falls Blue Hawks ran their season record to a perfect 6-0 with a convincing 51-6 homecoming win over Sanders County rival Plains.

Mountain Cat gridders blank Horsemen, 46-0

But for the rained on and in some cases no doubt shivering home fans, it had a warm ending as the Mountain Cats stormed past Plains 46-0.

Kvelve's Comments: It can't get worse, can it?

Does anyone out there feel like I do about 2020?

Shakespeare in the Parks is another COVID-19 casualty

It’s been a quieter and less entertaining summer around Mineral County this year. With a wide range of events being cancelled or postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, it’s hard not to feel a bit melancholy.

Prosecutors present evidence in Wood murder trial

A writing in the margin of a religious study book found inside a murder suspect’s vehicle...