Fairview cruises past Mountain Cats for state title

Imagine being one of the fighters in a much-anticipated matchup of unbeaten heavyweights.

Hearing in fairgrounds assault case set for Dec. 18

The case of a Superior man who is accused of assaulting a teenage boy for not removing his hat during the national anthem at an Aug. 3 rodeo at the Mineral County Fair has been quietly “in the works,” according to the defendant’s attorney.

Heard on the Street

Legals November 27, 2019

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Sanders County is now reviewing a request for a change of use permit in the Limited Development Area of the Plains Airport. The proposed use change is from agricultural to residential. The project is located off Diehl Ranch Rd. just west of Plains, in Section 21, Township 20N, Range 26W, P.P.M. A public meeting will be held December 12, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Conference Room, in the Sanders County Courthouse which is handicapped accessible in Thompson Falls, Montana. At which time all interested person(s) will be given an opportunity to comment. Any person with questions or wanting further information or wishing to submit comments about this project, please contact the Sanders County Land Service Department in the County Courthouse, P. O. Box, 519, 1111 Main Street Thompson Falls MT 59873, Phone 827-6965 or kmaudrone@co.sanders.mt.us. Comments will be received through December 12, 2019. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on November 27, 2019. MNAXLP

National Forest Christmas tree permits now available

The holiday season is fast approaching and National Forest Christmas tree permits are now available for a cost of $5 at all Lolo National Forest offices with a limit of three permits per household.

Superior working to build new pool

Ambition and determination, when focused in a positive way and coupled with community support, can often overcome challenging obstacles.

Schools' food drive is big success

The challenge was to help battle what Superior Schools Superintendent Scott Kinney said is poverty-generated “cold hands and cold hearts.”

St. Regis students learn how to hatch and raise trout

In a spacious, well-equipped lab Brooks Sanford and his students at St. Regis High School are watching nature in action while helping hatch and raise juvenile rainbow trout.

Mountain Cats roll to state championship game

A relentless, stonewall defense and a potent multi-pronged offense led the way as the Clark Fork Mountain Cats earned a berth in Saturday’s Montana 8-man football championship game via a 44-14 win over Great Falls Central.

Plains School presents 'Murder at the Orient Express'

Saturday night, students at Plains High School put on a presentation of “Murder at the Orient Express.”

Alberton Student Spotlight: Emmah Baughman

Full name: Emmah Baughman

Alberton Senior Spotlight: Dick Darne

Name: Dick Darne

Blue Side Road work continues this week

Construction on the second phase of the Blue Slide Road Project, located nine miles west of Thompson Falls on Blue Slide Road, is anticipated to resume the week of Nov. 18.

Concerned Plains parents vent after alleged school threat

School officials in Plains are dealing with the fallout of an alleged threat that occurred there Friday morning.

Kvelve's Comments: Cats-Griz game is good cause for a party

Good grief it’s that time of year again. Grab some chips and dip, stock up on your favorite beverages, break out the pot luck dishes and Velcro down folks, Velcro down!!

Food for Thought: Compulsive lying starts young

Lying often starts in childhood and may be part of the normal developmental process or lying could be an indicator of a more serious problem.

Black powder and lip balm and the history of the West

What do black powder and lip balm have in common?

Mountain Cats rally past Belt for state semifinals berth

This was what playoff football is all about: two hard-hitting teams with outstanding athletes on both sides of the ball, multiple lead changes and a large group of energetic fans cheering them on.

A helping hand for neighbors

Local group arranges firewood deliveries

Officials urge drivers to watch out for bighorn sheep

The bighorn sheep is an animal that is held in high regard in Sanders County — after all it is featured on the county seal.