Plains Elementary begins 'I Love To Read' month

The Plains Elementary began I Love to Read month on Friday, Feb. 3. The first activity was a visit by Goldilocks (Elementary Counselor Molly Tingley) and the Three Bears (High School Counselor Tyrell Allen was Momma Bear, Elementary Principal Jim Holland was Pappa Bear, and High School Principal Kevin Meredith as Baby Bear). Their first stop was the kindergarten class, where Goldilocks asked students, “Are there any readers here?” Many of the students raised their hands very high enthusiastically as Momma Bear and Baby Bear held books in their hands. The first, second, third and fourth grades were also visited that morning by Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Hot Springs hosts photography show

HOT SPRINGS – Wall Street Place in Hot Springs was a buzz with activity last weekend as the Hot Springs Artist Society hosted their juried photography show.

Obituary; Lila Rae Gullette

SUPERIOR - Lila Rae Gullette, 72 of Superior, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Missoula. Lila was born in Hamilton to Lewis and Inez Leavens on September 23, 1942, the seventh of 12 children.

Edward William Nettleton

Edward William Nettleton of Plains, passed away on December 5, 2013, at the age of 87.

Update from Rep. Nicholas Schwaderer

County rings in New Years

Locals around Mineral County rang in the New Year Dec. 31 with dancing, music, a potluck dinner and even some karaoke at two community events.

Plains Trotters

Kimberly Earhart hits her stride during last week's meet in Missoula. Earhart would win the 800-meter event.

Trotters Softball

Plains outfielder Diana Woodward corrals a base hit during Friday's Western B/C Divisional softball game with Ronan. 

Flash mob

In early January a flash mob hit the court for a halftime performance. The dance routine helped kick off the Sanders County Relay for Life event. 

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Alberton's Shawndra Rohrbach hits a forehand winner on her way to a straight-set victory during the dual against Ronan.

Big Hit

Jake Lenz of the Loco Joe's softball team makes contact with a pitch during the annual St. Regis softball tournament Saturday afternoon.

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St. Regis sophomore Andrew Managhan elevates to hit a perimeter shot during Friday's home game.

Lady Hawks softball scores two big victories

There is a saying in softball/baseball circles that chicks dig the long ball, a reference to fondness for home runs.

COLUMN: Jock Talk

As the “civic-minded” — not to be confused with “simple-minded” — public servant I am, I thought it would be good to provide a simple guide to “Sports Terms, aka Jock Talk” for those who may be as confused about this strange language associated with games.

On the mound

Pitcher Tia Thompson was a huge part of the Trotters' success as she struck out a large number of girls. Thompson also helped the team with two hits and three RBIs.

Making a pass

Tiger sophomore Andrew Managhan gets off the pass just before being hit by defenders. Managhan played hard and led the Tiger offense throughout the game Friday.

Making the play

Catcher Samijo Kinzie of the Plains softball team (center) making an out on a pop fly hit by Dayln Germany of Libby. Umpire Dan Heisler (left) is observing the out.

Plains Royals close out regular season

Trotters on win streak heading into playoffs

Trailing 25-21 at the half against St. Regis, a strong second half in which the Trotters outscored the Lady Tigers 25-19 was the difference...

Trotters outhit Ennis for softball win

Twelve games into the 2023 season and two things are clear for the Plains Trotters softball team: they can hit and their fielding has improved substantially.