Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

White sandy beaches, tropical sunshine with magnificent views and, of course, the almighty Daintree; Queensland is known as the sunshine state back home and there are more than just a few reasons as to why.

Hunter hit with costly penalties after mishap

Jeff Fleming wishes he could take back the most expensive three seconds of his life.

Paradise School board looks to uphold future for building

PARADISE - The Paradise School Board held a meeting last Tuesday night to discuss ideas and the timeline pertaining to the school’s closing at the end of the current academic year.

Stager-Staats' love for animals becomes her career

The job of a veterinarian is not for the faint of heart, and it’s rarely boring. Though she resides in the Beaver State, Kenzie Stager-Staats was once a Superior Bobcat, and now she’s living out her dream of caring for animals of all kinds.

New fitness gym takes shape in Plains

It could be said the “Warrior” spirit is being infused into the site of what will be the Warrior Fitness gym in Plains.

Commissioner Brooker announces her resignation

Brooker, a commissioner for 27 years, addressed a letter dated Oct. 13 to her fellow commissioners, Glen Magera and Tony Cox, announcing her decision.

Revett'Äôs proposed copper mine

Should we hide Yellowstone? Is this area’Äôs Ross Creek Cedar Grove in danger of being clear cut? Some of our last, best remaining protected places are being threatened. Some people view any part of our planet as another place to make money. They interpret protection as failure. The rest of us call pristine ground a gift for our souls, a blessing, and proof of good accomplishments.

Mineral County Sheriff's Office employees quarantined due to COVID-19

COVID-19 has struck the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.

St. Regis teacher to put new method to work

ST. REGIS – A teacher in St. Regis is bringing home his own education received this summer on the opposite side of the country in hopes that his new knowledge will enhance the educational experience for his students in St. Regis.

Thanks for saving my life

My name is Jeff Tautges. I am the man who was trapped in the burning apartment in St. Regis a few weeks ago. I don’t know all the details of my rescue by the St. Regis fire department. But some information is coming into me now. I could explain the horrors and utter terror of being on fire and believing I was going to die right there and then. But what is more important is my rescue. I have only learned within the last few days that it was Jerry and Gary Dockter who caught me as I dove out of the second story window apparently on fire. Although I have not yet made personal contact, I want to take this opportunity to profoundly thank Jerry and Gary for getting me out of that inferno which came within just a minute or so of taking my life. I am in the process of getting resettled. But I will find Jerry and Gary soon to thank them in person. Thank you all in the St. Regis fire department.

Larson wins in Missoula Community Choir contest

For St. Regis School music teacher Derek Larson, he took his quarantine experiences and created a new song...

Humble and hardworking: Cowboy HOF inductee Hamel reflects on ranching, rodeo life

His folks bought the ranch in 1944, he thinks, and moved his brother and himself there from Dixon as they were getting into trouble and running with the wrong crowd.

St. Regis Senior Spotlight: Judy Stang

Name: Judy Stang

A test of will

Fighting through a mysterious illness was the final test Plains Heather Earhart had to pass before moving on to college ball

For most high school basketball stars senior year is supposed to be the best, where the stars shine the brightest and lead their team to plenty of victories and deep into the postseason.

Montana 10X Shooting Sports Club wins state championship

On April 6 the Ray Welch American Legion Post 13 in St. Regis presented an award to members of the Montana 10X Shooting Sports Club.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

Sunshine, rain, flooding… am I back in Australia?

Learning to choose wisely Workshop highlights drug abuse facing Mineral County

Addiction comes in many different forms, there are drug and alcohol addicts, sex addicts, gambling addictions. People can even become addicted to seemingly harmless things like caffeine, sugar, shopping and video games. Whenever an activity threatens the things people value like family, friends, their health, career, job and home­­—the problem is easy to locate, but the solution still hasn't been found.

Sheriff Rummel humbled by support

SANDERS COUNTY - An American icon once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy,” and it was in the example set by Sanders County Sheriff Tom Rummel last week that the public saw - and liked - what he stood for in a time of uncertainty which surrounds the issue of gun control.

Shed hunters begin hunt for discarded antlers

But it’s in the serene harshness of winter that the annual shedding of antlers...

Rich man, poor man

I have never been poorer in my life than on Dec. 8, 1983.