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June 1, 2018 3:34 p.m.

FWP: No evidence of bear attack at Thompson River

Last week social media was abuzz with reports of an apparent bear attack at Thompson River.

Gary Lee Ovitt
May 30, 2018 1:12 p.m.

Gary Lee Ovitt

Gary was born in Two Harbors, MN on May 28, 1942 to Wilfred Francis Ovitt and Mary Emma Coleman Ovitt (Pearson). He was second in a line of 13 kids. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on May 19, 2018. He fought a good fight of several health conditions, but finally surrendered to complications of diabetes and heart disease.

May 30, 2018 1:12 p.m.

Plains gets set to celebrate

Plains is set to celebrate their annual Plains Day like wild horses running across the valley.

May 30, 2018 1:12 p.m.

Doug Browning takes the reins as new DNRC fire supervisor

The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation just officially welcomed the new fire supervisor Doug Browning into the position.

Water levels expected to drop at Thompson Falls Reservoir
May 30, 2018 1:12 p.m.

Water levels expected to drop at Thompson Falls Reservoir

Northwestern Energy are advising recreation water users to be cautious, remove docks and boats as reservoir levels at Thompson Falls are set to drop.

May 30, 2018 1:11 p.m.

Trout Creek man dies in Memorial Day crash

Memorial Day weekend ended in tragedy with a fatal single-vehicle car wreck near Trout Creek.

Gary 'Jay' Hanson
May 30, 2018 4 a.m.

Gary 'Jay' Hanson

Gary “Jay” Hanson passed away in his home in Thompson Falls, Montana, on May 21, 2018, after battling cancer. He was 78 years old.

Wildcat tracksters shine at MHSA Class C state meet
May 30, 2018 4 a.m.

Wildcat tracksters shine at MHSA Class C state meet

All season Clark Fork has boasted of top performers in various events.

May 30, 2018 4 a.m.

Eco-stewardship leadership recognized Superior School District receives Green Ribbon Award

The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 16 that the Superior School District the recipient of the 2018 Green Ribbon Award.

Vets honored on Armed Forces Day
May 23, 2018 4:22 p.m.

Vets honored on Armed Forces Day

Patriotism versus Nationalism was a poignant point made by Sargent Chuck Lewis during the Armed Forces Recognition Ceremony held in Superior on May 19. Lewis spoke to a group of veterans and community members in the Superior High School Gym about what it’s like to serve in the military.

Plains prepares for state track meet
May 23, 2018 3:34 p.m.

Plains prepares for state track meet

The Plains High School boys, girl’s track team qualified seven individuals that will participate in various track events at the Montana High School Activities Association Class AA and C schools May 25-26 at Great Falls.

Bluehawks' Beckman 4th at state meet
May 23, 2018 3:34 p.m.

Bluehawks' Beckman 4th at state meet

Thompson Falls golf coach Michael Bates had high expectations for the individuals who qualified for the Class B state golf meet last week at Eaglerock Golf Course in Billings.

May 23, 2018 3:33 p.m.

Women's Club continues school house restoration

The Plains Women’s Club is once again picking up local projects, continuing the restoration of the old single-room school across from the Mangy Moose in Plains.

Local team takes the win at Hack and Blast
May 23, 2018 3:32 p.m.

Local team takes the win at Hack and Blast

Spring not only brings the warm weather and sunshine, it also brings the annual Hack and Blast to the Plains Trap Club.

Drivers walk away from 2 serious wrecks
May 23, 2018 3:31 p.m.

Drivers walk away from 2 serious wrecks

Last week saw two near major accidents on the roads of Sanders County within days of each other.

Plains High Honor Society students visit Oregon coast
May 23, 2018 3:31 p.m.

Plains High Honor Society students visit Oregon coast

Plains High School Honor Society students recently headed on a trip to the coast to enjoy a few days after a big year of hard work.

May 17, 2018 2:42 p.m.

Trotters softball gets ready for Divisionals

The Plains-Hot Springs softball team has set themselves up to be one of the four teams in the softball Class B-C Divisionals that will be punching their ticket to the State tournament.

Bluehawks golf ready for state tourney
May 17, 2018 2:42 p.m.

Bluehawks golf ready for state tourney

Thompson Falls’ two top-rated golfers Else Brown and Dylan Beckman have received the lion’s share of the publicity this season and it’s been well deserved.

Plains High School student art show
May 17, 2018 2:41 p.m.

Plains High School student art show

The Plains High School recently transformed the hallway in front of the gym into an astounding art exhibit.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay
May 17, 2018 2:40 p.m.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

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