NTF holds Jake Shoot at Plains Trap Club

PLAINS - Just an hour prior to the thunderstorms that swept through the Clark Fork Valley on Saturday, teenagers between the ages of 12-16 gathered at the Plains Trap Club for an afternoon of shooting and instruction.

Mineral County teams see more action

MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral county boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were busy last week, mostly on the road.

A party divided

The extreme and almost hidden dangers within today’s Republican party worries me greatly.  I am not against the Republican party.  I grew up Republican.  Actually, I have never identified  with a party but rather with the character, philosophies and motivations of the individual.   So, being a student of character over career and meaning over money, I submit the following.

Bluehawks prepare for busy upcoming week

THOMPSON FALLS – The Bluehawk wrestlers went head-to-head with some tough competition at the Choteau Tournament over the weekend, learning some lessons along the way.

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Dye pleads not guilty in death of baby

THOMPSON FALLS – Gunner McKenley Dye appeared in Sanders County District Court on Tuesday morning to enter a not guilty plea to Judge James A. Manley.

Superior school district keeps testing policy

SUPERIOR – The Superior School District board decided, with a few adjustments, to keep their current drug testing policy for students engaged in extra curricular activities and to begin random testing in coming months.

Bluehawks fight hard

THOMPSON FALLS – The Bluehawks faced their first opponent of the year, gaining ground and fighting to the end with all of their hearts.

West Garceau Fire affects Hot Springs

Sanders County Court Report - July 2-July 8

Sanders County Justice Court week of 7/2 to 7/8.

Gospel music comes to Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS – Gospel music hit the streets of Thompson Falls on Saturday night, filling both the Rose Garden Park and the Rex Theater.

DPHHS would like to honor Montana's centenarians

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) would like names submitted of Montanans who this year turn age 100 or older so they can be honored at the annual Governor’s Conference on Aging held in Glasgow and Great Falls during the first full week in May.

Mission Valley All-Star Games set March 21

Top high school basketball players from Lake and Sanders counties will celebrate March Madness with the 24th annual Mission Valley All-Star Games on Thursday, March 21 at the Ronan Event Center. The girls’ game tips off at 6:30 p.m. followed by the boys’ contest at 8 p.m.

Alberton Schools ready for new year

As Alberton Schools approaches its centennial year of education, faculty and staff are preparing for the school year which starts Friday, Aug. 23.

Homecoming Week is here in Noxon School District

It’s Homecoming Week at Noxon High School and there are several student activities planned.

Frances Anne Morrison, 82

Frances Anne Morrison 82, died Oct. 21, 2019 at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska.

County show patience about barking dogs

I had the opportunity (as did you) to attend the May 9 Sanders County commissioner’s meeting on ordinance # 2019-01: an ordinance to control barking dogs within Sanders County and to establish procedures for enforcement.

Locals take advantage of free cancer screenings at Plains hospital

Last Thursday the Clark Fork Valley Hospital held its annual free cancer screening day to help members of the local community catch breast cancer early.

Plains council faces tough decisions on sewer plant future

The Plains sewer lagoons are increasingly vulnerable to the encroaching Clark Fork River.

Plains Girls Basketball Preview

2018-19 RECORD: 10-6 CONFERENCE; 15-7 OVERALL