Hot Springs Savage Heat warming up for season's start

There was a quiet confidence, augmented by an aura of optimism, as the 2024 Hot Springs Savage Heat football team hit the field for its first official practice of the season.

Celebrating the Fourth in style

Residents go back in time at David Thompson Days in TFalls

Residents go back in time at David Thompson Days in TFalls

Hot Springs bulks up for return to gridiron

Players and coaches at Hot Springs High are looking for a rebound season after they went 8-1 last year.

Sanders County CASA to kick off

SANDERS COUNTY – The national program Court Appointed Special Advocates will soon have a branch in Sanders County. The plan is to join with the already established CASA in Lake County. The newest local CASA member, Marissa Ilac is passionate about the program and what they do.

Plains Church on the Move serves Thanksgiving dinner

It wasn’t the scope of feeding thousands from a single basket of fish...

Cash available for Sanders Co. junk car removal

A den for feral cats, packrats, skunks and other ill wanted animals we’d rather not have to deal with near our homes.

Alberton starts track practices

Alberton students are once again hoping for good weather as they try to get outside to practice for track. Coach Rachel Clevenger said that they spent the first few days of practice in the gym.

Students place in top ten at BPA Nationals

The seven Superior Business Professional of America students weren't sure if they were going to get enough money to go to the BPA National Conference, but from May 6 through May 13, the students were in Anaheim, California, thanks to the support of the community.

Spreading information and awareness

Locals raise awareness in Plains on diabetes control and prevention

"Diabetes is an epidemic right now," said Mary Shick, diabetes educator for St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula.

Thompson Falls Market opens up

Baked goods, fresh eggs, crafts, artwork, quilts to kayak tours, the Thompson Falls Market had a bit of everything last Saturday.

New deli offer more than food

Danielle Switalski

Meet the candidates: Judy Stang

Opposing Gordon Hendrick in the race for state legislature House District 14 is St. Regis resident Judy Stang. Stang said that she decided to run because she enjoys not only enjoys serving the public, but said she is "sick of the bipartisanship politics in Helena."

Plains pool will open this summer

After months of uncertainty, the Plains pool will open this summer.

“Beautiful day, beautiful weather, beautification”

Volunteers clean up for Beautification Days

“Beautiful day, beautiful weather, beautification,” said Jennifer Fielder, landscape architect and volunteer for Beautification Days in Thompson Falls on Friday while she helped clear out the old hedge roses along the railroad tracks on Main Street.

Hot Springs girls pick up two wins

It’s probably fair to say the Two Eagle River Eagles boys basketball team would like to see Hot Springs more often.

Area businesses invited to free customer service seminar

Area businesses are invited to attend the free Montana Superhost state-wide seminar, “Rockin’ to the Rhythm of Service.” Sponsored by the Montana Office of Tourism’s Montana Superhost Program and Flathead Valley Community College, this customer service training program is custom-designed for Montana hospitality providers. Threaded with tourism-based videos and resources, the program gives participants new perspectives, tools, and resources they can use to elevate their customer service and interpersonal skills to create effective interaction with each unique customer they serve.

Unique Emporium to close doors for good in April

PLAINS- Raylene Katana loves antiques and she loves Montana. It would seem strange at first then to learn that she is leaving them both behind for the sunny shores of southern California. Raylene is closing her second hand collectible shop, the Unique Emporium in Plains, and is moving to San Diego to be closer to family.

Thompson Falls Market preparing for Pet Fest

Thompson Falls, MT - Pets are welcome at the Thompson Falls Market, that's what the market manager wants the community to know. "We are a rare market, one that embraces pets and promotes that pets are welcome.

Garrigus selected to All-American trapshooting team

Jackie Garrigus was recently selected to the 2018 Lady II All-American trapshooting first team.

Wesley Stearns

Wesley died of natural causes on June 6, 2013, at the age of 98. He was born to Clara and Walter Stearns in Stacyville, Iowa on October 7, 1914. He was the first of five children and moved to Montana with his family at the age of four.