Fred Fike

Fred Fike

Hugh Butler

Hugh Randolph Butler, 93, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 26, 2018. He was born on a farm near Lingle, Wyo., on Sept. 10, 1925, to Hugh A. and Helen [Randolph] Butler. He was the third of nine brothers. He was drafted into the Army during his senior year in high school in January 1944 to serve in combat as a radio man and later in charge of German prisoners in the World War II European Theater. He was honorably discharged May 4, 1946, as a sergeant in the Army.

William J. Wheeler, Jr., 71

William J. Wheeler, Jr., son of Blanche (Lanoue) and William J. Wheeler, Sr., passed away peacefully at sunset Sept. 1, 2019.

Natural resources issue

Montana Wood Products Association

Ada F. Schmoyer

Ada F. Schmoyer, 91, died Monday, April 4 at her home in Plains. She was born Oct. 15, 1919 to Guss and Jessie Butler Shrader in Kearney, Nebraska.  She spent her first five years on a ranch where they farmed and had cattle. They then moved to Sweet Water, Neb. where they lived for about ten years until her father homesteaded in Pavillion, WY.She graduated from Pavillion WY, in 1937. She later taught school and worked at other jobs over the years. It was there in 1942 that she met and married Marion Schmoyer in 1942 and they moved to Baker, MT. Two children were born to them , Sharon Ann and Dale LeRoy. She also raised her step son Richard who was four at the time. Due to health problems they moved to Western Montana. In 1952 they bought a place on Combest Creek Rd and have lived there since. She was active in Senior Citizens, the Rebekah’s, VFW Aux. and the Lutheran church womens group.   She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, Alfred, Charles, Merl Shrader. Her step son Richard Schmoyer and a sister, Nellie Stevens. She is survived by her son, Dale schmoyer, daughter, Sharon Ann Warner, both of Plains. And sister, Thelma Daniels of Reno, NV. Memorial Services will be held Saturday April 16 at 11:00 AM at the Plains First Lutheran Church. Sunset Hills Funeral Home in Plains are entrusted with the arrangements.

Superior students ace FVCC welding program

Montana Technical Institute in Butte offers a two-year program where students are introduced to welding fabrication, pipe and structural welding, and aluminum welding — but a faster-track does exist.

Quartz Flats rest area reopens

The reopening ceremony at the westbound Quartz Flats rest area on I-90 was attended by several community members.

Compact settlement delivers $157 million to CSKT

In a press release last week the Department of the Interior announced the release of nearly $580 million to continue fulfilling settlements of Indian water rights claims.

Plains grabs upset win

It's no coincidence that trouble and Trotters begin with the same two letters.

Plains softball move on to state

Board works to restore cemetery

West End resting place to receive a much needed face-lift

The cemetery board in DeBorgia has spent the last couple of years working to improve the cemetery’s grounds and overall appearance.

New Plains store equips rock hounds

Mining is a whole lot of knowledge mixed with a helping of persistence and topped off, often, by good old fashioned luck.

Two Tales of Independence

By Senator Jennifer Fielder

School pursues grant, tech levy

ST. REGIS – The St. Regis School is hoping to get their hands on another Department of Commerce grant to continue to improve the school, after already utilizing one grant to help bring the school to ADA standards.

Blue Hawks rout Charlo, 42-0, in opener

With that thought to ponder, it appears the Blue Hawks are locked and re-loaded heading into the 2021 Montana high school season.

First responders hone skills in active-shooter drill

With increasing social instability creeping through the nation, more doors are being locked, car keys are no longer left dangling from the ignition, and security cameras are being installed nearly everywhere.

Horsemen can't hold off Charlo at home

It wasn’t the game the Plains Horsemen were hoping for as they head into their homecoming week.

Letters to the Editor; Special interest groups are collaborators in reducing public access

Special interest groups are collaborators in reducing public access

Superior woman reflects on a century of life

Nyla Prosser, of Superior, is known for having a melodious singing voice, her even sweeter disposition, and an ever-ready willingness to help others.

2,000 watercraft inspected so far this year

With the exception of Eureka, watercraft inspection stations are open.