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May 27, 2015 11:16 p.m.

On the road to recovery

PLAINS - Since Plains police officer, Frank Ceely, retired in January of 2015, he has gone through a gambit of life changing events that has changed his outlook and his approach to life. The most major one, which occurred April 8th, had perhaps the most profound effect on him.

Allard honored for rescuing 2 people from house fire
August 10, 2022 midnight

Allard honored for rescuing 2 people from house fire

Local residents were rescued after a passerby noticed smoke coming from their residence, investigated and extricated the two occupants.

Family run cherry stand a St. Regis institution
July 10, 2020 5:47 p.m.

Family run cherry stand a St. Regis institution

What started as a cooler of cherries and a bucket of ice over two decades ago has now blossomed into a prosperous family run business and a town institution.

Worth the wait
May 13, 2010 1:07 p.m.

Worth the wait

This past weekend I was able to make a quick trip down to Bozeman for a special occasion. My sister, after graduating from high school in 2000, finally graduated from college.

Traveling artwork stops in Plains en route to D.C.
September 7, 2022 midnight

Traveling artwork stops in Plains en route to D.C.

You could see and feel the emotion coming from Army Veteran Jim Layton as he stepped to the back of the Veterans Suicide Awareness painting and signed his name. He was doing so to honor a longtime friend and fellow veteran who recently took his own life.

January 24, 2013 11:55 a.m.

Preparation is key in the fight against the flu this season

If you have ever had the flu, you know how miserable it is. I’ve seen hundreds of cases as a doctor, but I also know from personal experience. To give my family and myself the best odds against the flu, we get the flu shot every year. This year is what the CDC calls a “widespread outbreak”, much like the Swine flu outbreak of 2009. Most of the US, including Montana, is included in this outbreak, and its range is increasing daily. The flu hit a bit earlier this season than expected, so we need to be prepared for a second wave later in the season.

Loge reaches milestone in Red Cross donations
December 16, 2020 midnight

Loge reaches milestone in Red Cross donations

Denley Loge, St. Regis rancher and House District 14 Representative, is at a zenith with the American Red Cross...

Superior student helps develop graduation event
June 23, 2020 4:30 p.m.

Superior student helps develop graduation event

There was no way that 14-year-old Lanie Crabb was going to let this COVID-19 rob her from a memorable eighth grade graduation!

Superior girls tennis eyes success on court
April 6, 2022 midnight

Superior girls tennis eyes success on court

A strong player turnout is fueling anticipation that the Superior High School girls could be a formidable team this Spring.

Commissioner declares snow state of emergency
February 6, 2008 midnight

Commissioner declares snow state of emergency

A Declaration of Emergency came into effect for District 3 of Sanders County Friday due to heavy snows on the west end of the county.

April 26, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Baseball memory

One of the great things about sports is the memories they can create.

Tree lighting shines despite uncooperative weather
December 17, 2010 3:24 p.m.

Tree lighting shines despite uncooperative weather

A very large tree standing out the DeBorgia Historic School house was officially lit last week on Friday. Several exciting things were planned for the event, but with the weather acting up plans ended up being scaled down.

New ADs take the helm at Plains, Thompson Falls
August 28, 2024 midnight

New ADs take the helm at Plains, Thompson Falls

A pair of home-towners were recently named activities directors at the two biggest schools in Sanders County.

Noxon has good individual performances at Ted Kato Tournament
January 15, 2014 10:57 a.m.

Noxon has good individual performances at Ted Kato Tournament

NOXON – Three of the four Red Devil wrestlers placed at the Ted Kato tournament on Saturday.

October 20, 2010 12:39 p.m.

We the People: the bigger picture

Many months ago I wrote an article about David Walker’s warnings about the fiscal direction of this country.  Mr. Walker, the former Comptroller of the United States from 1998 until 2008, has been warning politicians, the media, and the American public for over a decade that we are off course and headed for disaster. In August 2007, before the financial system meltdown of 2008, Mr. Walker declared:

March 3, 2011 11:40 a.m.

Break-ins become a problem

The Mineral County Neighbors for a Safe Community organization is holding a public forum on March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Superior High School to discuss the crime in the county.

August 31, 2022 midnight

A nutty sports fanatic

They call us “sports nuts” for a reason.

Alberton Student Spotlight: Emmah Baughman
November 19, 2019 8:05 p.m.

Alberton Student Spotlight: Emmah Baughman

Full name: Emmah Baughman

The hunt of a lifetime
April 30, 2014 12:42 p.m.

The hunt of a lifetime

PLAINS – In a dream come true, one boy was able to experience a hunting trip of his lifetime. In a trip that took a community to organize, Sam McCreary was able to check an accomplishment of a lifetime off his bucket list.

Mineral Co. driver's education teachers are dedicated
June 23, 2021 midnight

Mineral Co. driver's education teachers are dedicated

To become a certified driver's education instructor, there is a big commitment to make and an even larger amount of studying and testing.