New Year's Day Run and Walk

From left to right:Kevin and Sue Whittenburg, Danielle Wood with Sophia Wood in the stroller and Karla Parks on the far right.

Plum Creek purchase

More than 40,000 acres of Mineral County land will be part of a multimillion dollar conservation purchase made by the Nature Conservancy and the Trust for Public Land that was announced last week.

Bobcats too much for Red Devils

Jamie Doran

Hard-hitting Harlowton sisters put on volleyball camp for Hot Springs

After going 20-5 last season and earning their first trip to the state championship, the Savage Heat volleyball team isn’t resting on their laurels. With the season still months away, most of the team spent last week in the gym taking part in a volleyball camp.

Alberton volleyball improves in games against Valley Christian and Seeley

Hot Springs teacher receives grant

HOT SPRINGS – Lisa Meuller, fourth grade teacher at Hot Springs Elementary School, recently received word she was awarded the One Class at a Time grant to fund educational opportunities for her students.

Noxon works on coming together as a team

NOXON – The Lady Red Devils took to the court twice last week, gaining experience with each game they played.

Alberton girls gain experience over weekend

ALBERTON – When the Lady Panthers played against Valley Christian and Darby last week, they were defeated in both games but gathered valuable experience for the future.

Superior woman flies high pursuing adventure at 93

SUPERIOR – At 93 years old, Virginia Ragsdale has lived through The Great Depression, numerous U.S. wars, political movements and the rise and fall of dozens of our nation’s leaders. Now she is living to the fullest and going on adventures while attempting to complete her bucket list. Most recently, she went up for her first helicopter ride as part of this goal.

Plains 4-H shooting sports coaches retire

Mike Blake turns 82 pretty soon and is stepping down from being the trap shooting coach for the Plains 4-H Shooting Sports Program after nine years.

Gentleman, start your peddlin'

It may not be as well known as the Daytona Speedway and it may not carry as much prestige as the Brickyard in Indianapolis, but after five years, a 50-foot stretch of dirt in St. Regis is starting to be talked about in racing circles.

Seeley-Swan tops Lady Mountain Cats for 13C crown

The top two seeds proved to be accurate in the Montana Girls 13C basketball tournament held this past weekend in Frenchtown.

How to cope with wildfire smoke

Hazy skies have plagued the region since early July when a storm system produced hundreds of lightning strikes across western Montana.

Prepare now for winter home heating

Some of the most important chores on the fall to do list involve maintenance on heating systems, gathering firewood, and splitting and stacking your supply.

Superior fire chief to retire

SUPERIOR – Beginning next month, the Superior Volunteer Fire Department will have a new fire chief after the current chief steps down after nine years serving the community.

Plains loses to Hot Springs; Trotters beat St. Regis

For the Plains Trotter girls basketball team, this past weekend was a reflection of their season.

Hot Springs gets volleyball win a Noxon

It was a mixed bag for the Hot Springs volleyball team this past weekend as they split a pair of home games in Western 14C conference play.

Bike mission completed

The new pastor for the Plains/Paradise United Methodist Church, Thomas Hall, has already made a strong example on the local community when it comes to residents getting physical.

Bobcats open with a shootout

Prior to Saturday’s season opener against Charlo, Head Coach Allen Labbe said the game would serve as an indicator of where his team was at and what they would need to work on as the season progressed.

68th Montana Legislature gets underway

The 68th session of the Montana Legislature kicks off Monday, and a daunting to-do list awaits.