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Plains JMG students organize candy cane exchange
December 21, 2022 midnight

Plains JMG students organize candy cane exchange

In the dark of night last Wednesday evening residents along the streets of Plains could see Santa perched atop a Plains fire truck.

T-Falls tops Plains in county showdown
December 21, 2022 midnight

T-Falls tops Plains in county showdown

In the latest version of the battle for Sanders County, the Blue Hawks ruled the roost.

December 21, 2022 midnight

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Plains Town Council says goodbye to Mayor Rowan
December 14, 2022 12:05 a.m.

Plains Town Council says goodbye to Mayor Rowan

Dan Rowan called the Plains Town Council Meeting to order for the last time Monday evening, as his term as mayor comes to an end.

Plains art students bring holiday cheer to area businesses
December 14, 2022 midnight

Plains art students bring holiday cheer to area businesses

Art teacher Kristen Cole’s students spent last Thursday bringing holiday cheer to businesses around Plains.

Volunteers assist Santa during Plains visit
December 14, 2022 midnight

Volunteers assist Santa during Plains visit

On a cold early December morning last Saturday, Santa and Mrs. Claus set up shop in the old log cabin on Railroad Street in Plains.

Plains churches celebrate with Christmas choir
December 14, 2022 midnight

Plains churches celebrate with Christmas choir

The second annual Community Christmas Choir Concert and sing-along took place Saturday evening at the Plains Bible Chapel.

Cash Mitchell Farmer
December 14, 2022 midnight

Cash Mitchell Farmer

It is with intense sorrow that we must announce the passing of Cash Mitchell Farmer of Plains on Nov. 16, 2022.

December 14, 2022 midnight

Communication infrastructure overhaul planned for western Montana

As part of the 15-year plan to expand voice, broadband and fiber connected communications across western Montana, Blackfoot Communications continues to replace outdated infrastructure.

Plains school Christmas bazaar draws 42 vendors
December 14, 2022 midnight

Plains school Christmas bazaar draws 42 vendors

The first annual Plains school bazaar took place in the new gymnasium Saturday and was well supported by the community.

Tree of Life reception recognizes those who died
December 14, 2022 midnight

Tree of Life reception recognizes those who died

Clark Fork Valley Hospital invited residents last week to take part in the Hospice Tree of Life reception.

December 14, 2022 midnight

St. Regis hoopers off to hot start

When both teams are rolling, that’s a good time to be a fan.

Local VFW Post 3596 retires American flags
December 14, 2022 midnight

Local VFW Post 3596 retires American flags

On a special day, Dec. 7, local veterans gathered at the Plains VFW Post to perform a solemn ceremony, retiring the U.S. symbol of freedom.

December 7, 2022 12:40 a.m.

St. Regis edges Darby, 44-42

Sometimes, even the best shooters could swear the opposing team put a clear plastic lid over their basket.

Annual lantern launch lights up Sanders County
December 7, 2022 midnight

Annual lantern launch lights up Sanders County

Local volunteers from the Cancer Network of Sanders County recently launched 60 lanterns into the night sky over Plains in celebration of cancer survivors and in memory of those that have passed on from cancer.

Christmas season arrives in Plains with parade
December 7, 2022 midnight

Christmas season arrives in Plains with parade

Christmas festivities began in Plains last week with a tree lighting and parade.

December 7, 2022 midnight

Column: For the love of soccer?

A quick bit of gratitude to express, then on to this week’s debate.

December 7, 2022 midnight

Surge of out-of-state hunters dominates FWP citizens advisory meeting

Concern over out-of-state hunters dominated a meeting of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Citizens Advisory Committee for Region 1 earlier this week.

VFW spreads cheer with care packages
November 30, 2022 midnight

VFW spreads cheer with care packages

Monday was a busy day at VFW Post No. 3596 in Plains. Volunteers gathered to honor each of our Sanders County active-duty veterans, both stateside and overseas, with a carefully prepared care package.

Democrats gather in Plains to discuss upcoming session
November 30, 2022 midnight

Democrats gather in Plains to discuss upcoming session

Democrats from seven counties in Montana assembled Nov. 20 at the Sanders County Fairgrounds to share ideas and strategize for the upcoming Montana Legislature session in January.