Superior ends season in frigid loss at Culbertson

Football is a crazy game. Everyone knows it, and it is strangely why so many people love the game with the oblong ball.

Plains school board studies 4-day school week

The Plains School Board met Monday Oct. 20 and one of the main issues they discussed was the possibility of implementing a four day school week in the future.

Mineral County sends tax bill to Forest Service

The Secretary of Agriculture who oversees the U.S. Forest Service, will be receiving a property tax bill from Mineral County this year. County Commissioners Laurie Johnston, Roman Zylawy, and Duane Simons signed the letter requesting property tax revenue for 2017. The “historic letter” as defined by House District 14 Representative, Denley Loge, describes the plight Mineral County is facing as options to fund the county have dried up.

Superior girls begin season

The Superior Lady Cats had a tough opening schedule this weekend, but their Coach Jeff Schultz said last week that he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Mineral County Chamber of Commerce set to hold election

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Bear activity picking up across Western Montana

Bears tipping over garbage cans. Bears climbing onto porches pursuing bird feeders. Bears in back yards.

Panthers enter volleyball season with strong roster

No losses personnel wise from last year and a core of returning players bode well for the Alberton Panthers 2023 volleyball team.

Judy Stang drops out, endorses Clark

After a considerable amount of thought I have decided to withdraw my name from consideration for election to the Montana Senate and endorse Paul Clark for Senate District 7. I would like to thank the people and organizations that supported me over the last few months.

Don't be reckless with taxes

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Noxon students named to Honor Choir

NOXON – Two Noxon High School students were selected to sing in the Montana State University’s Honor Choir, joining high schoolers from around the state at the Missoula campus.

Trotters defeat Lady Savage Heat 61-17

HOT SPRINGS – The Plains Trotters claimed a strong victory against their county rivals from Hot Springs, Saturday, with a final score of 61-17.

Interstate shut down in Mineral County

MINERAL COUNTY – A section of Interstate 90 in the western part of Mineral County was closed last weekend by the Montana Department of Transportation after debris from a landslide littered the highway making travel too hazardous for westbound motorists.

Letter to the Editor - March 5

Thompson Falls Beautification Days surpass expectations

THOMPSON FALLS – The town of Thompson Falls hosted their 11th annual Beautification Days, sprucing up the town and cleaning up different areas on April 11 through April 13.

Senior news

Dixon

Deer harvest still ahead of last year in northwest

Frieda Huberty

Frieda Ann Huberty, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 26, 2019.

Fighting cabin fever

Matt Unrau

Long hours on horseback

Local Plains resident participates in AQHA horseback riding program

February 25, 2010-Jessica L. Read of Plains, Mt., recently earned an award for logging 1,500 hours in the American Quarter Horse Association Horseback Riding Program. The program recognizes and rewards AQHA Members for time spent with their American Quarter Horse in activities such as trail rides, working cattle, pleasure driving and simply riding.

Alberton doesn't see placings, but continues to better individual marks

The girls and boys of the Alberton track team finally got a chance to compete this past weekend. The team lost April 13 meet, the Loyola Relays to weather. Before that, the Florence Invitational was also cancelled due to weather related conditions. And while the team headed up to the Seeley Invitational on April 24 at the Big Sky Track once again the weather proved to be a force to be reckoned with. Although the meet wasn't cancelled or postponed, it was a cold day to be out on the track.