Superior senior leads Junior Firefighting Program

While others flee, firefighters run toward the danger. Being a first responder requires courage and selflessness, but when you also add in labels like “junior” and “volunteer” it takes this brave act of service to a whole other level.

Tranel, Lamb debate in Mineral County

On Wednesday at noon in the county commissioner’s office 2 candidates running for the U.S. House to represent Montana's western congressional district held a debate with about two dozen attendees.

Forest Service seeks comments on Tamarack project at Open House

Superior, MT.— The Forest Service is seeking comment on the 12 Tamarack project, which describes a proposal to improve forest health, watershed conditions, and big game winter range within the Twelvemile Creek, Tamarack Creek, Mullan Gulch, and Boyd Mountain area located north and west of St. Regis.  Proposed activities include prescribed burning, timber harvest, non-commercial vegetation treatments, watershed improvements, recreation enhancements, and road and trail management activities.  

Hospital Gift Shop celebrates three years

After three years serving the Plains community, the Clark Fork Valley Hospital’s Mementos gift shop is celebrating their success.

Locals commemorate 9/11

Jamie Doran

Charles Lester “Charlie” Burnham

Charles Lester “Charlie” Burnham, 81, died quietly at his home in Skagway on Oct. 12, surrounded by his family. Charlie was born on Dec. 26, 1928 in Plains, Mt to John and Dicie Mae Burnham. he worked summers with his dad in mines around that area. He graduated from Plains High School in 1947, and went to work in a sawmill.

Fire blazes residence

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Plains girls claim sixth at state XC meet

If you are a coach at either of Sanders County’s two cross country schools, you may spend some of the next few months shopping for sunglasses.

Rosendale launches Senate campaign; Trump endorses Sheehy

Eastern Montana’s Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale ended months of teasing a possible bid for U.S. Senate on Friday by officially declaring his candidacy for the race, kicking off what is sure to be a heated Republican primary.

Thompson Falls wins two of three

As the recently departed Meatloaf sang, “two out of three ain’t bad”.

Paradise home destroyed in blaze

A house in Paradise went up in flames Tuesday, Aug. 21. Fire crews from Plains-Paradise Rural Fire Department and Plains City Fire Department as well as Plains Ambulance were all in attendance at the residence on the corner of Central Avenue and First Street.

Sanders County Justice Court

For week of April 3-10

Winter scene 3

Sanders County was blanketed in snow and ice over the holiday week. Such beauty was admired by many, but also experienced by a few on the dangerous, icy roads over the course of the week. Several reports of rollovers and slide-offs were made; however, most of the incidents were non-injury.

Locals go out of their way to help the bison

Of the many incredible animals in the United States few stand up in comparison to the mighty American bison.

Change in the water

Town Council to discuss late fees and water rates

The Plains water/waste water committee held a public meeting last Tuesday night to discuss changes to the town's water system.

Larry Michael Courser

Larry Michael Courser passed away on March 26th 2014 at the age of 64 following a short battle with cancer. Larry was born on May 2nd to Lawrence and Mary (Woods) Courser. Larry grew up in Montana and North Idaho, graduating from high school in Superior Montana. He spent much of his adult life logging with his father and farming on the family homestead located on Upper Pack River Rd. Larry had a great love for his family, gardening and his animals. He was often found working in his garden or relaxing with his dogs enjoying the sunshine, or working on a new project around the home. Larry is survived by his wife Nancy, two sons, Austin and Ethan, three daughters, Genda, Grace and Ruby, 4 grandsons and 3 granddaughters; his ex-wife Darlene Boyce Courser, one brother, Chris (Kim), seven sisters, Kaci (Hank) Courser Warren, Teri (Bob) Heinrich, Laura Courser, Judy (Randy) Wakefield, Tamara (Rex) Romagnolo, Leona (Jack) Knaggs, Lenor (Joe) Dupont, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence and mother, Mary. A small graveside service to celebrate his life was held on Friday, March 28 at the family gravesite located at 3676 Upper Pack River Rd. Larry’s family would like to thank Auburn Crest Hospice, Heather House (Sandpoint Cancer Services) and the Kootenai Cancer Center for their gentle caring and continued support during his brief illness. Donations in his name can be made to the Sandpoint Cancer Services, Heathers House or to the Panhandle Animal Shelter. Email condolences can be sent to trollwaterworks@gmail.com. “I bequeath myself to the dirt, to grow from the grass I love. If you want me again, look for me under your boot soles” Whitman~

Accident will not hinder transportation schedules

MINERAL COUNTY – Despite damage to the bus after a collision with a deer, the Mineral County Pioneer Club and Transportation Team bus service will not be delayed in performance of its usual routes.

Plains library participates in grant

The Plains Public LibraryDistrict, in conjunction with the Lincoln County Public Libraries, today announced that it has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to host The Big Read in Lincoln and Sanders counties. The Lincoln County Public Libraries and their partners are one of 75 not-for-profits—including arts and cultural organizations; libraries; and universities—to receive a grant to host a Big Read project between Sept. 2010 and June 2011. The Big Read gives communities the opportunity to come together to read, discuss, and celebrate one of 31 selections from U.S. and world literature. The Lincoln County Libraries have participated in two previous sessions of The Big Read. This year, the libraries have partnered with two Sanders County libraries, the Plains Public Library District and the Thompson Falls Public Library, for an even more exciting experience. The Big Read in Lincoln and Sanders Counties will focus on the stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe, with activities scheduled to take place in Oct. and Nov. 2010.

Letters to the Editor

The supremacy clause, Article VI paragraph two: “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the judges in every State shall be bound thereby; any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.