Back in the swing of things

The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament made its comeback Saturday at the Trestle Creek Golf Course in St. Regis with sunny weather and teams from all over Mineral County.

'Barefoot in The Park' performed in Plains

The Jean Morrison family and the Plains Public Schools brought the Montana Repertory Theatre to Plains Monday, Jan 23 to begin their 50th Anniversary tour. The professional acting company first stopped in Plains with “The Rainmaker in 1989, making this the 28th year Plains has been the first stop on the national tour. Jean Morrison, Plains Public Schools and Montana Repertory Theatre helped bring the production of “Barefoot in the Park” to life. The play is a delightful and sometimes uncomfortable look at the struggles of a recently newlywed couple and the people they meet in their New York brownstone apartment.

Community Notes

The Mineral County Library will host their annual Pumpkin Decorating and Costume Contest on Oct. 27 from noon to 2 p.m. There is also a fall fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a bake and book sale, as well as hot dogs. The Chamber of Commerce will be there at noon, and Parents as Teachers will do a slime presentation. All events will be held on the library lawn located at 301 2nd Ave. E. in Superior. Call 406-822-3563 for information.

Farmers Street discussed by Plains Council

Plains Council recently met for their monthly meeting at Town Hall.

America Saves Week addresses national 'savings crisis'

Military Saves Week also observed Feb. 25-March 2

The American personal savings rate is at its lowest level since the U.S. financial crisis in 2008, at 6.0 percent of disposable income, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is continuing a 60-year downward trend line.

Kayakers paddle Clark Fork River

THOMPSON FALLS – Kayaks lined the banks of the Clark Fork River and an assembled group of women practiced their kayaking techniques on a mild and damp morning over the weekend.

Stone industry suffers alongside economy

Danielle Switalski

Play transports Superior

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks brought the Superior audience back to Venice and Belmont in the mid-1950s. The traveling actors performed Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice”.

Stand Down draws masses

PLAINS – The first-ever Veterans Stand Down in Sanders County was received by veterans near and far in numbers close to 1,000 that marked it a great success for volunteers and organizers looking to honor and aid those who have served.

Superior's Milender awarded wrestling scholarship

Decker Milender, Superior High School’s 2023 Montana state wrestling champion, is eager to get back to work.

Tigers football beat Panthers by 1

Margaret McKay

On Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 Margaret McKay (M&M) passed away...

New water system proposed for Alberton

The town of Alberton maybe getting a new water system if funding becomes available.

Semi trailer overturns, spills apples on Highway 200

SANDERS COUNTY - Tuesday morning, a tractor trailer hauling approximately 15 tons of Washington Apples ran off Highway 200 near mile marker 87. After running off the road the tractor trailer fell onto its side, popping the top off the top of the trailor, spilling out boxes of apples.

Sally L. Sears

Sally L. Sears, 90, passed away peacefully Dec. 16, 2019, at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital Long Term Care in Plains.

Seattle band brings electro swing music to Superior

If you’ve never heard of Electro Swing music, you have many people standing with you.

Fixing water, sewer systems is uphill battle

While residents in other parts of Sanders County are dealing with sewer and water systems of their own, Plains has been faced with that and more.

Fire destroys 2 homes in Plains

Three minutes is all it took to destroy about everything two Plains families possessed in the world.

'What's The Matter With Kansas?'

The question this year is What’s matter with the United States?

Soul Savers hold annual Sportsman's Banquet

The Soul Savers Association Hunting and Fishing group have consistently attracted large crowds to their annual Sportsman's Banquet with another 100-person plus showing Saturday in Plains. The banquet serves as the group's main fundraiser with a silent auction, live auction, games and prizes, music, a guest preacher from Missoula, and a meal of wild game.