Nolan Thomas Frankhauser

Nolan Thomas Frankhauser was born at 1:37 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2021, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital to mother Natalie Frankhauser and father Jason Franhauser, of Plains. Nolan joins Josie Frankhauser. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches. Nolan’s maternal grandparents are Thomas Ruzicka, of Sacramento, Tracy Ruzicka, of Big Spring, Texas. His maternal great-grandparent is Dewey Sigmon, of Lockhart, South Carolina. Nolan’s paternal grandparents are Tom Price, of Seattle, Diane Price, of Tacoma, Washington, and great-grandparent Lillian Gravseth, of Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Ronald Block was the delivering physician. (Photo courtesy Clark Fork Valley Hospital)

McKay takes reins as St. Regis School begins new year

Parents and guardians have already gotten the kids out the door and have received information from Principal Shaun Ball.

Talent still plentiful for Thompson Falls Blue Hawks

But state champion wrestler Trae Thilmony who also earned all-state honors as a running back/linebacker last year, returns with a solid, experienced group from the 2020 campaign.

Plains Horsemen ready to turn page on 2020 season

New coach Ryan Hart, a rookie to the coaching ranks after a high school playing career in Shelby, will lead Plains in 2021.

Veteran squad has Noxon volleyball thinking big

The Red Devils are counting on the explosive play of returning senior Riley Richter, as head coach Dana Grupenhoff is busy preparing the squad for what will be her 31st year of coaching volleyball.

Hopes are high for experienced Plains volleyball team

Coach Jesse Butcher welcomed approximately 20 players who turned out for the sport this past week.

State approves new wolf hunt, trap regulations

The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks received more than 26,000 public comments on the proposal.

Veteran St. Regis volleyball team has high hopes

All the returning starters from the 2020 team, which showed solid improvement from the year before, are back for the 2021 campaign.

War veteran receives warm welcome in Superior

Waters retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Army in 2017 after 30 years.

Mack Days fishing tournament begins Sept. 16

The event is used as a management tool to reduce numbers of nonnative lake trout in Flathead Lake.

Ruth Melvina Bebee Charlton

Ruth Melvina Bebee Charlton left this world to be with Jesus on Aug. 23.

Legals for August, 25 2021

Mineral County law roundup

Animal, Diamond Match Road, Superior, Dispatch notified Fish and Game of a bear in the area.

Veteran Superior volleyball squad has high hopes

The three seniors, all of whom have excelled in other sports during their high school years, bring size, quickness and pure athletic ability to the cause as Superior looks to rebound from a mildly disappointing 2020 campaign that was marred by Covid related situations across the state.

Nonpartisan solutions for wildfire prevention and forest restoration

Even if you don’t see the flames, the smoke and poor visibility is hard to ignore. Yet, ignoring the issue and letting politics get in the way of action is exactly the problem in Washington, D.C.

Superior Bobcats hope to fill big shoes of Mask, Waddle

Every year, some holes caused by graduation need to be filled by underclassmen brimming with enthusiasm and hope.

Sanders County Justice Court

Johnathan Earl Boehme, exceed 34,000 pounds tandem axle weight limit.

Gov. Gianforte announces deals to improve Clark Fork River flows

Governor Greg Gianforte announced Thursday agreements that secure water releases to improve stream flows in the Clark Fork River.

Glen {Barney} Rummel

Dad was born Oct. 17, 1933, in a cabin in Revias Creek just outside of Dixon.

Authorities say Thompson Falls sex offender violated probation

A child sex predator is locked up in the Flathead County Detention Center after authorities say he violated his probation by viewing online pornography.