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October 9, 2013 2:03 p.m.

Forest Plan may be good for Scotchman Peaks

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Commissioners received an update Thursday on the forest plan for the Kootenai National Forest and how it may affect the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness area.

Plains firefighters receive additional training
October 9, 2013 12:27 p.m.

Plains firefighters receive additional training

PLAINS – A plume of dark, toxic smoke rose into the air behind the Plains-Paradise Rural Fire Department as the firefighters completed their final training of the weekend.

October 2, 2013 11:26 a.m.

Charges filed in suspicious death

The death that occurred at Wild Horse Hot Springs on May 26 has been deemed as a rape and murder case.

October 2, 2013 11:12 a.m.

Keith's Column: Not goodbye, see you soon

I was attempting to sort through the pile of seemingly unnecessary attachments and plastic pieces in order to install new windshield wipers on my car when I did something that seemed to sum up the entirety of my time in Mineral County.

October 2, 2013 11:01 a.m.

Guest opinion: Historic changes occuring for irrigators

Message from Boone Cole, Chairman of the Flathead Joint Board of Control, to Fee Land Irrigators concerning need for upcoming Referendum.

Class of Hot Springs to host debates for candidates
October 2, 2013 10:58 a.m.

Class of Hot Springs to host debates for candidates

HOT SPRINGS – A senior class at Hot Springs High School is taking the classroom outside the halls of the school and relating the lesson plan to some real world applications. The senior United States Government class taught by Vicki Nytes is planning to host a forum for the mayoral and city council candidates for the community.

WSA holds Oktoberfest celebration in Plains
October 2, 2013 10:55 a.m.

WSA holds Oktoberfest celebration in Plains

PLAINS – The Wildhorse Sports Association held their annual German-style Oktoberfest celebration and fundraiser on Saturday. Participants consumed a bratwurst dinner complete with potato and pasta salads and tasted a variety of micro-brewery style beers during the event that included games, a raffle and a water dousing chair.

Homecoming festivities hit Hot Springs
September 25, 2013 12:58 p.m.

Homecoming festivities hit Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – Homecoming festivities took hold of the town of Hot Springs and did not let go for several hours on Thursday as the community gathered to support the high school and its athletic programs. Events included a parade, a rally in the park and games between classes on the high school football field.

WSA to host German-style fundraiser for sports complex
September 25, 2013 12:13 p.m.

WSA to host German-style fundraiser for sports complex

PLAINS – The Wildhorse Sports Association will be hosting a German Oktoberfest-style celebration fundraiser this Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sanders County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Plains. The event will raise money for the WSA sports complex currently under construction west of Plains near the airport.

Hot Springs gains a victory during homecoming game
September 25, 2013 11:21 a.m.

Hot Springs gains a victory during homecoming game

HOT SPRINGS – The Savage Heat football team unleashed an offensive bombardment on the team from Lincoln on Friday during the 2013 Homecoming game in Hot Springs. The team defeated their opponents 59 to 0 during the one sided match that saw consistent defensive stops from Hot Springs and touchdowns coming on the ground and through the air.

Car show in Hot Springs features unique classic vehicles
September 18, 2013 11:14 a.m.

Car show in Hot Springs features unique classic vehicles

HOT SPRINGS – The Second Home Restaurant in Hot Springs was the site of the annual customer appreciation celebration on Saturday. The lineup of activities included a car show, something that had not been done in previous years.

School Board discusses developments in academic year
September 18, 2013 11:09 a.m.

School Board discusses developments in academic year

PLAINS – The Plains School Board Trustees met on Monday, September 16 to tend to a variety of different issues, varying from the progress of the school expansion to purchasing new iPads for the first grade class.

Bobcats come away with win against Seeley
September 18, 2013 10:26 a.m.

Bobcats come away with win against Seeley

According to Superior Bobcat football Head Coach Allan Labbe, Friday’s home game against Seeley-Swan showed a lot of room for improvement in his squad.

September 11, 2013 1:24 p.m.

Mineral County budget faces obstacles

With the ever-diminishing nature of Secure Rural and PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) funding received every year by Mineral County comes a unique challenge for the county commission – keeping the already stretched county departments running.

September 11, 2013 1:12 p.m.

Letters to the Editor - Sept. 11

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September 4, 2013 10:11 a.m.

Speaking of freedom - an update from Senator Fielder

Speaking of freedom, Montana received a rare visit from Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia last week. He appeared by invitation of the Federalist Society, a national organization that is “committed to the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.”

August 28, 2013 3:50 p.m.

Utilizing and preserving our national forests

Part Two in a Series

Hot Springs Savage Heat have first practice of the season
August 28, 2013 2:40 p.m.

Hot Springs Savage Heat have first practice of the season

The Hot Springs Savage Heat had their first practice of the season on Monday as athletes and coaches gathered on the gridiron behind the high school. About 20 players attended the practice designed to provide coaches with an early look at what they will have to work with during the 2013-2014 season.

August 28, 2013 2:02 p.m.

Concerned citizen speaks out against city ordinance

PLAINS- The Plains Public Works Committee met on Monday to discuss the plight of a single resident. Local business owner and property owner Randy Garrison met with the council to confer about a water bill.

August 28, 2013 1:54 p.m.

Lightning ignites fire north of Tarkio

As of publication on Tuesday, the Nemote Fire - located near Tarkio - has burned between 20-25 acres. The fire started Sunday night after a series of lighting storms hit western Montana.