Slow season start for elk hunters in west-central Montana

After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations show that elk harvest is off to a slow start, but hunter traffic through the stations is up from last season.

Lady Red Devils split games

When you take on the conference leader, then play the conference cellar-dweller you can expect, in most cases, mixed results.

Alberton hoopers gain experience in losses

The wins aren’t coming, but experience is.

Hawks make progress on defense

It has long been said that defense wins championships.

Savage Heat streak stretches to 14

When your players are skilled, smart, disciplined and unselfish, coaching is an easy job.

Plains Piranhas snap 10th at swim meet

The Plains Piranhas competed at a meet in Columbia Falls this past weekend, and while they didn’t have as many swimmers go to it as have gone to meets the past two weeks, Coach Derek Danhof felt that they performed pretty well.

Plains athletes take to the golf course

The Plains golf team dusted off their clubs and brought them out to work the kinks out of their games after the long winter off-season.

Taxpayers saving as the St. Regis school budget less than expected

St. Regis Schools Superintendent Joe Steele was pleased to announce that this year’s budget came in $178,000 less than originally anticipated. That results in a tax savings for local residents.

Legals July 26, 2017

Montana 20th Judicial District Court Sanders County In the Matter of the Name Change of Emma Renee Turner: Colette M. Morgan, Petitioner Cause No.: DV 17- 66 Dept. No.: 1 Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child's name from Emma Renee Turner to Emma Renee Morgan. The hearing will be on 9/12/2017 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Sanders County. Date July 19, 2017 Candace Fisher Clerk of District Court By:/s/ T. Franck Deputy Clerk of Court Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on July 26 and August 2, August 9, August 16. MNAXLP on

Locomotive catches fire near Alberton

A Montana Rail Link diesel locomotive caught fire near Alberton on Tuesday, August 9. The fire was reported at 5:30 p.m. and several local emergency personnel responded. The train was located near the end of Plateau Road, just west of town. It was heading east when the fire broke out in the second engine.

James L. Schreckendgust

On February 8, 2016, James L. Schreckendgust left this earth in search of a more heavenly place to harvest timber.

Horsemen basketball prepares for season

Savage Horsemen ready for tournament

PLAINS – The Savage Horsemen wrestling team kept up the pace this week as they prepared for their first match of the season.

4-H kids to participate in Fashion Revue and Patchwork Parade

PLAINS – The 4-H kids of Sanders County will be participating in the 4-H Fashion Revue and Patchwork Parade on Sunday, April 21.

Be Safe This New Year - Don't Drink and Drive

We all know it happens. People test themselves after drinking to see if they’re able to walk a straight line or say the alphabet backward. Truth is, if you’re at the point where you’re testing yourself or a friend to see if you’re impaired, you likely are. That’s why planning a ride before you start drinking is so important.

Hot Springs boys split weekend games

Matt Unrau

Save our pool

People have favorite charities. People have things they believe in. People have an idea of what values, traits, and culture a town should have. We, the City of Plains and surrounding areas live in a beautiful valley; we have a beautiful pool and two parks. We need to believe in our community. We need to keep our town alive.

Tree of Hearts helps less fortunate families

They say Christmas is the most wonderful time of year. With kids jingle belling

Arts, crafts and photos oh my!

Danielle Switalski

Wildlife officials say to not harass animals while shed hunting

Liz Bradley, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 2 biologist adds more information on the science side along with cautions for those who are ready to go scrounging for these treasured discoveries.