Practice makes perfect for Sanders County 4-Hers

Tuesday night was an evening for members of local 4-H groups to perfect their showmanship for the upcoming goat and sheep competition during this year’s Sanders County Fair.

Hot Springs nipped in 6-man playoff loss

A couple years ago, another McAllister used to be called “rodeo tough” McAllister for his strong play and ability to mix it up.

Legals for September, 14 2022

Fairgrounds offers sanctuary to fire evacuees

When mandatory evacuations for Walking Horse Lane and Early Dawn Road and adjacent areas near Big Arm were announced last Thursday afternoon by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Vicki Holmberg, Polson Fairgrounds caretaker, was immediately on the phone with people seeking shelter for their animals and places to park their campers and RVs. When she wasn’t on the phone, she was showing people where to put their animals.

Sanders County Fair Board reviews bids for parking, security

Sanders County Fair Board spent June’s meeting making final preparations for this year’s fair.

Plains School District seeks approval for levy

An informational public meeting was held Thursday evening in the Plains school library concerning the school district's proposed $100,000 levy request.

Five seniors to lead Trotters girls basketball

There is a quiet sense of optimism pervading the Plains High gym these days as the Trotters prepare for the upcoming girls basketball season.

Students excel at 4-H Communication Days

Perhaps among the group of 4-H presenters is a future orator of great skill.

Lady Savage Heat topple Lady Tigers

As complicated as they can be, sports are also as basic as the numbers used to designate success on the field or court of play.

Michael Edward Needham, 58

Michael Edward Needham

Blue Hawks primed with wins over Troy, Superior

Hitting your stride when the playoffs come to town is always a good thing.

Plains teams snare wins heading into Christmas break

It was the final “tune-up” of the year for the Plains Horsemen and Trotters, and they will go into the Christmas break with a pair of overwhelming victories under their belts.

Lady Hawks play in Veterans Memorial tourney

The honors keep rolling in for a pair of Thompson Falls High softball players.

Hot Springs bulks up for return to gridiron

Players and coaches at Hot Springs High are looking for a rebound season after they went 8-1 last year.

Plains school staff tests emergency procedures

Plains School staff members spent last Thursday practicing new emergency procedures.

State program introduces youths to sport of archery

Archery continues to increase in popularity by leaps and bounds and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has a program designed to help youth and educators learn a sport which has been practiced for thousands of years.

Montana Viewpoint: Infrastructure, hard and soft

There are two types of infrastructure, commonly called hard and soft.

Voices in the Wilderness: Don Otis

My Mom will tell you that when I was a kid, I would beg and plead with her to drop me and my adventure-seeking friends at the base of a canyon somewhere.

Zinke: "I never have - and never will - sell your public lands"

As Montanans, hunting, fishing and access to public lands is part of who we are.

Montana Viewpoint: George Washington, patriot or traitor?

“…the liberty secured by the Constitution does not import an absolute right in each person to be at all times, and in all circumstances, wholly freed from restraint.” Furthermore, he wrote, the Constitution is based on “…the fundamental principle of the social compact…that all shall be governed by certain laws for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people, not for the profit, honor or private interests of any one man, family or class of men.”