MCH exec appointed to state hospital post

Ron Gleason added another role to his position as Chief Executive Officer for Mineral Community Hospital. In August, he was appointed to the Montana Hospital Association comprised of 17 trustees, delegates, and officers from Montana.

Plains City Fire Department has a new chief

Science exhibit travels to Dixon

DIXON – Students at Dixon Elementary School were in for a treat last Thursday as The University of Montana spectrUM Discovery Area’s Motion exhibit took up residence in the school’s gymnasium for the day.

Students get lesson in poultry

ST. REGIS – A hands on lesson designed to teach St. Regis students the origins of what lands on their dinner tables had them witnessing last week how poultry goes from roosting in the chicken coop to ready to cook.

Grassroots politics

Do you ever get so frustrated with an ongoing situation that you  give up trying to resolve it?   Such a national frustration is being called to attention with great clarity and interest in America as we speak.   This involves Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigning for president on the Democratic ticket.  On July 1, Sen. Sanders drew 10,000 people into the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin. This was the largest crowd drawn by any candidate in 2015.

Robust attendance at Clark Fork Valley Hospital health fair

With health care concerns a dominating topic these days, getting information to people is a prime focus for health care providers.

Superior locals attack the courts

The summer heat hasn’t kept local tennis players from hitting the courts.

Walking in a winter wonderland

THOMPSON FALLS – A line of cars cut through a sea of white that climbed higher and higher in elevation. The destination was a winter wonderland scene and the purpose was snowshoeing. Women band together to lace up their gear and embark on a journey through the Ponderosa Pines. The first step atop the fresh powder was invigorating and many followed.

Rights in jeopardy

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Water Compact is essential to the future of Montana’s water resources.

It’s time for FWP to follow the law on elk management

Montana’s elk population has tripled over the last 40 years. For decades we have exceeded the sustainable objective levels in most hunting districts.

'Better Together' and 'Red Pill' festivals coming to Mineral County

A planned appearance by one group of people in Mineral County has spawned a festival by another on the opposite end of the political spectrum.

Continuing an ancient craft

PLAINS - According to a webpage by “The Ohio State University: Information Extension Research,” fermentation is a process by which cells break down sugars to create energy, when oxygen is not present, releasing carbon dioxide (CO2), energy, lactic acid and in some cases alcohol.

Frances Ida Higgs

Francie was born Dec. 26, 1937, in Peonia, Colorado.

Church arsonist pleads guilty, receives deferred sentence

Denim Renee Howard was accused of setting a fire that caused extensive damage to the United Methodist Church in Alberton.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital no longer delivering babies

Citing mounting challenges in staffing, training and patient numbers, Clark Fork Valley Hospital is discontinuing its delivering of babies effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Stance against WOTUS

Senator Tester needs to take stand against WOTUS

Recycling comes back to Alberton

Citizens find their own solution

The big blue Republic recycling bin is back in front of the Alberton Feed and Supply store thanks to a small group of community minded citizens who want to see recycling continue in this small town. The bin originally was put into place about four years ago as the result of a senior project by Shawnda Rohrbach. At that time Allied Waste owned the garbage business for Mineral County and the bin was donated to the community.

Preschool students learn about fire safety

PLAINS – Plains Head Start and Agape Christian Preschool came together Wednesday at Plains-Paradise Rural Fire to learn about fire safety.

Former pastor set to ride accross the country for good cause

PLAINS- Pastor Thomas Hall of the Plains Methodist Church will be retiring soon from his position as parishioner to his small community flock.

Art on the Walls spring show to debut

PLAINS - Sanders County Arts Council announces the opening of the Spring Show of “Art on the Walls” at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital on Thursday, March 27, 2014.