Superior girls excited for season

A party divided

The extreme and almost hidden dangers within today’s Republican party worries me greatly.  I am not against the Republican party.  I grew up Republican.  Actually, I have never identified  with a party but rather with the character, philosophies and motivations of the individual.   So, being a student of character over career and meaning over money, I submit the following.

Two decades at Savenac

HAUGAN – For the past twenty years, the historic Savenac Nursery near Haugan has welcomed volunteers who come to the facility for one week in the summer to help maintain a place that was instrumental in rebuilding forests in the area after the devastating fire of 1910 swept through the region destroying nearly everything in its path.

Plains Horsemen plan to ride high this season

After two winless seasons and three losses in 2023, the Plains Horsemen exploded for a streak-busting 68-6 thrashing of Troy, getting a taste of victory. They apparently liked it.

Noxon-Thompson Falls baseball goes 1-2 for week

With one game remaining on their regular season schedule, the Noxon-Thompson Falls Red Devils baseball team will be looking for a sixth win of the season to close it out.

Savage Heat kick off season with win at West Yellowstone

It’s 341 miles from Hot Springs to West Yellowstone, Montana. A mere road trip to Montana high school athletes.

Droessler is new Alberton School superintendent

Alberton School is a three-story brick school which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Jan. 13, 1997.

Greasers hit Plains

It was a time when the most important thing about a boyfriend was the quality of his car.

Paradise Center performs 'The Fallen Star'

This past Saturday and Sunday, the Paradise Center hosted a captivating one-person play written and performed by Kathleen Hubka.

Soul Savers hold annual Sportsman's Banquet

The Soul Savers Association Hunting and Fishing group have consistently attracted large crowds to their annual Sportsman's Banquet with another 100-person plus showing Saturday in Plains. The banquet serves as the group's main fundraiser with a silent auction, live auction, games and prizes, music, a guest preacher from Missoula, and a meal of wild game.

Keeping the Paradise school building alive

Community members united to discuss how to keep the building operational

'Unstung Heroes' cash in

Lady Tigers show improvement against Charlo

The path to getting better, AKA progress, AKA improvement, most often features a series of hurdles.

Crabb named Class C coach of the year

There is a well-worn adage that goes “It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.”

Trotters head into postseason

Savage Horsemen make wrestling history

PLAINS – The Savage Horsemen accomplished a first in the history of wrestling last week. The team took down the Thompson Falls wrestling team in a dual and won 44 to 12, only losing one match.

Plains boys and girls teams open 2-0 at Ronan tourney

Basketball season is off to a good start at Plains High School.

Fairboard decides funds for stand down

PLAINS – The Sanders County Fairboard met on Wednesday, March 19 to discuss a variety of issues revolving around money. The board presented a decision on the Sanders County Tri-State Veterans Stand Down funds, discussed the pavilion rehabilitation, talked about a possible new building on the grounds and renewed their fair concessions contract.

Superior boys get ready for season

Heat wave brings more fishing restrictions in Montana

Angling restrictions on several rivers in Montana went into effect July 12 due to warming temperatures and low flows. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. These closures and restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve.