Plains club clings to top in Postal Trap Shoot

The Plains Trap Club continued to hold its number one status in the 2008 Big Sky Postal Trap Shoot after four weeks of competition.

Plains drops tough game to undefeated Eureka

Attrition was the name of the game last Saturday afternoon at the Plains volleyball game against Eureka.

Canadian Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

So this past week, I headed north with my parents up to Canada for a little holiday, which is why no one would have seen me around the county.

Flooding threatens homes in region

Way-above-average snow packs have started melting into rivers, bringing flooding problems to the Missoula, Bitterroots and Blackfeet-Seeley-Swan areas. More than 800 Missoula residents were put on notice last Sunday to possibly evacuate in low-lying areas according to the Associate Press.

Sanders County Sheriff Log | Feb. 12-18

Feb. 12

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

Wow, can you believe we are over halfway through the year? School is nearly started and Christmas will be here before we know it.

Plains-Hot Springs softball wins sixth straight

The Plains-Hot Springs softball team hasn’t peaked yet, according to assistant Coach David Thompson.

Heat wave hits Sanders County: County will go to Stage 1 fire restrictions Friday, July 3

SANDERS COUNTY – Last week culminated with a potent heat wave across the entirety of Sanders County.

Noxon and St. Regis

NOXON – While they came back in defeat, Noxon’s Lady Red Devils played an intense game against the St. Regis Lady Tigers and made the opposition work for the win.

Winter conditions cause school closure

SANDERS COUNTY – Blistering winds and buckets of snow hit Sanders County this week and bitter cold is soon to follow. These weather conditions, courtesy of Jack Frost, forced the Hot Springs schools to close early Monday.

Mineral County Buckle Up Program hits the streets

The Mineral County Buckle Up Montana Coalition has hosted a total of two events in the county in order to educate residents on the importance of buckling up while driving as well as the importance of properly utilizing child safety seats.

Thompson Falls boys continue on

THOMPSON FALLS - The Bluehawks hit the road and headed down to the District tournament where they came head-to-head with the Troy Trojans.

Live at the Library ends on high note

PLAINS – Cliff Stephens hit the library on July 30, providing humorous songs and entertainment to the crowd lining the grass.

Petition started to bring back teacher

PLAINS – After the nonrenewal of non-tenured teacher, many people in the community of Plains are fired up and have started a petition to get the teacher back into the school.

Chicken Jamboree hits TFalls

"This isn't for us, this is for Jesus," said Kim Roberts, volunteer at the Chicken Jamboree at the PPL park in Thompson Falls on Saturday.

Local man honored with birthday celebration

Ace pitcher helps Trotters get first win of season

When it comes to how she treats batters at the plate, Aspen Rude lives up to her name. Off the mound, Aspen is a perfectly nice Plains High School senior. When she steps onto the softball diamond, things change.

Winter storm slams Sanders, Mineral counties

A major winter storm slammed into Western Montana last week, causing local school and road closures, and plenty of plowing out.

St. Regis Senior Center under new management

In 2009 when the St. Regis Senior Citizens Center opened the doors of their brand-new facility, there was a waiting line outside on Thursdays for their weekly lunch.

St. Regis Senior Center offers up Christmas feast

On the evening of Dec. 22, the St. Regis Senior Citizen Center hosted Christmas dinner for many residents in Mineral County.