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Legion to hold flag disposal ceremony on Flag Day
June 7, 2023 midnight

Legion to hold flag disposal ceremony on Flag Day

Flag Day is June 14. It is the celebration and recognition of the stars and stripes.

Mule trainer brings expertise to local clinic
June 7, 2023 midnight

Mule trainer brings expertise to local clinic

In 1981, Steve Edwards got thrown by a mule named Casper, and the owner said, “Well, I guess you don’t want to buy this mule.”

Memorial Day: 'Solemn, peaceful and respect'
June 7, 2023 midnight

Memorial Day: 'Solemn, peaceful and respect'

Ask Rocky Hart what Memorial Day means and the normally outgoing veteran will turn serious in an instant.

Plains Day: An old-fashioned Montana celebration
June 7, 2023 midnight

Plains Day: An old-fashioned Montana celebration

The ominous clouds that circled the perimeter of the Wild Horse Plains were kept at bay.

Thompson Falls students win trip to space center
June 7, 2023 midnight

Thompson Falls students win trip to space center

Who knows — if you look closely you may be able to see an “I Love the Blue Hawks” sticker on the fender of a future NASA mission to the moon.

June 7, 2023 midnight

Roadway improvements begin in Thompson Falls

The Montana Department of Transportation and Razz Construction, Inc. are making significant Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades and roadway improvements along Main Street and Montana 200 as part of the Thompson Falls Urban project.

Flags placed in honor of Memorial Day
May 31, 2023 midnight

Flags placed in honor of Memorial Day

In a long-standing tradition, members of the Plains VFW post 3596 last week honored each veteran’s grave with a symbol of sacrifice and freedom — the American flag.

May 31, 2023 midnight

Group gathers input on proposed passenger rail route

Through a grant made possible by the Montana Healthcare Foundation, The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority has been hosting a series of meetings in rural communities across southern Montana.

Local athletes leave mark at Class C championships
May 31, 2023 midnight

Local athletes leave mark at Class C championships

It’s not an easy thing to win a state championship. But in the end, that’s one of the things that make a team or individual championship such a coveted achievement.

Northwest Montana pickers prowl for wild morels
May 24, 2023 midnight

Northwest Montana pickers prowl for wild morels

Nothing motivates people to scour the deep dark woods and examine the forest floors more than the annual hunt for Morel mushrooms.

Local athletes rise up at Western C divisional meet
May 24, 2023 midnight

Local athletes rise up at Western C divisional meet

An old familiar name is atop the team standings following this past weekend’s Class C Western Divisional track and field tournament held under smokey skies in Missoula.

May 17, 2023 midnight

Final preparations taking place for Plains Day

Hours of volunteer work by Plains Councilor Connie Foust and the members of The Free Americans organization will result in a full day of exciting events in Plains on June 3.

Superior Elementary hosts annual fun run
May 17, 2023 midnight

Superior Elementary hosts annual fun run

Around 400 students and staff, along with numerous parents participated in the 17th annual Fun Run hosted by Superior Elementary School.

May 17, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Chuck Taylor All-Star

There was no thought of making some kind of statement. Well, maybe just a bit.

Superior Bobcats claim 14C track titles
May 17, 2023 midnight

Superior Bobcats claim 14C track titles

Two massive understatements from the District 14C track and field championships in Missoula this past weekend: The Superior Bobcats were in control, and Isabella Pereira had a good couple of days.

Plains Trotters carry momentum into tournament
May 17, 2023 midnight

Plains Trotters carry momentum into tournament

Don’t look now, but the Plains Trotters may be breaking into a gallop.

Biologists concerned about future of bull trout in Montana
May 17, 2023 midnight

Biologists concerned about future of bull trout in Montana

Ben Eisinger loves fishing for bull trout, an activity he looks forward to every season.

New York City-based Piatigorsky Foundation performs May 12
May 10, 2023 midnight

New York City-based Piatigorsky Foundation performs May 12

Covid catch-up continues as the Mineral County Performing Arts Council is hosting another evening of entertainment this Friday.

School buzz: New coffee cart teaches life skills
May 10, 2023 midnight

School buzz: New coffee cart teaches life skills

The sweet aromas of espresso grounds and the whistling of milk frothing will now be permeating the halls of Superior High School.

May 10, 2023 midnight

Plains students raising funds for Skills USA conference

Many students from Plains High School recently participated in the Montana Skills USA state competition.