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Fireworks light up New Year's celebration at Quinn's
Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort celebrated the new year in style.

Plains council: Old jail repairs to begin soon
Plains Mayor Dan Rowan welcomed in the newly elected council members last week.

Semi-truck wreck downs power lines near Plains
Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District and Montana Highway Patrol Officer Thomas Tafoya were dispatched Feb. 22 to a semi-truck non-injury accident on Montana 28, just north of Plains.

Hot Springs sixth-grader claims county spelling bee title
The top spellers from six Sanders County school districts took part in the annual county spelling bee last week.

Billings law firm seeks answer to how River Road East Fire started
Billings firm AVA Law Group organized an informal meeting last week in Paradise to discuss the impacts of this summer's River Road East Fire.
1 killed in plane crash into Flathead River
The pilot of a small airplane was killed after the aircraft clipped some power lines and crashed into the Flathead River on Sunday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration’s initial crash report indicates.

Fourth-grader's artwork goes on world tour
Plains fourth-grader Chloe Monselet is attracting worldwide attention with her artwork.

VFW spreads cheer with care packages
Monday was a busy day at VFW Post No. 3596 in Plains. Volunteers gathered to honor each of our Sanders County active-duty veterans, both stateside and overseas, with a carefully prepared care package.

Local 4-H members celebrate award winners
Sanders County 4-H members and volunteers came together Sunday, Nov. 6 to celebrate and award their young members during their annual 4-H Achievement Days banquet.

Mother-daughter duo opens new coffee stand
One can’t miss the new bright pink coffee shop trailer in the Baldy Mountain Tire Shop parking lot in Plains.

101 flags retired at Legion Post 52 ceremony
Veterans from Sanders County assembled under the threat of rain on Flag Day to honor America’s symbol of freedom.

Old Plains gymnasium gets new furnace
Two years of designing and planning came to fruition this past Thursday.

Plains Piranhas hold fundraiser at pool
The Plains Piranhas swim team held the first of their two yearly fundraisers at the Plains Pool last week.

Distracted driver flips dump truck
A county truck making its way to off-load garbage at the dump last week ended up on its side after the driver reportedly reached for his cellphone.

Plains students help spread Christmas cheer
Students from Plains High School art classes scattered around town last week to paint a bit of Christmas cheer on local shop windows. A number of their art creations can be seen throughout the town. The week prior the local Lions Club helped hang holiday lights and decorations in town.
Legals September 6, 2017
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Twin 40's Fire Salvage Timber Permit INVITATION TO BID The Plains Unit, of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, is offering sawtimber for bid. Location of the permit area is approximately 33 air miles north of Plains, MT, on Section 14, T25N, R27W. An estimated 850 tons (145 MBF) of sawtimber is offered for sale to the highest bidder. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Plains Office until 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 14, 2017. Bids will be opened and the award made at the Plains Office at that time. For Permit Prospectus, Bid Forms, and other pertinent information regarding terms and requirements of the purchaser, contact: Dale Peters Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation P.O. Box 219 Plains, Montana 59859 telephone (406) 826-4722 email dpeters@mt.gov Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on August 30 and September 6, 2017. MNAXLP

Savage Horsemen win 12 of 15 matches at the Arlee Mixer
Twelve wins in 15 wrestling matches is a good percentage, at any level.
Legals August 30, 2017
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Twin 40's Fire Salvage Timber Permit INVITATION TO BID The Plains Unit, of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, is offering sawtimber for bid. Location of the permit area is approximately 33 air miles north of Plains, MT, on Section 14, T25N, R27W. An estimated 850 tons (145 MBF) of sawtimber is offered for sale to the highest bidder. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Plains Office until 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 14, 2017. Bids will be opened and the award made at the Plains Office at that time. For Permit Prospectus, Bid Forms, and other pertinent information regarding terms and requirements of the purchaser, contact: Dale Peters Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation P.O. Box 219 Plains, Montana 59859 telephone (406) 826-4722 email dpeters@mt.gov Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on August 30 and September 6, 2017. MNAXLP

Trotters beaten by Arlee Scarlets
The Trotters went into Friday’s nights game with a much larger crowd in the gym than usual and the air was heavy and thick with the anticipation of a very close game. The first quarter of the game belonged to the Scarletts, though by a narrow margin. Plains led 12-6 after one quarter of play.

Plains Fire Department gets new equipment
Plains City Fire Department celebrated a successful year of achievements within the department recently at the VFW in Plains.