Legals for November, 15 2023

Chili cookoff draws support for West End fire department

With so many activities going on in St. Regis and at the taverns in Saltese and DeBorgia last Saturday, West End Volunteer Department Fire Chief Frank Magee was very appreciative of the turnout for the second Chili Cookoff.

Popular Alberton watering hole reopens under new ownership

The business news in the county travels at record speed or at the pace of a glacier — but the Sportsman’s Bar in Alberton has sold.

LifeFlight drops in to DeBorgia for training day

LifeFlight from Missoula made a flight to DeBorgia for the West End Volunteer Fire Department and St. Regis Volunteer Fire Department to train first-responders on landing zones and the safety on hot and standard loading procedures.

Mineral County Chamber reboots with first meeting

About 24 business owners, community members, retired residents and a few new faces attended a recent meeting of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce, which is reopening after years of dormancy.

Hot Springs volleyball ousted at divisional tourney

After a late-season surge propelled them into the District 14C finals, which in turn sent them to the Western Division finals as the No. 2 seed volleyball team from the district, the Hot Springs Lady Heat ran into a buzzsaw in the form of teams waiting to take them on.

Hot Springs nipped in 6-man playoff loss

A couple years ago, another McAllister used to be called “rodeo tough” McAllister for his strong play and ability to mix it up.

Thompson Falls tops Plains in Western B volleyball rematch

The meeting between Plains and Thompson Falls in the Western B Divisional volleyball tournament was actually their fourth meeting of the season, with T Falls ahead 2-1 in games played prior to that.

Myers leads Mack Days heading into final weekend

One week remains in the 2023 Fall Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake.

Legals for November, 8 2023

Superior opens playoffs with convincing win at Forsyth

If you could choose a time to peak in the world of sports, as in reach the peak, not take a peek, just before playoff time would be a great time.

Region 1 deer and elk harvest lags behind 2022 season

The percent of hunters with game continues to lag behind last season’s average two weeks into Northwest Montana’s general rifle season.

St. Regis local offers mobile mechanic service

When the check engine light is flashing, or you can no longer ignore the unsettling sound coming from under the hood of your car it’s time to get your vehicle into the shop.

Ornelas honored for work on DUI Task Force

Montana has 36 approved county-level DUI Task Forces serving 39 counties. Officials say effective DUI task forces are an important mechanism for decreasing the state's alcohol-related injury and fatality rates.

4-H Achievement Night

Achievement Night recognized the livestock kids of the Mineral County 4-H program for the calendar year and monies from the livestock sale and fair premiums were distributed. Plans and policies were discussed on what will be needed, especially when the Mineral County Fair (Aug. 1-3) arrives, and the 4-H Livestock Auction occurs. Dave Brink and Emily Parks (left), MSU Extension Agents for the county, sort out the belt buckle trophies and achievement certificates before the meeting which was followed up with a potluck.

Plains band and choir hold first concert

The first choir, band and percussion ensemble concert of the school year took place Tuesday evening at Plains High School.

COLUMN: Intestinal fortitude at 14C tourney

Intestinal fortitude, otherwise known as courage and stamina, among other definitions as outlined in Webster’s Dictionary, were on full display this past week in Hot Springs.

Montana solicits input on wolf management plan

Montana has a new draft plan to guide its management of wolves, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced late last week.

Savage Heat top Valier in playoff game

It was a good day to be a Hot Springs sports fan.

Hot Springs takes second at district volleyball

In the end, after eight grueling hours of volleyball in one day, one team walked away with the No. 1 seed in this coming week’s Divisional tournament at Manhattan Christian High School in Churchill, MT, just outside of Manhattan.