Thompson Falls Schools present musical Christmas

THOMPSON FALLS – The Thompson Falls schools brought holiday cheer to the community last week as they performed their annual Christmas concert.

Plains library celebrates summer reading

PLAINS – The Plains Library took some time to celebrate summer reading last week on Wednesday morning.

Department of Transportation seeks comment

HERON- The Montana Department of Transportation would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal regarding the replacement of an existing grade crossing signal system with new electronics and hardware including the addition of gates; as well as, the installation of new improved crossing surface material, on Heron Road west of Heron in Sanders County.

Guest opinions on water compact; Reverse the costly decision

Fire contained near Plains

PLAINS- A small ten-acre wildfire was extinguished just north of Plains and south of Dog Lake on Saturday. Crews took no chances with the hot, dry weather conditions during recent months calling helicopter support and approximately 25 personnel.

Bluehawk wrestling takes small band to Mission tourney

THOMPSON FALLS - Prior to the holiday vacation, the Bluehawk wrestling squad traveled to compete at the Mission Mountian Classic wrestling tournament in St. Ignatius.

Sheriff cautions residents about mail scam

Please be aware that a mail scam is occurring in the U.S. and some residents in Mineral County have been targeted! A similar scam has been used in the past.

Devils win homecoming

The Noxon Red Devils entered their matchup with the winless Seeley Swan Blackhawks undefeated, and at the other end of a 60-0 blowout they remained that way.

Legals for May, 1 2024

Robust attendance at Clark Fork Valley Hospital health fair

With health care concerns a dominating topic these days, getting information to people is a prime focus for health care providers.

Charlo girls tops Hot Springs for 14C title

The Charlo Vikings girls basketball team left no doubt who the District 14C champion is.

COLUMN: Failed resolutions

I really don’t make New Years’ resolutions any more.

Plains Council won't support revote on road levy

Plains Town Council at its April meeting unanimously voted to delay a road district ballot levy scheduled for this year.

Superior moving back to Class C in some sports

Scorecard, scorecard, can’t tell the players (or conference?) without a scorecard.

COLUMN: Go, Joansie, go

Phone. For the love of God, where is my phone?

Familiar names vying for Spring Mack Days lead

Montana’s spring weather has finally made it. Anglers were relieved to have some calmer sunny days for fishing on Flathead Lake during the sixth weekend of 2022 Spring Mack Days. All three days of the weekend fishing were warmer and the water was more settled.

Local teams brave the cold at Dilly Bar Invite in Ronan

No word on how many ice cream treats were consumed, but it probably wasn’t many less than the number of Bigfork tracksters who finished in the top 10 Saturday at the Dilly Bar Invitational track meet in Ronan.

Driving blind: ATV teams take on T-Falls course blindfolded

One sure fire way to ruin a day’s pleasure drive is to have the dreaded “back-seat driver” in the vehicle.

Mountain Goats hiking club is on the move

For the fifth summer in a row, a dedicated group of nature lovers and hikers have organized an incredible bevy of excursions into the mountains right outside our back door.

Plains Invitational draws low scores

Some eye popping 18-hole scores were the rule of the day at the Plains Invitational golf tournament this past Friday at the Wild Horse Plains Golf Course north of town.