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Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay
March 7, 2018 12:09 p.m.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

I now understand the reason for 4x4 in Montana for winter… and needless to say if nothing else I can always laugh at my latest adventure.

Two homes lost to fires in two months
February 28, 2018 4:33 p.m.

Two homes lost to fires in two months

Two house fires hit the west end of Mineral County within weeks of each other. Near Haugan, Ruschel Sage and Todd Oatman’s new home burned to the ground on Jan. 21. Nearly a month later, on Feb. 19, Shawn and Amy Cielke’s home also burned and was completely destroyed.

Weather brings record breaking lows and accidents
February 28, 2018 4:31 p.m.

Weather brings record breaking lows and accidents

Last Tuesday a record-breaking cold wave hit the region sending temperatures into the negative degree range in some areas.

Plains Trap Club gears up for annual Turkey Shoot
February 28, 2018 4 a.m.

Plains Trap Club gears up for annual Turkey Shoot

The Plains Trap Club is in full swing with their winter league, and shooters are getting geared up for the annual Turkey Shoot.

Riding with Montana Highway Patrol
February 28, 2018 4 a.m.

Riding with Montana Highway Patrol

Last week offered an eye-opener as I rode along with Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Steve Spurr. What began as a brisk day turned into a wider look into what troopers do on a long shift around Sanders County.

Hot Springs students get 'ghosted'
February 26, 2018 4:17 p.m.

Hot Springs students get 'ghosted'

Sometimes the best way to learn good judgment when faced with peer pressure is using the shock factor. This is what the JMG students of Hot Springs High School have done for their “Ghost Out” event.

February 26, 2018 4:17 p.m.

Local scholarships now available

Two local scholarships are now available for graduates in Sanders County, including one from Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and another from the Bob Marshall Music Fesvial.

'Unwelcome' snow storms hits region
February 21, 2018 11:53 a.m.

'Unwelcome' snow storms hits region

A late winter snow storm dumped a foot of snow in areas of Mineral County starting Friday night. By Saturday evening travelers were faced with flakes of heavy wet snow that pounded Interstate 90 all night and into Sunday.

Mountain Cat boys shine at District tourney, but end up 3rd
February 21, 2018 11:51 a.m.

Mountain Cat boys shine at District tourney, but end up 3rd

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD

CASA fundraiser a big hit
February 14, 2018 12:08 p.m.

CASA fundraiser a big hit

The weather was a warm 55 degrees last Thursday but it didn’t keep locals away from the CASA chili event in Plains.

February 14, 2018 12:07 p.m.

Plains teams have momentum heading into postseason play

This past week saw the end of the regular season before teams across the county begin to head into the postseason on the courts.

Linda Rae Weinberg Letcher
February 14, 2018 4 a.m.

Linda Rae Weinberg Letcher

Linda Rae Weinberg Letcher, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Superior, Montana, on Jan. 26, 2018.

February 14, 2018 4 a.m.

Sanders County welcomes home two wrestling champs

This past weekend saw two Sanders County wrestling teams head to Billings to battle it out with a couple hundred fellow wrestlers to see who would be crowned a state champion.

Gary Bryon Thomas
February 7, 2018 4 a.m.

Gary Bryon Thomas

Gary Bryon Thomas went home to be with our Lord Jesus at approximately 3 a.m., Jan. 11, 2018. A graveside service is to be determined at a later date.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay
February 7, 2018 4 a.m.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

Happy February Sanders County readers!

Plains boys, girls second in conference
January 31, 2018 5:16 p.m.

Plains boys, girls second in conference

It was a bumper week for basketball as the Plains Horsemen and Trotters hit the road to Arlee then back in their home corral to head up against the Hawks.

Gary Bryon Thomas
January 31, 2018 5:15 p.m.

Gary Bryon Thomas

Gary Bryon Thomas went home to be with our Lord Jesus at approximately 3 a.m., Jan. 11, 2018. A graveside service is to be determined at a later date.

January 31, 2018 5:14 p.m.

Road to the Buffalo project receives boost

The Noxon Senior Citizens (NSCI) along with the Women for a Better Sanders County (WBSC) were recently awarded a grant from the Montana Office of Tourism.

Shooting victim ID'd as Plains native
January 30, 2018 11:37 a.m.

Shooting victim ID'd as Plains native

MILES CITY — The 21-year-old woman who was shot to death Jan. 25 in Custer County has been identified as Shania Raymond, a native of Plains who later moved to Idaho.

Hot Springs runner to compete in Australia
January 24, 2018 4 a.m.

Hot Springs runner to compete in Australia

Hot Springs cross-country runner Elena McAllister is getting set to represent her home town and county in Australia this coming summer.