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July 25, 2014 3:06 p.m.

School board listens to grievance hearing

PLAINS – The Board of Trustees met on Thursday, July 17, to take part in a grievance hearing filed by former English and Spanish teacher Melissa Martin.

May 17, 2023 midnight

Gianforte signs bill banning state agencies from analyzing climate impacts

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed into law a bill that bars the state from considering climate impacts in its analysis of large projects such as coal mines and power plants.

VonHeeder will compete in U.S. Olympic trials
June 23, 2021 midnight

VonHeeder will compete in U.S. Olympic trials

Plains native Carley VonHeeder will be competing in this week's U.S. Olympic Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Volunteers help rebuild St. Regis resident's roof
October 5, 2022 midnight

Volunteers help rebuild St. Regis resident's roof

Three months have passed since a storm brought down a large tree on the Lowry’s home in St. Regis. On the afternoon of July 2, strong winds toppled a staggering Ponderosa Pine on the backside of the family’s house, seriously damaging the roof and porch.

Hand Off
November 17, 2011 3:52 p.m.

Hand Off

Plains firemen take the burnt firewood out of the basement Thursday after putting out a house fire caused by the wood stacked too close to the fireplace. 

Former Superior Mayor honored for his life of service
July 9, 2008 midnight

Former Superior Mayor honored for his life of service

Out in front of the Mineral County Courthouse Friday, a group a people gathered to remember one of Mineral County’s most devoted public servants and Superior’s former mayor.

Pioneer Council adds two vans to transport fleet
March 5, 2020 4:43 p.m.

Pioneer Council adds two vans to transport fleet

The Mineral County Pioneer Council has been helping its residents get to and from medical appointments and it recently added two new vehicles to its fleet.

Community Notes
May 16, 2018 4 a.m.

Community Notes

As flooding continues around Mineral County, sand is available at the Superior town yard located near the Town Pump. Sandbags are available at the Superior Fire Department. Sand and bags are also available at the St. Regis and Frenchtown Rural Fire Departments.

April 14, 2015 9:37 p.m.

Fire season predicted to be average

MINERAL COUNTY – According to officials at the Ranger Station in Superior, despite a less than normal amount of late winter snow accumulation it is expected that the “early fire season” will soon come to an end.

July 18, 2018 4:10 p.m.

Superior Meats awarded Community Development Block Grant

HELENA, Mont. – The Department of Commerce announced on July 12 that it will award $629,892 in federal funds for three community development projects.

December 8, 2016 12:40 p.m.

Plains boys, girls sweep Thompson Falls

Ryan Ovitt scored 16 points and Class C Plains used a huge first quarter to roll past Class B Thompson Falls 58-29 Saturday in the season-opener for both teams.

December 8, 2021 midnight

In support of Tarkio community addition to Superior Fire District

Approval means we'll have water supply, a tank truck, and a building on donated two-acre parcel of land.

Spring prescribed burns planned on Lolo National Forest
March 24, 2021 midnight

Spring prescribed burns planned on Lolo National Forest

This spring, firefighters across the Lolo National Forest are planning to conduct prescribed burning to reduce...

TRACS powering on, despite economy
December 24, 2009 midnight

TRACS powering on, despite economy

Danielle Switalski

November 4, 2009 midnight

Sanders County locals celebrate Halloween

Danielle Switalski

From your State Senate: with Sen. Jennifer Fielder
January 16, 2013 8:57 a.m.

From your State Senate: with Sen. Jennifer Fielder

It was quite an honor to be sworn into office at the state capitol on January 7. I do not take the responsibility lightly. I’m in Helena now, working 6 days a week, often 12-14 hours a day and I’m fully committed to honoring my oath to serve you well. I have been appointed to three senate committees: Natural Resources, Judiciary, and Fish & Game.  

Montana High School Association pushes back winter sports season
October 21, 2020 midnight

Montana High School Association pushes back winter sports season

On Oct. 13, the Montana High School Association Executive Board announced the decision to delay the start of winter sports practices until December 7th in an effort to curtail increasing COVID-19 cases around the state.

DeBorgia raises money for old schoolhouse
October 30, 2013 4:28 p.m.

DeBorgia raises money for old schoolhouse

DEBORGIA – For the 26th year, the town of DeBorgia held their annual spaghetti dinner and pie sale to raise money for the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse.

T-Falls teams cap regular season with wins
February 15, 2023 midnight

T-Falls teams cap regular season with wins

After a rough start to the week, both Thompson Falls boys and girls basketball teams rebounded for a win to wrap up their regular season schedule as the playoffs have arrived.

Paradise sewer project on hold, for now
August 11, 2021 midnight

Paradise sewer project on hold, for now

Instead of a new sewer retention facility carrying sewage from the small, unincorporated town in southern Sanders County, deer and bighorn sheep are the primary users of the land.