Halloween activities a treat for Plains children

Witches, ghouls, ghosts and vampires haunted the streets of Plains on Halloween.

Zoom: Superior students race go karts

Superior High School students race go karts

Red Sleep Mountain Drive slated to open

Legals April 1, 2020

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on a proposal to purchase 40-acres on the Thompson River to be managed as an undeveloped, walk-in Fishing Access Site (FAS) approximately five miles east of the city of Thompson Falls. This proposal would preserve intact habitat for critical fish and wildlife species, while allowing public access. A copy of the draft environmental assessment is available at the FWP office, 490 N. Meridian Rd., Kalispell; Montana State Library, 1515 E 6th Ave., Helena; FWP State Headquarters, 1420 E 6th Ave., Helena; and the FWP website at http://fwp.mt.gov/news/publicNotices/. FWP asks that comments on this draft environmental assessment be submitted to either of the following addresses by 5:00 pm on April 13, 2020: Ryan Kreiner, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 5427 Highway 200 Thompson Falls, MT 59873; or via email (rkreiner@mt.gov). Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on April 1, 2020. MNAXLP

Ron Olfert wants to revive local economy

To dispel any conflicting rumors or ideas about the manner in which the Democrats and Republicans have been involved in the decision to disallow write-in candidates to participate in the forums, you can find a rather lengthy chronology at the following website:  http://www.rmhiherbal.org/xloc/olfert/.  All pertinent documents are reproduced there.

Scarecrow Row in St. Regis

Scarecrow Row in St. Regis

PHOTOS: Ecumenical Community Concert

Ecumenical Community Concert

Mineral County Health Department explains monkeypox after Montana reports first case

On Aug. 5, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced that Montana's first case of monkeypox was detected in Flathead County.

Work continues at I-90 Quartz Flats rest areas

According to information from the Montana Department of Transportation, the contractor is currently building new restroom buildings, expanding the parking areas, and working on the wastewater system.

St. Regis Travel Center robbed at gun point

ST. REGIS – At approx. 2:43 a.m. on Friday January 17, 2014, a lone male entered the Saint Regis Travel Center and robbed the convenience store of an undisclosed amount of cash.  The male suspect entered the store and demanded money and exhibited a weapon, which is believed to be a black semi-automatic pistol of an unknown make and caliber.  The male suspect is described as being about 6 feet in height with a thin build, wearing a black coat over a blue hoodie that was pulled over the head, and a black bandanna that covered the face. The suspect also wore black colored sweat pants with white shoes that have black markings.

Plains looking sharp after cleanup day

A cool crisp windy morning greeted volunteers, assembling for the Plains Beautification Day 2024.

Superior rodeo packs the grandstands

It was by summer rodeo standards a grand time.

How to cope with wildfire smoke

Hazy skies have plagued the region since early July when a storm system produced hundreds of lightning strikes across western Montana.

Shakespeare in the Park returns to Mineral County Aug. 26

This summer’s highly anticipated return performance is slated for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, in its customary venue at the Mineral County Fairgrounds.

Legals for June, 7 2023

Legals for May, 31 2023

Sunrise Fire, West Fork Fish Creek Fire reforestation project begins

Just a stone’s throw from Alberton in 2015, the West Fork Fish Creek Fire burned through 11,845 acres of local recreational wilderness, causing extensive damage to both the forests and infrastructure within the area. This year, local residents have watched as 26,310 acres burned in the Quartz Creek area in the Sunrise Fire.

Railroad Day in need of a new engineer

After many years as the ‘engineer’ for Alberton’s Railroad Day, Richard Werst is stepping down as the festival coordinator. Though he will continue to help out with festivities, the committee is in need of some ‘fresh blood’. On Saturday, Alberton resident Glenda Wallace called a meeting asking for fellow community leaders to help if they want to keep the day ‘on track’. Some area residents stepped up to the table and have started discussions as to what Railroad Day may look like this summer. Several more volunteers have also expressed an interest in helping out. At the meeting, it was decided that Bob Worthen and Wallace will co-chair the committee. Other committee members include Brooke Worthen, Matt Sibert and Anna LeDuc. A lot of innovative ideas were discussed, including bringing in a magician, expanding children’s activities, and having more bands play throughout the day. This will be in addition to current activities like the morning parade and Wild West Show put on by the Sportsman Bar. Railroad Day is held in mid-July and this year will be the event’s 31st year. Residents who are interested in volunteering can find information on Facebook or on the web at http://www.albertonmontana.com/railroad_day.htm

DEQ seeks comments

PLAINS - The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is holding a public meeting to provide information and accept written comments on a water quality plan for nine streams in and surrounding the Thompson River watershed in Sanders and Flathead Counties.

A message from Nick Schwaderer

Friends,