Red Devils headed to state after big winning streak

The true test of any basketball team is how well they perform under pressure with their backs against the wall. After coming off their first loss after one game, it would’ve been difficult to predict the run of success that would follow.  The Red Devils would play four more games after their loss to Ennis. They won them all and now the Red Devils are moving on to the State Tournament.

Devils finish 1-2 on week

Things are finally looking up for the District 14-C Red Devils as they welcomed back injured starter Banks Stocking and claimed their first victory in a month after defeating St. Regis, 65-25 on Friday.

Sanders County gets behind Plains with flood water preparedness

Earlier last week, Sanders County Emergency Manager Bill Naegeli issued an Emergency Declaration for Flooding along the Clark Fork River near Paradise.

COLUMN: A real American sport

I had an interesting “discussion” with a friend a few months ago.

Insuring the energy future of the family farm

One of the hardest parts of ranching or farming a multi-generational agricultural entity is the constant knawing sensation that a perfect storm of weather problems and low livestock or crop prices may stress the operation to the point that the bank won’t even offer an operating loan. Rural Montanans know that feeling or know someone who does.

Participants race to the finish in the Go Green Run

The fourth annual Go Green Run was held in conjunction with the first farmers market of the year in Thompson Falls on Saturday. Approximately 50 runners participated in the event which started on the banks of the Clark Fork River and wound its way across the bridge over to Island Park and back.

Horsemen fall to Lions during play-in game

PLAINS - The Horsemen suffered a tough loss (56-60) for a play-in game last Tuesday at home, giving the Eureka Lions a win and subsequently a spot in the district 7-B tournament.

Christmas cheer at Superior's tree lighting

What a remarkable evening the residents in Mineral County had on Saturday in Superior.

Rail Head Sporting Goods closes doors suddenly

SUPERIOR- Rail Head Sporting Goods is no more after the owner ordered the manager to close the business down right away.

Sanders County hit hard with SNAP cuts

SANDERS COUNTY – A decrease in benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may hit Sanders County harder than anywhere else in Montana.

Plains Community Garden hosts first meeting

PLAINS – On a bright, sunny Monday evening, the Plains Community Garden met on March 25 for an informational meeting regarding the garden.

Annual Plains Day event to take place on Saturday

PLAINS – After six months of planning, the 51st Plains Day is ready to take place on June 1st.

Alberton track competes at Jim Johnson Invitational

ALBERTON - Both Alberton high school boys and girls track and field competitors placed among the top student athletes at the Jim Johnson Invitational April 3 in Missoula.

Plains JMG students organize candy cane exchange

In the dark of night last Wednesday evening residents along the streets of Plains could see Santa perched atop a Plains fire truck.

Alberton students thrive in STEM learning

Last school year, there were 48 schools in Montana collectively known as Big Sky ChangED. Alberton is one of those and the concept is a big hit with students, parents, teachers and school administration.

A community at its best

It is difficult to capture an event as broad-ranging and active as Plains Days in words. Throughout the community, from the fields to the streets, the gym to the golf course, the corners to the clouds, Plains abounded with laughter, good sportsmanship, generosity, athleticism, kindness, volunteerism, and fun.

Legals October 10, 2018

Blackfoot provides local phone and broadband services in many Montana communities at reasonable and affordable rates. A federal program designed to promote universal service to all areas of the nation makes affordable rates possible. Companies participating in this program are required to advertise theses services on an annual basis. As a participant in the universal service program, Blackfoot provides access to single line phone service, emergency services (911), directory assistance (411), operator services (0+), long distance limitation services, as well as broadband internet access services. For questions or to order new services please call Blackfoot's customer care team at 406-541-5000 or visit us at www.blackfoot.com. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on October 10, 2018. MNAXLP

Because you care, there's Energy Share!

Recent media headlines have been full of bad news about our economy.  More Montana citizens are now getting federal assistance to help them pay for groceries than ever before.  Twelve percent of the state’s population gets benefits from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).  Food Banks are serving 30 percent more children now than they were last year.  Many times it feels like life is anything but good.

Local teams return to action after Christmas break

Silent Night and Auld Lang Syne are in the rear-view mirror.

“Beautiful day, beautiful weather, beautification”

Volunteers clean up for Beautification Days

“Beautiful day, beautiful weather, beautification,” said Jennifer Fielder, landscape architect and volunteer for Beautification Days in Thompson Falls on Friday while she helped clear out the old hedge roses along the railroad tracks on Main Street.