Pro-life supporters walk across the nation

PLAINS - A group with a cause made their way across Sanders County on Friday. Crossroads, a pro-life group, will continue to make their way across the country walking over 12,000 miles from Seattle to Washington D.C.

Danielle's column: What goes around comes around

We've all heard the old adage "what goes around, comes around." I never really put much thought into it as I figured it was just my parents' way of scaring me out of stealing my brother's toys or pinching him when I was little.

The sixth-grade rivalry

“I Love to Read Month” is not only the highlight of the year for students who love to crack open a book or two; for some it has shown to be fiercely competitive. Even as far back as when I was in the sixth grade, both classes were striving for the overall win.

Locals lend helping hand during pandemic

Crafty people all across the nation are stitching together their best efforts to help supply health-care workers facing shortages with homemade medical masks.

Kvelve's Comments: Man vs. Cold

In this corner, weighing in at just a few corn dogs south of 285 pounds, the Plains Pain, the Big Sky Brawler (ok, years ago), the Legend (in his own mind)…Kvelve!

Board works to restore cemetery

West End resting place to receive a much needed face-lift

The cemetery board in DeBorgia has spent the last couple of years working to improve the cemetery’s grounds and overall appearance.

Mineral County sheriff to resign Aug. 1

For the second time in less than three years, Mineral County will be looking for a new sheriff.

Survivor pitches in to help Relay for Life

SUPERIOR – After being diagnosed with breast cancer on two different occasions, Linda Letcher is fighting back alongside the Mineral County Relay For Life to find a cure for the disease.

Billy Hill is my choice for sheriff

Friday evening, Sept. 24, I attended an event billed as a debate between write in candidate for Sheriff Billy Hill and current Undersheriff Rube Wrightsman.  I was looking forward to hearing facts and evidence to help me with my decision making in this important race. While the debate did not happen, though Billy Hill was there and ready, I did learn much from hearing Billy Hill speak and present his case for why he should be the next Sheriff.

Retired vet launches taxidermy shop in St. Regis

A retired United States Air Force Master Sergeant turned taxidermist, Reynolds launched his new business...

Candidates for 3-year term on Plains School Board

NAME: Rose Wagoner

Rediscovering home: Magnificent flyers

He soared in on crooked wings spreading about five feet across the blue sky, clutching in his talons a branch with black moss hanging from it like a shaggy haircut.

Sinus infection turns life-threatening for Thompson Falls teen

He was flown to Logan Health Children’s hospital in Kalispell the next day for emergency surgery and then would need a second brain surgery that night. On Friday he was headed in for a third brain surgery.

SuperHawks hold super fun dance

Melissa Oyer

Tee-ing up

St. Regis students are hitting the golf course this spring

Students at St. Regis are stepping out on the greens this week as the second week of golf practice got underway. With Coach Dan Park nearby to offer advice and strategy, students were driving their balls down the fairway, after teeing off, all while trying to avoid the rough to guide their balls to the putting green where with a light tap, or putt, they finally hoped to put the ball in the hole and call it a game.

Mineral County residents share quake recollections

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Reporter Monte Turner spoke with a number of county residents about their feelings on last week’s earthquake in Idaho that shook the ground here in Montana.)

Families enjoy Savenac fishing derby

The weather could not have been better for the annual Kids Fishing Derby held at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery.

Art students showcase works from semesters

PLAINS - Outside of the Plains School gymnasium on display there was an art exhibit of selected works of students from freshmen to seniors from last Monday to Wednesday.     Works hung from the walls, were set up on pedestals, placed on tables or stationed to zig-zagging walls with black sheets standing in the center of the hallway.  

Keith's Column: The heart of the fair and rodeo

It’s taken almost this entire week to recover from the all-out attack on the senses that is the Mineral County Fair and Rodeo – from the thrill of watching bronc riding to the horrifying hilarity of the wild cow milking to the efforts of 4H students and Cabin Fever Quilters, the fair is truly something special.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital hosts tree of life ceremony

Last Wednesday the staff of the Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice Long Term Care Center held their annual Tree of Life Ceremony.