Breaking free

Chris Borntreger tells story of Amish past and present gifts

Kids learn to stay healthy at college

Kids were at the Plains High School bright and early on Saturday morning, but a different kind of learning awaited their arrival than what usually occurs during the week. Members of the Upward Bound program showed up that morning on Jan 15 to learn healthy habits as they make the transition to college life. The event came as part of a series of events for students in the Upward Bound program ,where they learn skills to get them ready for college.

Legals for November, 23 2022

Plains Trotters beats Noxon in three

After a hard-fought match, Thursday, the Plains Lady Trotters defeated Noxon’s Lady Red Devils in three sets.

Feeling Good, Looking Good

With the sinks gotten from Habitat For Humanity to replace the old ones in the Hot Springs Town Hall, Anna Marie Ferguson holds a paint brush high after having completed most of the renovation Monday at Town Hall.

Kvelve's Comments: Giving it their all

There are a lot of good things in sports, and admittedly some not so good things.

What would Teddy do?

More and more these days, as the world turns topsy-turvy, I find myself asking, "WWTRD?" — What would Teddy Roosevelt do?

Plains self-pick farm a ‘berry’ special place

Nestled among the pine trees and shrubbery across the road from the Clark Fork River 16 miles downstream from Plains is a berry special place.

The "Plains Girls" run and have fun

The trio of energetic women from the town...

Tigers pick up two wins

When asked prior to the start of the 2023-24 high school basketball season what the year would bring, St. Regis boys’ coach Jesse Allen sported a Mona Lisa type smile.

County's top rivals face off at T-Falls

More than 600 spectators packed the Thompson Falls High School gymnasium to see the Bluehawks take on their biggest foe, the Plains Horsemen. In just over an hour later, the Bluehawks walked off the court with a 72-58 win to give them a 4-0 conference record and a 7-3 overall record.

Getting comfortable in the robe

When Joe Eisenbrandt was thrown into the position as temporary judge for Plains last July, it was pretty much a sink or swim situation, but now that nearly seven months have passed and the position has been made permanent, Eisenbrandt is starting to feel like a fish in water.

There is a 'friendship in common'

One of my favorite expressions is “often wrong, never in doubt.” I like to think it doesn’t apply to me — at least the “often” part — but I do come under the category of being overly certain in my opinions or in an event I swear happened. For instance, in the latter category would be my memory of where I left a tool. I will be looking for — say a left-handed monkey wrench — and know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it was last seen exactly where it now isn’t. Often that experience has to do with the passage of time. If I lay a key on the counter it takes me no time at all to forget where I put it; however, if I have not used a tool in 30 years I can go exactly to the spot where I think it should be, and lo, it is there. I just don’t have time to wait 30 years before I find the key, unhappily.

Plains track and field start off season

PLAINS – The Horsemen and Trotters paid homage to the Greeks by running, throwing and jumping across the track and field in preparation for the first meet of the season. The athletes, particularly the girls, have much to live up to this year.

Toastmasters share tall tales, impromptu performances

PLAINS – Plainly Speaking Toastmasters took over the library on Tuesday, providing tall tales and impromptu skits on topics, leaving the audience to wonder what was true and what was fiction.

Medicaid expansion allows hospital to improve offerings Program set to expire in July unless renewed by Legislature

Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) President/CEO Dr. Greg Hanson is enthusiastic when he explains how the Medicaid Expansion plan passed by the 2015 legislature has benefitted service and health outcomes in Sanders County, and its economic impact county- and state-wide.

Remembering Kenny: A letter from the Marjerrison family

I don’t really know where to begin, I could write pages and pages on who he was, and I know I need to condense it into very few words.

Mineral County Fair offers fun and memories

The Mineral County Fair was held this past week from Thursday, August 5 through Saturday, August 7, and provided an old-fashioned country fair with lots of homespun charm and cowboy spirit.

Alzheimer's Foundation to host free virtual workshop

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will host a free virtual educational conference as part of its national Educating America Tour to help Montana residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease during the COVID-19 crisis on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Sanders County Justice Court

Sanders County Justice Court