Meet Mineral County's new attorney, Ellen Donohue

Ellen Donohue is the new Mineral County Attorney, replacing Marcia Boris, who left at the end of last summer. Donohue was hired for the position by a selection committee, and will work for the rest of Boris’ term, which ends in 2018.

Don't base votes on rumors

Letter To The Editor,

Jermyn honored as National Coach of the Year

Plains native and Bozeman High School cross-country coach Casey Jermyn recently headed to Phoenix, Arizona to accept his award of National Cross-Country Coach of the year.

What a long, cold, mountain-filled trip its been

Melissa Oyer

Plains artist plays by her own rules

Paulsen grew up in central Minnesota and then spent 20 years living in various areas in Southeast Alaska.

Whiteman takes reins as Alberton principal

He looks like he could be a middle linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, but the new TK-12 principal of Alberton School District chose the profession of education instead, and he is thrilled to be in his new administrative position.

Mission West roundtable sparks grand ideas

Every five years, stakeholders in Mineral, Sanders and Lake counties gather to redevelop an overall plan addressing the main issues the counties face together.

Democrats gather in Plains to discuss upcoming session

Democrats from seven counties in Montana assembled Nov. 20 at the Sanders County Fairgrounds to share ideas and strategize for the upcoming Montana Legislature session in January.

Woman accused of attempting to drown child pleads not guilty

With tearful eyes, a Missoula woman who is accused of trying to drown her 10-month-old child in the Clark Fork River in April pleaded not guilty at her appearance at the Mineral County Courthouse Wednesday.

Softball tournament organizer Heimbigner steps down after 25 years

After 25 year, Steve Heimbigner, is hanging up his cleats and stepping down as the organizer for the annual S&S Foods and Nugget Lounge Softball Tournament held on July 20-22.

Orthopedic surgeon joins Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hosptial last month welcomed new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gregg Schellack.

Kvelve's Comments: The injury bug

The ugly side of sports can happen at any minute.

Plains Town Council overrides mayor's veto

PLAINS – Mayor Michael Brinson called a special meeting on Thursday at 8 p.m. to discuss a variance he vetoed after the town council approved the resolution earlier this month.

St. Regis teacher recipient of the Horace Mann Abraham Lincoln Fellowship

Fifth grade students in Diane Gingerich's class were captivated on Friday as they listened to her talk about the colonists and their protest against King George's taxes. Hands were quickly going up as Gingerich answered student's questions, and took their comments, as they studied two different types of pictures, each presenting a different take on one event.

Another tough week in Helena

This last week was a very busy week trying to take care of the Senate Bills needing to come through the House. It was also a week to present House bills to the Senate committees and study up on House Bill 2, the budget. Any House revenue bills were still allowed to be presented to the house committees for review this weeks well. Those bills will have to pass out of House committees and across the House floor by March 24 to have time to make it through the Senate before we will adjourn.

Rep. Loge responds to 'vicious' emails, calls

This last week was a very busy week trying to take care of the Senate Bills needing to come through the House. It was also a week to present House bills to the Senate committees and study up on House Bill 2, the budget. Any House revenue bills were still allowed to be presented to the house committees for review this weeks well. Those bills will have to pass out of House committees and across the House floor by March 24 to have time to make it through the Senate before we will adjourn.

Punish pedophiles as harsh as murderers

“Child molesters such as Guill are the most selfish, vile beings ever to inhabit our space”

Plains man recovering from kidney transplant surgery

Francis Church, a newspaper editor from years ago, is credited with the saying, “yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”.

A tradition of being wed at a family heritage site

SANDERS COUNTY - Today, the Stobie Ranch, which holds a special significance for the Stobie family and a lot of Sanders County residents, has a very exceptional history, including horse thievery and a lineage of brides who were wed there. And that wide array of history all leads to one individual, Robin Miller of Hot Springs.

Oh so close!

Thompson Falls boys barely miss out on state crown

Coach Randy Symon has seen this story before. With only the mile relay standing between his team and the state Class B track title, fortune frowns on the Bluehawks and the chips fall the way of the opponent denying them the crown and leaving them with the second place trophy.