Judge James under state investigation

The Division of Criminal Investigation at the Montana Department of Justice is currently investigating Mineral County Justice of the Peace Wanda James.

Plains Public Library celebrates centennial

The Plains Public Library celebrated its centennial in style last Saturday, Aug. 18 with a book sale, raffle, silent auction and kids’ games just outside the facility on West Railroad Avenue.

Remembering a politician from years ago

In 1941 Donny, a kid my age, came to my mother’s 8 week summer camp on our dairy farm in southern Wisconsin.  Donny was a leader, full of ideas and fit right in.  We rode horses, fed pigs and chickens, rode the hay wagons, played in the woods, fished, swam, sang and ate piles of food.

Arrival of migrant family in Kalispell spurs concerns from Montana politicians

A migrant family of five flew into Kalispell from New York on Wednesday and ended up on the doorstep of the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Brian Heino.

Superior rodeo packs the grandstands

It was by summer rodeo standards a grand time.

Tomy Parker

Tomy Parker (left) awards the Best in Show trophy to Paul Krueger (right). Parker, a Marine from Ronan, was the guest of honor at the Hot Springs Car Show this year. During the show Parker was surprised with his 1988 Dodge pickup, which the car show's organizers had completely refurbished with the help of donations from throughout the community.

Savage Heat roar past Charlo

The first game of the evening between Charlo and Hot Springs girls’ teams was a classic nail-biter decided by two points, with the visiting Lady Vikings edging the Lady heat 50-48 in Hot Springs Saturday night.

Tigers edge out wins over Troy

The St. Regis Tigers boys’ basketball team could get to be known as the tachycardia Tigers if this keeps up.

Hot Springs notch wins over Alberton

Spa City was not so nice a place to visit for the Alberton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams this past Friday night.

Plains softball, baseball, T-ball, soccer ready to roll

Wildhorse Sports Association is excited to be gearing up for the Spring 2019 sports season. This spring will see U8, U10, U12 and U14 softball girls take the fields. Cuteness in oversized T-shirts will be showcased with two T-Ball teams of boys and girls, as well as a Minors team, Majors team and a Babe Ruth team of young boys from Plains and the surrounding area. Soccer also showed growth this year and has a co-ed U10 soccer team, a girls’ U11 and boys’ U11 soccer teams as well as a boys’ U14 team, girls’ U15 team, and a co-ed U18 team.

Hot Springs celebrates Chinese New Year

The community of Hot Springs held its seventh annual Chinese New Year parade on Saturday, Jan. 27. The parade featured approximately 40 adults and children carrying banners. Several people played homemade drums and there were homemade wind instruments. Several men and women helped move a large Chinese dragon and some people were dressed as a black and white sheep. The parade began in front of the Camas Organic Market worked up and down Main street and then back up and down a second time down to stop at the barbershop, where there were several bonfires, drinks, and Asian style food for anyone who was interested.

Force main almost complete, despite roadblocks

Danielle Switalski

Monster trucks make a loud roar on July 4

Sparks flew, BBQs smoked, music played, monster trucks roared and fireworks lit the skies throughout the area as Sanders County residents took advantage of beautiful summer weather to celebrate Independence Day.

Prescribed burns conducted throughout Sanders County

SANDERS COUNTY – Smoke filled the air in several portions of Sanders County last week as a series of prescribed burning operations were conducted.

Plains School Board Trustees candidates

1. Why are you seeking a position on the school board?

Plains Pool Lifeguards

The latest disease is ‘COVID Fatigue’

Anyone else tired of the Covid-19 deal yet?

Car wash honors dreams of shooting victim

It had always been 12-year-old Michael Tasakos’ dream to either donate money to a children’s hospital or to open his own children’s hospital. Sadly, that dream came to end Aug. 9, when Tasakos and his mother, 37-year-old Alexia Laslo, were shot by Laslo’s boyfriend, Israel Keyes, 39. Keyes then took his own life.

Board prepares for upcoming county fair

PLAINS – Fair board members were busy checking things off their list and making sure everything is ready for the quickly approaching Sanders County Fair.

Music to the ears

PLAINS – With a steady hand and a mind full of inspiration, Plains resident John Meckler busies himself with the job of bringing music to his family.