Montana Capitol Christmas tree harvested from Lubrecht Forest

GREENOUGH – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the harvest of the 2023 State Capitol Christmas tree from a Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) State Trust Lands plot in the Lubrecht Forest.

30-voice choir to perform in Mineral County

“My main concern is that the article clearly states that Superior's performance is on Saturday, Dec.16 as a 3 p.m. matinee,” writes Jim Goss, Treasurer of the Mineral County Performing Arts Council.

Superior gets into the spirit of Christmas

When the crowd started gathering, there was maybe an inch of snow which turned to light rain for the Christmas tree lighting that took place in Superior on Saturday night.

Volunteers spruce up Superior thrift store

During this season of giving, it’s always encouraging to reflect on the year and see how far you’ve come.

Plains students crack the case of the Elf on the Roof

On a cold and snowy Friday morning, Plains elementary students were presented with a perplexing puzzle. How can their school principal, Kevin Meredith, be in two places at once?

Care packages sent to active-duty troops

Volunteers at the Plains VFW Post 3596 last week continued a long-standing tradition of assembling care packages for each active-duty service member from Sanders County.

COLUMN: Life of a referee

Let me be perfectly clear about this (lots of politicians use that phrase these days), I’m a fan of referees — for the most part.

Blue Hawk's Hanks earns All-State nod

The picks are in for the 2023 Western B Football All-Conference teams, and to no one’s surprise, Thompson Falls’ massive down lineman Hayden Hanks brought home the most hardware.

Grapplers begin season at Owen Invite

Perhaps nowhere is it more appreciated to be competing against non-teammate opponents than the conclusion of preseason training among high school wrestlers.

Plains, Hot Springs girls roll at Tip-Off Tourney

I’m dreaming of some threes for Christmas. Like the ones my team can drain. Where the gym walls rattle, and outside the cattle, think we humans must have gone insane.

Superior wrestling takes on Class B ranks

So how do you top a state team wrestling championship from the previous year?

Thompson Falls wrestlers bring back strong core

A good core of returnees, including a defending state champion, are fueling optimism on the Thompson Falls campus as the Blue Hawks wrestlers kick off the 2023-24 season.

Legals for December, 6 2023

PHOTO: Holiday Bake Sale

PHOTO: Holiday Bake Sale

New pet rescue group believes anything is 'pawsable'

“We had a tiny kitten that had been attacked by a dog dropped off, and we had to get veterinary help. We raised more than $500.00 in less than eight hours. Unfortunately, the baby passed despite our best efforts and all our prayers. It’s part of rescue that Debbie and all of us volunteers have to handle,” shared Glenda Wallace with the newly formed SOAR 54 (Supporters of Animal Rescue 54).

Locals strut their stuff at Turkey Trot

It was 33 degrees at 9 a.m. when the airhorn blast was the starting signal for the Turkey Trot 5K run/walk from the parking lot of the Mineral County Food Bank.

Plains locals brave snowy Turkey Trot

It has, over the years, become a Thanksgiving tradition.

COLUMN: Turkey games

So, just how intertwined are sports in the American experience?

Plains boys enter basketball season with high expectations

No doubt about the cyclical nature of high school sports, especially in small towns.

Five seniors to lead Trotters girls basketball

There is a quiet sense of optimism pervading the Plains High gym these days as the Trotters prepare for the upcoming girls basketball season.