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Plains Alliance Church celebrates 50th anniversary
August 4, 2020 3:17 p.m.

Plains Alliance Church celebrates 50th anniversary

Long-time congregation member Roger Mallery summed up the 50-year anniversary of his church in a simple phrase.

July 30, 2020 5:57 p.m.

In some way, baseball is back

Ahhh, now there’s a slice of “reality” sports fans can grab onto.

Superior thrift store reopens
July 30, 2020 5:56 p.m.

Superior thrift store reopens

The Women in Timber thrift store in Superior opened back up to customers on July 21 after being closed for nearly half a year. One of the original founders of the store, Joann Merseal said, “This has been one of the longest spans of time we’ve been shut down, and we’ve been open since 1987.”

Sanders County deals with illegal dumping
July 30, 2020 5:53 p.m.

Sanders County deals with illegal dumping

One person’s garbage is not always another person’s treasure.

St. Regis School plans to resume in-class training
July 30, 2020 5:52 p.m.

St. Regis School plans to resume in-class training

On June 21, the St. Regis School Board voted to bring children back to in-classroom instruction at the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

Fixing water, sewer systems is uphill battle
July 30, 2020 5:52 p.m.

Fixing water, sewer systems is uphill battle

While residents in other parts of Sanders County are dealing with sewer and water systems of their own, Plains has been faced with that and more.

Four-day week the plan for Plains schools
July 30, 2020 5:51 p.m.

Four-day week the plan for Plains schools

Getting students back in the classroom this Fall amid the Covid-19 outbreak has proven to be a massive task.

Danielle Wood murder trial postponed
July 16, 2020 3:47 p.m.

Danielle Wood murder trial postponed

The trial of a Polson woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in Thompson Falls in 2018 has been postponed.

July 15, 2020 3:31 p.m.

Fire danger is low now, but expected to rise in August

The Superior Ranger District saw a cooler and wetter than average late spring and early summer. This has led to a current decrease in fire danger; however, Western Montana expects to see an increased fire potential for August and September.

More than 250 tested for COVID-19 at Hot Springs
July 15, 2020 3:24 p.m.

More than 250 tested for COVID-19 at Hot Springs

Some came because they had cold-like symptoms and were concerned.

Danielle Wood’s murder trial to begin July 20
July 15, 2020 3:21 p.m.

Danielle Wood’s murder trial to begin July 20

The trial of a Polson woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in Thompson Falls in 2018 will begin next week.

July 15, 2020 midnight

Legals for July, 15 2020

July 14, 2020 10:54 a.m.

Sanders County records first three COVID-19 cases

Last week’s first apparent COVID-19 case in Sanders County turned out to be a false positive, but a trio of cases this week are the real thing.

July 10, 2020 5:52 p.m.

Mineral, Sanders counties get $900,000 in federal payments

Mineral and Sanders counties will receive more than $900,000 this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.

July 10, 2020 5:50 p.m.

Mineral County law roundup

June 23

Chouinard takes over leadership of Hot Springs school
July 10, 2020 5:46 p.m.

Chouinard takes over leadership of Hot Springs school

Like so many of his fellow school superintendents, Gerald Chouinard’s to-do list is topped by the challenges associated with the COVID-19 situation.

Monster trucks make a loud roar on July 4
July 10, 2020 5:44 p.m.

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.

July 6, 2020 4:53 p.m.

Sanders County reports first positive COVID-19 case

Sanders County health officials have reported the county’s first case of COVID-19.

Mineral Co. conducts screening for COVID-19
July 2, 2020 6:05 p.m.

Mineral Co. conducts screening for COVID-19

June 22 and 23 the Mineral County Health Department conducted drive-thru testing for COVID-19 at four different locations in the area. Last Monday testing sites were held in St. Regis and Deborgia, and on Tuesday, Alberton and Superior both had drive-through testing spots available.

Hack & Blast raises money for Plains groups
July 2, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Hack & Blast raises money for Plains groups

They came, they saw, they blasted and they hacked.