Commissioner Carol Brooker honored for volunteer service

For her hard work and dedication to the people of Sanders County, Commissioner Carol Brooker will be making the trip to the state capitol in Helena next month to accept the 2017 ServeMontana Award.

Letters to the Editor - Sept. 25

Hot Springs Savage Heat at state

Jamie Doran

Living a dream

Ladyhawks take out Columbus to win first championship

Break out the virgin margaritas, it's time to celebrate. The Ladyhawks are 2010 B-C Softball champions.

An update from Senator Jennifer Fielder

One of my major goals as a legislator is to find ways to ensure responsible management and access to our natural resources on the federally managed lands in Montana. We have the science and ability to strike a balance between protecting the environment, reducing catastrophic fire hazards, and harvesting renewable resources from the land. Achieving that balance will require a great deal of focus, but many something different needs to be done, and it will be well worth the effort.

Waterbury earns second at state meet

Once again, the State Mat Classic wrestling championships from Billings are in the books, with a reportedly successful run.

Congressman Rosendale speaks in Superior

A report from U.S. Congressman Matt Rosendale on the first 50 days in office was welcomed last Saturday...

COLUMN: Playoff time has arrived

Light the lamps, ring the bells, buy some extra Velcro or duct tape, whichever you prefer to keep you in your seat. Playoff time takes flight this weekend!

May storm improves outlook, but drought concerns persist for Montana

This week’s widespread, wet storm has brought a measure of relief to parts of Montana reeling from one of the driest winters on record, but water managers say it’s too early to tell how much of that water will stick around to sustain streams, crops and forests through the hottest months of the year.

Thompson Falls heads to state as Western B champs

The Lady Hawks needed two matches on Saturday to win the title over Florence-Carlton.

Officials weigh Montana-Idaho border line move

Denley Loge, House District Representative 14 and a rancher in St. Regis, has poked the bear long enough to have this corrected.

Montana Viewpoint: George Washington, patriot or traitor?

“…the liberty secured by the Constitution does not import an absolute right in each person to be at all times, and in all circumstances, wholly freed from restraint.” Furthermore, he wrote, the Constitution is based on “…the fundamental principle of the social compact…that all shall be governed by certain laws for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people, not for the profit, honor or private interests of any one man, family or class of men.”

Legals for October, 12 2022

Local hoopers earn All-State selections

Four players from the 14C basketball conference, two all-state selections from the boys and two from the girls, highlight this year’s 2022-23 recently released post-season honors.

Champs back at school

Nick Ianniello

Plains sends seven to MHSA Class track

The Plains High School boys, girl’s track team qualified seven individuals that will participate in various track events at the Montana High School Activities Association Class AA and C schools May 25-26 at Great Falls.

Montana taxpayers deserve tax simplification and tax relief

By Jane Egan, Bob Story, and Glenn Oppel

Medicaid expansion up for debate

By: Senate President Debby Barrett

Grange Master talks of past

PLAINS- The Master of the Plains Grange 101, Fred Cavill, spoke last week about the historic Grange that meets the first Tuesday of every month at its location on Lynch Street between Pierce and South Walnut Street. 

Illegal fish transportation found in Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS – A few instances of the illegal transportation of live fish by anglers have been discovered outside of Thompson Falls.