Events and Updates

As part of a campaign to address the issue of lack of exercise and obesity’ substantiated in the Community Health Improvement Plan taken in Mineral County last spring, Mineral Community Hospital initiated a hiking program focused on getting people outdoors to enjoy the wonderful trails, lakes and vistas that make up the majority of our landscape. 2016 was the first year and consisted of a core group of 8-10 for the five hikes that were completed (two were rained out). However, by the end of the season, other people heard about this group and asked to be involved in 2017.

Drinking water supply and stream work discussed at Superfund project meeting

The Superior Technical Assistance Committee continues to meet regarding the Flat Creek Iron Mountain Mine EPA Superfund project located north of Superior. The work on the $3.5 million project is nearing completion and on Aug. 7 the committee met in Superior where erosion from the spring flooding on Flat Creek was discussed. Flooding damaged the newly planted vegetation and made the stream bank unstable causing the stream to braid into other areas according to Bob Wintergerst with the U.S. Forest Service.

Public comment sought for Sheep Gap Salvage Project

Plains residents and those surrounding Plains are being encouraged to attend a public comment which is now being accepted on the Sheep Gap Fire Salvage Project Environmental Assessment (EA) being put on by the US Forest Service.

St. Regis school plans 100 year celebration

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Public pool a staple in community

It came to my attention in the last couple of weeks that the Plains Pool was being filled late. Being a strong pool supporter for the last 30 years, this bothered me. When we first moved to Plains, the pool was one of the big drawing points for our family. After our four children spent many wonderful years competing on the Plains Swim Team, I knew I had to investigate the late pool opening.

FWP chief takes responsibility for toxic culture at wildlife agency

At a Legislative Audit Committee meeting Thursday, lawmakers had their first chance to address a scathing report that showed more than half of Montana’s game, fish and wildlife wardens fear retaliation and believe the culture in the department is bad, while state auditors found a dearth of required personnel records.

Savage Heat light up track at first meet

HOT SPRINGS – Athletes battled the biting wind and spitting rain to run, throw and jump their way to the top. The Hot Springs Track and Field team traveled to Ronan on Saturday, March 29 to compete in their first track meet of the season.

New fire task force to be established in Mineral County

MINERAL COUNTY – FireSafe Montana is looking to establish a fire prevention task force in Mineral County.

Report from Day 39 of State Legislature: We're close to transmittal break

Just a short note to say hello from Helena. We have been meeting early and staying late to try and get bills acted on before transmittal break. All kinds of bills from wolf hunting and trapping to child abuse.

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Karen Jean Walston

Karen Jean Walston, 51 years old of Plains, MT died September 11, 2015 in Plains, MT, due to a car accident. She was born December 30, 1963 in San Francisco, California. She was raised in California and Washington and later moved to Missouri before her final move to Montana. She drove truck and traveled the country with her late husband Don Walston. She loved her dogs and animals, loved going to swap meets, loved spending time in the outdoors. Enjoyed hanging out with family and friends playing cards games. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Florence Fenwick, and her brothers David and Paul Fenwick. She is survived by her sisters: Linda (Donald) Lewis of Fayetteville, NC, Diane McAuley of Centralia, WA and Judy Fenwick-Miller of Plains, MT and her brothers Randy Fenwick of Grayland, WA, Jerry (Laurie) Fenwick of Fircrest, WA and Kevin (Lisa) Fenwick of Bellingham, WA. Boyfriend Vic Miller of Plains, MT, an uncle and aunt of California, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. There was a Memorial Service held Monday September 21st at 12pm at Church on the Move 300 Central, Plains MT, 59859.

Plains council tackles clean-up issues

The recent Plains Town meeting saw Mayor Danny Rowan speak with council members on some light, yet important issues at hand.

St. Regis School not going to four-day week

Local Facebook activity blew up after the St. Regis School Board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, when parents incorrectly thought the school had voted to implement a four-day school week.

Superior track teams start up season

Host Beaverhead County piled up 101 points Saturday afternoon to win the girls team title at the Blue Devil Invitational track and field meet in Corvallis.

Two Missoula residents face drug charges

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced two Missula residents were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints.

Noxon give it their all on field

Paradise man survives dangerous crash on 200

A Sanders County man had a “wild ride” to close out 2018 when the vehicle he was driving went off Montana Highway 200, flipped over and landed in the Clark Fork River the evening of Sunday, Dec. 30. He escaped with minor injuries.

Timed tickets to manage traffic on Glacier park's Sun Road

Montana's Glacier National Park will implement a timed ticketed entry system again next summer — from Memorial Day weekend through the weekend after Labor Day — to manage traffic on the scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road, park officials said Monday.

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Alpine Air CEO questions Postal Service data for air service in Montana

The U.S. Postal Service said it shifted the majority of mail in Montana that was going through air to ground transport several months ago, but the chief executive of the air transport company said the federal agency relied on bad data to do so.