Tigers prepare for spring track and field season

Lady Tigers win one, lose two

The St. Regis Lady Tigers had three games of volleyball last week, facing Noxon, Arlee and Seeley.

Deer, elk harvest shows increase in region

Deer and elk harvest numbers are up at the end of the first week of the 2019 big game general hunting season, compared with the same time period last year, according to data from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks check stations in west-central Montana.

COLUMN: Artificial intelligence

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Pickleball craze hits Montana courts

The dude in the pickle costume marching in the Plains Day parade might have been a harbinger of things to come.

Crash survivor reunited with man who helped save him

Lawson, a Hot Springs schools paraprofessional, acknowledged the man’s first question, saying he did not know him.

Go slow on tribal water compact

The Flathead County commissioners sure stepped in it with their recent vote to endorse a water-rights compact for the Confederated Salish-Kootenai Tribes, but oh wait, they didn’t actually endorse it — or did they?

New programs to assist area veterans unveiled

Letter to the Editor - Nov. 20

To the Editor,

Plains VFW fire recalled 40 years later

Four decades ago, the fire that burned VFW Post 3596 changed the community of Plains. The fire may have began around 8:30 p.m. on Mar. 31, 1977. The newspaper at that time, “The Plainsman,” covered the fire on the front page. The initial findings from the Kalispell fire marshal indicated that the fire might have been caused by arson. There were two black and white photos, one showing Leonard Larson and Phil Crismore fighting the fire. There were several things lost in the fire. The losses included many of the belongings and one cat belonging to Tress Evins, who was a bartender there and lived in the apartment above the VFW. Fortunately she was not at home when the fire began. There was a long history to the original VFW building that went back to 1949, when the property was purchased for $4,100. The money was raised from the sale of a small building and a $3,500 loan from the Polson VFW. One very large piece of history that was lost had dated back to 1904. It was a Brunswick bar and back bar that was once part of the old Pendergast Hotel in Plains, which was located on Main Street. The mahogany fixtures once were in another town during the years of Prohibition in the 1930s. Once Prohibition was repealed, the bar and back bar were returned to the VFW. There was a six-lane bowling alley in the basement, where many went during the cold winter months. The fire changed the meeting locations for many groups and organizations; the Girl Scouts, Senior Citizens, CBers, Jaycees, and Weight Watchers.

COLUMN: Sports word search

What’s the word I’m searching for here? Wow? Wacky? Unbelievable?

Eight bridges under repair on I-90

Those traveling through Mineral County on Interstate 90 should continue to expect delays on a stretch of the road near Haugan.

Elks, Sheriff team up to prevent drug abuse

THOMPSON FALLS – The Thompson Falls Elks Lodge teamed up with the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office for a spaghetti dinner and update on the county’s drug enforcement and awareness.

Forest Service stays busy

MINERAL COUNTY - There may have only been two small fires in Mineral County as a result of a lightning storm last Monday night but that doesn’t mean Forest Service personnel aren’t remaining vigilant.

Trojans ground Lady Hawks, end winning streak

The Lady  Hawks looked impressive last week, breezing by both Plains, 3-0, and Valley Christian, 3-1, before being grounded by Drummond.

Tigers can't take Heat

The St. Regis Tigers faced a loss before Christmas break. They were up against Hot Springs in a home game and ended up falling behind. They lost 29-63.

Scouts bake up a frenzy

Heather Hasty

Farewell, 2013: It wasn't all bad

It’s easy to say good riddance to 2013.

Lady Hawks edge Noxon, 43-40; Lady Devils bury Two Eagle River

Facing competition in a class that is a step up in high school basketball can be beneficial, especially when you’re making a stretch run toward postseason play.

Horsemen dominant in December

Matt Unrau