Local athletes shine at tough Seely-Swan Invite

There were, as Thompson Falls track coach Trenna Ferris said, “29 teams and the competition was fierce.”

Walk-up music approved for baseball, softball

It’s official: Walk-up music for softball and baseball is coming to a field near you.

Thompson Falls to host asbestos screening Thursday

Libby, Montana was home to a vermiculite mine for over seventy years. The mine closed in 1990, but the damage was already done.

State wants to begin rule-making process on grizzly management

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking for approval from the Fish and Wildlife Commission to move forward with a rule making process on administrative rules that address state management of grizzly bears.

Legals for April, 26 2023

Family-owned food truck marks 20 years

When Tou and Pang Lee first opened their food truck, the Golden Chopstick, in 2003 it was born out of a necessity with a little bit of dreaming mixed in.

Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships

The Mineral County Community Foundation was established in 1994 in response to the closing of a major employer, the Crown Pacific sawmill in Superior.

Sheriff Fielders encourages 'survival in support groups'

Sanders County Sheriff Shawn Fielders held a community meeting at the Plains Alliance Church Friday evening to discuss public safety during a local or widespread disaster.

Hunting, fishing and trapping part of Montana heritage

As it currently reads, Montana’s Constitution states “the Opportunity to harvest wild fish and wild game animals is a Heritage that shall be forever preserved.”

Commission to discuss elk hunting access, bird dog seasons

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several proposals slated to go to the Fish and Wildlife Commission in June. Comment is open through May 11.

Thompson Falls boys and girls 2nd at Libby meet

Some names in local high school track are recurring at the top as the season gets in gear following a slew of weather related postponements in March and early April.

Plains-Hot Springs baseball tops Browning

It was a week of extremes for the Plains-Hot Springs Savage Horsemen baseball team.

Alberton, Superior travel to Dilly Bar Invitational

With the season heading for midpoint despite several weather interruptions, track and field teams from throughout the area are getting a good look at their prospects, including some young up-and-comers.

Paradise Sewer Board claims funds mismanaged

Call it, “Sewer Wars” 2.0: the Board strikes back.

Plains Invitational draws low scores

Some eye popping 18-hole scores were the rule of the day at the Plains Invitational golf tournament this past Friday at the Wild Horse Plains Golf Course north of town.

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Polson police chief resigns after DUI charge

Polson Police Chief Wade Nash stepped down from his role last week and announced that he will officially retire from the force May 2. The announcement followed the chief’s DUI arrest April 8.

Lady Hawks notch big softball wins

By any standard, this year’s Thompson Falls softball team is a significantly improved team starting to show its potential.

Superior students present ‘Foil That Villain’

When lovely young widow Penny Candy and her baby, Ruth, are taken in by her Aunt Praline, owner of The Sweet Shoppe candy store in Boston 150 years ago, little does Penny know both love and danger lie ahead.

All ages hop around at Plains Easter egg hunt

Wildhorse Plains Lions Club and the Church on The Move, put a new spin with this year’s Easter Egg Hunt.