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By ALANA LISTOE

Plains Town Council addresses mail-in ballots and pool

Plains Town Council met for their monthly meeting on Monday at the Town Hall. About 12 members of the public were in attendance. After hearing an update from Plains Volunteer Fire Department member Kyle Johnson on recent activities and a notice about the upcoming Fireman’s Ball on April 20, the council moved on to old business.

Cancer Network Fall Extravaganza is Oct. 3

The Cancer Network of Sanders County is holding its annual Fall Extravaganza Oct. 3 at the Plains VFW.

Food for Thought: Keeping anger under control

In my work with individuals and couples, I see many people who have a difficult time expressing and managing angry feelings. Let’s take a look at what causes people to become angry and how they can respond to stressful situations more productively.

Food for Thought: Keeping anger under control

Let’s take a look at what causes people to become angry and how they can respond to stressful situations more productively.

Traveling equine clinic serves rural horse owners

The gray gelding is gentle and good with young riders...

Grasshoppers infest area

HOT SPRINGS- Lake and Sanders counties are seeing one of the worst grasshopper problems in recent history.

Sanders Co. resident believes in civil discourse

Many more people have become increasingly involved in what is going on in our community.

Hot Springs man sent to prison for killing roommate

A Hot Springs man convicted of beating his roommate to death in 2020 is headed to prison.

Alberton schools undergo repairs

ALBERTON – School officials in Alberton have been busy over the summer making improvements to both the elementary and high school and while the enhancements may go unnoticed by busy students, Superintendent Clay Acker said he hopes the staff will appreciate them.

County budget work wraps up

MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County Commissioners heard from the last few departments about their budgets at their meeting Friday, Sept. 12 and were in the process of finalizing the paperwork which will be sent to the state for final approval.

Cabin Fever Quilters Guild prepares for annual show

Mineral County’s Cabin Fever Quilters Guild is excited to present the 23rd annual quilt show entitled “Life’s Treasures” on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3.

Superior students head to state competition

SUPERIOR – After winning first place with a video project, four Superior High School students are headed to the Business Professionals of America state competition later this year.

Clark Fork girls basketball team hopes to overcome loss of Reece

A young and relatively inexperienced Clark Fork Lady Mountain Cats team shocked...

Hot Springs Artists Society raises funds with art auction

You never know whom you’ll encounter when you visit the soothing mineral waters at Symes Hot Springs Resort, located in Hot Springs in Sanders County, or to go there for art-related events.

Town passes intent to raise water rates

Booster clubs benefit from sports physicals

PLAINS – In an effort to give back to local athletes, Clark Fork Valley Hospital has donated 100 percent of their proceeds from sports physicals to local booster clubs.

Guides and outfitters lament murky minimum wage rule

A newly-enacted executive order requiring an increased minimum wage for federal contract workers has left local outfitting and rafting companies scrambling as they try to determine what the new rule means for their future.

Superintendent social

Members of the public gathered to meet the four finalists in the running for Plains new superintendent

A social hour was held Monday night in Plains school cafeteria for members of the public to come  and meet the four finalists in the running to become the new superintendent of Plains Schools.