Plains Trap Club gears up for annual Turkey Shoot

The Plains Trap Club is in full swing with their winter league, and shooters are getting geared up for the annual Turkey Shoot.

Ready to retire?

By ALANA LISTOE

Two tons of food donated to local food banks

Obituary; Frank M. Niles

Frank M. Niles, 31, of Three Forks, MT passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 after a lifelong battle with a heart condition.  Frank was born on June 26, 1983 to Frank and Deanna Niles of Three Forks and spent the majority of his life there.

Student dental care program comes to two area schools

SUPERIOR – Superior Elementary School in partnership with local dental professionals will be providing enrolled children tooth decay preventing services at no cost to families. The event will take place from Thursday, January 30, 8:30am – 1:00pm at Superior Elementary School.

BBQ benefits troops, vets

SUPERIOR – Members of the Superior community held a barbecue Saturday at the old schoolhouse to raise awareness and collect donations for the United Service Organization.

Plains Public School District asks for two levies

PLAINS – The Plains Public School District is asking for two levies to be voted on, one for the elementary school in the amount of $35,000 and one for the high school in the amount of $30,000.

Northwest Montana man a celeb on 'Mountain Man' show

Now, at 32, he is a celebrity on national TV, signing autographs at his old school.

Sanders County Fair Board assesses successful '18 event

The Sanders County Fair Board met last Wednesday night for their “Fair Critique,” after another successful fair.

A lil' backcountry ingenuity

Dr. Michael Righetti’s day job prepares him pretty well for the unexpected medical emergencies he may encounter as a backcountry horseman. The St. Joseph Medical Center orthopedic surgeon knows that a little ingenuity can go a long way when limited resources and wilderness isolation force you to think outside the box to save a life.

A lil' backcountry ingenuity

r. Michael Righetti’s day job prepares him pretty well for the unexpected medical emergencies he may encounter as a backcountry horseman. The St. Joseph’s Medical Center orthopedic surgeon knows that a little ingenuity can go a long way when limited resources and wilderness isolation force you to think outside the box to save a life.

Masons give bikes to students for reading achievement

Students in Plains have extra incentive to read, thanks in large part to the local Masonic lodge. Masonic Ponemah Lodge 63 donated bicycles on March 14 to five students - whose names were drawn from a hat - in grades three through six.

Artists in Paradise brings in large numbers

PARADISE – Over a four-day exhibit, approximately 300 people came to the Paradise School to help support local artists in the area.

N Lazy J Arena busy with improvements

Lodge pole posts and wooden fencing don’t last forever.

Mission West roundtable sparks grand ideas

Every five years, stakeholders in Mineral, Sanders and Lake counties gather to redevelop an overall plan addressing the main issues the counties face together.

Thompson Days mixes history with fun

When all was said and done and the last musical notes played Saturday night, David Thompson Days: A Community Rendezvous was deemed a success by people who were involved. Organizers hope it will grow and expand in years to come.

What can you expect from a “human rights” organization that promotes killing humans?

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Permissive levies passed; no voter approval required

All three Mineral County school boards have opted to increase permissive levies in order to meet current needs in the districts.

New youth magazine focuses on local health issues

Last week, Mineral County residents received a new magazine in their mailbox called YC, Youth Connections. It was filled with articles for kids like “The Secret to Successful Kids” and “The 40 Developmental Assets: Positive Identity.”

Health center fights substance abuse with improved standards

SUPERIOR – Mineral Regional Health Center recently updated their policies to ensure a consistent protocol when dealing with controlled substances.