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February 23, 2022 midnight

Column: Montana has been discovered

Montana has been discovered. We were the second-fastest-growing state in the country last year. Our rapidly increasing population presents many challenges and opportunities, and it’s also driving a lot of unease among many of us who’ve lived here for a long time.

February 23, 2022 midnight

Political courage

Courage is a virtue that we Americans value in our culture. An act of courage transcends ideology, it is a personal characteristic that belongs to the individual or group and to call it bravery without thought of personal consequences is as good a definition as any. We award medals for it.

Flushed pillowcase blamed for Alberton sewer backup
February 16, 2022 midnight

Flushed pillowcase blamed for Alberton sewer backup

The city of Alberton on Dec. 31, 2021 became aware of a sewer system failure that created an issue of sewage backing up in a manhole on the west end of Parkway Drive. When the manhole became full, the sewage overflowed and was pushed back into at least one resident’s home.

Plains council discusses internet fiber fees
February 16, 2022 midnight

Plains council discusses internet fiber fees

The regular Plains City Council meeting held Feb. 7 addressed several important items on the agenda.

Public access secured on 1,040 acres near Lolo Creek
February 16, 2022 midnight

Public access secured on 1,040 acres near Lolo Creek

The Missoula District of the Lolo National Forest recently became the steward and manager of an additional 1,040 acres of high-quality resource lands just west of Lolo.

February 16, 2022 midnight

Montana rights, liberties and freedoms protected

Montana Republicans protected your rights, liberties and freedoms during the 2021 legislative session.

Hot Springs girls nip the Plains Trotters, 51-50
February 16, 2022 midnight

Hot Springs girls nip the Plains Trotters, 51-50

Good karma begets good karma?

Hot Springs boys split final games
February 16, 2022 midnight

Hot Springs boys split final games

With the 2021-22 class C basketball regular season in the rear view mirror, the Hot Springs Savage Heat boys closed things out with a split of their final two games this past week.

St. Regis' Tanner Day joins 1,000-point club
February 16, 2022 midnight

St. Regis' Tanner Day joins 1,000-point club

It tournament time. All the regular season games are over.

February 16, 2022 midnight

Lady Bobcats tune up for postseason

The Superior High School girls tuned up for this week’s Western 14C basketball tournament with a positive split of their final three regular season games of the year.

February 9, 2022 midnight

Update from Helena

This past week I was in Helena for an interim Transportation Committee meeting.

Charlo boys and girls win at Superior
February 9, 2022 midnight

Charlo boys and girls win at Superior

Charlo and basketball have become synonymous in these parts.

February 9, 2022 midnight

Hot Spring boys ride hot streak into postseason

It’s always good to close the season on a roll, especially if you are heading into playoff territory.

Locals rally to rescue lost and injured pig
February 2, 2022 midnight

Locals rally to rescue lost and injured pig

Local residents come together last week to rescue an injured Kunekune pig along Montana 28 near Hot Springs.

Richard Hugh Johnson
February 2, 2022 midnight

Richard Hugh Johnson

Richard Hugh Johnson

February 2, 2022 midnight

Uski sinks game-winner for Hot Springs

If you were in the gym at Hot Springs High School Saturday night you no doubt have one or more of the following:

February 2, 2022 midnight

St. Regis Tigers clip Heat in 14C battle

The echoes of “wow!, what a game” had barely quit reverberating through the walls of the Hot Springs gym when the second game of the night got underway.

January 26, 2022 midnight

Board resumes talks about Paradise sewer project

Like an anxious Dr. Frankenstein hovering over his “creation” looking for a sign of life, members of he Paradise Sewer Board kept a wary eye on the laboratory table, while at the same time scanning the gathering of upset villagers who are intent on snuffing out the monster sewer project they say is riddled with unfairness and uncertainty.

January 26, 2022 midnight

Local coaches favor new shot-clock rule

It’s looking like Montana high school basketball will join most of the rest of the country next year in implementing and installing 35-second shot clocks.

Thompson Falls hosts Ted Kato Memorial tourney
January 26, 2022 midnight

Thompson Falls hosts Ted Kato Memorial tourney

Local teams and individuals had good showings against a big field of wrestlers who came to Thompson Falls Saturday to compete in the Ted Kato Memorial tournament.