Tips for taking care of pets during winter

If it’s one thing that all of Mineral County and much of the state of Montana has in common, it’s we all love our pets

County may be looking at big cutbacks

Sanders County commissioners gathered their department heads together Thursday to pass on assurances that nothing has been determined as far as staff reductions or cutbacks in next year's budget. The meeting came as a result of the possibility of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 not being extending, which means a loss of more than $1 million the county utilized for schools and roads.

Plains breaks ground on new wastewater plant

It has taken several years amid a lot of anxiety while engineers and Plains town officials held their collective breath hoping for the best.

Brothers record debut album

They haven’t topped the music charts, but the Zylawy Boys have certainly become familiar to those living in Mineral County. Roman, Kenley and Wyatt have been playing throughout several events in the county this past year as well as at one or two in Missoula.

Lady Hawks clash with Western B power Bigfork

With Western B volleyball playoff action looming, Thompson Falls’ girls were trying to do what no one else had done this year so far.

Runners stay strong in cold and wind

Danielle Switalski

Hot Springs four-day school hailed so far as a success

Danielle Switalski

Trotters test Arlee in Western 7B matchup

Plains boys and girls basketball teams continued to try to find their groove this past week, with the Trotters taking Arlee to the last few minutes of a tense, hotly contested game before falling to the Scarletts 36-32 in Plains.

Clifford Leroy Bajumpaa

Clifford Leroy Bajumpaa, 72, was the kind of friend we would all like to be.

Leaders step up for Lady Hawks

THOMPSON FALLS – The court was once again busy with shuffling feet as the Lady Hawks took over the high school gymnasium for two-a-day practices last week.

Paradise man builds work of faith

Danielle Switalski

Lady Hawks cruise to District 7B title

Lady Hawks power their way to 7B crown

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.

Plains woman named Mrs. Montana

Plains resident Jennay Jo was informed recently she will be named Mrs. Montana and compete in...

From chiropractor to potter

Following a successful career as a doctor of chiropractic spanning two decades, Cynthia Luce of Superior, is now using her hands in an entirely new way.

Mini-clinics prepare for new Plains Day event

Plains pool looks to save funds

The Plains Park and Recreation Board held a public meeting Monday night to discuss ways for the public pool to save and make more money each summer season due to the thousands of dollars lost in operational fees each year.

Althoff's historical statue well on its way to reality

Ore to Oar is a Mineral County Historical Art project spearheaded by Emily Ornelas, which will result in a statue gracing the front lawn of the courthouse in Superior. The artist, Dennis Althoff, along with Ornelas had a booth at the Mineral County Fair in early August to show the work that has been done so far, as well as to help collect donations for the project.

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.

Locals come together to help beloved theatre

One of the many things in Plains that odes to a life of many years ago and makes visiting the town feel like walking one is back in time, is its beloved Llano Theatre, which was built more than a cenury ago.