Candidate filing opens for state and local elections

Most filing for state office occurs electronically in Montana, but candidates can file in-person at the Secretary of State Office. More than 60 legislative candidates had filed as of January 13, which was the first day candidates could file.

Helping generate a new generation of pilots

Pilots and car enthusiasts landed in Plains this past Saturday to share their gleaming vehicles of air and road with over 300 admiring fans of all ages. The event also drew a crowd for a pancake breakfast that was a fundraiser supporting a $500 scholarship given annually to a student wishing to pursue a career in aviation—as a pilot or mechanic. That scholarship, sponsored by the Sanders County Hanger group of the Montana Pilots Association and overseen by Dan Lilja, awarded this year’s scholarship to Cuahtemoc Rivera of Heron, Mont. who wants to pilot long range, hauling airplanes.

Presenting the colors

Plains VFW present the colors at the opening of the local Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony in Plains Cemetery. Chuck Lynch(far right), organizer of the event and a member of the Civil Air Patrol, stands at attention. 

Commissioners start work on budget

MINERAL COUNTY - The arduous task of deciding how much money Mineral County will have in the next fiscal year and how the money will be spent began last Friday during the county commissioner’s meeting in Superior.

4-H competition showcases hobbies

Students from Sanders County gathered at Thompson Falls High School on Saturday morning to demonstrate their 4-H projects to a panel of judges.

Clark Fork Cougs capture Mission Valley championship

Clark Fork Cougs’ manager Brandon Fisher admitted the 2017 season was the most fulfilling year of baseball he ever had as a coach or a player.

Blue birding season begins in Mineral County

The calendar and Mother Nature can sometimes oppose one another. But no matter what, longer days in any weather condition will trigger migrating birds to return north, and some of the first to arrive are the bluebirds.

Rediscovering home: Superior Council updates

Our ranch was about a mile from town back in the day. Now, the town of Superior has practically reached our doorstep. Houses occupy the forested land where dirt roads intertwined and young people “frolicked.”

Loud noise, bear spray effective deterrents for bears on private property

Loud noise, such as banging pots and pans, using an air horn or car alarm, or even shouting, is a simple, effective way to deter a bear on private property.

Candidates for 3-year term on Plains School Board

NAME: Rose Wagoner

Collecting Food

Plains NHS students David Damschen (far left), Laurel Danhof (center) and Robert Earhart (right) count up and weigh the day's donations for the annual NHS school-wide food drive. The drive ends Nov. 18th.

Plains mayoral candidates participate in Q & A

Residents weigh in on Superior salvage yard

Concerned citizens and landowners met with the Mineral County Commissioners Tuesday to discuss a proposed salvage yard in Mineral County.

Meet the teachers

Wildhorse Plains Elementary School welcomed two new teachers for this school year and both are really excited to be working in Plains.

St. Regis boys continue hot start in win over Superior

The youth movement continues in the Western 14C conference and that is good news for the St. Regis Tigers boys basketball team, which is already off to a hot start to the 2022-23 campaign.

Betty Meyer celebrates 100th birthday

The Paradise Center was the place to be Saturday for the celebration of Betty Meyer’s 100th birthday.

Sawdust flies at crosscut

About 70 people gathered in front of the VFW Post 3596 to watch nearly 100 entrants try their hands at being lumberjacks for a couple of hours at the Plains Day Crosscut Competition.

Increased risk of wildlife collisions on highways

Clark Fork Trout guide shop has a new owner

Steve and Peggy Temple purchased Clark Fork Trout from Brooks Sanford about 10 years ago. They grew the business into a highly respected fishing guide service predicated on customer service with amazing fishing experiences.

Paradise sewer project on hold, for now

Instead of a new sewer retention facility carrying sewage from the small, unincorporated town in southern Sanders County, deer and bighorn sheep are the primary users of the land.