St. Regis resident hand crafts wood furniture

With an eclectic work portfolio including anything from laying carpet to being a seamstress for a T-bird and Mustang dealership installing upholstery, Elledge has always stayed sharp working with her hands and found joy in creating things.

Residents urged to use caution when burning

Caution!

Letter to Editor

Democrats constantly wonder why so many working people vote “against their own economic self-interests.”

Lady Hawks bump Trojans

The Thompson Falls Lady Hawks had an up and down week, both winning and losing matches. First, defeating Troy on the road Tuesday, 3-2, and then losing to Mission in straight sets at home on Saturday to fall to 1-4 in conference, 1-5 overall.

Students shown the result of impaired driving

Students visit court

“How much money do you make?” “How did you get this job?” and “Do you have to put up with a lot?” are not questions Justice of the Peace Wanda James is used to answering at the Mineral County Courthouse, but Thursday she was subjected to a panel of tough questions from Dianna Campbell’s second grade class from Superior Elementary.

View from above - by Colin Murphey

The town of Plains seen from the air during a DNRC helicopter training flight. Firefighters from around the region trained on how to coordinate ground efforts with the aircraft.

Plainsman becomes modern day Elite Spartan

Local boy works hard for his cattle

Thirteen-year-old Coby Guenzler has been a member of 4-H for three years but has been helping his parents on the farm for much longer. The Guenzlers raise Red Angus cattle and so far Coby has three animals he hopes will be ready for the fair season.

VonHeeder reaches new heights in freshman season with Bobcats

Former Plains track star Carley VonHeeder has a fundamental approach to success that earned her two high school state championships. She has taken that approach with her as she is now throwing javelin at Montana State University.

TFalls Wrestles ready to hit mat

Danielle Switalski

Glacier National Park plows less than a mile from Logan Pass

Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road snowplow crews are knocking on the door of Logan Pass. This week they reached the point just below Rim Rocks on the west side and plan to start plowing that area on Monday.

Veterans present a memorial wreath ceremony at Plains Cemetery

Veterans from local VFW Post 3596 gathered on a brisk cloudy day to honor their military brothers and sisters, during the annual wreath presentation ceremony at the Plains Cemetery.

Thompson Falls woman releases novel

Thompson Falls resident Terri Drake Stoltz takes readers to a simpler time with her newly-released book, “Remember When: Recollection from a Montana Generation X-er.”

Volunteers help rescue dad, daughter from Cabinets

Ed and Kelly Moellmer were on a father-daughter ski trip Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Cabinet Mountains at Engle Peak...

Superior-Alberton wins at home

SUPERIOR – The Superior-Alberton girl’s tennis team hosted Philipsburg at Superior High School April 26, sweeping them 6-0. 

Gun owned by Danielle Wood found in Clark Fork River

The serial number on the gun matched one bought by Wood a few months before the shooting death of Matthew LaFriniere. LaFriniere and Wood had a child together and prosecutors alleged dur

Tarkio Land Exchange nearly complete

It took over three years, but the Tarkio Land Exchange, the final stage of the Alberton Gorge Land Exchange, is just a few signatures away from being completed, according to Greg Tollefson, a special projects coordinator for the Five Valley Land Trust.

Former astronaut John Glenn touched many lives, even in St. Regis

Former astronaut and U.S. Senator, John Glenn was hailed as a national hero and became a symbol of the space age as the first American to orbit Earth. He passed away on Thursday, Dec. 8 at the age of 95. He was in the Senate for 24 years, but captured the country’s imagination when he became the first American to orbit the Earth.

Candidate forum held at Hot Springs Senior Center

HOT SPRINGS – Hot Springs High School government class hosted a candidate forum Monday October 7 at the senior center. The forum featured mayoral candidates Randy Woods and Karen Evans and Ward II candidates Leslee Smith and Ed Persico. Dick Adams gave up his time to the candidates in contested races.