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Plains gets set to celebrate
Plains is set to celebrate their annual Plains Day like wild horses running across the valley.
Recycling program is back in Sanders County
Since being reinstated, the Sanders County recycling baler has been working hard to keep the community more environmentally friendly.

Phone line snaps, causing multiple incidents on I-90
Power poles snapped and cables as thick as a softball gnarled Interstate 90 on Tuesday, July 24. Vehicles just west of Superior swerved to dodge the debris littering both east and westbound lanes. Phone lines at the Superior Fire Department lit up with calls, and several members responded to the incident.

Garbage truck carries smoldering load
Wednesday, Aug. 8 saw a garbage truck on River Road West smolder its way to the Plains town dump, before the load engulfed itself in flames.
Sanders County Sheriff's log - week of March 26 to April 1
March 26

Little Guy Wrestling mixer held in Plains
On Thursday, March 9, the Little Guy Wrestling mixer was held in the Plains High School gym. Junior high students from several western Montana schools (Plains, Hot Springs, Ronan, Libby, and Superior) were involved in wrestling matches on two mats. Each individual round of the match lasted one minute, 30 seconds with an “unofficial” score being kept on the time clocks at the opposite ends of the gym. Parents, coaches, friends, and other wrestlers were on hand to cheer, give support, and provide helpful suggestions to the wrestlers before, during, and after they had wrestled.

Thompson Falls Police Department back in full swing
The Thompson Falls Police Department has welcomed two new officers to town as Mayor Mark Sheets officially swore in Jacob Winslow and Luke Hauke on Friday.
Local scholarships now available
Two local scholarships are now available for graduates in Sanders County, including one from Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and another from the Bob Marshall Music Fesvial.
Snow plows' quick action helped save lives
A high-speed chase on Interstate 90 near Huson could have had catastrophic consequences if it hadn’t been for the quick actions of some of employees of the Montana Department of Transportation in Alberton.

Lady Tigers defeat Noxon during pink night
ST. REGIS – After an intense four set game, the Lady Tigers came out on top in their game against the Noxon Lady Red Devils.

Horsemen and Heat square off
HOT SPRINGS - Saturday night’s game between the Plains Horsemen and the Hot Springs Savage Heat ended in a twist, which left the stands going crazy in the fourth quarter.

Project moving forward
SUPERIOR – A project a decade in the making that could provide one local business and a county facility with desperately needed utility infrastructure is closer than ever to becoming a reality.

Plains Trotters host senior night against Bigfork
PLAINS – The Plains Trotters volleyball team honored the squad’s two seniors before the team’s match against Bigfork on Thursday night.

Noxon plays their strongest game of the season
NOXON – The Lady Red Devils played one of their strongest games of the season against Two Eagle River in hopes of continuing into the district tournament.
Lady Red Devils continue win streak vs St. Regis
NOXON – The Lady Red Devils have tasted success during their early season, defeating St. Regis and Troy.

4-H'ers showcase their quilting and sewing skills
PLAINS – Eager 4H participants filled the Mountain West Clothing store downtown on Sunday for the annual Sanders County 4H Fashion Revue and Patchwork Parade.
Thompson Falls to beautify town with help of community
THOMPSON FALLS – The town of Thompson Falls will be busy sprucing up lawns, picking up junk vehicle pickups and working on surrounding trails in an effort to beautify the town.

Trotters and Lady Hawks wrap up softball season
PLAINS – The Lady Hawks and the Trotters faced off in the battle for a spot at divisionals during a play-in game on Tuesday. In the Class B-C play-in game, the Trotters took the win 12 to 2.

Noxon volleyball prepped and ready for districts
NOXON – The Lady Red Devils gained some more experience in time for the district competition, which will be located in Hot Springs.

An update from Rep. Nicholas Schwaderer
We are getting towards the last days of the session, four weeks left until we conclude the people’s business and do not convene again until 2015 unless a special session is called.