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Arrival of migrant family in Kalispell spurs concerns from Montana politicians
May 2, 2024 6 p.m.

Arrival of migrant family in Kalispell spurs concerns from Montana politicians

A migrant family of five flew into Kalispell from New York on Wednesday and ended up on the doorstep of the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Brian Heino.

John Dwight Day
March 9, 2022 midnight

John Dwight Day

There will be a memorial service March 12 at 1 p.m. for Mr. John Dwight Day who went to be with Jesus Feb. 17, 2022. The service will be held at the Plains Bible Chapel, 8 Combust Creek Road in Plains, and all members of the community are invited to come and celebrate the life of this amazing man.

Bobcats open with a shootout
September 4, 2013 9:06 a.m.

Bobcats open with a shootout

Prior to Saturday’s season opener against Charlo, Head Coach Allen Labbe said the game would serve as an indicator of where his team was at and what they would need to work on as the season progressed.

Dewey Lewis Russel Arnold, 84
December 10, 2019 8:41 p.m.

Dewey Lewis Russel Arnold, 84

Dewey Lewis Russel Arnold, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away Dec. 5 in Plains, at the age of 84.

July 17, 2015 5:26 p.m.

Legislature catches Bullock's billion dollar error

Legislature catches Bullock’s billion dollar error

December 3, 2019 8:24 p.m.

Huckleberry Festival chair ready to pass the torch

After six years of being President of Huckleberry Inc. and Chair of the Huckleberry Festival, I am stepping down.

Spotlight on the Arts: T-Falls grad eyes career in video production
June 29, 2022 midnight

Spotlight on the Arts: T-Falls grad eyes career in video production

“Spotlight on the Arts” by the Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

March 6, 2013 12:13 p.m.

Sanders County Community Calendar

Plains-Paradise Players

November 15, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Stakes are high for Brawl of the Wild

Let the zaniness begin! Make that outrageous bet as you search through the drawer for your favorite game day shirt.

Grant funds new electric buses for local schools
January 17, 2024 midnight

Grant funds new electric buses for local schools

Schools in Mineral and Sanders counties will be among six districts in the state to receive new electric buses under the federal Clean School Bus Program.

'West Enders' create networking number
December 21, 2022 midnight

'West Enders' create networking number

Residents who live along I-90 between mile marker 22 and Saltese are in the west end of Mineral County.

River erosion puts Plains wastewater ponds at risk
May 7, 2018 12:37 p.m.

River erosion puts Plains wastewater ponds at risk

A Declaration of Emergency was issued May 3 as the banks of the Clark Fork River behind the wastewater treatment lagoons in Plains began to cut away due to recent rain and snow melt.

Seniors ready to help Alberton win
August 12, 2014 2:54 p.m.

Seniors ready to help Alberton win

ALBERTON – The Alberton Panthers will need their upperclassmen more than ever for the upcoming football season as the team will be mostly made up of younger players not used to playing high school football.

March 27, 2013 9:59 a.m.

Olympian decision and future of route discussed

Representatives from the Superior Forest Service were at the Friday meeting of the Mineral County Commissioners to discuss the decision made for the Route of the Olympian trail.

Lieutenant Colonel Robert "Bob" E. Ruthford
April 3, 2013 9:07 a.m.

Lieutenant Colonel Robert "Bob" E. Ruthford

Lieutenant Colonel Robert “Bob” E. Ruthford, 88, died of natural causes on Thursday March 28, 2013 in Superior, MT. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, friends and wife of 63 years, Doris Ruthford (Mencel). Lt. Col. Ruthford was born on March 28, 1925 to the late Scaffy and Arba Ruthford in Chicago, IL, where as a young boy he was drawn to airplanes, always taking time to watch as they flew overhead. As he grew older, his passion for aviation led Lt. Col. Ruthford to enroll in the Army Air Corp. Academy in Tampa Bay, FL at the young age of 17. Upon completion of flight school in 1944, Lt. Col. Ruthford was held in high regard for his accomplishments, graduating in the top of his class and commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the US Army Air Force. By the age of 19, he proudly served his country on his first assignment as crew commander and pilot of the B-17, and to follow in the Korean War piloted the P-51 Mustang. Lt. Col Ruthford honored his duty in the Air Force for 29 years, serving in WWII, Korean and Vietnam Wars.

Planting by the heart a Plains tradition
March 1, 2017 4 a.m.

Planting by the heart a Plains tradition

Planting by the heart doesn’t mean to plant according to the heart of a gardener, or any other person. The local Plains area old-timers saying or old wives tale states, “You don’t plant anything until all of the snow is off the heart of Baldy.”

Locals embrace the friendly 'driver's wave'
August 28, 2024 midnight

Locals embrace the friendly 'driver's wave'

The Rural Shake. A Cowboy Salute. The Drivers Wave. It has several names, but it’s acknowledging the driver coming from the other direction usually on a frontage road or on Main Street if it’s not busy.

Dodging the ball
January 28, 2009 midnight

Dodging the ball

Nick Ianniello

Lady Cats celebrate their season
March 25, 2011 1:50 p.m.

Lady Cats celebrate their season

After a journey that took them to the divisional tournament, Superior girls basketball coach Jeff Schultz said that overall, he felt they came away with a successful season.

Finding the road to the Buffalo
July 2, 2008 midnight

Finding the road to the Buffalo

It’s been almost two centuries since David Thompson first set foot into Sanders County, and now, as Thompson Day approaches next week in Thompson Falls one author wanted to revisit where the illustrious Canadian explorer once walked.