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Awards keep coming for Plains Cross Country Program
The high school cross country season is well behind us, the state championships having taken place at the end of Ocotober. But, that doesn’t mean that the awards have stopped coming for the girls squad at Plains High School. Each year, the Montana High School Association (MHSA), in cooperation with Montana’s Army National Guard recognizes academic excellence during each sport season (fall, winter, spring). The top three teams, by sport and by gender, are awarded Academic All-Team status based on first quarter academic performance.
Resource Coalition talks about habitat improvement efforts
It was a full house on Tuesday, Dec. 4 as members of the Mineral County Resource Coalition held their monthly meeting. Representatives from government agencies, wildlife conservation organizations, business owners and community leaders met to discuss ongoing, as well as new projects and programs facing Mineral County.
Local schools gear up for inaugural baseball season
As a coach, Rick Powers had no chance, or perhaps no choice.
Tree lighting shines despite uncooperative weather
A very large tree standing out the DeBorgia Historic School house was officially lit last week on Friday. Several exciting things were planned for the event, but with the weather acting up plans ended up being scaled down.
Plains wrestlers get work in at Ronan
Matt Unrau
Realignments and rule changes announced by Montana High School Association
The Montana High School Association’s Executive Boards recently announced a number of realignment and rules changes for winter and spring sports. There was also a major adjustment to each classification’s enrollment guidelines. Several schools from Classes A, B and C will reclassify their sports programs for the next school year, while Class AA in currently unaffected by the changes.
Community Notes
The St. Mary’s Church in Superior will hold their last “Kids Bash” on Saturday, Aug. 11. For information, call Denise at (406) 493-9830.
Two fires burn in Munson Creek area
SANDERS COUNTY - Lightning last night ignited two small fires in the Munson Creek area.
Sanders County Sheriff's Report
The following incidents were investigated by local authorities and the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office.
TRACS prepares for renovations, upgrades
THOMPSON FALLS – There’s a popular saying that states volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.
Fire near Lonepine chars nearly 7,000 acres
Wildfires around Northwest Montana continue to add smoke to area skies as blazes continue to burn from the Canadian border to the Mission Valley.
The day of flames
PLAINS – Two unrelated fires erupted at approximately the same time today, Tuesday, May 20, less than a mile apart from one another.
Small fires remain active around Western Montana
Extreme fire danger continues on the Lolo National Forest with stage 2 restrictions in place.
Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay: Final chapter?
Happy Hallothanksmas … I can’t believe how quickly it’s all going. It seems that every week is rolling closer and closer to the end of the year, especially with this cold weather.
Fireman's Ball held at Plains VFW
PLAINS – Last Saturday night was the 7th Annual Fireman’s Ball, which was held in the VFW banquet hall. Chairs and tables filled the entire hall. In front of the tables and chairs there was a large line of auction items that were going to be auctioned off after the dinner.
More than 60 homes threatened as evacuation orders go into effect
Over 60 homes have been threatened by the Sunrise Fire burning east of Superior. Last week several areas including Sunrise Creek, Quartz Flats and Quartz Creek were given Stage 3 evacuation orders. Other areas, including Verde Creek, remained on Stage 2 evacuation warning. While the Rivulet area located northeast of the fire is on Stage 1 Evacuation Alert.
Plains wrestlers do well at Choteau Tournament
PLAINS – The Plains/Hot Springs wrestling team went to Choteau and came back placing three kids in a tough competition.
Mineral County to host diabetes awareness open house
SUPERIOR - Mineral County Community Support will be hosting a diabetes awareness open house, April 15, 7 p.m. at the Superior Ambulance Station.
Homeowner hazard assessments could save homes in wildfires
Frenchtown Fire spokesman, Mel Holtz (center), talk with homeowner Paul Mason (left) and Forest Service training manager Chris Johnson about homeowner hazard assessments last week in the Ponderosa subdivision, east of Alberton.
Burn regulations save resources and money
SANDERS COUNTY – Open burning started several weeks ago in Sanders County and officials tasked with dealing with fires that get away from residents are warning people to use extreme caution when burning.