Arlee clips Plains in marathon match

Volleyball fans may have missed one of the best matches of the season as Arlee and Plains slugged it out over a five-game marathon that ended with Arlee pulling out a 3-2 win this past week on their home court.

Zinke targets Glacier National Park ticketed entry system with legislation

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s latest attempt to roll back the vehicle reservation system in Glacier National Park is coming in the form of legislation.

COLUMN: What is the deal with mascots?

You’d probably have to actually be in my mind, entangled in the web of electrons to even begin to wonder why I would ponder such a thing, but I’ve been wrestling with this question for years.

Legals for February, 21 2024

Savenac hosts 15th reunion

Two distinguished speakers highlight history and the role Savenac played following 1910 fire

An update from Rep. Ingraham

I recently had the opportunity to volunteer at the Sanders County Historical Society’s Old Jail Museum.  For me, as well as those visitors that stop by throughout the summer, it’s an opportunity to revisit the past, of which some of it I personally remember as it was a functioning jail when we moved here in 1974.

St. Regis school board one of two recognized statewide

The St. Regis School Board was recognized as one of two School Boards of the Year in Montana for its efforts in policies, facilities, and programs at St. Regis. School Superintendent Joe Steele, who nominated the board for the award, said he has been impressed with the school board’s vision, and those past board members who initiated their vision.

Paradise man builds work of faith

Danielle Switalski

Chamber takes on project

The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce is undertaking a new project.

Alberton Homecoming was a 'spirited' event

Alberton School celebrated Homecoming festivities last week with several fun activities, including their annual parade which was held on Thursday, Sept. 20. The high school band led the way followed by class floats and Homecoming princesses.

Special Olympics Torch Run to take place Saturday

SANDERS COUNTY – The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run will be held on Saturday, showing support for the Special Olympics and raising money for the cause.

Church arson suspect makes bail; allegedly reoffends

A woman accused of setting a church on fire in Alberton last month made bail and allegedly continued to terrorize community members in the small village.

Three arrested in Dixon melons burglary

Danielle Switalski

School board meets

PLAINS - The Plains School Board meeting took place Monday, where a variety of different topics were discussed such as moving next month’s meeting a week later to Feb. 25.

Firefighters climb in memory of Franklin Reed

Concern with the coronavirus led the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to postpone its annual firefighter stair climb in Seattle last weekend.

Firefighters climb in memory of Franklin Reed

Concern with the coronavirus led the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to postpone its annual firefighter stair climb in Seattle last weekend.

Veterans Day

I want to thank all the men and women that have served this great nation. You are a huge part of what makes the United States a great place to live. I have been present when people have spoken their anger at the service men and women that have put their lives on the line for all of us, including the ones who have no reverence for our Armed Forces or the Nation. Of course me being me, I did not hold my tongue, but I believe the following is true:

Plains Council mulls Harvest Church construction project

The Plains Town Council meeting last week was standing room only for the 23 attendees in support of Harvest Church’s construction project.

Plains veteran specialized in classified military operations

When Heather Allen’s father retired from the Air Force and the family moved to Wisconsin, it wound up being a change of address that would take her to many far off lands, where, among other things, she would find herself talking via secure radio to a downed Air Force pilot in Kosovo while rescue help was on its way.

Alberton man charged in stabbing case

Longtime Alberton resident Earl James Perrine was arrested last week and charged with allegedly stabbing a man and his son near the Wye.