Blulehawks soar past Horsemen

On Friday night, there seemed to be more bark than bite to the District 7-B inter-county rivalry between Plains and Thompson Falls, as the Bluehawks soared to a 59-40 victory over the Horsemen.

Mineral County Sheriff's Office report

Mineral County Sheriff's Office report for July 7-13

Superior High tennis eyes bright future

For a group of youngsters and a few players who have never played the game, the Superior High tennis program is progressing into what may become a bright future.

Hunter and bowhunter education classes offered

Hunter and bowhunter education classes are scheduled for west-central Montana communities this year

Trotters searching for first conference win

After being soundly defeated earlier in the week by Florence-Carlton, the Plains Trotters volleyball team was hoping for some good vibes and Homecoming cooking.

Community Events April 5, 2016

Bands wanted for Alberton's Railroad Day for day and evening entertainment. Application deadline May 1. Food and craft vendors also wanted. There will also be a talent show for grade school students for 6th, 8th and 12 grades. Information at albertonmontana.com

Calvert to appear in court Tuesday

THOMPSON FALLS – Nathan Lee William Calvert will be appearing for his rescheduled omnibus hearing on April 16 at 10 a.m.

Plains boys team undefeated at 5-0

Just five games into the 2019-20 boys basketball season, the Plains Horsemen have stamped themselves as a contender.

Chamber to hold forums

The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring six “Meet the Candidates” forums for Mineral County and State House District 14 candidates during the month of October. The events will be held at the St. Regis Community Center Oct. 5 and 21; Alberton School Oct. 7 and 12; and the Superior High School Multipurpose Room Oct. 18 and 19.

Sanders County Senior News

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Lady Hawks stay in mix with win over Eureka

While anything can happen once the postseason begins, the girls Western 7B race for the top is pretty much a four-team competition.

Hawks' LeCoure pops off for 36 in win over Mission

In one of the highest individual points totals so far among local high school basketball players, Thompson Falls junior forward Bryson LeCoure was king for a day.

Lady Hawks take first round over Trotters

Rivalry games are many things: interesting, hard-fought, puzzling, etc.

Second half of girls' hoops season gets underway

While boys basketball fans get ready for the second half by velcroing down, girls fans might be advised to tighten the bleacher seat belt and hang on.

Community calendar

Community calendar

Hot Springs Junior High meet hosts over 200 young athletes

Eleven teams competed at the Hot Springs Junior High Track and Field Invitational Friday as schools as far away as Drummond and as nearby as Paradise and Dixon came out to throw, run and jump at Hot Springs School. Four Sanders County teams, three Mineral County teams, three Lake County teams and a Granite County team (Drummond) compiled more than 220 athletes for a day of competition.

New Town Pump in Plains begins operation Dec. 5

Construction is wrapping up on the new Plains Town Pump and Lucky Lil’s Casino. Over the next week, Plains team members and other Town Pump associates will be setting up the new convenience store and casino with an opening date of Wednesday, Dec. 5.

5 Creek Gardens holds fall event

PLAINS – Local residents of all ages flocked to the area around Weeksville Creek for a celebration of the autumn season last weekend.