Higgins pleads guilty

Eighteen-year-old Jay Higgins appeared in court on Monday, Nov. 8 for a status conference and to change his plea in relation to charges filed against him.

Relay For Life kicks off with 'Git 'er Done'

The theme for this year's Relay For Life is “Git ‘er Done,” but it has nothing to do with Larry the Cable Guy, a comedian whose slogan is “Git-R-Done.” Relay For Life's Git ‘er Done is of a much more serious nature - fighting cancer, said Kathy Miller, chairperson for the Sanders County Relay For Life again this year.

With a new year comes change

SANDERS COUNTY- With elementary through high school classes set to begin in less than one week, teachers, school administrators and other staff are getting ready for the influx of students about to descend upon learning institutions across Sanders County. The inevitable end of summer means the beginning of another year of mathematics, science and homework for students fresh off the euphoria of summer break.

Millions of packages to be shipped this holiday season

UPS, FedEx, and USPS, all needed to retool last year to keep up with the ever increasing demand of online shopping.  Every year, cyber shoppers become more prevalent, and shipping companies must keep up with the demand in order for packages to be under the tree by December 24.

Food for Thought: Guidelines for divorced parents

One third of all children in the United States experience divorce...

Debate over canines

SUPERIOR – A misunderstanding over a decision made by Mineral County Commissioners regarding the presence of dogs in the emergency services dispatch center in Superior set off a debate at the commissioner’s meeting Friday, Aug. 29.

Alberton Principal named to Hall of Fame

Bass tournament in Trout Creek attracts anglers

TROUT CREEK- The Noxon Reservoir was the site of the annual Tri-State Bass Tournament held in Trout Creek over the weekend. Anglers from Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Montana converged on the reservoir beginning on Saturday to try their luck at catching small and large-mouth bass.

Plains veteran self-publishes war memoirs

Bob Williamson had never seen the sea before he enlisted in the Navy on June 20, 1942. He was seventeen and living in Eldora, Iowa. Population 3,500.

Trout Creek celebrates "Bob Green Memorial Playground"

Last Saturday, Green was honored for his years of dedication and service with the renaming of the Bob Green Memorial Playground.

Local golfers pick up win at Trestle Creek

A local pair took first place at a Trestle Creek Golf Course golf tournament this weekend that was largely played by out of state teams.

Program ready to remove "junk vehicles"

Do you have old vehicles that are collecting rust on your property?  Do have wrecked, ruined cars causing an eyesore to your neighbors?

Author shares her writing experience during library visit

Much like the heroine in her new novel, author Robin Gainey’s adventures transcend most people with exploits of business and travel. From living on a boat in the wild Canadian Inside Passage to studies in Rome, her life is anything but ordinary. She shared her new book and experiences as a writer on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Mineral County Library.

MCSO Deputy Balenger back on duty

Mineral County Deputy Jim Balenger has returned to active duty for MCSO following a paid administrative leave that began Oct. 3, 2012. During that time period, the Montana Department of Criminal Investigations conducted an investigation into unknown allegations regarding Deputy Balenger.

Former fire department secretary charged with theft

Former Hots Springs Rural Fire Department secretary and bookkeeper Lara Aldridge has pleaded not guilty to charges of felony theft.

Flockerzi committed to Warm Springs

West Bowen Flockerzi of Trout Creek was found not fit to face trial at this time on several felony charges when he appeared before District Court Judge James Manley on Tuesday, May 28 at the Sanders County Courthouse in Thompson Falls. Flockerzi was committed to the Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs for treatment.

St. Regis-Mullan Tigers ramp up for season kickoff

So how do you replace an all-everything athlete who led your team in a bunch of offensive and defensive measurements last season?

Horsemen begin season

SHELBY – The Plains Horsemen football team traveled five hours east to kick off their season against the Shelby Coyotes last week.

Plains Public Schools set levy ammounts

Local and state legislative timelines affect school funding decisions

Deadlines are a fact of life for most everyone, and our schools are no exception.  Many of the deadlines schools work with are determined by state law.  School elections, both trustee and levy, are outlined in Montana Code Annotated (MCA).  MCA provides detailed descriptions on the rules and mechanisms for conducting the business of elections in a fair manner for all.  Funding of our schools is affected by both election laws and traditional legislative action. Plains Public Schools would like to outline how these laws and traditions have influenced recent school funding decisions.

Route of the Hiawatha trail closes for the season

Nick Rotunno