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Plains' Chisholm takes on role of "Scrooge" for school project
December 23, 2020 midnight

Plains' Chisholm takes on role of "Scrooge" for school project

If Ebenezer Scrooge had been as nice a guy as the one who assumed the character in the seventh grade...

September 27, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Amazing Alberton Panthers

It felt like I just watched a classic John Wayne movie, where he fights to the bitter end and is remembered as a hero.

Workshops offered to local artists
March 19, 2014 1:12 p.m.

Workshops offered to local artists

SANDERS COUNTY – A new opportunity for local artists has been presented to help artists market their work.

August 19, 2009 midnight

Start of school looms on the horizon

Danielle Switalski

November 5, 2008 midnight

Town meets to discuss Superfund

Members of the Superior community met last Monday with representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Forest Service to discuss concerns surrounding the possible listing of Superior and the Flat Creek area as a Superfund site.

September 13, 2017 2:17 p.m.

Sen. Daines issues warning about wildfires

As flames dance around the region and the state’s $30 million wildfire budget has been depleted, Montanans have been left wondering how long they will be suffering from the effects of the fires and what can be done to improve fire conditions.

Bees are amazing creatures
March 21, 2017 8:03 p.m.

Bees are amazing creatures

It’s hard to talk about honeybees and not discuss two major topics, one is the health benefits of honey and the other is Colony Collapse Disorder and the fears surrounding the disappearance of the bees.

Local firefighters keep county safe
September 7, 2011 2:46 p.m.

Local firefighters keep county safe

Most volunteer work does not require responding to 3 a.m. emergency phone calls or running towards a burning building. However, for the fire departments in Mineral County that is exactly the case.

Man injured in motorcycle crash
August 20, 2008 midnight

Man injured in motorcycle crash

A motorcyclist was severely injured last Friday when he skidded off the road heading southbound on Highway 28 four miles from Plains.

June 3, 2010 5:48 p.m.

Lunch on the Lot

For most people, the common place to eat lunch is inside at the kitchen table and when the weather is warmer, some people will head outside to have a picnic in the park where they will often sit at picnic tables or on a blanket laid across the grass. On June 9, however, Mineral County residents are invited to eat lunch in a lot that is vacant.

Helping generate a new generation of pilots
June 21, 2017 1:56 p.m.

Helping generate a new generation of pilots

Pilots and car enthusiasts landed in Plains this past Saturday to share their gleaming vehicles of air and road with over 300 admiring fans of all ages. The event also drew a crowd for a pancake breakfast that was a fundraiser supporting a $500 scholarship given annually to a student wishing to pursue a career in aviation—as a pilot or mechanic. That scholarship, sponsored by the Sanders County Hanger group of the Montana Pilots Association and overseen by Dan Lilja, awarded this year’s scholarship to Cuahtemoc Rivera of Heron, Mont. who wants to pilot long range, hauling airplanes.

April 1, 2011 3:30 a.m.

Plains Airport grant benefits pilots and local hospital

The Plains Airport recently received a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to update and remodel their runway and grounds allowing a safer area for private pilots and medical helicopters.

Private water supply continuously vandalized
November 25, 2009 midnight

Private water supply continuously vandalized

Danielle Switalski

Kindergarten Roundup brings tots into Plains School
April 17, 2013 1:33 p.m.

Kindergarten Roundup brings tots into Plains School

PLAINS – Parents from around the area came to Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, April 11 at the Plains School to screen the upcoming kindergarteners developmentally.

Class of 64 reunites with a mission
July 25, 2014 2:21 p.m.

Class of 64 reunites with a mission

PLAINS – After 50 years, the graduating class of 1964 was once again reunited, sparking old memories and sharing laughs of reflection, while brainstorming ways to better the P Hill.

September 16, 2020 midnight

It was a summer to remember in Plains, Montana

As Yogi Berra once said, “It ain’t over till it’s over.”

Sanders County poacher still wanted on bear-baiting charges
March 16, 2022 midnight

Sanders County poacher still wanted on bear-baiting charges

Montana wildlife officials say a man who writes a muzzleloader hunting blog remains wanted on several Sanders County warrants for allegedly killing a third black bear over bait in the state.

Plains 4-H shooting sports coaches retire
November 17, 2021 midnight

Plains 4-H shooting sports coaches retire

Mike Blake turns 82 pretty soon and is stepping down from being the trap shooting coach for the Plains 4-H Shooting Sports Program after nine years.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay
May 17, 2018 2:40 p.m.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

Sunshine, rain, flooding… am I back in Australia?

Bowhunting instructor honored for service
February 26, 2014 12:37 p.m.

Bowhunting instructor honored for service

MINERAL COUNTY – Approximately 20 years ago, John Benda of Superior began volunteering his time to teach people everything from proper bowhunting methods to archer safety for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.