Plains Council OKs $530k bid to remove wastewater sludge

The Plains Council on Oct. 3 discussed bids to remove and dispose of wastewater sludge from the old treatment plant.

Stakeholders discuss future management at Fish Creek

About three dozen people participated in a 3-hour field trip of Fish Creek to collaborate on ideas, brainstorm, strategize and leave with a better understanding of what Fish Creek means to organizations, recreationists and landowners when it comes to its future.

Alberton open house looks at I-90 bridge replacements

A few months ago, the Montana Department of Transportation announced that three bridges on I-90 west of Alberton were on the radar of replacement starting in 2023, but a few more boxes to mark off their checklist needed attention, with public comment next in line.

Dawn Terrill takes seat on Mineral County Commission

Dawn Terrill was sworn in Oct. 7 as the newest commissioner for Mineral County.

DeBorgia ranch hosting fall pumpkin patch

Sometimes an idea pops into your head, and the pieces fall into place – just like the autumn leaves. Wrangle up a couple hundred pumpkins, hook the hay wagon to the tractor, start a camp fire, set up some exciting kid’s games, and don’t forget the cider and cocoa. That’s how the First Annual Fall Festival at the Black Diamond Guest Ranch came to fruition.

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Plains-Paradise Senior Center meals

Plains-Paradise Senior Center meals

New hospital signs indicate Covid levels

Residents may notice some new signage at Clark Fork Valley Hospital and its Family Medicine Network offices. The entrance signs feature Sanders County Covid-19 (C19) transmission rates based on new recommendations from the CDC and CMS.

Noxon bridge assessed for repairs

Bridges are divided into three parts. The deck, which is the part driven on. A super-structure, which holds the deck up, and then a sub-structure which takes the load from the super-structure and transfers it into the ground which is the foundation.

Feds seize thousands of fentanyl pills from alleged dealer in Kalispell

Federal prosecutors say authorities seized about 12,000 fentanyl pills during the arrest this week of a Mexican national in Kalispell wanted for allegedly trafficking the deadly drug in the Flathead Valley.

Charlo Lady Vikings notch another win

The Charlo Lady Vikings are cruising again this year in Western 14C volleyball circles.

Fun run: Local harriers score PRs at Pablo

After a season of running up and down hills, over streams and jumping hay bales, it is no doubt time to have a little serious fun.

Lady Hawks pick up win over Plains

Nothing like a pair of wins to make the sun seem brighter and the air crisper.

T-Falls takes loss at Eureka

If you haven’t ever tried playing football, you probably wouldn’t understand.

Legals for October, 12 2022

Legals for October, 5 2022

Lady Hawks clash with Western B power Bigfork

With Western B volleyball playoff action looming, Thompson Falls’ girls were trying to do what no one else had done this year so far.

T-Falls harriers find stride at Arlee meet

They haven’t been stopped by weather, albeit slowed a bit.

Lady Bobcats outlast Noxon in volleyball showdown

The the tumultuous world that is Class C volleyball around these parts, you can have a really good week by winning one of two games.

Hot Springs gets volleyball win a Noxon

It was a mixed bag for the Hot Springs volleyball team this past weekend as they split a pair of home games in Western 14C conference play.