FWP visits Trout Creek school program

TROUT CREEK – Children at the Trout Creek after school program at Trout Creek School were in for a special treat last week.

Spreading the Christmas spirit - Justyna's Christmas column

There is no better time than the holidays to reflect on what you are thankful for and I have a lot to give thanks for.

Plains, Hot Springs wrestlers expected to be strong force on mat

Celebrations in Paradise

Paradise held a double celebration this Fourth of July, celebrating not only America's birthday, but Paradise's 100th birthday.

Plains Trotters carry momentum into tournament

Don’t look now, but the Plains Trotters may be breaking into a gallop.

Montana property taxes explained

By now, most Montana property owners have opened their 2023 Property Classification and Appraisal Notices, and many have been surprised by the Montana Department of Revenue’s estimate of their property’s market value.

Montana property taxes explained

By now, most Montana property owners have opened their 2023 property classification and appraisal notices, and many have been surprised by the Montana Department of Revenue’s estimate of their property’s market value.

How Shakespeare rocked the park

Shakespeare in the Park was of ‘Macbeth’ proportions for local Plains residents that attended.

Colorado woman dies after vehicle gets stuck

An early evening call received by Mineral County dispatch on Friday, March 17, ended in tragedy. The body of Debra Ann Koziel was found by a search team on the following Tuesday afternoon. Her death was determined to be the result of exposure to the weather.

Man who killed stepmother to be paroled from prison

A man convicted along with his father of bludgeoning and suffocating his stepmother to death in De Borgia on Nov. 28, 1995, has been approved for parole from his 60-year prison sentence.

Hot Springs teacher receives grant

HOT SPRINGS – Lisa Meuller, fourth grade teacher at Hot Springs Elementary School, recently received word she was awarded the One Class at a Time grant to fund educational opportunities for her students.

Relay For Life kicks off in a flash

SANDERS COUNTY - Community members hit the hardwood for Sanders County Relay For Life kickoff festivities in January and February. For the second year, Relay volunteers and community members performed a flash mob dance at local basketball games to raise awareness of this year’s event, scheduled for Aug. 1-2 at Thompson Falls High School. Participants were able to sign up for half off as part of kickoff.

Frye shoot shows success

PLAINS – Bright orange clay pigeons soared across the sky and were met by thunderous volleys of shotgun fire over the weekend at the Plains Trap Club.

Letters to the Editor - Dec. 4

Take steps to safeguard your safety

Eleckta Gurley-Smith

Hobbit House pops up in Trout Creek

Fog rolled into the Whitepine Valley on Thursday, Oct. 7, shrouding the hills with a feeling of mystery and fantasy, perfect for the unveiling of the Hobbit House of Montana, a brand new lodging facility built by Steve Michaels of Trout Creek. People from all over gathered to see the brand new and very unique structure, and to share some delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared for the occasion. As night fell and attendants roamed around the Shire, tiny windows of hobbit and fairy houses lit up, and transported the whole event to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth.

Former pastor set to ride accross the country for good cause

PLAINS- Pastor Thomas Hall of the Plains Methodist Church will be retiring soon from his position as parishioner to his small community flock.

From your State Senate: with Sen. Jennifer Fielder

We are working on dozens of important issues in the legislature. My primary focus is on protecting our freedom, reviving our economy, and increasing local input in management of public lands and wildlife. Due to the number of concerns expressed regarding gun rights issues, several related bills are being introduced in the legislature this week. You can track all legislation at www.mt.leg.gov

Tigers rebound with win over Victor

There’s a logjam atop the boys Western 13C conference regular season, with three teams tied with one loss each.

Thompson Falls makes run at Western B

In addition to being involved in the boys Western B Division final and the girls B Division consolation round, the two teams from Thompson Falls had a good weekend in Hamilton.