Process begins to annex additional land

Horsemen enjoy homecoming with rout of Victor, 66-6

In a place where the ponies once ran wild, the Plains High Horsemen rounded up and corralled outmanned and outgunned Victor on their way to a 66-6 Montana 8-man football game Friday night at Plains.

Thilmony wins title at Montana Open at MetraPark

It would be proper to call it a “bookend” season for Thompson Falls freshman Trae Thilmony on the wrestling mat.

Political year in review

Another April Fool’s Day has passed since Pat and I decided to throw our hats in the ring for the positions of Plains Precinct Committeeman and Committeewoman for the Republican Party and we’ve certainly met many good people and a few fools along the way.

Lady Hawks humbled at divisionals

The Lady Hawks’ season ended last weekend at the Western B Divisional Tournament last weekend in Superior, but not before Thompson Falls left it’s mark on the field, both winning and losing two matches to finish in fourth place.

Reserve deputies volunteer time to help county

Danielle Switalski

Meet the candidates: Tim Vulles

A native Montanan, Tim Vulles grew up in Sanders County, but has had family ties to Mineral County for several years, while living here and working here himself. Vulles is the fourth candidate to put his name in the running for sheriff.

Preparation is key in the fight against the flu this season

If you have ever had the flu, you know how miserable it is. I’ve seen hundreds of cases as a doctor, but I also know from personal experience. To give my family and myself the best odds against the flu, we get the flu shot every year. This year is what the CDC calls a “widespread outbreak”, much like the Swine flu outbreak of 2009. Most of the US, including Montana, is included in this outbreak, and its range is increasing daily. The flu hit a bit earlier this season than expected, so we need to be prepared for a second wave later in the season.

Over the edge and 30 feet down

There are a lot of questions that go through your mind when you are paddling the last three feet toward the edge of a 30-foot waterfall in an 8-foot, 6-inch-long kayak.

U.S. Rep. Gianforte stops at Tricon Timber

Last week marked Greg Gianforte’s third visit to Tricon Timber in St. Regis, but it was his first visit as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Montana. His visit took place on Monday, July 3, just one week after he had been sworn in.

Mineral Community Hospital delivers COVID-19 vaccines

Mineral County has been receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination...

Concerns about water rates

Last week, Judy Woolley wrote an excellent article laying out the foundation of the current proposed Water and Sewer Ordinance from the Town of Plains, and how that would affect her rental property.

Montana National Guard hosting Purple Heart Hunt at Fort Harrison

Montana National Guard to Conduct Purple Heart Hunt on Fort Harrison

New quilt shop opens in Plains

A new store has opened up in Plains and the community of home quilters and crafters have kept business owner Melissa Compton very busy.

Slick roads blamed for crashes

Slow down. That’s the message from law enforcement as snow and ice have already begun to plague local roads, with more than a few wrecks beginning to add up.

Two injured in Highway 200 crash

Two people were transported to Clark Fork Valley Hospital following a crash last week.

Predators may be closer than you think

Do you feel safe in your home? Well, I did, until I was recently educated about sex trafficking, which I thought occurred mostly in larger cities. Wrong! It is happening anywhere there is access to Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and other forms of social media.

A thank you

I would like to thank Senator Jennifer Fielder of Thompson Falls for carrying an important privacy bill (Senate Bill 50) brought by my office.

Future uncertain for forest projects

On Monday Sept. 30, Northern Regional Forester Faye Krueger announced that the Cedar Thom Project had been placed at the top of the priority list for working with Fish and Wildlife Service and getting to the boots on the ground phase.

Solid opening weekend for hunting season

Hunters took to the field Saturday and Sunday across northwest Montana for the opening weekend of the general deer and elk season.  At the six northwest Montana check stations, a total of 3,146 hunters checked 136 white-tailed deer, 25 mule deer, and 31 elk for a 6.1 percent rate of hunters with game. Of the whitetails checked, 95 were bucks and 41 were antlerless.  The Highway 2 check station had the largest number of whitetail deer taken (40), while the Swan (31) and Olney (29) check stations weren’t far behind.