Local artist receives achievement award for poem

PLAINS – The Plains Woman’s Club recognized a local artist at their annual luncheon on Thursday at the United Methodist Church. Recent Plains High School graduate Rachel Ibarra was awarded a certificate of achievement for her poem entitled “Tin Man” that took first place in a statewide competition.

Montana Rail Link train derails into Clark Fork River

A Montana Rail Link freight train derailed in Sanders County on Sunday morning, sending multiple railcars into the Clark Fork River.

Kenneth Owings Miller, 76

Kenneth Owings Miller, 76

An update from Rep. Ingraham

As I look about at the beauty being displayed this fall, the changing leaves, the crisp air and blue skies, it’s not hard to imagine why one of Montana’s nicknames is “Big Sky Country.” And with Montana’s anniversary of when she became a State approaching, November 8, 2013, I thought it might be time to reflect on her humble beginnings as she became a state on November 8, 1889.

Alberton group focuses attention on area youth

ALBERTON - A group of Alberton women stopped by the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce meeting April 16 at the senior center, to explain to attendees why the new group is so important.

Missoula a capella group to come to Superior

SUPERIOR – This Saturday the Mineral County Performing Arts Council will play host to the Five Valley Chorus of the Sweet Adelines International, a barbershop-style a capella group out of Missoula.

Legals for July, 17 2024

Tip-off

Trotters freshman Kayla Holmes goes up for the game tip-off Friday night against Troy Lady Trojans. The Trotters won 43-24.

Ronald Laws

PARADISE - A long time resident of Spokane Valley, Ron passed away peacefully at his home in Paradise, Montana on October 13, 2013. Born in Portland, Oregon on June 8, 1935 to Burrage and Hazel Laws. Ron attended Lewis & Clark High School and proudly served in the United States Navy. Ron spent nearly 30 years serving on the Spokane Count Sheriff’s Department, where he was a part of many “firsts.” He started the county’s Boat/Safety Patrol, Motorcycle Unit (riding motorcycle #1), and began the polygraph unit just to name a few. Oh, the stories he could tell about events in Spokane!! One of his favorite duties was to escort Santa to the elementary schools and see all the faces light up as Santa entered the room. Ron was always a supporter of youth sports. He coached Babe Ruth baseball, and attended damn near every Central Valley H.S. football and basketball game for 25 years. He organized neighbors to build Terrance View Park and prodded the county to begin building swimming pools in the parks.

Mystic Sisters begin new year with annual blanket project

A group of women dedicated to lending a hand to friends and neighbors in need put their hands to good use during their first meeting of the new year.

Sheriff Bauer quits; Boone takes interim post

Mineral County was stunned on Monday, Nov. 13, when Sheriff Tom Bauer turned in his letter of resignation to County Commissioner Chairman Roman Zylway.

Frank's Two Cents Column: Guns are dangerous, but people are more so

I don’t know anything about guns. I have no fascination with them, and no particular interest in them.

Legals for May, 17 2023

Noxon wrestling

Kory Neal puts his opponent in a hold during the Plains Mixer on Friday, January 24. Neal went on to finish 4-0 later in the week at the Mission tournament.

Sanders County schools finalize year-end plans

School officials in Sanders County have mostly finalized plans for the end of the 2019-20 school year.

Kalispell's Turner maintains overall Mack Days lead

It was a great Easter weekend for leading angler Kolton Turner of Kalispell.

Is anybody out there? Radio operators use field day to test equipment

Ham radio operators from around Western Montana spent last weekend practicing their trade during the 2024 American Radio Relay League Field Day in Thompson Falls Power Park.

McAllister nets 22 to lead Hot Springs over Alberton

The removal of Alberton’s girls as a schedule opponent due to injuries and other factors left schedulers throughout the 14C conference scrambling for fill-in opponents.

St. Regis Park Board seeks members

A thriving community cannot function without a strong foundation of both leaders and volunteers.

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