Archery hunters eagerly await elk season opener

At 6:31 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 5, location bugles will pierce the predawn air.

Legals for July, 29 2020

Wrestlers save fair's parade

PLAINS – After word was announced that the Sanders County Fair’s parade had been canceled, the Plains/Hot Springs Savage Horsemen wrestling team stepped up to save the day.

Longtime Superior counselor has touched many lives

Choices for Change Counseling in Superior opened its doors back in February of 2004, led by Nancy Smith.

Plains against Shelby

Plains senior Tanner Ostrom, number 82, dashes through a hole in the Coyote defense for a first down Friday night at the Plains Horsemen football game against the Shelby Coyotes.

Fresh faces add depth to Lady Tigers

The St. Regis Lady Tiger basketball team began summer practices last week with larger numbers than the squad has seen in recent history.

Sanders County sends out voter confirmation cards

SANDERS COUNTY – With elections approaching, all voter confirmation cards have now been sent out to voters who are registered under an “active” status.

Zylawy Brothers show 3

The brothers sang a number of original tunes from their album, "Where We Belong," as well as a variety of cover songs ranging in genre from folk to rock and roll.

Ranchers set to take on hoppers

Several Hot Springs ranchers pool together to fight grasshopper problem

The six men sat around the table huddled in close peering at a number of maps detailing land all over the Little Bitteroot. The group of ranchers, covered with day's work of dirt and grime, marked special spots on the map including water holes, rivers and wells, while one of them crunched numbers of acreage.

Feeding wildlife has negative consequences for animals and humans

Despite winter easing its grip on Montana, it’s easy to take pity on wildlife...

County removes massive stumps from DeBorgia Cemetery

The DeBorgia Cemetery is situated between DeBorgia and Haugan on the Frontage Road and is manicured to a park-like setting on 1.5 acres.

Lady Hawks stay unbeaten

It’s one thing to be the only team around with an unbeaten record, and quite another to be the only team around who whupped Mother Nature.

Clark Fork Cougs get ready for a second half run

Clark Fork Cougs’ manager Shawn Sorenson and his coaching staff are continuing the process of building a program.

Community Hospital CEO steps down

Mineral Community Hospital CEO Ron Gleason turned in his letter of resignation late last week. Gleason has been at the hospital for nearly four years and brought with him over 25 years of experience with small, rural critical access hospitals.

Fair Board holds budget talks

PLAINS – The Sanders County Fair Board assembled for an emergency meeting at the county fairgrounds in Plains last week.

Plains students get a taste of the real world

PLAINS – Communication is the key to success and the seniors of the Jobs for Montana Graduates class in Plains got a crash course in just that last week.

Plains Horsemen stay sharp during off-season

PLAINS – Most of Plains High School may be on vacation for the summer months, but a group of student athletes are taking some time during the summer to gear up for the upcoming sports season.

School addition to be dedicated by Grand Lodge

PLAINS – The foundation walls of the new school addition are securely in place and as the project progresses a dedication ceremony is not far away.

St. Regis looks to rebound for homecoming

LIMA – Coming off a strong showing against cross county rival Alberton two weeks ago, the St. Regis Tigers were handed their first loss of the season against Lima on the road, dropping the game 56-13.

Transfer of public lands would benefit Montana