Sanders County recognizes its long-time employees

In today’s rapidly evolving employment market, finding good employees is one thing, keeping them in the fold is quite another.

Mineral County spared from major floods

Mineral County has been spared this year from any real big flooding said Missoula National Weather Service hydrologist Ray Nicolas.

Thinking offensively

Coming into the year the Ladyhawks knew what they would get from pitcher Kyla Molzhon. The senior has been one of the top pitchers in the state for the last four years and she uses five different pitches to absolutely befuddle opponents from the diamond.

We Care event a success

Folks from all over Mineral County came together to take part in the We Care Festival in Superior, which was held on Saturday, Oct. 16. The gathering took place in front of the historic school building in the heart of Superior, and featured several different exhibits, activities for kids and live music courtesy of the Zylawy brothers. The event was intended as a fundraiser for the newly created We Care organization.

Points to be aware of during fire season

It has been a productive spring for burning and getting fuels reduction work done, but local fire management authorities say it is now time to stop lighting fires and start fighting them instead.

Tee time approaches for Horseman

Spring has sprung in Sanders County and the Horsemen golfers are eager for another competitive season.

A day of demonstrations

Have you ever wondered how to make homemade bubbles or your own fishing bait? Kids around the county gathered Sunday at Plains High School to showcase skills such as these at the final 4-H demonstrations.

Alberton celebrates Earth Day with community clean-up

Last Thursday, Earth Day, was a bit more cold and breezy than the days leading up to it had been, but that didn't stop Alberton students from leaving the classrooms to pursue the day's clean-up project. Dawning warm sweaters and jackets, they slipped on gloves and toted trash bags as they went around the community picking up trash.

Bobcats win to the sounds of the buzzer

Nick Ianniello

Lady Bobcats fall to Mission, Florence

The Lady Bobcats had slow games on the volleyball courts last week, but the games moved at a fast pace. They played Mission on Tuesday at home and then traveled to Florence on Saturday, losing both games in three sets.

Seeds, soils and Starts starts on Saturday

Thompson Falls, MT - Rain or shine, this Saturday features the early season event of the Thompson Falls Market "Seeds, Soil & Starts" from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the west lot of the Falls Motel.

Superior Bobcats back on the football field

The Superior Bobcats were back on the field on Monday and were looking forward to a new season of high school football. Dan Lucier said about 37 kids showed for the first day of practice, which is about the same number as prior years.

HSAS holds first craft show

HOT SPRINGS – In an effort to bring more art to the town of Hot Springs, the local artists society is putting on their first juried craft show.

VFW prepares Christmas packages for soldiers

Bass tournament in Trout Creek attracts anglers

TROUT CREEK- The Noxon Reservoir was the site of the annual Tri-State Bass Tournament held in Trout Creek over the weekend. Anglers from Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Montana converged on the reservoir beginning on Saturday to try their luck at catching small and large-mouth bass.

NW Montana Fair and Rodeo opens Aug. 17

The 2022 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo opens Aug. 17 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell and will feature a performance by country star Lee Brice, three nights of Ram PRCA Rodeo, a Big Air Bash motorcycle stunt show, a carnival and hundreds of exhibits.

Plains track banking on experience

A group of hard-working underclassmen is sparking hope the Plains High track and field team will grow and develop as the year goes by.

David Joe Hipple

A memorial service will be held to celebrate David’s life on Jan. 15, 2022.

Thilmony leads local wrestlers at state

Three appearances in the title matches and three straight State Championships for Thompson Falls standout wrestler Trae Thilmony, who made it a trifecta with his win at 145 pounds at the state tournment in Billings this past weekend.

Montanans are getting their money back

Nearly all working-age Montanans, more than half the state’s total population, are getting some welcome news this month: the state is sending them money.