Sheehan of Plains convicted of theft

A Helena jury convicted a Plains man Thursday of one count of theft by common scheme, a felony, of worker’s compensation benefits provided by the Montana State Fund.

Is this how we honor our military?

I have witnessed a despicable attitude by a Commander In Chief as a result of the murder of 5 American servicemen who were on duty unarmed at a training base in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  The solution that this ‘woodstock’ generation came up with is an even greater insult.  They say ‘Do not dress in uniform as this will insult someone, somewhere, some place at any time.

Pizza shop helps raise funds for Marjerrison family

Local pizza shop Simple Simons is rallying Plains residents to support the family of Kenny Marjerrison.

Glacier's gift

Autumn is my favorite season. Maybe it’s the bright colors, the cooler temperatures or the general slowing down of life in this summer recreation haven. Maybe it’s nostalgia for the start of a new school year and the excitement of high school sports playoffs. Friday night football games, Saturday cross country meets, it’s hard to not be happy during those few perfect weeks when summer scorchers transition into crisp afternoons.

Knudsen, Tester publicize efforts to curb fentanyl abuse

As Attorney General Austin Knudsen recently unveiled his latest effort to prevent fentanyl abuse in Montana, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester highlighted efforts in the Senate to make it easier to detect the opioid along the southern border.

Town council discusses possible rate increase

PLAINS – Water and sewer rates were high on the list of topics during the monthly Plains Town Council meeting. A presentation from Montana Rural Water took up most of the meeting and a combined rate increase of $12 to $14 was discussed.

Governor visits Plains

Jazz, funk and soul: Darby-Duffin to perform in Superior

"Do you know how to tell the difference between an extraordinary singer and one who is mediocre? The “ugly” face. You know, the kind that Patti (LaBelle) and Aretha (Franklin) make when nothing matters in the world except the love affair between the artist and the song. That is Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin."

Lady Red Devils split games

When you take on the conference leader, then play the conference cellar-dweller you can expect, in most cases, mixed results.

County veterans' service to their community never ends

When the call from a disabled Marine came to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lloyd Ridings Post 6238 in Superior in need of a favor, three men snapped into action.

Montana climate office adds 37 new monitoring stations

The Montana Climate Office at the University of Montana has officially completed the 2024 Montana Mesonet build season, adding 37 new stations to its expansive and growing network of weather, snowpack and soil moisture monitoring instrumentation across Montana.

Plains fields promising softball roster

A solid group of returnees from last year’s team that made it to Divisionals, along with some promising newcomers give the Plains Trotters reason to be optimistic heading into their season-opener this Saturday in Polson.

Alberton School dips into eBook library database

Schools across Montana, including Alberton, this month launched a shared digital collection, a collaborative eBook platform that enables two or more schools or districts to borrow eBooks and audiobooks via a single, easy-to-use website.

Tiger basketball continues to gain momentum

The St. Regis Tiger basketball team has come far this season – consistently improving and playing with heart for all four quarters.

From the top of the trail

Summer Crosby

Resolution sets vote on local pot tax

Sanders County voters will consider a local option tax on marijuana sales in the county.

Letter to the Editor

Cyr-Iron Road should remain open to public

Mineral County Community Calendar

American Legion Post #13 St. Regis

Dog training service opens in Superior

It’s been said that frustration can be a valuable motivator. For Kayla Papesh, that was certainly the case when she found herself propelled into a new career direction, all thanks to a new pet.

River Street Festival floats on this weekend

The second annual River Street Festival Great Montana SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Sprint is next up for family excitement in Mineral County. The name has become larger, but then the event has certainly grown in accordance.