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December 7, 2022 midnight

Horsemen open season with win at tip-off

All the ingredients have been there, ripening and getting better.

July 12, 2023 midnight

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.

FWP starts new license year March 1
February 22, 2023 midnight

FWP starts new license year March 1

Everything in the little orange pocket folder you have been carrying around since early last year is going to expire Feb. 28, if it hasn’t already.

February 13, 2008 midnight

Term limits are for a reason

Power is addictive! So much so that the longer a person stays in a position where they can exert power over others, the stronger the addiction gets. Jim Elliott has been in such a position for a decade and a half and from a Jan. 17 newspaper article, it sounds like he's beginning to like that power too much.

Lady Bobcats grab win over Noxon
October 22, 2008 midnight

Lady Bobcats grab win over Noxon

The Superior Lady Bobcats pulled off a strong win against the Noxon Lady Red Devils in a home game Friday evening.

February 26, 2008 midnight

County gets grant to help with timber jobs

Sanders County and Mineral County were amongst the seven counties to receive federal money to assist them in the transition of moving away from the declining timber industry and toward high-growth industries.

St. Regis Tigers aim for success
August 27, 2008 midnight

St. Regis Tigers aim for success

The St. Regis Lady Tigers have spent the past week sharpening their claws and getting ready for the coming season.

September 24, 2008 midnight

Elliott helps small businesses

Editor,

Ninety years of reading
September 24, 2008 midnight

Ninety years of reading

If Plains’ first librarian Marian Coulter were alive today, it wouldn’t be hard to imagine her sipping coffee and gobbling a few cookies at the Plains Public Library’s 90-year celebration last Saturday.

Bluehawks beat Falcons 13-6
September 10, 2008 midnight

Bluehawks beat Falcons 13-6

The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks started this year’s season off right with a 13-6 win against the Florence Falcons last Friday night.

Noxon takes hard knocks against Drummond
September 24, 2008 midnight

Noxon takes hard knocks against Drummond

Friday was a difficult night for Noxon, who lost to Drummond 0-58 on their home field.

February 1, 2017 4 a.m.

Routine traffic stop results in meth bust

A routine traffic stop ended in a drug bust on I-90 on Jan. 23. Mineral County Sheriff Tom Bauer said Sergeant A.J. Allard and Deputy Eric McMurray pulled over a vehicle for speeding near DeBorgia on Monday night. Two men were in the vehicle and there were reportedly indications of drug trafficking.

June 6, 2018 12:57 p.m.

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.

May 2, 2018 4 a.m.

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.

The other sign of winter: Flu hitting hard this year
February 7, 2017 2:36 p.m.

The other sign of winter: Flu hitting hard this year

The flu has hit hard this year with 3,318 cases and 369 hospitalizations reported so far across Montana. Six deaths have also been reported, with adults over age of 65 hit the hardest. In February, flu season is still going strong, with 781 cases reported last week, according to the Montana Department of Health and Human Services.

Grinch makes appearance in Alberton
December 5, 2018 1:30 p.m.

Grinch makes appearance in Alberton

As people gathered in the Alberton community center to enjoy an evening of games and a potluck dinner late last week, a peculiar character was perched in the corner of the room. It was a green furry fellow, with a pot-belly and snub-nosed dressed in a Santa suit. Dr. Seuss fans would immediately recognize the popular 1957 character from the story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” ­— the famous Grinch himself.

June 21, 2016 6:53 p.m.

Possible reductions in county work force

On Friday, June 17, Mineral County Commissioners passed a motion to have a reduction in the county work force in order to help balance the county budget.

June 3, 2015 3:43 p.m.

A supportive dinner

PLAINS - Friends, family, past coworkers and acquaintances of Frank Ceely gathered in the Plains VFW hall Saturday evening to show their support for Ceely and his wife Michelle who are in need of some support after an emergency operation.

February 4, 2015 5:28 p.m.

Savage Heat win in OT

SEELEY LAKE – The Savage Heat went on the road last Friday and found themselves in a shootout with the Blackhawks of Seeley-Swan.

Controversial ski pass expansion proposed
March 15, 2016 6:59 a.m.

Controversial ski pass expansion proposed

Lookout Ski Area officials have proposed to expand their operation with additional ski lifts, ski trails, and a bigger parking lot, which could be a source of concern among taxpayers.