Hot Springs couple realizes their longtime dream of running bison ranch

Hot Springs ranchers Jon Sepp and Brittany Masters are chasing their dreams.

Mule deer quotas adjusted in response to spring surveys

While mule deer populations remain steady in portions of the state, spring green-up surveys conducted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife biologists showed populations in some parts of the state remain lower than desired, and as a result, licenses available to hunters in those areas have been cut back.

Florence-Carlton tops Hawks in Western B battle

Unbeaten Florence-Carlton proved to be an unwelcome guest Friday night in Thompson Falls as they downed the home town Blue Hawks 43-12 in a Western B 11-player football game.

MT West Dentist gets set to crown new building

The new building across from The Circle has been going through a bit of a face-lift this past week.

Mild weather keeps harvest slow in West-Central Montana

In west-central Montana, deer and elk harvest reported through the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) hunter check stations near Anaconda, Darby and Bonner so far this season is in line with this time in 2014 and down 13 percent from last year, due largely to unseasonably warm weather and only traces of snow. 

DNRC staff meet physical demands

PLAINS - According to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) official website, the agency’s mission is, “... to help ensure that Montana’s land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.” The forestry division is responsible for planning and implementing forestry and fire management programs.

Cats, Tigers take fourth at Drummond Invitational

The varsity volleyball teams headed to Drummond last Saturday to participate in the Class C Drummond Invitational. Both the Clark Fork Mountain Cats and the St. Regis Tigers came in fourth place in their respective pools. There were two pools of eight teams for a total of 16 teams competing.

Transfer of federal land to state to be explored

THOMPSON FALLS - A public meeting to explore transfer of federal land to the states will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 12 at the Rex Theater in Thompson Falls.

Patchwork parade showcases fashion

The 4-H Pavilion was alive with brightly colored dresses, rugs, quilts and pillows Saturday evening as 4-H members participated in the “Patchwork Parade.”

Strine “refreshing”

Something I have never witnessed before, right here in T.F.!

FWP reminds everyone to "Inspect. Clean. Dry."

This spring and summer remember to inspect, clean and dry your boats, trailers and fishing gear to stop aquatic hitchhikers from taking hold in Montana.

Town Pump's Food Bank fund-raiser hits $1.15 million

The Town Pump Charitable Foundation, in partnership with food banks across Montana, raised a record $1.15 million to help feed Montana's hungry.

Family-owned food truck marks 20 years

When Tou and Pang Lee first opened their food truck, the Golden Chopstick, in 2003 it was born out of a necessity with a little bit of dreaming mixed in.

St. Regis Christmas Bazaar supports community

Saturday was national Small Business Day, aimed at attracting Christmas shoppers to the many and varied products turned they bring to market.

DeBorgia Schoolhouse bake sale a big success

It wasn’t time for class though, rather these were Mineral County residents...

When Mom lights up, baby ‘smokes’ too

“Jenny smokes two packs a day. So does her mom.”

Panthers all improve at Seeley Invite

There were sunny skies and high temperatures at the Seeley-Swan Invitational Track Meet at Big Sky High School in Missoula Saturday and Mineral County’s track teams used them to their full advantage.

Letter to the Editor

Elk B License holders will have extended season in west-central districts

Low elk harvest during the general hunting season, which ended Sunday, Nov. 28, prompted the seven-week extension in places where elk populations are over objective and elk tend to congregate and cause private land damage over the winter months.

Lady Panthers have high hopes for district tournament

The Alberton Lady Panther basketball team finished the regular season up this week with two tough loses against Valley Christian and Darby.