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Mineral County Court Report - Januaray 17-24

Mineral County Justice Court week of 1/17 to 1/24

Plains cross country takes on bigger schools in Polson

POLSON – The Plains High School cross country team faced some unique challenges at the Pirate Duels XC Meet in Polson last Saturday. Held at the Polson Rodeo Grounds, the course featured obstacles such as hay bales, steep hills and log jumps.

A range of emotions for 2020 Hot Springs graduates

Hot Springs High School made the most of its outdoor graduation ceremony Sunday, May 24.

Plains basketball teams roll over Trojans

It was a Class B stampede in Troy this past week.

Paradise woman wins Toastmasters event

With a story about a team of cats who first won the Iditarod race, disguised as dogs, and then nearly won the Olympics ski jumping events, Mary Lou Hermes, member of Plainly Speaking Toastmasters, brought home the first place trophy to win the District tall tales contest for a second time. The contest was staged at the District 78 Toastmaster Convention in Billings April 23-24.

Dennis Ruff

Dennis Ruff, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 29th. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, two daughters, Jean and Chip, and two grandchildren, Joe and Madison.Services will be held on Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Plains, Montana. A small gathering to celebrate Dennis’ life will follow the service.

Roaring Readers entertain MCH residents over the holidays

Legals for February, 24 2021

Legals for November, 24 2021

Legals for May, 24 2023

Science club reflects on Alaskan cruise

ST. REGIS – It has been nearly three weeks since the St. Regis Science Club went north to Alaska, yet the group is still talking about their adventure.

Apprenticeship program brings training and employment opportunities to Mineral County

ST. REGIS – On Tuesday, Aug. 20, Montana Department of Labor & Industry officials visited the Idaho Forest Group St. Regis Mill as 12 apprentices signed paperwork to join the company’s first Montana Registered Apprenticeship program.

Wildhorse Rendezvous 1

A rugged group watches the cannon shoot.

Getting to the point is goal of Plainly Speaking Toastmasters

Each Tuesday evening, save for holiday weeks, the group gathers in the Plains Alliance Church Library.

Study says there are too few homes for growing population

The rub, Horowitz said, is that Montana’s population increased by 10% between 2010 and 2020, according to U.S. census data, while the number of housing units in the state grew by only 7%.

4-H members win big at Kalispell show

On September 12th five Sanders County 4-H Horse Project members began 3 days of intense competition in the Montana State 4-H Horse Show held at the Majestic Arena in Kalispell.  105 top winning 4-H riders from 23 counties from across Montana traveled to Kalispell for this highly competitive event.   This is the second consecutive year the event has been held in Kalispell.  Four of our county riders, Mahala Sweet, Marsada Sweet, Tanner Ovitt and Dariyan Sheehan are returning competitors from last year’s event.  As a new comer, Gabriella Pallister and her horse Whisper had lots of help from the more experienced (one year under their belt) members.  Stabling is provided on site.  Michele McGuigan, a Sanders County 4-H horse Leader and member of the State Horse Committee, provided transportation for some of the members and horses along will helpful assistance with show preparation.  

Hot Springs volleyball hopes to be contender

Despite losing one of the top players in the region due to graduation, Hot Springs High School volleyball coach Alisha Pablo is confident her group of returnees will be a strong contender during the 2020 season.

Chamber to hold forums

The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring six “Meet the Candidates” forums for Mineral County and State House District 14 candidates during the month of October. The events will be held at the St. Regis Community Center Oct. 5 and 21; Alberton School Oct. 7 and 12; and the Superior High School Multipurpose Room Oct. 18 and 19.