Plains, Thompson Falls split Plains Jr. High Invitational

Matthew Unrau

TFalls drops two

After an impressive pre-season, including a Sanders County Tip-off Tournament Trophy, the Bluehawks have struggled to an 0-2 start in their District 7-B conference schedule, giving them a 2-2 overall record and an 0-2 conference mark.

SCCDC hires business development coordinator

Sanders County Community Development Corporation (SCCDC) is taking a big step ahead in 2019 with the hiring of a business development coordinator.

Locals come together to help beloved theatre

One of the many things in Plains that odes to a life of many years ago and makes visiting the town feel like walking one is back in time, is its beloved Llano Theatre, which was built more than a cenury ago.

Savage Horsemen drops heartbreaker at Florence

Jamie Doran

Mineral County Disaster Emergency Services coordinator steps down after 18 years on the job

Reaching retirement is like being a kid and getting the last bowl out of a box of sweet cereal. That last bowl has all the sugar that fell off the grainy nuggets and its super sweet. Retirement is enjoying the sugary rewards from a lifetime of dedication and hard work. Rewards like sipping a cup of coffee on a long summer morning, vacations that never end, and not having to take calls.

Thompson, Gray receive post-season softball honors

Mission Valley area teams reaped ten players acknowledged with postseason all-conference recognition that included a trio of all-state honors.

Sheep Gap Fire threatens homes near Plains

The afternoon of August 28th a lightening storm that passed through the Plains and Thompson Falls area’s ignited approximately 20 fires. One fire being the Sheep Gap blaze that is still un-contained by firefighters at time of print.

Legals for June, 12 2024

Sanders County sheriff's report

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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.

Sheriff's report

Excerpt from the Sanders County Sheriff’s Report week of 6/22 to 6/28.

Panthers and Tigers face off in Alberton

ALBERTON – The St. Regis Tigers defeated the Alberton Panthers 50-20 last Friday, Aug. 29, in the first of only two games this season where a Mineral County team faces another.

Lady Hawks experience a good week of play

THOMPSON FALLS – The Lady Hawks started the season off strong with the Mission Tournament bringing home seven wins out of the eight games played.

Special election continues to be mired in confusion

“What is better for democracy than to put a ballot in the hands of every registered voter?” was the prominent headline on an April 7 press release by Governor Steve Bullock. He issued an amendatory veto to House Bill 83, and added language that would allow counties to conduct the special Congressional election by automatic absentee mailing.

Mineral County Court Report

Mineral County Court Records from February 28 to March 8

Sanders County court report

The brighter side

With all the seriousness, anger and chaos around us, let’s look at life on the lighter side for a moment with some smiles:

Republicans need to step up in Montana

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CSKT compact still contingent

July 4th celebrations are a time for recalling the birth and exceptionalism of our great nation.  The United States of America has remained a unique global experiment in government: political, social, economic, scientific, philosophical and legal. We have enjoyed, promoted and defended our human rights, freedoms, individualism and, especially, our private property.  This 4th of July is particularly noteworthy, because it is the 240th year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the 800th year since signing the English Magna Carta.