Plains Paradise Senior Citizens Center kicks off fundraising event

The Plains Paradise Senior Center was challenged by Covid-19 this last year to continue serving our senior citizens.

Robert Mize

Robert Mize went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 10, 2021 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, Montana, at the age of 79.

James Neal Ehlers

James (Jim) Neal Ehlers, 51, of Custer, Montana passed away on August 29, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.

Two tons of food donated to local food banks

St. Regis council looks toward future

At the January meeting of the St. Regis Community Council, it was reported the Christmas Bazaar was “another success.”

Trotters fall to Libby and Florence to open season

The Plains softball team opened the season against a pair of non-conference foes. While the Trotters did hit the ball consistently, they were unable to prevent opposing runs from being scored.

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.

Trotters still looking for first win

The Trotters can’t seem to get over the hump in 2011 and have fallen in three of their four contests by only one run.

Dogs sweep Mariners in Legion action

Baseball is an amazing game. One day you are mired in a slump where you can’t hit the barn door with both hands. A couple days later ...

Truck driver killed

A semi-truck driver was killed March 6 near Superior after his vehicle jack-knifed near mile marker 53. The 65-year-old man from Reseda, California had lost control of his truck while traveling east on Interstate 90. He hit a concrete barrier and his truck ended up across both eastbound lanes. He was inspecting the damage when a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling east hit the left side of the semi and then struck the driver. The Tahoe driver was a 66-year-old man from Alberton. Both men were taken to Mineral Community Hospital. The truck driver died from injuries sustained in the accident. The Alberton man did not receive any injuries. The identities of the two men were not released.

Pickup hits semi trailer, then flips

Simultaneous emergency calls went out the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 16 — causing crews with the Superior Volunteer Fire Department to jump into action.

Obituary; George Frederick Popham

George Frederick Popham — 1918 - 2015

I-90 closed for two hours due to elk collision

A small SUV hit an elk, causing a chain reaction on Interstate 90 on Thursday, May 24, that led to both lanes being closed for several hours. After hitting the elk, a pickup truck hauling a camper, rear-ended the SUV and then a semi-truck hit the camper and jack-knifed into the other lane, according to Frenchtown Fire Department representative, Mel Holtz. Though his department was not on the scene, he followed up with a report.

Penny saving gifts, because it's really the thought that counts

Danielle Switalski

Plains continues winning

The Plains High School softball team racked up two more wins in a double-header against Eureka on April 12. The Trotters started with a strong showing in the first game but faced a challenge in the second match.

Local team takes the win at Hack and Blast

Spring not only brings the warm weather and sunshine, it also brings the annual Hack and Blast to the Plains Trap Club.

Trotters softball on a roll in early portion of the season

The Plains-Hot Springs softball team is a much-improved team from the team that came up two runs shy of qualifying for the MHSA Class B-C state softball tournament last season and thus far, their record is indicative of their improvement.

First hard storm hits the area as Christmas turns white, cold

A winter storm out of Canada descended on Western Montana on Monday, Dec. 18, with additional storms hitting the area over the next week.

Trotters softball team gets ready for state in Belgrade

The Plains-Hot Springs softball team qualified for the Montana High School Activities Association Tournament with a fourth-place Friday and Saturday at Florence High School.

Ice art

Jeanine Cook captured some winter ice art in Sanders County as an arctic blast delivered subzero temperatures to the area last weekend. Plains dipped to minus 27 and Dixon hit minus 30 on Jan. 13, according to National Weather Service data.