Time for change

I read the letter to the editor submitted by Gladys Doney to this paper a couple of weeks ago and I also met Gladys in town while shopping and we talked about this.

Governor tours fishing site in Paradise

Gov. Brian Schweitzer met with local Sanders County officials last Wednesday to tour the new Paradise Fishing Access site located near the bridge that passes over the Clark Fork River in Paradise.

Horsemen help Chippy Creek

Jason Shueh

Publisher should stick to facts, not hearsay

I have read the stories that contained some facts, but mostly opinions and hearsay each week about Dan Resler. Against my better judgment, I can't stay quiet any longer. I for one think that we should commend Dan for taking total responsibility for what he has done.

Old Man Winter isn't done yet

Just one week after the mercury levels in the thermometers reached the 70s and it looked liked spring had finally arrived in western Montana, Old Man Winter returned to Sanders County, leaving a blanket of snow on the ground and wreaking havoc on the sport schedule.

8th-grader lands top geography bee honors in Plains

Rivers, cities, states, and nations were among the topics asked to contestants for the National Geography Bee competitions in Plains and Trout Creek last week.

Junior high Horsemen take 2 in final games

The junior high Plains Horsemen basketball team won two nail-biters on their home floor against the Thompson Falls Bluehawks and the Noxon Red Devils Saturday to improve to a 9-1 record.

Of parasites and politicians

Typewriter Tales

Thanks for 'looming recession, highest ever gasoline prices

We have a lot to be thankful for. Here are just a few things I'm going to give thanks for starting with the June primary this year.

Flying for flapjacks

Dozens of pilots from across the region touched down on the Plains Penn Stohr Field’s tarmac in search of some free pancakes Saturday.

Trick or Treat

Jamie Doran

Community Notes

The Mineral County Performing Arts Council will host Shakespeare in the Park on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at the Mineral County Fairgrounds. They will present “Othello” from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy!

Wildhorse Youth Soccer kicks off season

Wildhorse Youth Soccer Association kicked off the competitive spring soccer season Saturday in Stevensville.

Principal explains school policy

Thompson Falls Police are investigating threatening comments allegedly made by a student last week at Thompson Falls High School.

Curtin leaves car show on a high note

It was another record breaker for the annual Old Schoolhouse Rock Car show, something which committee chairman Mike Curtin can be proud of as he announced his retirement from the event during the show on Saturday.

Plains resident taking trap shooting world by storm

Local 15-year-old Trap Shooter Alfred (AJ) Jermyn is taking the trap shooting world all on his own.

Many seek out information at Women's Health Fair in Plains

The Clark Fork Valley Hospital 2018 Women’s Health Fair once again returned for women from around the county to provide information to gain a full and healthy lifestyle.

REACH helps fill 1,300 health-care jobs in Montana

Students examined a 3D image of a salmon, imitated a video game on human teeth, and solved a murder mystery using real human blood — all part of an annual trek to Mineral Community Hospital last Wednesday to participate in REACH.

Public comment sought for Sheep Gap Salvage Project

Plains residents and those surrounding Plains are being encouraged to attend a public comment which is now being accepted on the Sheep Gap Fire Salvage Project Environmental Assessment (EA) being put on by the US Forest Service.

Recycling comes back to Alberton

Citizens find their own solution

The big blue Republic recycling bin is back in front of the Alberton Feed and Supply store thanks to a small group of community minded citizens who want to see recycling continue in this small town. The bin originally was put into place about four years ago as the result of a senior project by Shawnda Rohrbach. At that time Allied Waste owned the garbage business for Mineral County and the bin was donated to the community.