Council discusses sewage plans, repair needs for Old Jail

Plains Mayor Dan Rowan reported on the status of grants related to upgrading the sewer plant and fortifying it against the encroaching Clark Fork River at the Jan. 7 Town Council meeting.

Legals for January, 15 2025

Disabled American Veterans upgrades vehicle fleet

The need for public transportation in Mineral County is not going to go away. It grows annually, and with it, so do the services as best as they can.

Three years in the making

Town council discusses possible rate increase

PLAINS – Water and sewer rates were high on the list of topics during the monthly Plains Town Council meeting. A presentation from Montana Rural Water took up most of the meeting and a combined rate increase of $12 to $14 was discussed.

Guides and outfitters lament murky minimum wage rule

A newly-enacted executive order requiring an increased minimum wage for federal contract workers has left local outfitting and rafting companies scrambling as they try to determine what the new rule means for their future.

Mayor appoints Ballantyne to town fire chief post

Citing experience, a stamp of approval from an ad hoc committee and the importance of drawing former firefighters back to the department, the Plains Town Council members in attendance at a special meeting Tuesday unanimously backed Mayor Michael Brinson's appointment of Larry Ballantyne to the helm of the town's struggling fire department.

Legals for July, 12 2023

Recruits take physical tests

PLAINS - Saturday morning, as a cool wind blew over the Plains High School track, four applicants for the position of Plains Patrol Officer participated in a required PT test.

St. Regis bank makes changes to services

ST. REGIS – The Family of Banks would like to formally announce an important change which will affect Mullan Trail Bank in St. Regis and Superior. As of February 1, 2014, Mullan Trail Banks in St. Regis will close its lobby and begin operating through the drive- up window, accepting deposits and cashing checks.

T-Falls students inducted into NHS

Twelve Thompson Falls High School students from grades 10 and 11 will be inducted into Blue Hawk Chapter of the National Honor Society during a formal ceremony on Monday, Sept. 17 at the high school.

Mineral GOP seeks candidates for commissioner seat

The Mineral County Republican Central Committee is opening nominations for interested individuals who would like to be considered for the appointment of County Commissioner in the Central District.

Legals for May, 13 2020

Letter to the Editor: School in serious need

As Superior’s newest superintendent, it is extremely important to me that this community understand that our schools are your schools. As such, I believe it is vital that we are transparent in the way we address District concerns and share information. To that end, I am writing to inform you of a serious situation that we are dealing with as the end of the year approaches. This past Wednesday evening at a Special Board Meeting, the Superior Schools trustees were presented with a bond levy proposal. The original proposal came about because the District received a $23,500 planning grant from the Montana Department of Commerce. The purpose of this grant was to perform an energy audit that would consider the long-term financial benefits of replacing the LP gas and fuel oil heating systems located in our three schools. McKinstry, the company that provided the initial assessment, found that the cost savings of an improved heat plant with other cost saving measures (like replacing windows, lights and control systems), would generate savings enough to pay for nearly 75 percent of the cost over the next twenty years, reimbursing nearly $1.3 million of the $1.8 million price tag.

Retirement program alternatives

On Wednesday, May 19th, I was in Helena for my State Administration and Veterans Affairs (SAVA) Interim Committee meeting. Our day was dedicated to working with Dave Slishinsky and Doug Fiddler, Consulting Actuaries from Buck Consultants.

Legals January 11, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Mudd Creek Fire Salvage Timber Sale is located within Section 18, T22N-R26W on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 7,295 tons, consisting primarily of Douglas-fir sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on January 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $5,103.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their January 17, 2017 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 21 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4723). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on December 21, 28, 2016 and January 4, 11, 2017. MNAXLP,

Garrigus selected to All-American trapshooting team

Jackie Garrigus was recently selected to the 2018 Lady II All-American trapshooting first team.

Electronic billboards may soon be allowed on I-90

Electronic billboards was a main topic of discussion at a Montana Transportation Commission hearing in Helena on Friday, April 1.

Cross country hits the ground running

PLAINS – As the sun slowly set in the western portion of the sky, members of the Plains Cross Country team laced up their running shoes and prepared for their evening workout.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital hosts annual bazaar

Clark Fork Valley Hospital’s Long-Term Care Facility recently held their annual Bazaar, which benefits the patients.