Snowmobile accident victim survives 100-foot tumble

A woman who tumbled nearly 100 feet during a snowmobile accident Wednesday afternoon was listed in good condition by a spokesperson for the St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula Friday morning.

Hot Springs Lions Club hosts fundraiser

Lions Club International chapters around the world have a great reputation for serving communities in need, and the Hot Springs Lions Club got excellent support during their OGNIB fundraiser Sunday afternoon and evening at Hot Springs School. The multi-purpose room was filled to capacity as game players vied to take home items that filled the stage.

Plains High Honor Society students visit Oregon coast

Plains High School Honor Society students recently headed on a trip to the coast to enjoy a few days after a big year of hard work.

Fall Extravaganza to benefit Cancer Network of Sanders County

Once again, Cancer Network of Sanders County (CNSC) is ready for their annual Fall Extravaganza. The event is their biggest each year and raises money for CNSC with this year’s theme celebrating the “Fall Season.”

Superior Fire Chief Rob Torrey resigns

Superior Volunteer Fire Department Chief Rob Torrey has quit the department effective Dec. 31, 2017. Torrey took the helm from retiring fire chief John Woodland in January 2016. Torrey has worked in the fire service field for more than 30 years and took the part-time position in order to spend more time with his wife and grandchildren.

Election lost, but Magone's fight continues

With elections over it leaves the candidates who ran for office and lost contemplating, “What’s next”? Diane Magone ran for House District 14 as a Democrat against incumbent Rep. Denley Loge and wasn’t surprised when she didn’t win.

Gary Lee Ovitt

Gary was born in Two Harbors, MN on May 28, 1942 to Wilfred Francis Ovitt and Mary Emma Coleman Ovitt (Pearson). He was second in a line of 13 kids. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on May 19, 2018. He fought a good fight of several health conditions, but finally surrendered to complications of diabetes and heart disease.

Clark Fork Mountain Cats head into districts with high hopes

Districts for 13C basketball will be held this week in Hamilton from Feb. 17 through Feb. 20. The Clark Fork Mountain Cats boys will go into the tournament in third place. They are tied with Philipsburg, who is the number two seed. Missoula’s Valley Christian will go into the tournament with one loss.

Hot Springs native serves with elite Navy Honor Guard

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Lady Tigers defeat Noxon during pink night

ST. REGIS – After an intense four set game, the Lady Tigers came out on top in their game against the Noxon Lady Red Devils.

Plains: 61 Arlee: 70

PLAINS – After an intense game, the Plains Horsemen came away with a loss against the Arlee Scarlet Warriors, holding a final score of 61-70.

Star Wars, the excitement continues

Horsemen get big wins against Charlo and Troy

PLAINS – The Plains Horsemen claimed a huge 71-44 victory against the Charlo Vikings, Saturday, bringing an end to their winning streak.

Changes coming to Chamber Scrip

PLAINS – The Plains Business Association discussed the future of their Chamber Scrips program during their quarterly meeting last week as well as when they will meet going forward.

Obituary; Dorothy L. Burnham Johnson

Dorothy L. Burnham Johnson died at her home on April 17, 2015.

Bluehawks fight to the end

Thursday nights game between the Thompson Falls Bluehawks and the Big Fork Vikings game started off slow for Thompson Falls and continued until the fourth quarter. When it looked like the game was going to finish with the Vikings defeating the Bluehawks with a huge point lead, the Hawks dug deep down and gave the Vikings a run for their money.

Plains Trotters make a valiant fight

The Plains Trotters vs. Loyola Sacred Heart Breakers game got off to a slow start Friday night. Not until Sami Kinzie, made the first shot at 4:36 minutes left in the first quarter.

Horsemen strive for success after weekend

PLAINS – The Horsemen met Bigfork and Troy on the courts away from home this past week. The Plains boys struggled to compete with the undefeated Vikings but matched up well against the Trojans.

County hosts recycling meeting

THOMPSON FALLS – In an effort to increase recycling efforts throughout the county, a recycling meeting was held at the Sanders County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 8.

Lady Savage Heat fight through injuries

HOT SPRINGS – The Lady Savage Heat met the Lady Bobcats at Superior Friday night and then traveled to Seeley to play against the Lady Blackhawks on Saturday.