More than 250 tested for COVID-19 at Hot Springs

Some came because they had cold-like symptoms and were concerned.

Lady Hawks softball scores two big victories

There is a saying in softball/baseball circles that chicks dig the long ball, a reference to fondness for home runs.

Lady Hawks score 13-3 win over rival Plains

If you look purely at the score, you would think the Sanders County rivalry softball game between Plains and Thompson Falls was a rout.

Mixed results for Trotters softball

Nothing like a Montana “spring” to throw a curve ball when you’re expecting heat.

3-on-3 tourney draws hundreds of hoopers

you are a died-in-the-wool basketball fan, this may have made you think you had passed and gone to hoop heaven.

Sanders County Community Calendar

Dec. 10: 7 p.m. - Plains Elementary School Christmas Concert in the gymnasium.

Basketball roundup

The Lady Tigers faced Plains on the road on Feb. 2 with a loss, 46-33. The two teams kept pace with each other throughout most of the game with the Trotters out front after the first quarter by 6 points, 14-8. By the half the Trotters were only up by one point, 21-20. In the third quarter both teams put up 10 points and the Trotters maintained their one point lead. But in the fourth quarter they got a lucky break and managed to throw up 15 points to the Tigers 3 for the win. Tiger Madison Kelly had the lead in points with 12, Emma Hill had 9, Anna Sanford 6, Kylee Thompson 4 and Justice Tate 2.

Governor Bullock visits Alberton Preschool

It was only the second day of class in their little lives and the students in the Alberton Preschool had already gotten the attention of Montana’s governor, Steve Bullock. He was visiting 17 schools around the state who had qualified for the STARS Preschool grant, one of which was Alberton. On Aug. 31 he met with the school principal, Kyle Fisher, Superintendent Steve Picard and preschool teacher Sue Dallapiazza to welcome them back to school. He also visited Franklin Elementary School in Missoula earlier that day.

Community Notes

CAR SHOW SET TO HIT STREETS

Trotters take second at divisional meet

MISSOULA – Track and Field athletes from across western Montana descended on Missoula last week for the annual divisional meets.

Trotters soar above competition

BIGFORK – The Plains track and field team will be proudly sending a large contingent to the divisional meet after successful district competitions during the weekend, kicking off their postseason meets.

Sanders County Court Report

Sanders County Justice Court week of 9/1 to 9/8.

Trotters take two wins

As the Plains squared off against the Savage Heat, either the Trotter’s three or Hot Springs’ five-game losing streak had to end.

St. Regis , Superior show promise at Jim Johnson meet

The Jim Johnson Invitational Track and Field tournament was held at the Frenchtown High School on Thursday, March 31. The tournament, named in honor of long-time Alberton teacher and coach, Jim Johnson, hosted 27 schools. Johnson, who is now retired, was still on-hand to record times and help organize the event where students spent the day running, jumping, and throwing in their respective sports under mostly sunny skies.

County meet sparks competition

Mountain Cats rout Arlee Warriors, 50-14

The Mountain Cats put it all together Friday afternoon as they blew past Arlee 50-14 on the Warriors home field.

Healthy Blue Hawks collect pair of wins

The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks boys basketball team rolled to a pair of victories...

Murphy Creek Rec Area dedication set for June 5

National Trails Day is held on the first Saturday in June and with activities and family events taking place all over the country, an exciting day is on tap for everyone who attends the Murphy Creek Recreation Area for its official dedication.

Alberton library awarded trio of grants

Receiving three grants in one month could knock a person over, but Blue Cutler is giddy because of them.

Republicans filing for Montana Public Service Commission

Republicans hold all five offices with the Public Service Commission — and as of Friday, only Republicans had filed for three open seats.