Bigfork topples Plains teams on hard court

To be the best, they say, you have to beat the best.

Plains spikers sweep Darby

Sometimes, even if you are not successful to the full extent or your efforts and hopes, you still have to step back as an athlete and say “wow, what a game.”

Loyola upends Blue Hawks, 33-14

Despite a lightning quick start, the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks football team found itself on the wrong end of a 33-14 game with Missoula Loyola Friday night in the Garden City.

Local 4-H members meet with legislators

Members and leaders of the Sanders County 4-H program helped to host the biennial 4-H Legislative Breakfast and Citizenship Seminar in Helena on Jan. 15-17.

School is in

For Kendra Brown, it was a day of firsts: after all, it was first day of kindergarten. But it was another first that occupied her mind on Monday morning.

Money isn't just sitting there

What's wrong with government grants? Isn't it true that "if we don't take them someone else will, so we might as well go for it? Let's find out by tracing what I'll call the "Life Cycle of the Government Grant."

Huckleberry girls shine at Miss Huckleberry pageant

Not every 14-year-old can win a pageant, much less organize one.

$700,000,000 for your vote, please

Well, now we know what $700,000,000.00 can buy.

Whitefish Credit Union donations support local schools

Whitefish Credit Union is donating more than $12,000 among eight local high schools this month through its School Spirit Debit Card campaign.

Community Notes

Are you ready for the Mineral County “Smokin’ Hot” Fair? It is just around the corner!

Red Devils give superlative effort in loss to Charlo

Playing without their most productive post man Rylan Weltz, Noxon fell just short of Charlo last Friday in Noxon, despite an excellent effort by the Red Devils. The Vikings took home a 62-52 conference win.

Hot Springs hosts neuroscience night

HOT SPRINGS - What is MOSSE? It stands for Montana spectrUM Science Experience. It is a traveling exhibition that is a run by the University of Montana, which hosts science programs for community schools in Montana. 75% of the schools which MOSSE visits are in rural communities.

St. Regis teacher named New Business Teacher of the Year

Darby Takes the Lead Over Alberton in Friday Night Volleyball Game

Obituary; Betty Irene DeLong

Betty Irene DeLong, 87, of Polson, passed away on March 6, 2015, surrounded by her family at St. Joseph’s Medical Center due to a stroke.  Betty was born April 10, 1927 in Keystone, Idaho to Victor and Eleanor (Barker) Benson.  She joined one sister and one brother.  

Plains Trotters take the win

PLAINS – The Plains Trotters claimed a decisive victory against the Superior Lady Cats during their game Saturday.

St. Regis bazaar fills Community Center with unique holiday gifts

The annual Christmas Bazaar was held at the Community Center in St. Regis on Dec. 10. Coordinators Kathy Koepke and Ilene Wolff said they had more vendors than they’ve had in the past, with 32 tables filled with crafts, food, and collectables.

Obituary; Robin Lee Ovitt

Robin Lee Ovitt went to be with her Lord on Feb. 22, 2015, surrounded by her loving Family. She firmly believed she was going to a better place.

MCH to ask public for help

MINERAL COUNTY – Representatives from the Mineral Community Hospital were given the green light last week by county commissioners to ask Mineral County voters for help in keeping the facility a part of the community.

Noxon basketball readies for 2015-16 sports season