Friends face off over the ballot box

Despite a national political climate overrun by negative campaign ads and attack politics, two local candidates for Montana’s House District 14 cannot seem to find a negative word to say about one another.

Deputy Balenger incident files released

After a nine-month paid leave that began on Oct. 3, during which $44,849.54 in public funds were used to pay for the salary of Mineral County Deputy Jim Balenger as well as insurance, taxes and other costs and Montana Department of Criminal Investigations Agent Kevin McCarvel conducted an investigation at the request of County Attorney Marcia Boris, Dept. Balenger returned to active duty.

Superior teams end season on high note

BUTTE – Both Superior basketball teams made it to the divisional tournament in Butte last weekend making them the only representatives from Mineral County to get that far this year.

Work begins on new regional VA Clinic in Missoula

The Veterans Administration has recently broken ground on their new facility in Missoula to manage health care needs of local vets.

Delbert "Bubba" Bennett, 70

Delbert "Bubba" Bennett, 70

Noxon and St. Regis

NOXON – While they came back in defeat, Noxon’s Lady Red Devils played an intense game against the St. Regis Lady Tigers and made the opposition work for the win.

Lady Panthers senior gets ready to graduate

ALBERTON – Lady Panther Ryan Vicek recently finished her last volleyball season before graduation.

House burns before appraisal

It was supposed to be the beginning of the end. After a two-year long process of trying to sell his house Mark Bruell had his house scheduled to be appraised last Wednesday and the deal was scheduled to close on April 17.

Bluehawks come out flat at home meet

Matt Unrau

Horsemen take loss to top-rated Charlo

They are, as one might expect, big and strong. They have a propensity for being fast and striking quickly. They are Vikings.

Bear spring hunting season here

Even with the late spring cold spells, bears are beginning to emerge from their winter slumber, which may be an indication of a slow start for spring bear hunters, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials, who haven't seen as many bears as they usually do this time of year.

Frank's Two Cents Column: Guns are dangerous, but people are more so

I don’t know anything about guns. I have no fascination with them, and no particular interest in them.

Opening weekend a success for youth hunters

Zaimon Firestone of Superior, hunted all day Thursday with his mom but came up short.

Savage Horsemen on winning streak

The Savage Horsemen Wrestling team had another successful week on the road, with Daniel Uli remaining undefeated.

Plains comes out on top against Thompson

Pass, Punt and Kick

THOMPSON FALLS – A group of children in Thompson Falls took some time out of their Sunday afternoon to take part in a countywide football competition for boys and girls.

Sanders County CASA to kick off

SANDERS COUNTY – The national program Court Appointed Special Advocates will soon have a branch in Sanders County. The plan is to join with the already established CASA in Lake County. The newest local CASA member, Marissa Ilac is passionate about the program and what they do.

Real estate market begins to recover

SANDERS COUNTY – Following sizeable alterations during the last recession, the real estate market within the county is showing positive signs as statistics begin to tick up.

Bobcats win to the sounds of the buzzer

Nick Ianniello

St. Regis Timberwolves player plans ahead