Class C clash

HOT SPRINGS – Bruised and battered, the Savage Heat boys battled through a weekend of Sanders County rivals. They played a non-conference game against the Plains Horsemen on Saturday night and also played Noxon, a team they will meet again soon at the district tournament.

Student pearly whites shine bright

SUPERIOR – The smiles of county students were made a little brighter last week as local dentists came to Superior Elementary School and St. Regis School to do free cleanings.

Dixon donates to Pennies for Patients

DIXON – Dixon Elementary School will be devoting the month of February to raising money for the national charity Pennies for Patients. The charity raises funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The thrilling three-pointer

Mineral County Court Report - Jan. 24-31

Mineral County Justice Court week of 1/24 to 1/31

Sanders County Court Records - Jan. 14-21

Sanders County Justice Court week of 1/14 to 1/21.

Student art brightens hospital in winter show

PLAINS – The stark white hospital hallways were covered in cheerful illustrations of snowmen, plants, animals and self-portraits in rainbow hues. Hospital patients, staff and visitors lined up, eager to view the art. The smiles on the caricatures reflected the smiles of viewers young and old, healthy and not.

Savage Heat sizzle in game against Charlo

HOT SPRINGS – The Savage Heat came out strong against Charlo Saturday night and the intensity continued throughout all four quarters. The full house responded to the scuffles and scrapes of the physical game with roars of excitement.

St. Regis Travel Center robbed at gun point

ST. REGIS – At approx. 2:43 a.m. on Friday January 17, 2014, a lone male entered the Saint Regis Travel Center and robbed the convenience store of an undisclosed amount of cash.  The male suspect entered the store and demanded money and exhibited a weapon, which is believed to be a black semi-automatic pistol of an unknown make and caliber.  The male suspect is described as being about 6 feet in height with a thin build, wearing a black coat over a blue hoodie that was pulled over the head, and a black bandanna that covered the face. The suspect also wore black colored sweat pants with white shoes that have black markings.

Letters to the Editor - January 15

Hot Springs beat Noxon in sizzling overtime

HOT SPRINGS – The Savage Heat played a nail-biter of a game against the Noxon Red Devils. Both teams were neck and neck until the very end Friday night.

Hot Springs Savage Heat scorch Seeley-Swan

HOT SPRINGS – The Savage Heat defeated Seeley-Swan in a scrappy nail-biter Saturday night. It was a close game with both teams tied at 43-43 going into the 4th quarter. Hot Springs managed to pull away with a final score of 54-48.

Nativity scenes and music unite to bring cheer

PLAINS – The church of Latter Day Saints held an event that aimed to keep the spirit of Christmas alive, filling the church with both nativity scenes and musical performances.

Lady Bobcat apply training in scrimmage match

SUPERIOR – In what could be likened to a final dress rehearsal for theater, the Lady Bobcats basketball team played against one another during one of the final practice sessions before the games begin.

Superior Bobcats battle their own on the court

SUPERIOR – The Superior Bobcats basketball team waged a small civil war Saturday as members played against each other in a scrimmage match for one of the last practice sessions before the season begins.

Holiday bazaar benefits Alberton Food Pantry

ALBERTON – With Thanksgiving over, the Alberton Food Pantry started off the holiday season with the town’s annual craft fair bazaar.

Harvest ahead of last year as season ends

NORTHWEST MONTANA - At the six northwest Montana check stations, whitetail deer harvest finished ahead of last year’s totals as the season wrapped up on Sunday.

Roadkill salvage permits now available online

Deer harvest still ahead of last year in northwest

Sanders County 2013-14 first quarter honor roll

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