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Grapplers begin season at Owen Invite
December 6, 2023 midnight

Grapplers begin season at Owen Invite

Perhaps nowhere is it more appreciated to be competing against non-teammate opponents than the conclusion of preseason training among high school wrestlers.

January 17, 2024 midnight

Bobcat wrestlers hang at tough Jug Beck tourney

In the final analysis, Jug Beck pinned Old Man Winter in the waning moments of the third period.

Wrestlers compete at Western Duals
January 12, 2011 10:58 a.m.

Wrestlers compete at Western Duals

Both the Savage Horsemen of Plains-Hot Springs and the Bluehawks of Thompson Falls stepped onto the matt last week, first in a mixer on Tuesday in Eureka, and then in Ronan, on Saturday, at the Western Montana Duals.

Cats double win over Tigers in cross-county matchup
January 24, 2018 3:16 p.m.

Cats double win over Tigers in cross-county matchup

The cross-county boys basketball matchup between the St. Regis Tigers and the Clark Fork Mountain Cats proved to be an even match during the first half of the game, but by the end of the game, it was a Cats win.

Lady Hawks cruise to District 7B title
November 4, 2020 midnight

Lady Hawks cruise to District 7B title

Lady Hawks power their way to 7B crown

Don Smith awarded pin
July 6, 2011 12:12 p.m.

Don Smith awarded pin

Left to Right in the back:Ed Winebrenner, Dan Flynn, Spud Pfister, and Bob Paro. Recipient of the pin Don Smith is in the front middle.

Veterans Transportation awarded 2016 Ford van
January 24, 2017 2:48 p.m.

Veterans Transportation awarded 2016 Ford van

Mineral County Veterans Transportation members now have a new van, thanks to the Veterans Administration in Helena. They awarded the Mineral County group with a 2016 Ford Flex to replace their aging vehicle, which sustained $3,000 worth of damage in an accident last year.

March 13, 2018 8:11 p.m.

Carpool to Missoula may be available in Mineral County

Transportation may be available for Mineral County residents to Missoula through the Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association. If five people sign up anywhere from Alberton to Saltese, they would be eligible for a six-passenger van to carpool into Missoula. If 8-9 people sign up a Nissan NV vehicle would be assigned to the route. The monthly fare from Superior, for example, would be $154.40. or about $7.70 per trip unless the van is sponsored by a business. AAA estimates it costs $1,277 a month for the same commute. The van driver would ride for free if they drive at least two full days per week said Lyn Hellegaard, executive director of the Missoula Ravalli Transit Management Authority.

Lexi Van Elswyk
May 8, 2015 2:18 p.m.

Lexi Van Elswyk

Lady Hawks Freshman Lexi Van Elswyk avoids the tag from the Mission-Arlee-Charlo catcher during a game last Friday.

January 12, 2011 12:08 p.m.

Superior wrestlers 'knock off the rust'

The Superior boys had a short week with only a chance to get in a few practices after coming back from break. On Tuesday of last week, the boys wrestled against Drummond and Mission.

Plains schools donates van to veterans program
July 20, 2022 midnight

Plains schools donates van to veterans program

For the longtime servant of Plains Public Schools, it was an inglorious last ride across the campus parking lot.

Superior counseling center reaches 10 years
February 12, 2014 1:25 p.m.

Superior counseling center reaches 10 years

SUPERIOR – A week-long celebration accompanied the tenth anniversary of Mineral County’s local counseling center as they hosted an open house for community members to get more information about their services.

Vets get new van, transport for disabled vets
July 16, 2008 midnight

Vets get new van, transport for disabled vets

What if you were disabled, stranded, unable to drive yourself to the veterans’ hospitals that could take care of you?

June 2, 2010 3:54 p.m.

Sanders County sheriff's report (June 2)

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Thompson Falls hosts wrestling tri-meet
February 3, 2021 midnight

Thompson Falls hosts wrestling tri-meet

Under the overhead spotlight that lit up the wrestling mat below, three area teams battled it out in Thompson Falls...

Wrestlers compete in tournaments
January 2, 2019 4:42 p.m.

Wrestlers compete in tournaments

Plains/Hot Springs and Thompson Falls/Noxon wrestling teams both closed out pre-holiday action by competing in tournaments.

Gas prices jump more than 6 percent in Montana
April 13, 2016 7:38 p.m.

Gas prices jump more than 6 percent in Montana

Mineral County residents have seen a jump in the price of gas over the past few weeks, with current prices hovering around $1.98 per gallon. According to industry reports, oil prices rose more than 6 percent on Friday, April 8 to end with the biggest weekly gain in a month as drawdowns in U.S. crude stockpiles fed hopes that a punishing global oversupply may be approaching a tipping point after nearly two years.

Mountain Cat wrestlers enjoy solid weekend at Western Duals
January 9, 2020 5:28 p.m.

Mountain Cat wrestlers enjoy solid weekend at Western Duals

With the big boys continuing to wrack up wins in the heavy weight classes, and solid support throughout the roster, the Clark Fork wrestling team had by all accounts a good weekend.

Local wrestlers bring home hardware from state
February 14, 2024 midnight

Local wrestlers bring home hardware from state

It was probably the best match of the state wrestling tournament last weekend in Billings.

February 19, 2014 2:28 p.m.

Propane prices spike in county

SANDERS COUNTY – The rising prices of propane have caused some serious woes this winter. Local propane vendors explained why costs have been so high, how they feel about the situation and what the future may hold.