'Best week' for Alberton girls

Coach Jim Baldwin summed up last week by saying that it was the “best week of basketball for our team.”

New coach prepares Lady Panthers for season

ALBERTON – As winter settles in, the Lady Panthers basketball team takes to the court in practice for the 2013-14 season.

Cancer Network hosting fall dinner Friday

The Cancer Network of Sanders County is holding its annual fall fundraising event Friday evening at the fairgrounds pavilion in Plains.

Food for Thought: What we have to be thankful for

For many people this has been a trying year; but there is still much to be thankful...

Lady Bobcats lose to Seeley-Swan, Charlo

The season is young and the good news for the Superior girls is the only place to go is up.

Lady Hawks end season just short of District Tournament

Red Bucket donations for a good cause

It’s a sunny Saturday morning and Robert Lyons is standing in the middle of Main Street in Superior, holding a red bucket.  He’s a volunteer with the Lions Club and is hoping cars will stop and make a donation.  

Superior heads into divisionals

SUPERIOR – The Superior Bobcats were headed into the next stage of the season last week after a solid performance at the district tournament in Pablo.

Superior Bobcats finish season strong with win

SUPERIOR – In their final game of the season the Superior Bobcats had a decisive 60-32 victory against the Drummond Trojans Friday night.

The 'rule of law' in Sanders County

In the light of the Primary Election, it is good to have learned, at the April 28th JBS Sheriff's forum, that neither of the remaining candidates will take on battles with the federal government. When the United States enacts a law that is repugnant to the US Constitution and the Montana Constitution, both candidates promised to not interfere. Rather, they will defer to the Montana Attorney General or to the Governor.

Holiday craft fair and bazaar in Superior

The Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar at the old school in Superior had a wonderful turnout on Saturday November 12.

Connolly hired as Mineral County financial officer

Jessica Connolly was hired as the new Financial Officer for the County, at the November 20 Mineral County Commissioners meeting.  She will work as an independent contractor, with $20,000 in the budget for her salary. Her contract is good for one year.

Water compact update

Good news:

Mineral County wrestlers 2nd at state

Trey Green from Superior took fourth place at 182 pounds at the All-Class State Wrestling Tournamnent at MetraPark in Billings last Friday and Saturday.

Dixon School students return to class

As schools open across the Treasure State amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 obstacle, a small school in the southeast corner of Sanders County is proving the wisdom of two time-tested adages.

Fire managers share good news about Magpie blaze

It was mostly good news for the approximately 20 local residents who attended the Magpie Rock Fire managers meeting at the Dixon School gymnasium Monday morning.

Plains boys enter basketball season with high expectations

No doubt about the cyclical nature of high school sports, especially in small towns.

Heat can claim No. 1 playoff seed with win over Lima

With the top seed in the football state playoffs from the Class C 8-man Western Division at stake, Hot Springs closes the regular season by hosting Lima on Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Alumni retain 'bragging rights' in annual basketball game

HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs boys basketball alumni game was an action-packed game that included reunions, dramas and good-bye’s Friday night at the Hot Springs Gymnasium.

Hot Springs School Board discuss drug use and student rewards