Lady Bobcats continue to improve

The Superior High School volleyball team came out strong Thursday night at home against Granite with a commanding 25-9 first set win.

Lady 'Cats lose one, win one

The Superior girls picked up one win and one loss with games against Arlee and Florence the week before break. The girls won against Arlee on Tuesday, 62-47, and then lost to Florence on Wednesday, 34-51.

Debate over canines

SUPERIOR – A misunderstanding over a decision made by Mineral County Commissioners regarding the presence of dogs in the emergency services dispatch center in Superior set off a debate at the commissioner’s meeting Friday, Aug. 29.

Thompson Falls beautifies town

THOMPSON FALLS – The community of Thompson Falls came together last week to help beautify their town. The goal of the annual event is to spruce up, clean up and pick up the town.

Problematic wildlife

FWP should start helping landowners with problematic wildlife

Food for Thought: Do You Suffer From Caregiver Syndrome?

Do you take care of someone in your family with a chronic medical illness or dementia?

St. Regis kids learn how fire works

Nick Ianniello

Game decided with seconds left on the clock

THOMPSON FALLS - Thursday night’s game between the Thompson Falls Bluehawks and the Eureka Lions was determined in the last 15 seconds, a point that was a hard fight to get to, and no one saw coming.

County is part of multi-state outbreak linked to live poultry

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) confirmed last week that 14 Montanans in 11 counties have been diagnosed this spring with salmonella after coming in contact with live poultry.

Colstrip takes State in B-C wrestling

At the State B-C Wrestling Tournament in Billings, Feb. 9-10, Colstrip won its third championship in five years.

Thompson Falls hosts Loyola

THOMPSON FALLS – The Lady Hawks fell to Loyola Sacred Heart at their first home match of the year. Although they put their all on the court, it wasn’t enough to edge ahead of their competition.

Influenza season is here early

Influenza season has arrived earlier than usual in Sanders County. A young male was diagnosed with Influenza A and many school age children in Plains are reporting influenza like illness according to Cindy Morgan, RN, Health Officer.  The health department had been anticipating the first Influenza case in the county since Montana has confirmed influenza activity in 15 counties, primarily in the central and western portions of the state. Influenza activity is continuing to escalate around the state but remains slightly below the seasonal baseline for this time of year according to public health officials in Helena.

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...

Fire chief: teamwork key as department moves forward

Thursday meeting draws new volunteers

Questions raised over West End FD equipment

There was contention over what to do with equipment at the West End Fire Department. Current Board President, John Carpenter presented a proposal to the county commissioners on Thursday evening to sell some of the equipment. Board members Tom Anderson and Mark Wasseen were also present at the meeting.

Senior bowling standings

In the Tuesday Senior mixed league the standings are as follows: Colyer Oil 13-3, Country Kids 10-6, Woodchucks 9-7, McGowan 7-9, B and B Storage 7-9.

Court Report

New candidates prepare for terms

The elections are over and newly elected candidates are now preparing to step into their offices and getting ready for what’s ahead. The elections saw a pretty good voter turnout. With 2,770  registered voters, 1,864 of them cast a ballot for a 67 percent turnout.

Letters to the Editor - Feb. 19

Fifteen county wrestlers head to championships

Three Sanders County wrestling teams will send 15 wrestlers to the state championships after a big day at the Western B-C Divisional Tournament in Darby Saturday.