

Granite County Sheriff's Report: February 28, 2022
Granite County Sheriff's Report: February 28, 2022


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Granite County Commissioner's Agenda: March 1, 2022
Granite County Commissioner's Agenda: March 1, 2022


Lady Prospectors ousted by Superior
FRENCHTOWN - It wasn't the ending that anyone expected, and certainly not the Lady Prospectors.
Granite lost 55-49 to Superior Friday afternoon, dropping them from the Class C Western Divisional Tournament. It was only the second time all season the Lady Prospectors lost back-to-back games.
"Tough way to end the season," said GHS Head Coach Brandon Piazolla after the loss. "(I'm) proud of all the hard work these girls have put in."
Granite took an early lead and appeared to

Trojans fall from divisional in loss to St. Regis
FRENCHTOWN – The Drummond Trojan Boys Basketball Team drew its season to a close Friday night in a 63-49 loss to St. Regis. The defeat came in the Consolation Bracket of the Class C Western Divisional Tournament held in Frenchtown. “I don’t know if the moment got to ‘em or what,” reflected DHS Head Coach Levi Parsons. “Maybe I didn’t have them prepared enough.” The Trojans played the Tigers tight through the first period, trailing 15-13 when the buzzer sounded. But as the gam


Trojans falter in divisional opener, head to Consolation Bracket
FRENCHTOWN - West Yellowstone used strong surges in the first and fourth quarters to secure a 65-43 first-round victory over Drummond in the Class C Western Division Tournament.
The win lifts the Wolverines into the Winner's Bracket semifinal against Harrison-Willow Creek. The Trojans fall into the Consolation Bracket where they will face St. Regis at 2 p.m. Friday.
Drummond has faced St. Regis twice already this season, beating them both times.
Thursday night, the Wolverin


Lady Prospectors fall to Twin Bridges in divisional opener
FRENCHTOWN - For three quarters the Granite Girls basketball team looked nothing like it normal selves. Poor passing combined with shots that just couldn't seem to find the bottom of the net led to a 51-33 loss to Twin Bridges in their opening game of the Girls Western Division opener Thursday in Frenchtown.
Despite the passing woes, Granite stayed close through one period to trail 8-6 heading into the second quarter.
But the middles two stanzas were unkind to the locals as


Downtown Market to hold multicultural event in Anaconda, Montana
ANACONDA – The Downtown Market is set to make another appearance, this time in the heart of Anaconda March 5, 2022. The event, which will be held at the historic Washoe Theater, will feature a variety of merchants and entertainment in an effort to raise funds for two nonprofits - the Anaconda Family Resource Center (AFRC) and Discover Deer Lodge. Tickets for the event are $20 per person with a portion going to the AFRC. Children 12 and under are free. A raffle has been create


Trojans survive Seeley ‘Hail Mary’, advance to Divisional
FRENCHTOWN – It can never be truly said that one player, action or bucket can be the sole reason for the outcome of game. But there are times when the cosmic tumblers of fate put someone in just such a position. Enter Drummond’s Scott Parke. With two Trojans playing sick, Drummond was in need of a hand to keep their postseason train on track. And it was mid-game when the lanky sophomore took to the floor to give teammate Colt Parsons a break. But in the scant few minutes that


Get your last runs of the year in at Discovery Ski Area
ANACONDA – With ski season coming to a close in the coming months, now is the time to get out and enjoy the powder before the sun shines bright on the Treasure State. Discovery Ski area near Philipsburg, Montana is currently holding between a snow bottom of 18 inches and a top of 36. With additional weather fronts moving through the area, now is a great time to get a few more runs in before the spring thaw. If you’re planning to come in for a few days, you’ll need a place to