Local candidates continue to file for state and Flathead County offices, adding to the initial flurry of filings from January. In state races, Steven Thompson of Kalispell officially filed as a Republican candidate for the House District 7 seat, previously held by Republican Jon Sonju. Sonju, in turn, filed for termed-out Republican Sen. Greg Barkus open seat in Senate District 4. RELATED ...

Billings West 47, Great Falls High 40

Leave it to a few football players -- they are members of Alabama's national championship team after all -- to help lift sales for some retailers in January, one of the least important months for merchants as they clear out winter merchandise.

Jan. 15-21, 2010 Brenden Hower, 12 Walker St., Vermillion: Careless driving, Recharged; Municipal speeding, $36 plus costs. Meghan Ellifson-Martz, 45621 306th St., Wakonda: Speeding other roadways, $16 plus costs.

H1N1 FLU VACCINES: Available by appointment to ages 6 months and older. Call the Buncombe County Health Department at 259-3000 to schedule. Free.

Stratford 63, Barlow 18 (at Barlow): 103-- Ashley Carmona (S) won by forfeit; 112-- Corey Billingham (S) won by forfeit; 119--Kevin Murat (S) won by forfeit; 125--Josh Van Sleet (S) won by forfeit; 130--Kevin Soares (S) won by forfeit; 135-- Greg Billingham (S) pinned Andrew Chill 3:24; 140--Brandon Tomlinson (S) pinned Tom Kuric 1:45; 145-- Muhammed Ali (S) pinned Zack Cordeli 4:56; 152--Brian ...