Local heroes score big at Olympic Games

A couple of weeks ago Phillips County was well represented in the 2016 Special Olympics held at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula. The Malta Opportunities Inc. (MOI) finished strong at the 2016 games with the pieces of hardware to show for it. The Olympics were filled with events including a dance, carnival and plenty of souvenirs.

Saleena Davis did well in her first trip to the Olympic games, medaling in softball and the 25 meter walk.

"I really enjoyed myself," Davis said. "It was fun. Before that I was an athlete at the Havre games and a cheerleader in the Missoula games."

She had a th...