Recount verifies election results
Sanders County Elections staff on Wednesday conducted a recount of two municipal races. The votes for Thompson Falls City Council seats in Ward 1 and Ward 3 were recounted at the Sanders County...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Garth Owens, 71, seatbelt violation, $20. Justin Maynard, 56, careless driving, $85; failure to give notice of accident by quickest means, 1st offense, $275; failure to carry proof of insurance in vehicle, 1st offense, $75....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 9; Plains, 9; Hot Springs, 4; Paradise, 2; Trout Creek, 2; Dixon, 2; Noxon, 1. Monday, November 13 Trespass, Dixon. Automated alarm call, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, Hot Springs. Assist miscellaneous, Hot Springs. Trespass,...
Rail group receives grant
The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) has been awarded a $150,000 grant through the Pacific Northwest Economic Region’s Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (PNWER-RIA) to further high-performance rail across the region. This constitutes...
Noxon man pleads guilty to possession
Joshua Galloway appeared before Judge Deborah Kim Christopher on Tuesday to change his plea after entering a plea agreement with the state. After some discussion between the parties, Galloway pled guilty to an amended charge of criminal possession...
Veteran shares experiences with kids
For some, talking about their time in the Vietnam War is troublesome, particularly if they lost friends or were wounded, and it's no difference for Marine Corps veteran Denis Munson, who was a guest...
Artists show off creations at fairgrounds
For the second year the local artists who form the Antler Creek group held their show at the Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains. Twelve vendors set up for a one-day event to sell their artwork....
Plains School Board discusses opportunities
by Shannon Brown The Plains school board met on Monday to discuss events that occurred during the past month with reports from Superintendent Walsh and the principals. Dr. Walsh started by commenting on the trunk or treat on Halloween at the school...
Plains Drama Club has mystery on its hands
The Plains High School Drama Club finished its third performance of "A Wing and a Prayer" in the multipurpose room on Sunday to a resounding applause, but this time the accolades weren't just for the...
CHRISTMAS CRAFTERS
The Plains Woman's Club once again gathered to help youngsters have a better holiday by making Christmas stockings for them. Five ladies from the Plains club met at the United Methodist Church in...
T. Falls alum earns All-American honor
Thompson Falls alumni Justin Morgan, a sophomore at Montana Tech, has a lot to be proud of this year already. Morgan took third in the Frontier championship earning him All-Conference honors, with...
Athletes earn All-Conference status
With fall sports wrapped up, local athletes are being honored with All-Conference and All-State status. In District 7B volleyball, Thompson Falls sophomore Gabi Hannum and Plains junior Lexi Deming earned All-State status, along with Eureka's Annie...
Bowling Scores
OVER THE HILL GANG W L Mixed Nuts 21.5 18.5 Fun Team 21 19 Jokers Wild 21 19 Com’bak Kids 20.5 19.5 Roll’n Along 19 21 Leftovers 17 23 Team Scr. Game: Fun Team, 823; Scr. Series: Fun Team, 2270; Hcp. Game: Fun Team, 905; Hcp. Series: Fun Team,...
Remember When?
SANDERS COUNTY C.C.C. by Fredi Pargeter and Glenn T. Garrison Note: The Civilian Conservation Corps was developed as a relief agency during the Great Depression years. President Roosevelt convinced Congress to create the C.C.C. which provided...
Parade grand marshal a community helper
Christmas on Main Street in Thompson Falls is just over a week away, and the annual parade now has a grand marshal. Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce last week voted Sarah Ball as the grand marshal... Full story
Mayor's Corner
My first week as mayor has been what I call orientation, with so much going on. Starting at my desk, reading files, meeting with the departments, getting to know “the team.” I'd like to remind residents about Ordinance No. 358 regarding parking...
Church holds fundraiser
The Plains Alliance Church held a bazaar fundraiser last Saturday. Coordinator Roni Mitch said this was their fifteenth year holding the event. "This year the money earned goes to the International...
Question of the Week
KASON LUDEMAN, Hot Springs - “Cook it for two hours at 700 degrees on the BBQ grill. First put stuffing inside. And put vinegar and pepper on top.” WYATT FELTS, Hot Springs - “I cook a turkey in the oven for one hour.” KINLEY KUOPPALA, Hot...
SANDERS COUNTY HONOR ROLL
THOMPSON FALLS ELEMENTARY 4th Grade: Hartleigh Block, Emma Brotherton, Brooklyn Elliott ,Greysen Franck, Peyton Heldstab, Gabriel Holloway, Jase Kelly, Aaron Koskela, Sydney Lofthus, Kalsin McGuire, Quinn Nichols, Victoria Pavlik, Mattie Robinson,...
Blood drive scheduled in TF
Thompson Falls High School will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, December 6, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With...
HOLIDAY HUDDLE
A flock of turkeys gathers together surrounded by vibrant autumn colors. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that more than 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving day. A tradition in...
Highs and lows in marathon play
The November scores are in! Players in the GFWC Thompson Falls Pinochle Marathon wasted no time setting up their matches and getting them played before the Thanksgiving holiday. The annual Pinochle Marathon supports the Blanche Hurlburt Scholarship...
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. PACA 5. ASKING 11. LOAN 12. GIDDINESS 16. ARMY 17. ED 18. DUBAI 19. STEWARDESSES 24. MA 25. MARACA 26. MACS 27. DIM 28. ALAY 29. EACH 30. EASE 31. BANNS 33. PARES 34. AFFECT 38. MARINE 39. LOIRE 40. OLMEC 43. MRNA 44. ERIC 45.... Full story
Don't use abortion as birth control
Her'es a novel idea on the subject of abortion. Don't get pregnant. I'm 80 years old and grew up in an era void of legal abortions or birth control. If we got pregnant we had the little darlings. Then a miracle. The birth control pill was...
Montana Viewpoint: Critical Rage Theory
Earlier today I thought I would study up on Critical Race Theory—which I have to admit I know little about—but I made a typo in my search query and I entered “critical rage theory” by...
Community pride seen through sports
With the end of fall sports comes the end of my first season as a sports writer, well, a writer at all. When I moved back to Sanders County last March I never dreamed I would land a job at the newspaper, let alone writing for sports. For people who...
A global problem
Point of correction/clarification. Related to a recent LTE. The public health nurse position is as a hired employee only. The "Medical Dr" is a nurse and is an appointed position made by the commissioners & the duties are as a consultant/advisor...
Donald W. Burrell
Donald W. Burrell went to be with our heavenly Father November 6, 2023. Don was born to Wayne and Vi Burrell on December 4, 1942. He was raised in the Moiese Valley. He graduated from Charlo High... Full story
Frank Allen Betts
Frank Allen Betts, 80, of Thompson Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on November 16, 2023, at the Spokane Veterans Home. Frank was a native Montanan born on July 26,... Full story
Beulah June Martell Frost
Beulah June Martell Frost was born September 8, 1932, on the farm near Williston, North Dakota. She married Bill Frost in 1951. They later moved from Missoula to Trout Creek, Montana, in 1971. There she cared for her family and was an active member... Full story
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