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STUCK IN SANDERS COUNTY

TO AUSTRALIA VIA HIGHWAY 200 – Richard's Transport out of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, has...

Justice Court

Sanders County Sheriff’s Office David Medford, 65, driving while privilege is suspended or revoked, 1st offense, $285. Gerald Beumer, 49, night...

T. Falls delays sewer decision

By Annie Wooden

The Thompson Falls City Council voted Monday night to delay a critical vote in the proposed wastewater treatment project. The council must decide...

Sheriff's Log

Ambulances: Noxon, 3; T. Falls, 10; Plains, 3; H. Springs, 1. Sunday, February 3 Arrest made for DUI drugs or alcohol, T. Falls. Rocks in both lanes...

Plains residents look for senior housing fix

By Annie Wooden

A group of Plains residents are looking to find housing solutions for local seniors. The group expressed their concerns and needs at a meeting...

Former Plains mayor joins council

By Ed Moreth

The mayor of Plains swore in the newest member of the town council last week, but it was almost a...

Sports

Sparks 2nd, Thilmony 3rd in State B-C

By Annie Wooden

The Blue Hawk wrestling team traveled to Billings for the Montana state all-class wrestling...

Devils host Horsemen for senior night

By Annie Wooden

The Noxon Red Devils played host to Plains for senior night action last week, but couldn't keep up...

Vanderwall ends career with a medal

By Annie Wooden

Plains senior Josiah Vanderwall ended his high school wrestling career on the podium last weekend...

Devil girls end play

By Annie Wooden

The Noxon girls ended regular season play with a 56-32 loss to Plains as the Trotters visited...

Combined 14C tourney promises plenty of action

By John Hamilton

It’s been a wild season on both the girls’ and boys’ sides in District 14C this season, the question is: Can it get any wilder this weekend at...

Hawks to host Vikes in season finale

By Annie Wooden

It was a tough matchup on their home court for the Blue Hawk basketball team last week as the boys fell 78-50 to Mission. “We ran into a buzzsaw...

Heat boys fall just short versus Charlo

The Savage Heat boys finished regular season play with a win and a loss over the weekend, beating St. Regis 46-43 Thursday on senior night in Hot...

Lady Hawks head into last battle

By Annie Wooden

The Lady Hawks are heading into one last battle before tournament time. The Hawks will play host to Bigfork Saturday for senior night. The Hawks...

Savage Heat girls split with St. Regis, Charlo

By John Hamilton

The Hot Springs Savage Heat girls split their last two District 14C conference games, edging St. Regis 46-43 in Hot springs Thursday and falling,...

Trotters wrap it up

By John Hamilton

The Plains Trotters wrapped up the regular season with a pair of District 14C conference wins, defeating Noxon 56-32 in Noxon Friday and closing out...

H-Men win last 2

Communities

Local gardener gets back to her roots

By Shana Neesvig

"I have raised a garden all my life," said Elizabeth Riffle, relating to what life was like growing...

Winter kindness

By Ed Moreth

This is the time of year to bring out the hats, coats, and gloves, but for one Plains resident, the...

Trout Creek group helps women worldwide

Residents in Trout Creek are taking part in a worldwide effort to support girls and women by...

SNOW DAY

More than 200 riders participated in the 2019 Cabinet Ridge Riders annual poker run. Fresh powder...

PHS students showcase new skills program

By Ed Moreth

Students of Plains High School held a contest in the gymnasium last week to showcase the new...

New year, new ventures on horseback

By Shana Neesvig

Trout Creek Back Country Horsemen held their first meeting of 2019 and are looking forward to new...

Residents get a lesson in citizenship

By Mindy Ferrell

Margaret Mead’s very famous quote promotes active, informed citizenry: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, organized...

Question of the Week

By Jay Simons

PAUL PERKINS, Thompson Falls – “My wife died in 2001, so I show my love to my two dogs – a Corgi and a Shelty – by taking them for a walk...

A tale of man vs. nature

By Kelly Butts-Spirito

Eugenio Montale once wrote, “The most dangerous aspect of present-day life is the dissolution of the feeling of individual responsibility. Mass...

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Opinion

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Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the MHSA all-class state wrestling tournament in Billings. I had not been there since high school,...