Local restaurant welcomes new owners
November 1 marked day one for the new owners of the iconic Minnie's Cafe in Thompson Falls. Daniel...
Fire destroys Plains home
Fire destroyed a home along Highway 28 last week, despite efforts by firefighters from two...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Isaac Johnson, 22, day speeding, $20. John Wilson, 40, seatbelt violation, $20. Kenan Hadzic, 41, speeding in a restricted...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 8; T. Falls, 5; Plains, 2; Heron, 2; Noxon, 2; Dixon, 1. Monday, November 21 Welfare check, Trout Creek. Assault, Plains....
Holiday Kickoff
Even in November, it was beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Plains last weekend with the...
Creative calling
A calling that has been in the making by local artist Kathy Altman for seven years has been...
Water, sewer projects move forward
The Woodside Park Water Board is celebrating this holiday season as their project to upgrade the water system for the neighborhood in the Cherry...
Lanterns drift into the night
They looked like colorful stars rising into the clear night over the Sanders County Fairgrounds...
4-H ambassadors teach dance
by Ed Moreth Farm animals and 4-H seem to be synonymous, but maybe dancing should be added to their...
TF food bank completes upgrades
The Community Harvest Food Bank (CHFB) and Thrift Store has recently completed a project to...
Remember When?
105 YEARS AGO • DECEMBER 6, 1917 CLOSE CALL FOR SNIDER Careless Hunter Sends Bullet Through Coattail and then Beats It for Cover Dave Snider was...
Question of the Week
BARBARA McENTIRE, Thompson Falls - “Receiving a picture of family members.” JOSH SCHMIDT, Thompson Falls - “It’s better to give; a gift card...
Students inducted into NHS
The high standards of scholarship, leadership, serviceship, and character are celebrated each year...
Plains juniors are Turkey Bowl champs
The Rose Bowl is the oldest and biggest of the college football games, but it's got nothing on the...
Group supports weight loss efforts
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support group that’s been around for 70 years. Founded in 1948 by Esther Manz, around...
Legislative Update
From November 15-18, the Montana Legislature met for orientation. A review of that was in last week’s paper dealing with the Senate leadership and...
It's an honor
I used to joke with a friend of mine that I’ll know I'm a big deal the day I get to be the grand marshal in a parade. Well, my time has come. I...
Exceptional service
I just wanted to give a shoutout to our local DMV. I have in the past looked forward to dealing with the DMV (Drivers Licensing) with the same...
Slice of Life: Gratitude and grace
As I write this it is a week before Thanksgiving, one of my favorite holidays of the year. I am...
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