TF kids have fun, learn technique in Mack Days
Some Thompson Falls kids are getting in on the Mack Days action on Flathead Lake. Paisley Helvey of Thompson Falls and her brother Blaine are leading the 12 and under category of the event,...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol James Arnold, 35, careless driving, $85. Jennay Ovitt, 31, seatbelt violation, $20. Eleanor Coggins, 43, day speeding, $120. Luke Hojnacki, 67, day speeding, $70. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Bernt Allestad, 39, operate...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 8; T. Falls, 8; Hot Springs, 5; Trout Creek, 2; Paradise, 1; Noxon, 1. Monday, September 18 Business contact, T. Falls. Fire, T. Falls. Fire, Plains. General animal call/complaint, Paradise. General animal call/complaint, T....
School districts adapt to transportation changes
A decades-old transportation agreement between the Thompson Falls, Noxon and Trout Creek school districts allowing buses to cross district boundaries to pick up students has been changed. The agreement that had been in place for the last 34 years...
Coroner accepts new county role
Sanders County Coroner Patrick Barber has accepted a new position within the county. Beginning October 16, Barber will take on the role of deputy for the Sanders County Sheriff's Office. "Being in...
Blue Hawks on a homecoming high
THOMPSON FALLS 46, ANACONDA 0 The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks added a win to their helmets, taking down the Anaconda Copperheads 46-0 in the homecoming game Friday for the Hawks. Quickly in the first...
SOCCER SATURDAY
Thompson Falls youth soccer hosted Plains, Hot Springs, Trout Creek and Superior on Saturday for a day of competition. U-6, U-8, U-10 and U-12 teams took the...
Hawks host 16 schools for annual meet
The Thompson Falls Blue Hawk runners had the home advantage last week, hosting 16 schools at River's Bend Golf Course for the Thompson Falls Invitational. River's Bend is known to be a favorite among...
Savage Heat grounds Two Eagle
The Hot Springs varsity volleyball team lived up to its banner in the school gymnasium - "Cage the Eagles" - and swept the Eagles at the Hot Springs homecoming game Saturday night. The Hot Springs...
CHEERING ON THE TEAM
The Plains junior high cross country team cheers on Marina Tulloch as she nears the finish line during the Thompson Falls Invitational last week. Tulloch finished third...
Hawks finding their groove
THOMPSON FALLS 3, ARLEE 0 For homecoming the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks took on the Arlee Scarlets for a quick home win in three sets 25-12, 25-11, 25-12. In the first set, the Lady Hawks and the...
Plains man paints in Israel
A Plains man traveled to Israel to take in the sights of an ancient country, but he took time out to give a group of special needs kids a painting lesson. Artist Dave Williams spent almost eight...
4-H members challenged in class
The Whiskey Trail Ranch out of Hot Springs hosted a working ranch class for 4-H students last weekend. Ranch managers Scott and Tammy McAllister judged the four girls from Plains and Trout Creek on...
Remember When?
76 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 1, 1947 BIG PAY Thompson Falls Lumber Co. that operates east of town, better known as Brown’s Mill, is a good place to work. Talk to any of the boys who work out there and they will tell you the pay is good, average...
Crossword Solution
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Blue Hawk Homecoming
Blue Hawk seniors Max Hannum and Faith Palmer were crowned king and queen at halftime of the football game on...
Hot Springs royalty crowned
Hot Springs Superintendent Gerald Chouinard said it's possible a new English monarch might go to volleyball games, but he was skeptical that the queen actually gets out on the floor to play after her...
Realtors donate to nonprofits
Eighteen Sanders County organizations received a check from Clearwater Properties during a recent gathering in Trout Creek. Businesses and club representatives attended the event at the Lakeside...
Question of the week: What is your favorite breed/color of horse?
LAINEY ERWIN, Trout Creek - “The American Quarter Horse and dun color.” GIADA VIVIANO, Trout Creek - “Palominos and friesians are my favorite breeds. Paints are my favorite color, and palomino colors.” SIERRA SYMINGTON, Ronan - “I like...
Community Helpers
First graders at Plains Elementary are spending time this fall getting to know community helpers. Teacher Beth Meaden said the students have had special visits from local community helpers, including...
LIVING ON THE EDGE
A skipper butterfly takes a break at the edge of a juniper shrub while moving from plant to plant looking for flower nectar. The small colorful skipper butterfly is common throughout Montana and seen...
Supporting kids and local soccer programs
There was a lot of soccer in my life last week. On Monday I went to Plains to watch the Clark Fork girls play Columbia Falls. The Clark Fork teams consist of young men and women from throughout the region and is considered a club sport because it...
Montana Viewpoint
Last Sunday, September 17, was the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787. I want to think of those giants of history, the founders of America, brave,...
Finding reliable news sources
It’s hard to figure out a reputable media source to gather accurate information with countless avenues to obtain news in our country. It is vital to distinguish between opinion and fact to avoid having different bases of information. Facts...
Sonja Marie Kutch Fehrs Knerr
Sonja "Marie" Kutch Fehrs Knerr, 84, was born on February 20, 1939, to Arthur and Helen Johnson Kutch Weis in Tekoa, Washington. She left this world to be heavenly bound on September 20, 2023, at...
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