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Election season kicks off
With the new year comes a new election cycle in Montana. The filing period for state offices opened January 9 and continues through March 9. Paul...
State court reverses decision
The Montana Supreme Court last week reversed a $35 million judgment against the Thompson Falls congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and the...
Defendants enter not guilty pleas
In the final session of 20th District Judicial Court of 2019, on Dec. 24, Justin Loehner pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of attempted...
Simons always saw the positive
She'd catch you at Harvest Foods, Minnie's or Grocery Surplus. Some people would avoid her. Others w...
New owner familiar to accounting firm
Clients and staff of Bratz and Associates won't notice much change this year as tax season...
'Old Timers' play ball
The Blue Hawk chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) hosted an event Friday that helped some...
T. Falls transfer station complete
The Sanders County Commissioners commemorated the new solid waste transfer station on Tuesday with...
Wood's trial date moved
The murder trial of former Thompson Falls resident Danielle Wood has been moved to later in 2020. In 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, Judge...
A magical holiday adventure
Thompson Falls kindergarten students got to experience the magic of Christmas on Tuesday with a...
City thanks council members for service
The Thompson Falls City Council met for their last time in 2019 on Monday, and it was the final...
Noxon notifies parents of school incident
Noxon Superintendent Jon Martin notified parents on Monday of an incident at the school Monday involving a student. “I want to inform you that...
Judge revokes deferred sentence after defendant admits violation
On Tuesday, Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher revoked a deferred sentence for Brandon Tollie and sentenced him to five years with the Montana...
Suspect 'wants to go to trial'
Former Thompson Falls resident Danielle Wood appeared in 20th District Judicial Court this week. Wood, who is charged with deliberate homicide in the...
Not guilty pleas entered
In 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, Eugene Germain entered not guilty pleas to two felony theft charges. Germain was arrested May 21....
AN HONOR TO SERVE
Students in Thompson Falls got to say thanks to local veterans on Monday, Veterans Day, with a...
POSITIVE FOOTPRINTS
Thompson Falls students last week learned what it means to be positive role models and leave...
Hunters set for rifle season
Montana’s big game hunting season opens this weekend, and local Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) staff are reminding hunters of a key change in a...
City awards Ainsworth bid to local company
A Thompson Falls contractor has been awarded the contract for the Ainsworth Park Project. The Thompson Falls City Council voted last week to give the...
Ballots mailed to Hot Springs voters
The Sanders County Clerk and Recorder’s office last week mailed ballots for the Hot Springs Municipal General Election. Voters have until 8 p.m....
Groups want local veteran services
A group of residents is working on a plan to bring more services to Sanders County veterans. On Tuesday, David Williams with Joint Operation Mariposa...
County updates property tax bills
Tax bills for property owners in Sanders County will be mailed later this month, and property...
GEAR UP awards grant
At the Thompson Falls School Board meeting on Monday, Superintendent Bill Cain said that the school again received the GEAR UP grant in the amount of...
Elks honor local law enforcement
The Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge on Sunday honored local law enforcement personnel and thanked them...
Local Extension Office welcomes new employee
Ashley Devol-Haun has joined the staff at the MSU Sanders County Extension Office as administrative...
Ransomware affects T. Falls school district
Ransomware impacted the server at Thompson Falls Schools last week and the school and law enforcement agencies are working to resolve the problem. The...
