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Couple aims to educate about birds of prey
Anne Schnell and her husband Paul Schnell moved to Noxon in 2021 to continue their mission to educate people about birds of prey and the importance of securing their habitat. Anne began her journey...
Noxon wins division title
It was the making of Noxon history last Saturday as the Noxon Cougars Babe Ruth baseball team won the Glacier League Division Tournament in a doubleheader in Eureka. Coach Wes Tucker said that it was...
What advice do you have for the class of 2023?
Shana Neesvig - “Be kind and always do your best.” Jake Mickelson - “Pursue your passions and don’t stop until you achieve them.” Darcy Farlan - “Don’t be afraid to take on the challenges that adulting will hit you with.” Eric Nygaard - “Be k...
Blue Hawks finish sixth at state
What a tremendous feat and season for the Blue Hawk softball team, earning a place at State after ten years. The team, along with Coach Jared Koskela and assistant coaches, Julie Detlaff and Lacey McC...
TF, Plains athletes excel at state
It was a spectacular way to end a track season for the Blue Hawks and Horsemen/Trotters, competing against the top athletes at the class AA and B State Track meet at the Bulldog Memorial Stadium in Bu...
Class C tracksters finish in Laurel
It was state-bound for five athletes from Hot Springs and Noxon schools last weekend. Laurel hosted the class A and C event at the Laurel Sports Complex. "The three kids we took to state laid it all...
FINDING THEIR PLACE
Leaving behind a legacy at the state golf tournament was the Thompson Falls girls golf team with their fourth-place finish. It all went down last Tuesday and Wednesday at the Marias Valley Golf and Co...
Track competition heats up
The Western B/C Divisional Track Meet at Big Sky High School in Missoula marked the end of the season for some Sanders County tracksters and onward to state for others. "We had a fantastic divisional...
Hawks advance to state
It will be the first time since 2010 that the Blue Hawk softball team has made it to state. Thompson Falls shook up the stands at the divisional games in Anaconda last weekend and came out victors after four challenging games. It all started on...
Trotters finish season at divisional
After winning their play-in game with flying colors last Tuesday against the Loyola Breakers 13-3, the Plains Trotters earned their spot at divisionals. The Western B-C Divisional Softball Tournament...
Question of the Week: What is the best invention in your lifetime?
Trish Stauffer, Thompson Falls - “The cell phone.” David Haase, Thompson Falls - “Women.” Nadine Webster, Thompson Falls - “Blackstone griddle.” Pat Ingraham, Thompson Falls - “Indoor plumbing and the washing machine.” Sid Raiche, Thompson Falls...
Music for Moms
Ledger photo by Jennifer Curran The Western Sky Band performs during the Music for Moms event Saturday at The Rex Theater. The show is a fundraiser for Cancer Network of Sanders Co...
Hawks gear up divisional
With five games played last week the Blue Hawk softball team was getting amped up and dialed in for divisionals. "We played together really well in all the games. We are playing together more than...
Personal bests fuel Hot Springs, Noxon track
The Hot Springs and Noxon track teams showcased their hard work and talents at the District meet last weekend at the Missoula County stadium. Several athletes will be moving on to divisionals this weekend in Missoula. With 12 Savage Heat earning...
Track teams ready for divisional meet
Showcasing their hard work and talents at the 6B District meet in Eureka last weekend were the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks and Plains Horsemen/Trotters. Many athletes qualified and will be moving onto...
Determination drives Trotters
If it’s one thing the Trotters softball team has, it’s grit and determination. The team has been clinching in the wins and with two home victories last Thursday they are a team to be reckoned wit...
Golf season ends for some as Hawk girls head to state
The 2023 high school golf season may be over for some but the sport can be a lifetime passion. Senior Colton Wormwood told his coach Doree Thilmony the day after the divisionals, that he was headed...
P-HS finishes inaugural season
Last week marked the end of the season but a start for a new tradition in Plains sports. It was the first time the Plains Horsemen has had a baseball team and it was a huge success with a lot of support from parents, the community and the school....
Question of the week
Laura Herrick, Trout Creek - “To be kind and considerate.” Bob Ludka, Silverwood - “Follow the rules.” Kay Nygaard, Paradise - “The love of Christ, and she taught us a lot by example.” Ron Berman, Thompson Falls - “Unconditional love.” Frank...
Rain doesn't hold back track teams
It was a cold and rainy day for the Blue Hawks and Horseman/Trotters at the Archie Roe meet in Kalispell on Saturday. Fourteen teams competed at the meet. "Considering the cold weather, the team did...
Trotters fight hard against Lions
Plains was defeated 8-3 last Friday against the Lincoln County Lions in Eureka. The Lions came out strong, grabbing five runs in the first two innings. “It was a tough loss, but we had some younger girls make some great plays,” said Coach Kati Mitche...
P-HS shuts out Trojans
The Plains-Hot Springs notched another win last week as they traveled to Troy to face the Trojans. Senior Garth Parker threw a shutout as the Savage-Horsemen beat the Trojans 8-0. Parker allowed just two hits in the seven innings, striking out 18 wit...
Golfers head into postseason play
From the tee box, through the fairways, to the putting greens, it was birdies and pars for the Thompson Falls and Plains golf teams last week. The golfers got quite the variety of courses to play. “It was a good week all around,” said Blue Hawk Coa...
Hawks clinch second seed
The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks lost 7-5 in an edge of the seat game against the Lincoln County Lady Lions last Thursday. The Hawks had a 5-1 run lead going into the sixth inning. But the Lions had another plan, scoring six runs in the sixth inning...
Noxon, Hot Springs prepare for District
Hot Springs and Noxon track teams were among the 25 teams that competed in the KLH track meet in Missoula on Saturday. It was the last regular meet before Districts. Numerous athletes accomplished...
