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FAMILY TRADITIONS
Montana history is ripe with stories of the many families who braved the elements and trekked...
FWP, Avista team up with Idaho students to study fish
Every year Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) teams up with Avista and the University of Idaho...
Question of the Week
Robert Foreman, Thompson Falls - “To actually go to Alaska and go on a moose hunt.” Tyler Battles, Thompson Falls - “A caribou hunt in...
TF woman pleads guilty to theft
Elizabeth Riffle of Thompson Falls, a woman charged for stealing from a local business in Thompson Falls in 2019, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in 20th...
T. Falls Council f ills vacant position
The Thompson Falls City Council officially accepted council member Ruth Cheney's resignation on Mond...
Residents question COVID-19 treatments
During the regular Sanders County board of health meeting last Wednesday, several members of the community stood to give a presentation requesting...
Question of the Week
Angela Pesqueira, San Jose, California - “I would think it would be an amazing experience that one would have no words for, although I feel more...
NY man convicted for second DUI
Bruce Linguanti, from New York, was pulled over two weeks ago and arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Sanders County. He pleaded guilty...
Wood Creek owner says staffing forced closure
Wood Creek Academy has closed their doors for good, and the community that they built around the school is devastated. The boarding school opened in...
Question of the Week: What's the first thing you do to prepare for winter?
Janelle Marley, Plains - “First thing is to get the hay in for the horses.” Mac Morgan, Plains - “Get a huge stack of firewood.” Kyle...
TFHS improvements become a reality
After several delays, new football bleachers were finally delivered to Thompson Falls High School...
New Life Fellowship hosts revival service
New Life Fellowship in Thompson Falls will host a three-day revival service this weekend. The event will feature Clay Roses, a husband and wife duo...
Staff, former students react to school closing
With the closing of Wood Creek Academy in Thompson Falls, some involved with the school and other community members have expressed their thoughts....
Private school closes
Wood Creek Academy, a private school for troubled boys, has decided to close its doors after over...
TC class first of its kind in state
Trout Creek School has become the first in the state to include Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks'...
Question of the Week
Claire Lakko, Plains - “I would want a Chick-Fil-A here because that’s my favorite fast food restaurant, and it’s the best place ever.” Kim...
Defendant pleads not guilty to assault charge
Andre Levert pleaded not guilty to the felony charge of assault with a weapon Tuesday in 20th District Judicial Court. According to charging...
Sanders County board of health receives training
The Sanders County Board of Health met at the Sanders County Courthouse for their scheduled training last week. The Wednesday training focused on boar...
Woods Journal
As bears and other wildlife move closer into town and hunting season gears up, encounters with...
FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS
Thompson Falls Elementary School has begun offering flag football as an extracurricular after-school...
Limberlost seeks apples for new brew
Having been operating for four months now, Limberlost Brewing Company is still floating. "We're...
Hawks reign over Arlee, Mission
With a 2-0 record in their conference, the Lady Hawks are really soaring. Their game with Arlee...
Board of Health member resigns
A member of the Sanders County Board of Health submitted his resignation after a heated meeting last week with the Sanders County Commissioner....
County, MDT discuss Highway 135 speed
The Sanders County Commissioners met with representatives from Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort, Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana...
TF City Council member resigns
A Thompson Falls City Council member has resigned her position. Ward 3 representative Ruth Cheney has stepped down from the council, effective immedia...
