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Plains school breaks ground on expansion
As part of its goal to continuously improve the lives of its students and campus, the Plai...
Fire destroys TF business
A Thompson Falls business was destroyed in a fire last Saturday. First responders received a call...
Question of the Week
DEB CHEETHAM, Thompson Falls - “Jaws.” JAMIE GIDDINGS, Plains - “The Blair Witch Project, because it was so horrible that it’s great....
Elevator a 'life saver' for T. Falls couple
One of the most humbling things for many people as they age is the loss of mobility. For those who l...
Law enforcement weighs in on legalization issue
This election season, Montanans are voting on a measure that would legalize recreational marijuana. According to some local law enforcement officers,...
SWEET SUCCESS
Those looking for a treat in Sanders County, can look no further than the little Thompson Falls cand...
County sets drug disposal event
Most people start to collect old medications, unfinished or expired. These drugs collect at the back of medicine cabinets cluttering it up; however,...
Kokanee run spawns adventure for anglers
'Tis the season for salmon snagging, an unusual form of fishing still practiced today that reaches...
Question of the Week
Steven Conley, Thompson Falls - “I would say as long as you don’t go over a month then you’re fine on any decorations.” Jeffery Manwaring,...
Local riders test skills at obstacle course
With the lack of family events held throughout the year, some Trout Creek locals decided to...
Big honor for small town girl
When asked to describe a pageant contestant, one might usually describe a tall lean woman in a...
TF Council addresses community watering
After years of planning, Ainsworth Park is officially complete, however, the work for the Thompson Falls City Council is not over. For their September...
TF airport receives federal funding
As part of a $8.2 billion federal investment into airport infrastructure, numerous airports across the country and Montana are receiving tax dollars...
Question of the Week
ELDER DALIN JOHNSON, Peoria, Arizona - “To do service, especially helping people with their gardens and raking leaves.” EMMANUEL LEFEBVRE,...
Highway markers a reminder of tragedies
In 1983 two men were driving westbound across the Highway 200 bridge over the Thompson River, just...
E-waste galore at annual affair
Old computers, printers, televisions and other electronics were gathered at the county's annual...
T. Falls family explores history
To say that the Sink family from Thompson Falls are history buffs would be an understatement. The gr...
Question of the Week
Stephanie Huyghe, Plains - “I recycle old cardboard. I use it for making fire starters and burn it in my wood burning stove; I never throw out any...
T. Falls man pleads not guilty to drug charge
Thompson Falls man Raymond Schaefer on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs. According to charging...
Elks remember 9/11 with patriotic ride
In honor of those who died and those who worked as first responders on 9/11, the Elks organized a...
TF School Board reviews salary schedule
The Thompson Falls School Board is working on a new salary schedule for their administration. The new schedule will decide how much and how often the...
Parade honors veterans
It was a busy Saturday for the Plains VFW. The group organized a parade that exceeded their...
Question of the Week
FRANCIS AULD, Elmo - “I think it still does, and that peoples’ patriotism ignites when that day comes. There are some people that let it phase...
Local first responders recall 9/11 effects
On September 11, 2001, America changed forever. Airplanes were hijacked and flown into the World...
E-waste event set
The Sanders County Transfer Site at Thompson Falls is hosting an event on Saturday, September 19, to collect and recycle old electronics. For several...
