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Health officials warn of scammers
Advances in technology and the prevalance of COVID-19 are augmeting the ability of criminals to take advantage of people. There are numerous ways...
Paradise fire escape a unique piece of history
One of the most recognizable features of the iconic Paradise schoolhouse, which is now a museum and...
Question of the Week
BEBE TOWNSEND KENNEDY, Thompson Falls — “Being in the air conditioning.” BELLE COOPER, Thompson Falls — “Swimming, because you get a chance...
Not guilty pleas to drug charges
A Hot Springs woman pleaded not guilty last week after being charged with one count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs. Meggin Gill was...
TF Council looks for community input, ideas
Earlier this month the Thompson Falls City Council met to discuss various plans and projects being taken on to improve the quality of life and...
What should schools should do this fall in response to COVID-19?
SUE JONES, Paradise - “I’m just not sure about having the kids go back to school because you can’t keep kids from touching their face and other...
BACK IN BUSINESS
After a year of closure, the Circle in Plains has reopened. Due to issues with hot water damage,...
ROAMING FREE
"No matter what side of the fence you are on, most people in the west have a picture of a bison on...
Question of the Week
GRACE GAMBOA, Plains - “I think that some people are definitely upset with having to wear them. Like in restaurants it is kind of different because...
Officers join T. Falls police
Police work can be a dangerous and thankless job, especially in today's world. However, there are...
Noxon restaurant is back in business
The Hereford Restaurant is open after being closed for about three years. At one time, the business...
4 COVID cases confirmed, fair canceled
UPDATE: A fourth case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Sanders County. As a result of Governor...
Survey addresses housing in county
Organizations have found the biggest challenge to economic growth in Sanders County is the dire need for housing. According to the new Sanders County...
Question of the Week
SHEREE SULLIVAN, Thompson Falls - “Yes. There’s too much of the buying of the land with a house put on it, which raises the property tax and the...
Heron man shot after dispute
A Heron man is in the hospital and another in custody after a shooting on Lower River Road last weekend. According to family members, 36-year-old...
Man hit by train still recovering
A 78-year-old man remains in a Missoula hospital after being struck by a train at a crossing in Thompson Falls on June 29. Gary Freeman is listed in...
Sentence for assault
Dixon man Michael Stocking appeared in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday for sentencing. Stocking was convicted of two counts of assault, one...
Should masks be mandatory in the state of Montana?
Lacy Wieckowski, Thompson Falls - “I do believe that masks should be mandatory. As long as it’s worn properly it should help prevent the...
Paradise Celebrates Independence Day
been celebrating the Fourth of July as a community. Each year the community comes out with food,...
TF recognizes improvements
Since 2004 the community of Thompson Falls has been striving to maintain the natural beauty of the...
SCCDC welcomes new director
The Sanders County Community Development Corporation (SCCDC) recently welcomed Ray Brown as its new...
Noxon fireworks show to go on
For the first time in 45 years, the Noxon Bicentennial community park committee has canceled the Fourth of July celebrations due to COVID-19 regulatio...
Question of the week
MICHELLE TYLER, West Pasco, Washington - “The Fourth of July celebrates the birth of our country, when the country signed the Declaration of...
Radio enthusiasts participate in field day
The radio has long been the symbol of communication. Ever since its invention in the mid 1890's,...
Choosing a trade
When most high school seniors are asked what they plan on doing after graduation, few will say that they plan to pursue a trade. America is built by t...
