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New Kids' Fishing Day reels in the fun
It was a first for the state park in Thompson Falls, and for many youth in attendance. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) held the first annual Kids Fishing Day at the small pond in the park. "We...
Beck brought Bakersfield country to The Rex
A lone singer sat on the Rex Theater stage Saturday and strummed his guitar to a nearly empty theater. Sharing his traditional-style country songs, the man also brought with him some priceless stories of his run- ins with music legends. Old-time...
TF Schools picks new superintendent
Thompson Falls School District has landed on a decision to fill the vacant superintendent position following Jason Slater’s exit. With four original candidates in the running, William “Bill” Cain will assume the superintendent responsibilities begin...
Local dentists provide free care
"It was pitched to us as a marketing tool for community outreach," explained Dr. Andrew Ordelheide, who runs MT West Dentist with his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Ordelheide. "We weren't even halfway through o...
Hot rods and horses in Hot Springs
It is a celebration of Hot Springs history and a festival of fun and food. Hot Springs Homesteader Days was held last weekend, giving the town a temporary boost in population and businesses a chance t...
T-Falls lady bowlers compete in Helena
April and May were busy months for 16 lady bowlers from Thompson Falls. Participants in the State Women’s Bowling Tournament made their way to Sleeping Giant Lanes in Helena. Team Division A listed Falls team 300 Wannabees (Wendy Kelley, Nancy G...
Homesteaders ready to celebrate
It is the time of year that the population of Hot Springs gets a boost… for a weekend. The 68th Annual Homesteader Days Celebration is an event that features a fun run, car show, rodeo, and live music. Food and vendors tempt residents and v...
Outdoor women get lesson in pioneer cooking
"Going Dutch" has a different meaning for Colleen Sloan of Sandy, Utah. Her healthy obsession with Dutch oven cooking has had her traveling near and far to share the joys of cooking pioneer-style....
Golden Shadows
WESTERN SUNSET - The sun sets over the Noxon bridge, casting a golden glow on the Clark Fork River....
Young anglers flood Noxon's Triangle Pond
Some youth get the bug, taking the bait – hook, line and sinker. That is why Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) organize Kids Fishing Day every year in Noxon. "We had 102 kids registered this y...
Civic duties and service
With her ballot complete, Frances Thoma of Thompson Falls hands it to one of the many election judges working election day throughout the county. Judges must complete a workshop regarding rules and...
1 dead in crash outside T.Creek
Montana Highway Patrol responded to a one-vehicle accident just west of Trout Creek, Monday at 5 p.m., near Mile Marker 27. Trooper Jourdan Gulick was on the scene and Saint's Wrecking and Towing of...
Students design egg-cellent race cars
It is an event that is becoming a year-end tradition for fifth and sixth grade students at Thompson Falls schools. A lesson in construction, velocity and impact results. A tournament of speed and desi...
Dads, daughters dance to raise funds for Noxon family
It was a clever and thoughtful effort by the Noxon senior class. Seniors Cory Brodmerkle and Caitlyn Hagen worked with their peers to create a fundraiser for a family in need of assistance – but n...
Local Special Olympians compete at state games
It was four days jam packed with fun, excitement and sports. It was also four days that won't be forgotten by a little girl - and likely anticipated each year with excitement. Brooke Flemmer has been...
Question of the Week
Natalie Erwin, Trout Creek – “Live life, have fun, behave yourself.” Alec White, Thompson Falls – “Enjoy your summer, but it will be awkward if fall rolls around and you aren’t going to college.” Gary Mackey, Thompson Falls – “Go to trade school....
Spring cleaning
Trout Creek Community Improvement Association volunteers took time to prepare the Trout Creek Park for a busy summer. Pine needles were picked up, the stage was swept and cleaned, and weeds were...
Helping teens make good choices explored at seminar
Jennifer McPherson was one of three speakers during a commuinity awareness seminar presented by the Local Advisory Committee at the Rex Theatre in Thompson Falls last Wednesday. Representing the Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic, McPherson...
Fuzzy dice and everything nice
It was time to say goodbye and drive off into the sunset – again. Noxon principal Rik Rewerts organized and participated in the school's 5th Annual Car Show. Although he didn't give himself any a...
Product, layout changes seen at local grocer
They say no man is an island, but sometimes grocery stores are. At least, according to Thompson Falls Harvest Foods owner Jim Farger. "As a rural, remote location without many other options, we have a...
Volunteers help clean up Thompson River
It is an effort that goes largely unnoticed, except by those who live and play up Thompson River. For five years, Sanders County Flycasters have been taking on the trash left by visitors to the recreational river area. Flycaster Miles Sexton said...
GOING THE EXTRA MILE
It was time to pass the torch for the organization of the Law Enforcement Torch Run supporting the Special Olympics. Longtime organizer Deputy April Phillips, who carried that torch for years after...
New imaging machine is top of the line
In technology, progress is the name of the game. And in the rural hospital setting, keeping an edge on the tech game has been the priority at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. The latest example of that...
EGGSELLENT ADVENTURES
Despite the freezing temps and wind chill, warm-fuzzy feelings were present at the Trout Creek Easter Egg-stravaganza. "We have some pretty tough Montana kids. We had over 240 kids registered – j...
Dixon stampede fun run set for Saturday
The town of Dixon is preparing for a stampede of bison this Saturday – or so the event’s name suggests. The stampede is actually the 4th Annual Bison Stampede Fun Run that invites area runners, joggers, and walkers to help raise money for imp...
