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T. Falls Council chooses mayor
In a special meeting Monday evening, the Thompson Falls City Council chose Jerry Lacy to be the new mayor for the City of Thompson Falls. Lacy retired in September with 27 years of experience as...
TF shop students complete projects
At the behest of Thompson Falls High School's athletic director, students in the shop class have completed a project to help raise money for the athletic department. The project also wrapped up...
CFVH residents plan annual holiday bazaar
Clark Fork Valley Hospital employees and area vendors are preparing to help improve the daily comfortability of long-term care (LTC) patients. The LTC Holiday Bazaar is slated for 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, December 7-8. The bazaar will...
Arts council presents African rhythm music
Staying true to their mission to enhance the community through opportunities for artistic expression, learning and appreciation, the Sanders County Arts Council welcomes music lovers to enjoy the next scheduled event in their Tapestry series of...
Puppies on parade
Everyone loves a parade – and that goes for dogs, too. Michelle Easley has been working with area animals to help them look their best since May when she opened "Diamonds in the Ruff." The doggy s...
Bazaar season nears
Sanders County has a long history of being quite crafty. The tradition also carries a lengthy history of Christmas-time bazaars as a venue for the clever, local-minded vendors and shoppers of the area. Always the Saturday of the first full weekend...
TF Schools to honor veterans
“This type of event is appropriate and necessary, and I’m happy to hear we aren’t the only school doing something like this,” said Thompson Falls elementary principal Len Dorscher. His comment is in reference to the Falls District’s Veterans...
Noxon PTO planning annual holiday bazaar
There is an opportunity in December for vendors, shoppers and seniors at Noxon High School. The annual Christmas Bazaar organized by the Noxon School PTO have slated this year’s event for Sunday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor spaces are s...
Senior bowlers finish state tournament
Thompson Falls saw a brief influx in population and commerce the last five weekends as bowlers from around the state converged at Rimrock Lanes for the 2018 Montana State Senior Bowling Tournament. This is the second state level tournament held in Th...
Baseball player seeks support
Trevor Harris has been a fan of baseball since he can remember and his time with various leagues in the Thompson Falls area did not let him down in his quest to be the best player possible. Now a junior in high school, Harris has earned himself an...
Noxon students to host veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, the history class of Noxon High School will again be putting on a special assembly to recognize those in the area who have served. Since Veterans Day falls on a Sunday this year, the school will hold the event Monday, Nov....
Sheriff's office gets technology boost
Former Sanders County Undersheriff Rube Wrightsman had a saying when any of the rural deputies were a little too worked up about something, “A little less Barney Fife, a little more Andy Griffith.” His reference to the nostalgic Andy Griffith Sho...
Sheriff deputy to assist city police
by Justin Harris When a full-time job fighting crime isn't enough, one could don a cape and become a superhero. Or just get sworn in with a neighboring department to wear another uniform. Sheriff...
Officer honored for dedication
As a correction to last week's article, one special law enforcement officer was left out of the Law Enforcement Luncheon story. In that article, the DUI Task Force invited law enforcement department...
Law enforcement honored for service
It isn't often that city, county and state law enforcement are all called to one location - and when they are it usually isn't a good thing. A meeting Thursday was the exception, as the Sanders...
TF Public Works Director retires after 27 years
After 27 years, it is time to say “happy trails” to a man who was instrumental in maintaining a town. Thompson Falls Public Works Director Jerry Lacy has thrown in the hat for a new life outside of public works for a life in the free-for-all of ret...
Honoring a fallen soldier
A special funeral procession made its way through Thompson Falls Saturday. Members of the armed forces came to Sanders County to honor one of their fallen, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Kelly James...
Folsom shares country range at The Rex
A vocal range of nearly four octaves is impressive, but add showmanship, harmonies, near-obsessive songwriting and adept guitar playing, and you've got quite a performance. Presented by the Sanders...
Fun run to benefit Laws family
Looking for something fun, amazing and worthwhile to do the first Saturday of October? Come join a fundraiser fun run, barbeque and bake sale benefitting Lindsay Laws on Saturday, October 6 at 3 p.m....
Homecoming festivities planned at area schools
Sanders County schools are gearing up for homecoming week with plans for parades, parties and dances. Traditions abound as schools get in the spirit to support their football, cross country and volleyball teams through pep rallies, activities and...
Military procession in TF Saturday
The military will honor one of Sanders County’s own this weekend. Sergeant First Class Kelly James Scott Brigham attended Thompson Falls High School and washed dishes at Minnie’s before graduating in Beaverton, Oregon, and beginning a career in the...
FSPW shares info at picnic
In thanks for community support for wilderness causes, the Friends of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) organization invited their friends and the public to a free picnic last Sunday. While weather mostly cooperated, attendees enjoyed barbecued b...
Plains man killed in motorcycle accident
Montana Highway Patrol was kept busy over the last week with multiple collisions accidents. "Looking at the database, there has been high activity on our area's roadways. We can't emphasize safety...
Power outage planned for T. Falls
Some NorthWestern Energy customers in Thompson Falls will experience a planned outage Thursday, Sept. 13. According to a NorthWestern Energy representative, the planned outage will last about six hours, although the recorded message they sent...
TF to welcome state senior bowlers
Thompson Falls will see a short stimulation in the local economy - between bowling games, anyway. Rimrock Lanes will host the 2018 Montana State Senior Bowling Tournament as hundreds of bowlers from...
