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School leader chosen to lead parade
Paying respect to her love, compassion, and unending support for the children and parents of Thompson Falls and surrounding area, Diane Hedahl has been selected grand marshal for the Thompson Falls...
Volunteer to pay restitution
A deferred prosecution agreement has been reached between Sanders County and LaJean C. Manning, according to County Attorney Naomi Leisz. The Ledger reported last February that Manning was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor for allegedly...
Candidates win races uncontested
Three reelected candidates ran unopposed this past election: 20th District Judge James Manley, Clerk of District Court Candy Fisher and Denley Loge, State Representative for District 14. The Ledger recently reached out to these candidates for more...
Veterinarian joins TF clinic
Thompson Falls Veterinary Clinic has acquired a new large animal veterinarian in Stephanie McIntyre, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. An Ohio native, raised on a farm that "raised foals and started...
1,000 miles to vote
Election 2020 has surrounded itself with a sense of urgency for many Americans. Just how much agony would an individual go through to vote? Former Sanders County resident Logan Naegeli did what many w...
DECADES OF DEDICATION
After 38 years of dedicating himself to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Wildlife Biologist Bruce Sterling has retired. His efforts in managing protected areas for future generations of...
State program for students earns national recognition
Jobs for Montana's Graduates, a state-level program developed to assist students achieve graduation and obtain skills to become successful in the college and work industry, has earned national...
Harriers enter stretch run of COVID-19 season
Put the Hawk harriers in a race with a few hay bale obstacles, a staggered start, and running on fumes after a busy homecoming week, and guess what you will get? A whole lot of personal and seasonal...
Celebrating 70 years of 'Peanuts'
The year was 1950 and the date was October 2 when seven U.S. newspapers published what would become one of the biggest cultural influences in American history. The day was Monday and Minnesota native Charles M. Schulz was given the opportunity to...
Help is available to prevent suicides
September is designated National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month and has earned recognition. In America, suicide is the number one cause of injury-related deaths, recently surpassing vehicle accidents, and the tenth leading cause of overall de...
GENERATIONS OF EXPERIENCE
"It's a way of life," local rancher and retired Forest Service employee Bill Meadows said. "We decided we are going to stay here and work until we die." Meadows and his wife Helen were referencing...
Falls couple takes over liquor store
Montana State Liquor Store 7 moseyed further down the alphabet when D&D Liquor became M&M Liquor earlier this summer. Former store owners Dave and Deb Oliver are no strangers to the Thompson Falls...
Back-to-school tips for families during COVID-19
Families in Sanders County were faced with a tough decision this week - whether to send their children back to school in person or keep them home. No doubt, what is good for one family may not be for another, which makes the decision even more...
Group still looking to serve local vets
One thing is for certain. David Williams, founder of Joint Operation Mariposa, is not about to throw in the towel on his efforts establishing a veteran services office (VSO) in Sanders County. He has spent years working toward finding a property...
New business helps keep finances on track
"If I can help someone so they can do their job...great!" emphasized Jennifer Ekberg. She is looking forward to providing bookkeeping services to help individuals as well as businesses stay on good...
Work will disrupt local TV signal
History occurs everywhere, even at 6,843 feet. Patrick’s Knob, located on the Lolo National Forest, has seen a plethora of activity since its initial debut serving as a Forest Service lookout point in 1934 when a trail-only accessible, 20-foot p...
Gianforte makes TF campaign stop
It was a quick visit in Thompson Falls for gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte and his running mate Kristen Juras, after visiting Kalispell and Libby, on their way to Polson, as they shared their...
4-H/FFA committee discusses plans for youth projects
It is the time of year every 4-H/FFA participant looks forward to... the fair! This year, the 2020 Sanders County Fair is going to be quite different. MSU Sanders County Extension Agent Juli Thurston...
Trout Creek residents get creative in travel
When the Montana Highway 200 bridge west of Trout Creek closed a few weeks ago, residents were faced with a predicament. For many, their normal, daily commute to work increased from a mere five to 10...
T. Falls graduate earns national honor
In addition to announcing scholarship recipients at graduation ceremonies, Thompson Falls graduate Lacy Pardini received a surprise that she was selected as the winner for the InvestWrite national...
Sanders County graduates earn scholarships
Graduates of Sanders County are walking away from high school with deeper pockets. With application efforts paying off, they have financial assistance to further their educations. In all, over one million dollars was granted to graduating seniors in...
School honors grads with home visits
Every year Trout Creek School celebrates their eighth grade and kindergarten graduates. Although a special ceremony usually takes place in the gymnasium, this year was a little different – g...
Schools looking ahead to next year
Even though summer is just beginning, the 2020-2021 school year will be here before we know it. With a prompt end to the normalcy of classroom interaction this spring, it is never too early to set...
FREEDOM JOURNEY
"This is a solemn, but glorious hour," President Harry S. Truman announced over radio waves reaching across America. "I only wish that Franklin D. Roosevelt had lived to witness this day." The day was...
Ballots mailed for June 2 primary
They are sealed and delivered, and now awaiting official marking and return from registered voters in Sanders County. Primary election ballots were mailed out last Friday and are embarking on a far from normal election journey. County officials are...
