Articles from the February 3, 2022 edition
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CFVH sees higher use of drive-up testing
Clark Fork Valley Hospital’s (CFVH) drive-up antigen testing site is seeing higher usage with the recent spike in COVID cases in Sanders County. Last week, more than 100 active cases of coronavirus were reported in the county. As of Tuesday, the c...
Plains drama club a big hit
The Plains Drama Club's first performance in the new school building was a big success last week, according to the club's coach Terri Henry. "It was great! Both performances were superb," said Henry,...
Jury finds 2020 officer involved shooting justified
A coroner’s inquest held last week determined an officer involved shooting in Trout Creek last year was justified. Circumstances around the death of David Christie, who was involved in a shootout with police December 2020 at the Naughty Pine S...
Sanders County welcomes second Extension agent
MSU Extension in Sanders County has hired another agent to expand support for agriculture, horticulture and natural resources in the county. "We have always had an agent in the office that...
Our Viewpoint
Well, it’s definitely an election year. This year, Sanders County residents will choose two county commissioners, a sheriff, a county attorney, school board members, special district representatives and other positions. Candidates are filing and d...
Montana Viewpoint
In an age where people are falling all over themselves to divulge their most personal information to the world at large through social media and where people willingly give their permission to internet search engines like Google to gather and sell...
Learning from history
Editor, First, a confession: I seldom read the “Remember When?” column in the Ledger. But something compelled me to read it last week when Miriah Kardelis reviewed what life was like here 80 years ago, just one month after Japan bombed Pearl Har...
Remember When?
3 YEARS AGO • JANUARY 23, 1992 TRAFFIC LIGHT EYED FOR FALLS Thompson Falls could be gaining what used to be a tongue-in-cheek reference to a step towards the future. At the January meeting of the city council, Chief of Police Don Manfred made a prop...
Question of the Week
Charlene Miller, Thompson Falls - “My husband and I like to switch back and forth cooking and doing dishes.” Gail Lowe, Thompson Falls - “Vacuuming because it is instant gratification and it’s not wet and messy.” Janice Roberts, Thompson Falls - ...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 6, Dixon, 1; Hot Springs, 3; T. Falls, 8; Trout Creek, 3; Paradise, 1. Monday, January 24 Threats, Noxon. Motor vehicle crash, Paradise. Assist miscellaneous, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Paradise. Livestock, Hot Springs. Theft,...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Daniel Lime, 43, driving while intoxicated, 1st offense, $1,135; speeding in a restricted zone, $125. Rollin Rennick, 31, day speeding, $20. Eugene Stedman, 59, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Allan Ullou, 47, s...
Defendant changes plea to guilty
During 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, Jeriko Smith-Roach changed his plea to guilty to the felony charge of sexual intercourse without consent. The victim was 14 years old and Smith-Roach 17 on March 28, 2021, when the crime occurred. His s...
Field of candidates broadens for county posts
Additional candidates are filing for open positions within Sanders County. There are now four candidates for Sanders County Sheriff, including Lanny Hensley and Roy Scott of Thompson Falls, Chris Stough of Heron and Corey Wheeldon of Noxon. Sheriff...
Kacey F. Collins
Kacey F. Collins passed away at the age of 71 on January 26, 2022, surrounded by his family in Helena, Montana. Kacey was born on September 5, 1950, in John Day, Oregon, to Merle Lee Collins and... Full story
Walking by Faith
With everything going on in the world and our daily lives it's easy to be pulled away from our first love. From the minute we wake up, to the time we go to bed, we are racing around trying to keep up... Full story
Sandra Lee Cullen
Sandra Lee Cullen, 83, passed away peacefully January 26, 2022, at her home of 50 years in Thompson Falls. Sandra was born November 15, 1938, in Pocatello, Idaho to G.A. and Billie (Wilson) Lewis.... Full story
Wrestlers move on to postseason
Matches on the mat aren't the only competitions Sanders County wrestling teams have been facing this year. Wrestlers have been battling winter storms and quarantines as they have advanced through the...
Basketball season heats up
As the regular season winds down for Sanders County basketball teams, schedules are ramping up with teams trying to make up games rescheduled from earlier in the season. The Plains Horsemen traveled...
Hawks make history with win in Anaconda
The Blue Hawk boys went 2-0 last weekend as they beat Troy 60-21 at home and then traveled to Anaconda Saturday where they beat the Copperheads 71-57. Coach Jake Mickelson said he believes it's the...
TF prepares for busy year with ongoing projects
In the break in projects given by the winter weather, Mayor Mark Sheets wanted to explain the current situation on the infrastructure projects. The Thompson Falls mayor talked about the ongoing projects to give citizens an idea of what to expect...
Paradise sewer board gets notice to produce
The Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise had a marathon meeting last week - more than three hours - and at times it got heated between board members and members of the audience. A closed meeting...
Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Friday, February 4, at the State Capitol in Helena. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a commission work session at 3:30 on February 3. The meetings will be streamed live on the FWP w...
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County honors employees for years of service
Sanders County honored 12 employees for years of service last week at the courthouse. Sheriff Tom Rummel, presented first, calling on Lanny Hensley to accept an award for 10 years of service with the...
