Articles from the March 17, 2022 edition
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Candidates join races as filing closes
The list of candidates for Sanders County races grew as the filing period came to a close on Monday afternoon. Six candidates have filed for Sanders County Sheriff. Current sheriff Tom Rummel notified his staff earlier this year that he would not be...
4-H FINALISTS
Snakes were definitely the biggest attraction at the Sanders County 4-H Communication Days finals at Plains School on Sunday. The classroom filled with 20 people when John McNamara of Plains...
Plains admin joins rocket project
Plains High School is letting an adult join its physics class and he doesn't even have to study or take tests, but he gets to play in the annual rocketry project. Maybe he's getting special treatment...
Sanders County man fined for FWP charges
A Sanders County man pleaded guilty to nine misdemeanor hunting violations, including the unlawful hunting of black bears over bait and unlawfully killing an elk out of season. Alfred (Toby) Bridges of Heron pleaded guilty on October 18, 2021, in...
Our Viewpoint
It's hard to imagine being in Ukraine right now. The devastation and deaths from any war are overwhelming, but the threats and constant danger to my fellow journalists are just as unsettling. A Go Fund Me page has been set up to raise money to buy...
Corrections
A March 3 article about the new owners at The Local Store in Trout Creek stated that the store is the only grocery store between Sandpoint and Thompson Falls. The Ledger recognizes the efforts of several local businesses and is thankful for their...
Montana Viewpoint
There was an old Scrooge McDuck (world’s richest duck!) comic book story called “Christmas in Shacktown” which opened with McDuck’s three grand-nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie taking a shortcut home from school just before Christmas by going through...
Remember When?
5 YEARS AGO • MARCH 2, 1972 BAD ROCK Bad Rock, the mountain of slide rock that reaches down to Highway 200 east of the IT Gift and Upholstery Shop, Sunday retained its reputation for providing hazards to travelers. A rock slide temporarily b...
Question of the Week
JEFF SHUTTLE, Thompson Falls - “No, because no matter what it costs, it’s immaterial. I’m going to do what I want to do anyway. It’s just that I’ll have to do without something else.” FIONA WALKER, Thompson Falls - “I’m making fewer trips, and mayb...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Mark Foglio, 46, driving under the influence of alcohol, 1st offense, $735, 1 day in jail; driving without a license, $235; seatbelt violation, $20. Joel Arrendondo, 36, night speeding, $70. Kendal Morin, 16, day speeding,...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 4; Heron, 1; Trout Creek, 2; T. Falls, 11; Dixon, 1; Hot springs, 1. Monday, March 7 Theft, Hot Springs. Theft, Trout Creek. Assist motorist/citizen, T. Falls. Protection order violation, Plains. Assault, Dixon. Theft, Trout...
District judge announces retirement
Judge James Manley, who has served as a judge in 20th Judicial District Court since 2014, has announced he is retiring. Manley announced in a letter to Gov. Greg Gianforte last week that he would be retiring as district judge effective June 1. He...
Agencies discuss fire suppression
Representatives from several area agencies met with Sanders County Commissioners last week to discuss the process and procedures of fire suppression. The meeting was led by Plains/Thompson Falls District Ranger Dave Wrobleski and Cabinet District...
Plains volunteers provide prom apparel
For the fourth consecutive year, the Plains Community Clothing Bank is loaning prom apparel to kids planning to attend school proms. Jessica Peterson wants to make sure kids don't miss the school...
Community learns life-saving training
Spearheading the effort to decrease opiate use and overdoses in Sanders County, Hot Springs Police Department in partnership with Hot Springs Community Ambulance and Whiteline Consulting and Training...
Residents learn beekeeping basics at Extension class
To bee or not to bee was the question for a group of people who took a beekeeping class at the Sanders County Fairgrounds pavilion Saturday morning. Thirty-nine people showed up to listen to Rick Mole...
Sewer board to continue land deal negotiations
The Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise Board is getting one step closer to securing land for the proposed sewer system. The five board members discussed a proposal presented to them by Bridger...
Gloria Jean Kaufmann
In Loving Memory of Gloria Kaufmann Gloria Jean Kaufmann passed away at her home in Thompson Falls, Montana December16, 2021 at the age of 69. She was born Gloria Jean Rice December 24, 1951 in... Full story
Miles Garrison
Miles Garrison went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born on a cold, snowy morning. His dad had to light a fire under the car in order to get it started and traded half a... Full story
Lady Hawks finish at state
The historic season for the Lady Hawk basketball team ended at the state tournament in Bozeman last weekend. The Hawks went 0-2 at state, but lessons were learned and the team is thankful for a...
Hawks earn all state, conference honors
Four Thompson Falls basketball athletes earned spots on the all-conference and all-state basketball lists for District 7B. Senior Nathan Schrader earned all-state honors, as did junior Ellie Baxter. Senior Maliyah LeCoure was named to the girls’ s...
TF track ready to hit the field for season
Coming off of successful fall and winter sports seasons, Blue Hawk athletes are ready to get outside for the 2022 track season. “We are looking forward to another year of track and field. As the athletes come off successful football and basketball s...
TF alum named athlete of the week
Thompson Falls alum Cody Burk is continue his track and field success at the college level. Burk, a freshman at Montana Tech, was named the men's indoor field athlete of the week for the Frontier...
Karate kids enjoy local classes
Of the many benefits that come from an active lifestyle, Blue Heron Karate Sensei Jason Williams explains that some of these benefits are especially important for youth. Williams has run three...
Crossword Solution
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