The Trout Creek Farmer’s Market manager has stepped down to allow for a fresh face to take on the mantle. Sarah Cooper has been involved with the farmers market since before its inception back in 2012. Since then, she has managed the market for n...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and federal governments are recommending the practice of social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Avoiding large gatherings, washing your hands and staying home if you have...

Response to Blackstone Maybe because I’m pretty much home-bound because of the coronavirus, or maybe because he struck a cord – and possibly both, I must respond to Blaine Blackstone’s epistle about Chuck Schumer’s comments. I wish that Schumer...

Dear Editor, After reading the letter titled “Media Causes Concern” (March 12, 2020), as well as answers to the “Question of the Week” in the March 5 issue, I have come to the conclusion that there are a lot of very uninformed and/or misinfo...

3 YEARS AGO • NOVEMBER 21, 1918 LET’S COOPERATE Public and private gatherings of all kinds are prohibited until further notice and quarantine is established for all influenza cases in Thompson Falls by a set of regulations passed by the Local Boa...

TOM THOMPSON, Thompson Falls – “I have Purell on my hands. I have kinda separated myself because my wife and I are cancer survivors and have compromised immunity. But we haven’t completely isolated ourselves yet.” BARRY LEAF, Thompson Falls – “I ha...

Ambulance Calls: Plains, 3; Hot Springs, 2; Thompson Falls, 1; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1; Heron, 1 Sunday, March 8 Disturbance, Hot Springs. Assault, T. Falls. Civil Attempts, T. Falls. Theft, Plains. Bar Check, Plains. Disturbance, Trout Creek....

Sanders County Attorney Rebecca Hamilton, issuing a bad check $500 or less, 1st offense, $130 and $134.21 restitution. Montana Highway Patrol Dustin Emmett, 31, operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $85; seatbelt violation, $20....

Every year the Sanders County Arts Council strives to bring creativity to the communities of the county for which it was named. One such event held each year features the humanities and each event they host brings in talent from across the state. On...

Libby Hostel Base Camp is sponsoring a late winter - early spring birding program for beginners and experienced birders meeting at 9 a.m. in the Viking room at the Venture Inn at 1015 West 9th St., U.S. Highway 2 in Libby, Montana. We will begin the...

The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is offering up to $500,000 in grants statewide for volunteer ambulance and EMT services. Interested organizations have until April 15 to apply. “Town Pump recognizes the importance, commitment and sacrifice of v...

Even with schools closed for the next few weeks, the county encourages people interested in filing for a position as a school board trustee to do so soon, as deadlines will not be changed. The cutoff date for regular filing is March 26 at 5 p.m. and...

Thompson Falls woman Lisa Koker, a former deputy treasurer at the Sanders County Courthouse, has been charged with theft, tampering with public records and official misconduct. Koker allegedly took $704 cash from a county deposit in November. The...

NorthWestern Energy met with around 25 community members to discuss results from the October 2019 operational draw down tests. The tests are needed as the company prepares to relicense the Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Dam under the Federal Energy...

With all the cancellations throughout the Mission Valley, rest assured at least one event will not be canceled! Grab your fishing poles and get your families onto Flathead Lake to participate in the 2020 Spring Mack Days event, which begins on...