Articles from the April 7, 2022 edition
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Electric bikes gaining popularity
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are seemingly becoming the companion of the future for recreationists. Though the technology has been around for a while,...
Reading event gets a running start
For nearly 40 years, students at Thompson Falls Elementary have participated in the school's...
TCCIA ready for fun-filled Easter
Spring has sprung for the Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA) as they get ready to host their 8th annual Easter Eggstravaganza....
Salon opens in TF
A new salon in Thompson Falls opened its doors in February and is offering a variety of beauty...
Our Viewpoint
Driving to Paradise to see the latest production from The Paradise Players this weekend, there were definitely signs of spring. The grass is getting g...
We want what's best
I would like to thank Jim Elliot for his Viewpoint “Fearing Fear” that was in the March 17 issue of the Ledger. I hope people have read this...
Watch for wildlife on roadways
Just a warning for all the new folks that have moved into our area. When you enter the” Eddy Flat Speedway” just before the Sheep Viewing area...
Fabulous care at CFVH
In the early morning hours of March 25, I had the misfortune to have to go to the hospital. Now, I am a retired RN, but have not been an inpatient...
A Few Thoughts
Spring managed to surprise me this year. Again. I walked to the river yesterday and discovered fresh-grown catkins hanging from an errant Sitka alder...
Remember When?
105 YEARS AGO • MARCH 29, 1917 VOTERS FAVOR NEW BUILDING Work Will be Rushed as Rapidly as...
Question of the Week
JUDY RIPKA, Thompson Falls - “Totally a dog person! I was born and raised with dogs; my whole life has been dogs! They call me the dog mom!...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Paul Mason, 33, operating with expired registration, $45; day speeding, $70. Stacia Tappero, 42, seatbelt violation, $20....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 13; Hot Springs, 2; Noxon, 1; T. Falls, 1; Dixon, 2; Trout Creek, 1. Monday, March 28 General animal call or complaint, Plains....
City reminds residents of policies
The City of Thompson Falls would like to remind everyone of the following: 1. There is to be no living in camper trailers, RV’s, fifth-wheel trailer...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sanders County School Board
HOT SPRINGS NAME: Jen Christensen EDUCATION: BA in Elementary and Secondary Education, Health/PE/Biology OCCUPATION: Rancher What attributes make you...
James Cork
James Cork, 66, Born in Sandpoint, Idaho on June 24, 1955, passed away on April 3, 2022, in Mineral County Hospital of Superior, Montana. He is... Full story
John Emanuel Meckler
John Emanuel Meckler was born October 9, 1942 in Missoula, Montana, the youngest child of John and Mary Meckler. He grew up in Missoula and Salem,... Full story
Denice Heberline
Denice Heberline went to join her Lord and Savior Jesus, March 8, 2022 while living in Hayden,... Full story
Modern Homesteader
Have you ever wandered into your local feed store and walked out with not only four new Ameraucana chicks but two turkey poults as well? I have....
Beagle's celebrates milestone
Beagle's Bakery and Espresso in Thompson Falls celebrated five years in business last Friday. Known...
TF school looks to amend building plan
Thompson Falls School Board met Monday night to discuss several items on the agenda, including the approval of re-hiring Elementary Principal Len...
Candidate makes stop in T. Falls
Monica Tranel, a Democrat running for U.S. House District 1, Montana's new congressional position, made a campaign stop in Thompson Falls last week....
Hawk golfers tee off season
The Blue Hawk golf team went to its first meet last Thursday. Sophomore Cael Thilmony had the low...
Trotters edge by Hawks
The Plains-Hot Springs Trotters beat the Thompson Falls-Noxon Blue Hawks last Tuesday in Plains...
Anglers rally in third week of Spring Mack Days
The third weekend of the 2022 Spring Mack Days event ended with a total of 9,039 lake trout entries by 159 anglers out of the 550 registered. Each...