Articles from the July 2, 2020 edition
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Board passes Paradise sewer levy
The community of Paradise became one step closer to getting a first time sewer system after the Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise passed the resolution for a special assessment at a town...
Noxon fireworks show to go on
For the first time in 45 years, the Noxon Bicentennial community park committee has canceled the Fourth of July celebrations due to COVID-19 regulations. In a committee meeting held in May, the members decided not to host their annual festivities. “A...
Pedestrian hit by train in T. Falls
A 78-year-old Thompson Falls man is in critical condition after being hit by a train on Monday. Around 1:15 p.m. Monday, a man identified by authorities as Gary Freeman of Thompson Falls, was...
SUMMER SUNSET
The sun sets over a field in Whitepine. Area farmers have begun harvesting their crops. Warmer weather is expected to return this weekend. See the forecase on Page 6....
Our Viewpoint
As we witness Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter movements, the removal and destruction of monuments honoring persons who played a weighty role in U.S. history, removal of flags that display the Confederate battle emblem and civil rights...
Street Smart
There’s been a great deal of discussion about racism lately so let’s visit that topic a little differently. I’ll explain from my perspective. Unlike many who are offering their opinions, I didn...
Remember When?
7 YEARS AGO • JUNE 26, 1940 PROGRESS ON COURTHOUSE Nineteen men are now employed on the courthouse construction job. A dash coat has been given to the exterior cement walls, windows and glass are now being installed and the plastering inside is a...
Question of the week
MICHELLE TYLER, West Pasco, Washington - “The Fourth of July celebrates the birth of our country, when the country signed the Declaration of Independence. Freedom from tyrannical rule. I have a fear that we are headed back that way, so this is an i...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Nathan Snead, 42, reckless driving, 1st offense, $385. Charles Olsen, 42, seatbelt violation, $20. Jason Lampman, 44, night speeding, $120. Wilbur Barrera, 72, seatbelt violation, $20. David Hill, 74, seatbelt violation, $20....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance Trout Creek 2, Plains 13, Hot Springs 5, T. Falls 7, Heron 1, Noxon 1. Saturday, June 20 Assault, no one wants to press charges, statements and recordings gathered, Heron. Fire, Trout Creek. Trespass, Paradise. Trespass, T. Falls. Property...
Modern Homesteader
As the weather hit 90 this last week, I found myself walking out to the chicken coop more than usual to check on the girls. A general rule in the chicken keeping community, is that hot weather is harder on a flock than cold weather is. Heat stroke...
Obituary
JoAnn Norman, 89, of Thompson Falls, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2020, at Edgewood Vista in Missoula. Arrangements are pending and will be announced. Cremation is under the care of Cremation Burial Society of the Roc...
Keep pets safe, calm this 4th
We are in the midst of fireworks season and counting down the days to the Fourth of July. While many firework shows have been cancelled due to COVID-19, many families will opt to stay home during this time. For dog owners, this time of the year may...
FS seeks comment on Redd Bull project
The Lolo National Forest is accepting public comments for 30 days on the Environmental Assessment for the Redd Bull project, located south of St. Regis between Interstate 90 and the Montana/Idaho border within the Dry, Cold, Little Joe, Twomile and...
County officials meet to discuss fair
The Sanders County Commissioners called a special meeting between the Sanders County Board of Health and the Sanders County Fair Commission at the fairgrounds pavilion last week to discuss plans for...
Radio enthusiasts participate in field day
The radio has long been the symbol of communication. Ever since its invention in the mid 1890's, radio has played an important role in basic operations around the world. Last Saturday locals from the...
CFVRC hosts its own Missoula Marathon
If you can't be there and run in it, you can be here and run in it instead. Not wanting to be denied their 2020 appearances in the Missoula Marathon, which like most every other sporting event so far...
Legion baseball almost here
There will be an American Legion baseball team in Sanders County, maybe not in 2020 but definitely in 2021. That’s the word from the new Clark Fork Valley Riverdogs and their head coach Jon Zigler. Zigler said an application has been submitted to a...
Ron's Running Dinos claim first half crown
In the end, Ron’s Running Dinos simply could not be caught. The reptilian, club-wielding duffers, most commonly seen at River’s Bend during stretches of nice weather over the last several decades, Ron’s Running Dinos did not win the day in last Wedne...
Double H Dirt Works wins fun night round
Putting regular league hostilities aside for one round, the Tuesday Night Men held a play night last week and Double H Dirt Works stole the show with a combined round of 71. Ty Pardee led last Tuesday’s parade around River’s Bend with a 41 and Mik...
Biologist attacked by grizzly
A biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) was attacked by a grizzly bear in the Centennial Valley Wednesday morning. The individual suffered serious bite wounds but is expected to recover fully. The USFWS employee was working on a...
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