Articles from the July 18, 2019 edition
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2019 wildfire season f lares up
Firefighters from the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District quickly staffed a wildfire, called the...
Historic bell tower renovated
The Paradise Elementary School Preservation Committee finished one more major project in its...
State court to hear appeal in abuse case
The Montana Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments in an appeal of a $35 million judgment against the Jehovah’s Witness church. Last October, a...
Noxon welcomes new superintendent
Noxon School District has appointed a new member to their administration. For just over one week,...
Our Viewpoint
The U.S. Constitution required that the population be counted every decennial (10 years). It was simply a count. Today, the U.S. Census has turned...
Remember When?
50 YEARS AGO • JULY 24, 1969 JOHN MUSTER WEDS MISSOULA GIRL Sandra J. Scott became the bride of John Muster in a single ring ceremony in Missoula...
Street Smart
Napoleon said, “Never interrupt an enemy when he is making a mistake.” Recent events and behavior of the left are mistakes that will ensure a...
Adult behavior
I saw an interview with a politician this morning. I was quite impressed. He had some good ideas and he behaved like an adult. His name is Joe Biden....
Question of the Week
JOEL WHITE, Trout Creek — “Of course! It’s our census. Not the world census.” SUE MARSH, Thompson Falls — “Yes. I think it‘s important...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains 9, Heron 3, Trout Creek 1, T. Falls 3, Paradise 1, Hot Springs 2 Saturday, July 6 Traffic stop, Plains Civil stanby, T. Falls...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Megan Holman, 22, seatbelt violation, $20; driving without a license $85. Trais Hoisington, 21, seatbelt violation, $20....
Lions build shed with donations
Members of the Plains Lions Club gathered at the Glenn Hadley Wading Pool last Thursday and Friday...
Members sought for local advisory committee
Any Montana resident interested in allocating funds to help manage and improve federal forest lands is encouraged to apply for a volunteer position...
Robert Lowell Zimmerman
Robert Lowell Zimmerman, 74, of Thompson Falls, Montana, passed away on July 9, 2019, at St. Patrick... Full story
Lucas Thorson Comerford
Lucas Thorson Comerford went to be with the Lord on June 18 of this year, 2019. He was only in the... Full story
Volunteers maintain highway fatality markers
Normally, American Legion Post 52 in Thompson Falls works on the white crosses along the roads and...
Noxon Rod and Gun Club aims for improvements
The average cost of a new rifle...about $800. The average cost of a box of ammunition...about $25....
Feed-N-Fuel, Bear Muscle golfers shine
Team Feed-N-Fuel shot the low team gross and Bear Muscle Fitness the low team net to highlight play in the Tuesday Night Men’s League at River’s B...
Whitefish, First Security lead Wednesday men
The Whitefish Credit Union and First Security Bank teams shot the low team gross and net scores last week, giving the two banking squads the...
Gregarious Hill gang goes with three clubs
The gregarious group of local golfers known as the Over the Hill gang always seems to find a way to make their Monday mornings of golfing fun for...
Ridge Riders host annual tourney
When it comes to the Cabinet Ridge Riders, it is the thought that counts and, over the years, they...
View from the Sidelines
I shoot golf; I don't play golf. As opposed to shooting for score with clubs, I shoot for pictures...
Keeping it Green
RECYCLING MARKET TRENDS IN THE U.S. Sanders County receives a very informative recycling report from Brian Heuer of Sage Recycling in Colorado. We tho...
Human rights vigil held in TF
Members of the Sanders County Human Rights (SCHR) group gathered on the grass in front of the...