Montana State Parks (MSP) is proposing a change to the group site and group day use areas at Thompson Falls State Park. The proposal would relocate an existing group campsite and replace two failing picnic pavilions. The existing group campsite...

The news last week that rising costs are forcing changes to the county’s recycling program really hit home. We have read articles about the amount of plastics in the oceans, the billions of tons of trash in landfills. We have to admit, we took for g...

Medicaid is so much more than just another insurance provider—my story is proof of that. When an abusive relationship set myself and my children back, I needed help to get back on my feet. With the help of Medicaid, I was able to bounce back and give...

This is a congratulatory letter for Tyler Riffle, Karen Dykstra’s grandson. Karen, for years, has been the Floriculture Superintendent at the fair. And she used her grandson whenever she needed assistance. Over the years, the fair had used a p...

Excerpt from Milepost Zero by Benita (McNeeley) Hanson World War II affected Paradise in many ways. Troop trains were commonly seen passing through town. Lena Minear, who kept a daily diary without fail, records the troop trains began to pass through...

Vickie McNamara, Plains ­— “My three grandkids. They have a lot of items and scarecrows on display. Monster vegetables and gourds. I also come for the food, all the food. My grandkids are here for the summer.” Jacob Johnson, Thompson Falls ­— “I...

Ambulances: Noxon, 1; T. Falls, 8; Plains, 3. Sunday, August 26 Nuisance animal in the area of Haley and Ferry, T. Falls. Civil standby requested on Little Thompson River Rd. Domestic disturbance, Dixon. Abandoned vehicle, Hwy. 200, Dixon. Domestic d...

In court on Tuesday, Judge Deborah Kim Christopher sentenced Julie Goodwin to a 5-year suspended sentence with the Department of Corrections. Goodwin’s original plea agreement had been rejected. Goodwin pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge, felony...

Sander’s County Sheriff’s Office Rocky Olson, 35, driving without a valid license, $235; stop sign violation, $125. Marcus Cross, 23, driving while privilege is suspended or revoked, $185; no liability insurance, 2nd offense, $85. Trae Rocheleau, 24,...

Dianna Lynn Richardson, 61, of Thompson Falls died in her home of kidney failure Sat., August 25, 2018. She was born in Marion, Ohio on May 3, 1957 to Carol and Shirley Jackson. Her siblings were Carol, Rocky, Rita and Melody. Dianna earned her GED...

New Life Fellowship in Thompson Falls is hosting a Healing Same/Restoring Glory conference this weekend. The conference is Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7 and 8. Sandra and Peter Kersten are from New Zealand. Sandra travels the world bringing healing...

Sanders County’s Local Advisory Committee (LAC) for mental health is organizing another “Strong Communities, Strong Sanders County” event to take place in Noxon. The event will include discussion on youth tobacco use, underage drinking, cyber...

It’s a throwback to the golden oldies, in more ways than one. Clark Fork Valley Hospital’s Long Term Care (LTC) Activities Director is inviting the public to join in the fun at the 3rd Annual Car and Bike Show in Plains, this Saturday. The event is...

Are you ready for hunting season? Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) can help. FWP’s provides online information about hunting access, including the Block Management Program. Through the program, FWP coordinates with landowners to provide hunting a...