Articles from the September 10, 2020 edition
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4-H goes on without fair festivities
The Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains looked a little different this Labor Day weekend. Normal...
Parade honors veterans
It was a busy Saturday for the Plains VFW. The group organized a parade that exceeded their...
Wind whips through county
After a weekend of sunshine and temperatures in the 90s, Labor Day came in with a bang as strong winds pummeled Sanders County. The strongest wind...
Our Viewpoint
As you drive out of Thompson Falls on the west end, you'll notice a huge difference in the aesthetics of the city's Ainsworth Park. The park's...
Street Smart
Two weeks ago, I threw myself a whiny little pity party because I was a little discouraged. I want...
Thanks for the kindness
This a BIG THANK YOU to three Sanders County residents. I’m sorry I don’t have your names so everyone would know how kind and thoughtful you are....
Defending individual liberty
Dear Editor, As a former long-time resident of Sanders County, I recently subscribed to the Ledger to see what was going on in my hometown of...
Remember When?
70 YEARS AGO • SEPTEMBER 6, 1950 COURTHOUSE TO BE DEDICATED Dedication ceremonies for the new Sanders County Courthouse will be held Saturday. A...
Question of the Week
FRANCIS AULD, Elmo - “I think it still does, and that peoples’ patriotism ignites when that day...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance T. Falls 14, Plains 14, Noxon 1, Heron 1, Trout Creek 4, Paradise 1, Saturday, August 29 Protection order violation, Heron. Trespass,...
Justice Court
Sander County Sheriff’s Office Danial Elverud, 38, Driving motor vehicle while suspended, 1st offense, $285. Eric Hankinson, 30, day speeding, $20....
Leave Thompson Falls mule pasture alone
Editor, Leave the mule pasture alone. The left side of the mule pasture has an open meadow which the deer and turkeys feed. If it is developed they...
4-H members show off projects at fairgrounds
The Sanders County Fairgrounds may have lacked the aroma of fair food and carnival noise, but there...
Vernon "LeRoy" Jorgensen
1937 - 2020 Vernon "LeRoy" Jorgensen died peacefully in Plains, Montana, at the age of 83. He is... Full story
Noxon/Bull River Weather
August daytime highs were slightly below average and nighttime lows continue the trend of being above average. Rainfall was a measly 0.12 inches compa...
TF senior a semifinalist for national honor
Thompson Falls High School senior Justin Morgan has been named a semifinalist in the Nationa Merit...
Labor Day Pay Day Contest
Congratulations to Sarah Byrne! You won a $200 Labor Day Bonus. Sarah was randomly chosen from the nominees below. Thank you to who those who...
Local first responders recall 9/11 effects
On September 11, 2001, America changed forever. Airplanes were hijacked and flown into the World...
Suicide awareness display grows
It started with a kneeling soldier, a cross and a tattered flag, but the next night, two rows of...
Governor declares wildfire emergency
Governor Steve Bullock last week issued an executive order declaring a state of fire emergency due...
Falcons fight past Lady Hawks
The Falcons won round one but there is still a lot of volleyball to play. In a much-anticipated...
Blue Hawks shock Cats 42-0
Thompson Falls coach Jared Koskela didn't quite know what to expect taking his 1-0 Hawks into...
Plains grounds up Troy Trojans 44-0
Who ordered the ground chuck? Turning almost exclusively to their ground game and grinding out over 350 yards of total rushing, the Plains Horsemen...
Devils bust Bruins; await Heat
Fresh off a 51-0 whitewashing of the Gardiner Bruins in Noxon Friday night to open the season, the...
Heat hold off Eagles
Valley Christian turned out to be a little bit more than bargained for but, in the end, the visiting Eagles were just what the Hot Springs Savage...
