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A man from Heron pleaded guilty to nine charges brought forth by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) last Monday, October 18. Alfred Bridges admitted to three counts of unlawful possession of game, fish or furbearers; two counts of unlawful use...

We've entered a new era as Montanans. It's life-changing. We now have to dial the area code to reach out and touch someone. Granted, many households are getting rid of land lines and your cellphone is smart enough to just dial for you when you click...

A remarkable presentation was given to the Sanders County Board of Health at their October 13 meeting by residents Kate Hardman, Sarah Klingenberg and Mary Reed. Detailed informational packets, citing 50 references of articles and videos, were provid...

Dear Editor: An article in the Ledger on October 13 notified Sanders County citizens that yet another second-time DUI offender (Bruce Linguanti) was released from jail with only a 12-month suspended sentence. He was given credit for 6 days served...

Recently my home county of Sanders twice made national news, first for having the highest increase in COVID cases in the United States and more recently for a group of citizens pressuring a member of the Sanders County Board of Health into resigning...

3 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 8, 1981 HUNTERS SCORE WELL OPENING DAY Weather was considered to be the key factor and Mother Nature cooperated as hoped, to make the opening day of the 1991 big game hunting season one of the more successful on record. Althoug...

STEVE PERKINS, Thompson Falls - “The frontier days. No technology.” KATHY BUCK, Thompson Falls - “The 50s. I love the music. It seemed a lot simpler then.” KYLI GIFFIN, Thompson Falls - “The renaissance. The outfits, the modesty of the clothing...

Montana Highway Patrol Thomas Scheffer, 56, displaying license plates assigned to another vehicle, $325; driving without a valid license, $135; operating without liability insurance in effect, fourth or subsequent offense, $275. Tyler Ehlenfeldt,...

Ambulance calls: Heron, 2; Dixon, 2; Plains, 4; T. Falls, 3; Noxon, 1; Hot Springs, 2. Sunday, October 17 Motorist assist, Plains. Abandoned vehicle, Paradise. Threat via third party text message, Plains. Suspicious activity, Plains. Motor vehicle...

An October 21, 2021 Ledger article stated that, regarding COVID-19 treatments, “the example was an increased risk, especially in youth, for myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the heart. Valentine made clear that the risk for getting m...

Editor, Sanders County is losing a dedicated public servant with the resignation of Carol Brooker. We are a much poorer community and county without Carol’s knowledge, commitment and hard work, as our County Commissioner. It is disappointing, yet u...

This time of year draws many out into the wilderness for hunting, fishing, hiking and more, especially in Sanders County. It is easy to lose track of time and one’s whereabouts due to the surrounding natural beauty, loss of light late in the year a...

Jean Frances (Gaslin) Patton, 81, loving wife, mom and grandmother, went to be with the Lord with her family near her on October 14, 2021. Jean was born in Coquille, Oregon to Charles and Frances Gaslin. She attended college in Eugene and Portland,... Full story

On October 22, 2021, our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and best friend Tillie Wollaston gained her angel wings. Tillie was born January 16, 1937, in Hurdsfield, North Dakota, to Chris and Sara Rall. Tillie was one of 16 children and was... Full story

THOMPSON FALLS MONDAY NITE GALS W L Dangerous Dames 17 7 Nascar Freaks 15 9 Talk of the Town 3.5 10.5 Rock’n Bowl 11 13 Dolls with Balls 10.5 13.5 Bye 5 19 Team Scr. Game: Dolls with Balls, 474; Scr. Series: Rock ‘n Bowl, 1260; Hcp. Game: Dolls wit...

The Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their first Fall Festival on Saturday, October 30, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Ainsworth Park in Thompson Falls. The event will feature vendors with baked goods, crafts and other items. There will...

This year’s Trick or Treat, Move Your Feet will be Thompson Falls Community Trail Committee’s fourth annual 5K run and one-mile fun run/walk. The festive Halloween-themed event will take place on Saturday, October 30, and runners of all paces are wel...

Glacier Country Tourism, the official tourism marketing and management organization for Western Montana, is seeking applicants for positions on its volunteer board. Applicants must live in Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli...