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Montana delegation discusses priorities
Montana's congressional delegation is busy with the current session in Washington, D.C., and both senators and representatives agree there is work to be done. Sen. Jon Tester recently announced he is...
ALL ABOUT THE BABIES
Nearly 40 people took home a variety of goodies for their new or upcoming family addition, thanks to the volunteers of the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge. It was the fourth annual "Community Baby...
County employees get safety training
Sanders County employees got first-hand experience with fire extinguishers last week, but there was no emergency. The safety training was something Human Resources Director Rich Wallace said the...
Classes encourage creativity
The Paradise Center started its spring art classes last week with new ones and an old favorite and with more to come. The carving class finished last Wednesday, but the photography and glass fusing...
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Montana Highway Patrol William Albright, 39, day speeding, $120. Benjamin Repnak, 24, seatbelt violation, $20. Loredia Smith, 46, seatbelt violation, $20. Benjamin Teague, 19, seatbelt violation, $20. Timothy Elder, 50, seatbelt violation, $20....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 4; Plains, 2; Paradise, 1; Hot Springs, 1; Heron, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, March 20 Property damage/criminal mischief, Paradise. Alarm-intrusion/holdup, T. Falls. Property damage/criminal mischief, Plains. Assault, T. Falls. Civil...
Cancer Network raising funds with 2023 raffle
The Cancer Network of Sanders County continues its first fundraiser of the year with a raffle of cash, beef, a quilt and a gun. Ticket sales began in February and are going strong and they have some nice items, said Shelley Bertrand, president of...
FWP instructors honored for years of service
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) recently honored the service of its northwest Montana hunter and bowhunter education instructors at an annual workshop in Kalispell. The annual workshop is an opportunity for FWP staff and instructors to review...
Panel discusses state constitution
More than 100 people attended a forum on Sunday to hear about Montana's Constitution. The forum was hosted by the Sanders County Democrats but was open to the public. Republicans and Democrats alike...
Bull River clinic re-opens in county's west end
Bull River Clinic has reopened once again giving community members on the west-end of Sanders County local medical care. Dr. John S. Aumiller started seeing patients February 1. "Opening the clinic...
Heron man guilty of kidnapping
On March 15, a federal jury convicted a Heron man of kidnapping his son in violation of a parenting plan and taking him to Costa Rica, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. A jury found Jacob Israel Strong, aka Jacob Israel Guill, 37, guilty of...
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
You didn’t have to believe in the “Luck of the Irish” to get a free meal at the St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the VFW Post 3596 Saturday evening. An estimated 60 people attended the event,...
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Montana Highway Patrol Jacqueline Erickson, 32, day speeding, $70. Kim Bay, 51, driving without valid driver’s license, $285; operating non-commercial vehicle with 0.08% BAC or greater, 1st offense, 180 days jail with all suspended, $675. Jack...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 6; Plains, 6; Hot Springs, 5; Noxon, 1. Monday, March 13 Road hazard/blockage, Noxon. Breaking entering/burglary in progress/cold case, Hot Springs. Abandoned vehicle, Noxon. Child welfare/abuse, Plains. Alarm -...
FWP to host mule deer discussion
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is hosting a series of upcoming public meetings in northwest Montana to discuss mule deer management. FWP Region 1 staff will discuss the ecology and management of mule deer in northwest Montana, the current...
Lil' Annie's provides food truck fare in Plains
With only two eating establishments in Plains, and no full restaurants open on Saturdays, the owner of the newly established Lil' Annie's Food Truck was almost a sure thing. Lil' Annie's Food Truck...
Plea deal reached in 2022 case
A Noxon man has reached a plea agreement in the case of a head-on crash last year that involved a sheriff's deputy. On Monday, Brody Hill addressed Justice of the Peace Doug Dryden. "I made a mistake...
4-H members compete in Communication Days Finals
Judges selected the best of the best in the 4-H Communication Days Finals on Sunday, sending the top four competitors in each division to either summer camp or to Bozeman. Nineteen 4-H'ers from the...
Community rallies to raise funds for Lonepine Hall
Generations of community members gathered at the Lonepine Community Hall over the weekend to raise money for the local landmark. More than 100 people attended the fundraising event on Saturday, which...
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Montana Highway Patrol Ryan Diederichs, 46, failure to carry proof of insurance, 1st offense, $85; speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Brett Lloyd, 72, seatbelt violation, $20; speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Kenneth Jones, 64, seatbelt...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 10; T. Falls, 9; Noxon, 2. Monday, March 6 Assist motorist/citizen, Paradise. Civil attempts. Civil standby, Plains. Civil attempts. Disturbance, Heron. Suicide attempts/threats, Plains. Civil attempts. Trespass, T. Falls....
Not guilty pleas entered in court
Appearing for his initial appearance before Judge Molly Owen on Tuesday, John Walter Hannan entered a not guilty plea to a felony charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs. Hannan’s attorney, Bill Lower, made an argument to reduce bond in...
Plains Library starts Chess club
There is a place in Plains where people can now go battle each other - one on one, face to face, toe to toe, Mano a Mano - and walk away unscathed. It's the new Plains Public Library Chess Club,...
Group plans pickleball courts in Plains
The City Hall meeting room was packed last Monday, but it wasn't for some sort of controversial matter as it has been before. The subject was pickleball. Ten women gathered at City Hall to ask the...
T. Falls Council reviews regulations
The Thompson Falls City Council met Monday for its regular meeting, discussing changes to ordinances and regulations. The council reviewed proposed changes to the city’s parking ordinance. The council approved a first reading of the ordinance with...
