News
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 2179
By 
Gianforte highlights ag businesses
Governor Greg Gianforte was in Thompson Falls last week as part of his 56-county tour highlighting l...
County warns of bacteria infections
Sanders County Public Health is warning residents of an outbreak of Campylobacter infections. Last week Public Health received eight confirmed Campylo...
Legion repairs, replaces crosses
Members of the American Legion at Thompson Falls spent a few hours working on marker crosses along...
Fair looks to add youth event
The Sanders County Fair is fast approaching and the fair staff has most of the events and contracts...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 5; T. Falls, 2; Paradise, 2; Hot Springs, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Heron, 1. Monday, May 9 Suspicious activity, Trout Creek. Theft,...
Judge revokes suspended sentence
Cleveland Gun Hammer appeared in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday for a final disposition hearing on a petition to revoke probation. Gun...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Katie Foley, 18, basic rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $135. Aimee Turner, 43, failure to carry proof of insurance,...
Candidates connect with community at forums
Candidates for local political races gathered last week to share their views with the public. Two...
County preps primary ballots
Fresh off the heels of school board and special district elections, Sanders County Elections staff is preparing absentee ballots for the June 7...
Commissioners consider local marijuana tax
The Sanders County Commissioners held a public hearing last week to get public comment as they explore possibly taxing marijuana sales in the county....
TFHS student honored for determination
For her upbeat, positive attitude and her drive to be a part of her school and her community,...
Not guilty plea entered to drug charges
David Johnson entered a plea of not guilty through his attorney, Britt Cotter, to a felony count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs in 20th...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Emily Wilkinson, 32, seatbelt violation, $70. Nicole Granados, 24, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $170. Joshua Connolly,...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 6; Hot Springs, 4; Dixon, 4; Trout Creek, 3; Plains, 2. Monday, May 2 General animal call/complaint, Hot Springs. Animal other,...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sanders County Sheriff
NAME: Shawn Fielders EDUCATION: High school diploma, 75 credit hours from Linn Benton Community College. Over 4000 documented training hours with the...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Commissioner, District 1
NAME: Adam Bache EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Montana Western OCCUPATION: Owner and Operator of Bache Cattle...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Commissioner, District 2
NAME: Randy C. Arnold EDUCATION: Graduate of Plains High School. Attended University of Minnesota On-site sewage Treatment Program, Certified...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sanders County Coroner
NAME: Pat Barber EDUCATION: State of Montane POST Certified Coroner, Associates Degree in General Studies, Associate Degree in Automotive and Diesel...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: HD 13 Representative
NAME: Paul C Fielder EDUCATION: Associate degree in Agriculture from St. Univ. of NY at Cobleskill, NY. Bachelors degree in Fisheries from Murray St...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: HD 14 Representative
NAME: Denley M. Loge EDUCATION: BA Geography w/ certification in secondary Education at that time; Graduated from St. Regis HS 1968 OCCUPATION: I...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Clerk & Recorder/ Treasurer/Supt. of Schools
NAME: Kathleen "Katy" French EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Chem Engineering (North Carolina State). Masters Studies- Eng, Washington State....
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Justice of the Peace
NAME: Doug Dryden EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Degree-WSU OCCUPATION: Sanders County Justice of the Peace since 2017 What qualities make you the...
Community needs explored in meeting
Community members gathered last week as Sanders County Community Development held a meeting to identify community needs and projects. About two dozen...
Voters decide school, special district races
Winners for local school board and special district races were determined this week as ballots were counted Tuesday. Election results are considered...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Kele Alden-Odenkirk, 43, owner permitting vehicle operation without liability insurance, 1st offense, $285. Bruce Bergeson,...
