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Election season kicks off
With the new year comes a new election cycle in Montana. The filing period for state offices opened January 9 and continues through March 9. Paul... Full story
State court reverses decision
The Montana Supreme Court last week reversed a $35 million judgment against the Thompson Falls congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and the...
Wolf concerns voiced to FWP
The Lakeside Resort conference room in Trout Creek was filled with around 250 people last Wednesday...
Local firefighter helps Australia
A Plains man is assisting with fires in Australia. Scott Schrenk is the Fire Management Officer for...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance calls: Hot Springs, 5; Plains, 8; Thompson Falls, 8; Noxon, 1; Dixon, 1. Sunday, January 5 Coroner, Trout Creek. Coroner, Plains. Alarm,...
TF man arrested, charged with DUI
A 54-year-old Thompson Falls man was arrested last Friday and charged with aggravated driving under the influence. According to Officer Jacob Winslow...
Plains investigation moved to county
It has been nearly a year since Mark Legard was found dead in his Plains home, the result of a gunshot wound, but investigators are still attempting...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Andrew Bellinger, 35, seatbelt violation, $20. Robert Koch, 53, speeding in restricted zone, $95. Wyatt Carr, 21, speeding in...
Rex proposal outlined for community
Community members gathered at the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge in Thompson Falls last Thursday to...
Plains council gets new member
Two council members were sworn for four-year terms at the first Plains Town Council meeting of the...
Huckleberry Festival welcomes new leader
Elizabeth Haagenson is no stranger to volunteering in the Trout Creek community. She spent over two... Full story
Forest Service opens new trail system
Residents in the Trout Creek area will have a new local recreation loop for use thanks to the Cabine...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol James Critchlow, 58, speeding in restricted zone, $90. David Markin, 50, day speeding, $70. Michael Hottman, 39, speeding in...
Defendants enter not guilty pleas
In the final session of 20th District Judicial Court of 2019, on Dec. 24, Justin Loehner pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of attempted...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance calls: Plains, 7; Noxon, 2; Hot Springs, 3; Dixon, 4; Thompson Falls, 6. Sunday, December 29 Road hazard, blockage, T. Falls. Disturbance,...
Rex group to host public meeting
On Thursday, January 9, at 6 p.m., there will be a meeting to discuss the plans to save the Rex Theater. The meeting will be held at the Clark Fork...
Goodbye, 2019
Now that 2019 has come to an end, and a new year (and decade) is beginning; it feels only right to take a look back and reflect on the past year.... Full story
New owner familiar to accounting firm
Clients and staff of Bratz and Associates won't notice much change this year as tax season...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance calls: Hot Springs, 4; Plains, 10; T. Falls, 8; Noxon, 3. Sunday, December 22 Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Road hazard, blockage, T....
FORCES OF FLIGHT
Students at Thompson Falls Junior High are getting a unique opportunity this year. A GEAR UP grant...
SEAMSTRESS BY DESIGN
May Bilar-Goen, a professional seamstress, opened May's Stich in Thompson Falls in 2017. While she...
Animal tracking class set for Jan. 11
On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, Libby Hostel will be sponsoring an animal and bird tracking class beginning at 9 a.m. The group will gather at the...
HOLIDAY HELPERS
Once again, the Sheriff's Relief Fund is spreading Christmas cheer to families throughout Sanders...
Brain games test students
Having to think on the last day of school of the calendar year can be tough, unless it's a fun kind...
MRL brings message, gifts to local kids
by Miriah Kardelis and Ed Moreth Last week, Montana Rail Link (MRL) visited Plains and Thompson... Full story
