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TFHS chosen by MSU to host geospatial skills camp
“We’re making some noise in science for the state of Montana,” Thompson Falls High School science teacher Doree Thilmony told the Thompson Falls School Board meeting Monday night. Thilmony announced that TFHS was one of five rural schools chose...
Dollar General opens in T. Falls
After several months of delays due to construction, the Dollar General opened its doors at 1902 East Main Street in Thompson Falls on February 2, according to the headquarters main office in Goodletts...
Volunteers make railroad ties for display
Three people are helping to manufacture stacks of railroad ties for a display at the Paradise Center. Instead of being soaked in creosote, the volunteers will use glue and black paint and instead of...
Top spellers compete in county bee
It took nine rounds of words - invisible, handle, trifle, regiment, dreadlocks, patience, spectral, seclusion, and essential - but no verbiage the judges threw at Talon Ferlan could stop him from...
SCCFF begins annual candle campaign
The Sanders County Coalition for Families is doing their annual February Candle in the Window Campaign in Sanders County. The campaign is conducted by placing a candle in businesses throughout...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Caitlyn Palin, 18, careless driving, $85. Kelly Ferguson, 50, basic rule-reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $120; failure to give notice of accident by quickest means, 1st offense, $285. Jess Hobart, 33, basic...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 6; Plains, 6; Hot Springs, 4; Trout Creek, 2; Paradise, 2; Noxon, 1. Monday, January 29 Fire, Hot Springs. Inmate transport, T. Falls. Request for welfare check, T. Falls. Civil attempts. General animal call/complaint, Hot...
TF man pleads guilty to possession
Appearing before Judge Deborah Kim Christopher on Tuesday, Toby Elvadore Zak entered a plea of guilty to a felony charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, pursuant to a plea agreement. After a brief discussion regarding prior criminal...
Plains council selects members
It took less than 20 minutes last Monday for the Plains Town Council to fill two vacancies in a special council meeting. Each of the five candidates had the opportunity to introduce themselves and...
TF bridge slated for update
Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is inviting the public to comment on a proposed rehabilitation project near Thompson Falls. The Highway 200 bridge over the Clark Fork River just west of Thompson Falls is on MDT’s proposed schedule of p...
County spelling bee set for Friday
Sanders County students will gather at the Sanders County Courthouse later this week to put their spelling skills to the test for the annual Sanders County Spelling Bee. The county bee is sponsored by The Sanders County Ledger and First Security...
Employees honored
Sanders County honored employees for years of service on Tuesday. Honorees in attendances (from left) included Willy Ovitt (5 years), Lisa Richmond (5 years), Denise Taylor (10 years), Allison Smith...
Groups work to improve healthcare access
An effort is under way in Western Montana to remove common barriers preventing older adults, people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations from getting vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza, as well as respiratory syncytial virus,...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Ryan Davis, 46, reckless driving, 1st offense, $285. Matthew Shuttle, 57, operating without liability insurance in effect, 3rd offense, $185; seatbelt violation, $20. Rodney Burns, 57, night speeding, $20. Spencer Simonson,...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 9; T. Falls, 6; Hot Springs, 3; Trout Creek, 3; Paradise, 2; Camas Prairie, 1. Monday, January 22 Motor vehicle crash, Noxon. Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Assist other agency, Plains. Assist other agency, Plains. Welfare...
Candidate filing opens for 2024 races
The filing period for candidates opened in Montana last Thursday, with dozens of people filing for statewide and local offices that first day. Candidates have until 5 p.m. March 11 to file for office. Local elected positions on the ballot this year...
Schools address email threats
Some Sanders County school districts received email threats late Tuesday, but law enforcement said the threats were not credible. Administrators at Thompson Falls and Hot Springs schools received bomb threat emails around 8 p.m. Tuesday. Thompson...
Restaurant destroyed by fire
The Hereford Bar and Grill near Noxon burns late Wednesday. Noxon Fire Department responded to the blaze, which completely destroyed the building. The restaurant had been closed for about three years...
Not guilty plea entered for felonies
James Vernon Day, Jr., appeared before Judge Molly Owen on Tuesday for his initial appearance. Day entered a plea of not guilty to felony charges of theft, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted person, removing or falsifying a vehicle...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Carson Taylor, 19, seatbelt violation, $20. Jaden Story, 19, failure to carry proof/exhibit insurance in vehicle, 2nd offense, $385. Bernard Groshong, 64, basic rule - reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $120; operating...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 11; T. Falls, 5; Trout Creek, 4; Hot Springs, 2; Paradise, 1; Noxon, 1. Monday, January 15 Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Noxon. Fire, Trout Creek. Welfare check, Dixon. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Livestock,...
Group faces bitter cold for annual march for life
A 16-degree temperature with snow and a chilling wind didn't deter a group of Thompson Falls residents from showing their commitment to their determination to end abortion. The Supreme Court...
Panel discusses elections
The Sanders County Democrats earlier this month invited a group of panelists to discuss election integrity. “Elections: Integrity and Involvement” was attended by about 30 community members on January 14 at the Paradise Center. Mindy Ferrell is the...
WINTER FREEZE
by Annie Wooden and Shannon Brown It's so cold people look forward to getting a fever. It's so cold I saw a Greyhound bus and the dog was riding on the inside. It's so cold the sheep want their wool...
Schools receive email threats
Some Sanders County school districts received email threats late Tuesday, but law enforcement says the threats are not credible. Administrators at Thompson Falls and Hot Springs schools received bomb threat emails around 8 p.m. Tuesday. Thompson...
