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 By Ed Moreth    News    March 9, 2023

Plains drama club switches to skits

The Plains Drama Club had to cut one of its performances last week due to conflicting schedules, yet the cast was still able to fill nearly 200 seats in the two remaining shows. Three of the cast...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    March 2, 2023

Lolo NF begins forest plan revisions

The U.S. Forest Service is developing a new plan for the Lolo National Forest (LNF). The first of several workshops was held last week in Paradise, with LNF representatives and community members...

 
 By Miriah Kardelis    News    March 2, 2023

Hot Springs student wins county bee

The Courthouse in Thompson Falls was abuzz with spellers from around the county who gathered to compete in the 36th Annual Sanders County Spelling Bee last Friday. First Security Bank, a sponsor of...

 
 By Ed Moreth    News    March 2, 2023

Vehicle strikes pole in Plains

The Plains Police Department is looking for the person who ran into a power pole on the corner of West Oak and South Willis Streets and then left the scene without notifying authorities. The pole was...

 
 By Ed Moreth    News    March 2, 2023

VFW honors Plains teacher

A Plains teacher was honored by VFW Post 3596 recently at a school assembly, but she almost missed her own award ceremony. Mathematics teacher Lisa Brown wasn't feeling good that Thursday and planned...

 

Plains man pleads not guilty to aggravated assault

Appearing on Tuesday for his initial appearance before Judge Molly Owen, Rodney George Marriott entered a plea of not guilty to one felony charge of aggravated assault, stemming from a domestic altercation on the morning of January 23. As alleged in...

 

Justice Court

Montana Highway Patrol Kara Allestad, 30, seatbelt violation, $20. David White, 54, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. John Chudy III, 70, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Daniel Helterline, 56, seatbelt violation, $20. Dennis Niemela, 29,...

 

Sheriff's Log

Ambulance: Plains, 11; Trout Creek, 6; Hot Springs, 6; T. Falls, 5; Dixon, 2; Paradise, 1. Monday, February 20 Assist miscellaneous, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, Plains. Assist motorist/citizen, T. Falls. Alarm-intrusion/holdup, Plains. Animal...

 
 By Ed Moreth    News    March 2, 2023

Plains man hosts study to help guide town growth

Only 11 people showed up for a focus group study for the Town of Plains that could help guide town residents in the way they would like to see the community grow. Charles Bickenheuser, who recently...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    February 23, 2023

TFHS student receives state honor

A Thompson Falls High School student was recognized last week with a state award. Kaden Cox received the "Yes I Can" award and was honored at halftime of the Blue Hawks' district tournament play-in...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    February 23, 2023

Prevention specialist looks to have positive impact

Amy Pushchak has a background in education, and her new position is allowing her to expand that experience. Pushchak started last fall as Sanders County’s Prevention Specialist at Western Montana...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    February 23, 2023

Board of Health accepts protocol

The Sanders County Board of Health last week voted to accept a Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocol, a document that has taken nearly a year to revise and adopt. Commissioner Tony Cox started last week’s Board of Health meeting by stating...

 

Justice Court

Montana Highway Patrol Tanner Rohletter, 25, night speeding, $200. Megan Holman, 25, failure to have child under 6 years old/less than 60 lbs properly restrained, $85; seatbelt violation, $20. John Belknap, 71, turning when unsafe to do so, $85....

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    February 16, 2023

County official chosen

The Sanders County Commissioners chose a familiar face to fill the position of Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer and Superintendent of Schools for the county. Commissioners voted last week to appoint Lisa...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    February 16, 2023

TF Council to appoint GMCD supervisors

At the City Council meeting on Monday, Mayor Marks Sheets notified the council and the public that the city will appoint two members to the Green Mountain Conservation District (GMCD) Board. Sheets said a state law was recently brought to his...

 
 By Ed Moreth    News    February 16, 2023

Plains discusses land sale, council opening

The Plains Town Council meeting last Monday started and ended with a bit of controversy with relative calm in between. Even before the meeting began, Plains resident Charles Bickenheuser stepped into...

 

Arrest on warrant leads to drug charges

Making her initial appearance on Tuesday before Judge Molly Owen, Jeannie Lee Sampson entered not guilty pleas to a felony count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and a misdemeanor count of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. Judge...

 

Justice Court

Montana Highway Patrol Joshua Winfree, 33, operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $285. Karen Cowan, 72, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Halana O’Neel, 28, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Paige Aubrey, 19, operating without...

 

Sheriff's Log

Ambulance: Plains, 8; T. Falls, 6; Hot Springs, 4; Dixon, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1; Noxon,1. Monday, February 6 General animal call/complaint, Plains. Abandoned vehicle, T. Falls. Disturbance, Hot Springs. Motor vehicle crash, Noxon. Burglary,...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    February 16, 2023

Health board to vote on protocol

Sanders County Health Officer Ron Petrie met with community members last week to discuss changes to the county's Communicable Disease Protocol. The Sanders County Health Board was set to vote on the r...

 
 By Ed Moreth    News    February 16, 2023

Resident wants to help Plains plan for growth

Despite going through cancer treatment and a consistent icy reception from the Plains Town Council, one resident continues his efforts to help guide the town’s future, but to do so he’d like input from the community itself. As part of the...

 
 By Ed Moreth    News    February 9, 2023

Nonprofit recognizes volunteers

The leadership of Joint Operation Mariposa (JOM) recognized several members and volunteers that have helped bolster and promote the program over the last year at a special banquet at the Butcher's...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    February 9, 2023

Couple purchases T. Falls pizzeria

A local eatery has new owners, but they are looking to keep the menu nearly the same in the transition. The Simple Simon's in Thompson Falls recently sold to Danny and Emily Moore. The biggest change...

 

Justice Court

Montana Highway Patrol Tanner Zak, 56, operating a vehicle not properly registered, $75; careless driving, $35; operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $85. Timothy Massey, 27, driving while privilege suspended/revoked, 1st offense,...

 

Defendants answer to drug charges

by Stephanie Molzhon Appearing before Judge Deborah Kim Christopher on Tuesday for his initial appearance, Kenneth Aultman Cobert entered not guilty pleas to a felony count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and a misdemeanor count of criminal...

 

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