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Plains-TF district welcomes new ranger
The U.S. Forest Service Plains-Thompson Falls Ranger District has a new leader, and he's no stranger to the workings of the woods. Curtis Rintz has worked in the forests, deserts and high mountains... Full story
A union of Q and U
The average age of people getting married in the United States was early 30s, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, but last week's wedding at Plains School might throw a wrinkle in their statistics.... Full story
County readies school ballots
Ballots are being prepared for local school district elections. Sanders County Elections staff said ballots will be mailed Monday for school elections in Plains and Noxon. Hot Springs, which has one board position open and is asking voters to...
Hot Springs students try different media with CSKT artists
Artists from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) went to Hot Springs School on Saturday to teach fifth through 12th grade students about different art modalities. Sketch artist Cameron...
Registered offender pleads not guilty
James William Hill made his initial appearance before Judge Molly Owen last week on a felony charge of failing to give notice of change of address by a sexual/violent offender, pleading not guilty. A jury trial was set for September 19, 2024....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 7; T. Falls, 5; Hot Springs, 5; Trout Creek, 2; Paradise, 1; Noxon, 1. Monday, April 8 Welfare check, Hot Springs. Abandoned vehicle, Paradise. Animal stray/lost, T. Falls. Intimidation/harassment, T. Falls. Trespass, Paradise. Civ...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol David Dilley, 57, operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $285; seatbelt violation, $20; driving while privilege suspended/revoked, 1st offense, $275. David Rush, 54, speeding in a restricted zone, $115. Hassan...
SANDERS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES
Editor's Note: The Ledger sent questions to each of the school board candidates in all of the school districts who filed for the May election, regardless of whether or not the candidates were running opposed or unopposed. The following candidates...
Plains Schools seeks $100,000 levy
Plains School is asking for a $100,000 levy this year in an effort to recruit and retain qualified teachers and staff and to help better fund classroom programs. “Our levy is for learning,” said Dr. Kathleen Walsh, the school superintendent, who add...
Plains creates pool board
A Plains pool board was officially established last week in an effort to make the operation of the E.L. Johnson Memorial Pool more efficient this year. Five community members volunteered to be on the...
Hot Springs votes on staffing changes
The Hot Springs School Board met last Wednesday to vote on positions for the next school year. Nineteen positions for the 2024-25 school year were approved. Principal Byron Woods K-12 principal position was eliminated, as well as one elementary...
Fair board addresses arena safety
The Sanders County Fair Board monthly meeting last week started with a Plains woman placing dozens of scraps of metal on the tables in front of the board members. "This could potentially cripple a...
Speed change approved
The Thompson Falls City Council on Monday voted to move speed limit signs further out on each end of town. Mayor Rusti Leivestad, after meeting with the Department of Transportation, proposed moving t... Full story
BREWING BUSINESS
A new coffee roasting company is open for business in Thompson Falls. Koo Koo Sint Coffee owners Sylvia and Luke Miller named their business after David Thompson "because we live up Thompson River... Full story
Governor seeks comment on judge applicant
Governor Greg Gianforte is seeking public comment on applicants to fill the vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial District, which serves Lake and Sanders counties. Judge Deborah "Kim" Christopher announced her resignation last month. Members of the... Full story
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 5; Plains, 4; Hot Springs, 3; Dixon, 3; Noxon, 1; Paradise, 1; Trout Creek, 1. Monday, April 1 Disturbance, T. Falls. Abandoned vehicle, Plains. Suspicious activity, Plains. Protection order violation, T. Falls. Fire, Plains. Roa... Full story
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Christine Cobb, 31, day speeding, $20. Henry Castillo, Jr., 21, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Sandra Ray-Wilcox, 59, seatbelt violation, $20. Trace Ward, 23, failure to keep vehicle under control on mountain highway,...
Noxon fire not arson
Arson has been ruled out as the cause of a February 27 fire that destroyed three businesses in Noxon. "At this point there is nothing that points to arson," Sheriff Shawn Fielders said Monday. He... Full story
Eggstravaganza 'a delight'
More than 20 volunteers helped stuff over 7,000 plastic eggs with candy and golden eggs filled with a dollar bill the week before the 10th annual Trout Creek Easter Eggstravaganza. Then last...
More eggs, hunters in Plains
The Plains Community Easter Egg Hunt was bigger than ever with a larger area and a record number of eggs and egg hunters. For the second consecutive year the annual event was held on the Saturday befo...
T. Falls pool to open in June
The City of Thompson Falls is excited to re-open the pool this summer after staffing issues and needed repairs caused the pool to stay closed for the 2023 season. “We’re very excited that the pool is going to open,” City Clerk Chelsea Peterson said...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 5; T. Falls, 5; Plains, 5; Dixon, 2; Trout Creek, 2; Paradise, 1; Noxon, 1. Monday, March 25 Theft, Hot Springs. Inmate transport. Civil standby, T. Falls. Civil standby, T. Falls. Child welfare/abuse, Plains. Fire, Paradise....
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Harry Ihms, 70, seatbelt violation, $20. Tracy Vanicek, 56, careless driving, $85. Jennifer Qualls, 47, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Mary Kowalski, 75, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Richard Bisbee, 43, speeding in... Full story
Anglers hit the lake for Mack Days
After three weekends of fishing beneath the snowcapped Mission Mountains on Flathead Lake, Spring Mack Days anglers' total lake trout count stands at 13,417. This is the largest three-week total since 2019. Mack Days Fishing events are sponsored by...
State presents tools to help protect people from scams
A presentation at the Thompson Falls Senior Center last week educated citizens on how to be aware of potential scams and fraud. Presenters Blair Stapleton and Drew Czoik from the state Commissioner... Full story
