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County imposes fire restrictions
Due to the hot, dry weather conditions, Sanders County moved to Stage I fire restrictions on Monday. Commissioners signed a resolution last week...
Verizon customers upset over service
Trouble with cellular service in the Thompson Falls area has prompted questions and comments from readers. Several readers have reported not being...
Local first responders complete threat training
The sounds of gunshots and screams for help echoed through the hall of Thompson Falls High School la...
Final prep under way for fair
The Sanders County Fairgrounds caretaker and assistant have been working on the nearly 10 acres of lawns since April, getting them as green as...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 11; T. Falls, 4; Hot Springs, 3; Noxon, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, August 8 Motor vehicle crash, Plains....
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Aaron Kruse, 34, operating without liability insurance, 4th or subsequent offense, $585; driving while privilege...
Luminaries raise awareness, funds for local charity
The Cancer Network of Sanders County (CNSC) is once again helping people in need and is doing so by...
Organization seeks volunteers
The local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN) is looking to recruit more volunteers to ensure the program serving...
Painting to travel U.S. raising awareness
A military veteran outreach organization in Plains will be using art to help raise the issue of veteran suicide, and it’s not just reaching out to...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 10; Plains, 10; Hot Springs, 5; Trout Creek, 3; Noxon, 3; Dixon, 1. Monday, August 1 Assault, Paradise. Animal other, T. Falls....
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Jonathan McCormick, 26, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Taggert Klauder, 20, improper pass - approaching crest of hill or...
Agencies respond to 1-vehicle accident
One male driver was charged with multiple counts including driving under the influence after Sanders County Deputy Morgan Grimm responded to a...
QUICK RESPONSE
Minuteman Aviation helicopter pilots stationed out of Missoula quickly responded to a small fire in...
Plains residents address mobile home ordinance
Near 100-degree weather stopped an elderly Plains man from walking the streets to get signatures...
TF Council approves zoning ordinance
The Thompson Falls City Council on Monday approved the second reading of the town’s zoning ordinance, which will take effect in 30 days. The...
Clinic offers free health screenings
The Costner Care Family Clinic of Plains will be reaching out to offer “Free Health Screening Day” on Friday, August 26, from 1-5 p.m. at the...
Shakespeare in the Parks opens its 50th season
The 50th season of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) is set to open with this season’s performances of Twelfth Night and for the first time...
Love of outdoors, conservation drives Busmire
Green Mountain Conservation District (GMCD) Administrator Sarah Busmire's love for conservation and...
County enacting fire restrictions
Due to the hot, dry weather conditions, Sanders County is moving to Stage I fire restrictions on...
T. Falls dental clinic continues to expand
River Town Dental has been open and serving patients in and around Thompson Falls since March of...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Skyler Cech, 29, aggravated driving under the influence, 1st offense, $1,135. Shane Laber, 30, careless driving, $75; driving...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 5; T. Falls, 4; Hot Springs, 3; Trout Creek, 2; Paradise, 1; Heron, 1; Noxon, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, July 25 Nuisance complaints, T....
Man pleads not guilty to multiple charges
Appearing before Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher on Tuesday for his initial appearance, Jay Anderson pleaded not guilty to felony counts of...
TCCIA, CNSC team up for fundraiser
Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA) is lending a helping hand in this year’s luminary fundraiser hosted by the Cancer Network of...
Community responds with help for Plains food bank
Thanks to a recent plea for help, the Plains Community Food Bank received enough food and cash dona...