Some Sanders County parks will be tobacco-free zones
Sanders County high school students “vape” even more than Montana teens on the average.
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Trout Creek bridge work nears completion
Construction crews have finished spot painting the steel superstructure on the Clark Fork River bridge at Trout Creek and will begin removing scaffolding under the bridge deck.
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Lolo NF seeks bear plan comments
The U.S. Forest Service is inviting comments on an Environmental Assessment for the Bear Management Unit 22 Compliance project located north of Thompson Falls in Sanders County on the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District.
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Census bureau ends count early
According to information from Western Native Voice, the U.S. Census Bureau cut the response period deadline early by an entire month disportionately affecting the counting of Black, Brown, Indigenous and immigrant communities.
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Plains man admits to child porn charges after guest found evidence
A Plains man accused of making and transporting child pornography videos pleaded guilty to charges last week.
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Fire crews battle two Sanders County blazes
Fire crews have been busy battling two wildfires in Sanders County during the last week.
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Plains man celebrates 100th birthday
Millar Bryce, long-time resident of Plains, celebrated his 100th birthday on July 24 with a few close friends and relatives at Buffalo Hills Terrace in Kalispell.
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One lane open on Clark Fork River bridge
The Clark Fork River Bridge near Trout Creek reopened to single-lane traffic ahead of schedule Friday, July 10.
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Arrests made in Hot Springs storage unit break-ins
The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the arrests of five people involved in a series of storage unit and car break-ins in the Hot Springs area.
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Montana DOJ launches civil rights reporting portal
The Department of Justice recently announced the launch of the Civil Rights Reporting Portal. This new online tool will make it easier for the public to report a civil rights violation.
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Crews work on two Montana 200 projects
Montana Department of Transportation work crews are expected to continue working on two projects on Montana 200 in Sanders County this week.
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Monster trucks coming to Sanders County fairgrounds
The Sanders County Fairgrounds will host the ‘No Limits Monster Truck Firecracker Nationals’ Saturday, July 4.
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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks supervisor honored
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Science Program Supervisor Alan Wood received the Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s Distinguished Service Award for 2020 in recognition for more than three decades of exemplary service protecting Montana’s fish and wildlife and their habitat.
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Hot Springs man injured in fatal crash on Saturday
A traffic accident Saturday evening in Jefferson County south of Helena claimed the life of a 20-year-old Kalispell man and left a 19-year-old Hot Springs man injured.
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Daines honors Sanders County mask makers
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines recognized the Victory Sewers of Sanders County for their tremendous impact on the state of Montana.
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Hiawatha bike trail opens May 22
The Route of the Hiawatha – a scenic mountain bike trail that runs along the Old Milwaukee Railroad bed, opens Friday, May 22.
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Online voter registration effort launched
Last week, an online portal was launched to encourage voter registration.
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Missing Spokane man found dead in Mineral County
The search for an elderly missing man from Washington ended Monday evening when his body was found.
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Noxon Schools Third Quarter Honor Roll
Here is the third quarter honor roll for Noxon School.
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Trout Creek School Honor Roll
Here is the third quarter honor roll for Trout Creek School.
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Thompson Falls Elementary School Honor Roll
Here is the Thompson Falls Elementary School third quarter honor roll.
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Town Pump provides $1 million to its food-bank partners
Responding to the severe strain on the state’s food banks during the coronavirus pandemic, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is providing $1 million in immediate grants to its food bank partners, including Community Food Bank of Mineral County and Community Food Pantry.
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United Way has relief fund for victims
The Northwest Montana United Way is helping victims through a COVID-19 relief fund, but it needs help from the community, too.
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Clark Fork River Bridge work to begin soon
The Montana Department of Transportation will begin construction in early April to fix and replace the Clark Fork River Bridge on Montana 200.
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Facebook page started to help those in need locally
The community of Plains is working to help those in need during the COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic.
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Mack Days fishing event kicks off with good fishing
The 2020 Spring Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake kicked off March 20, and a familiar face is at the top of the leaderboard.
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Recreation fee plan revised for Lolo National Forest
The Lolo National Forest is amending the Recreation Fee proposal by postponing the proposed day use fees at the Seeley Creek Winter Sports site, Pattee Canyon Nordic Ski Trail system, and Big Larch and Seeley Lake day use areas and boat ramps.
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The 2020 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event sponsored by the Confederated
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Plains declares declaration of local disaster emergency
Plains Mayor Dan Rowan issued a declaration of a state of local disaster emergency Tuesday morning.
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Noxon Schools work to keep kids from going hungry
Noxon Public Schools are working to make sure its students don’t go hungry while school is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Local artist presents painting to school
Art can inspire in many ways.
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Noxon Schools work to keep kids from going hungry
Noxon Public Schools are working to make sure its students don’t go hungry while school is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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County officials warn of coronavirus
While there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus, a new respiratory ailment, it has been identified in various regions of the U.S. and there is currently no vaccine or anti-viral treatments for the virus.
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Thompson Falls Lady Hawks third at Western B
The Thompson Falls girls basketball team was 3-1 and placed third at the Western B Divisional tournament in Hamilton last weekend.
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Horsemen finish 0-2 at Divisional tournament
The Plains Horsemen were 0-2 at the Western C Divisional in Frenchtown last weekend.
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Blue Hawks place fourth at Western B Divisionals
The Thompson Falls boys basketball team may have dropped its opener at the Western B Divisional in Hamilton last week, but they battled back for a fourth-place finish.
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Lady Hawks claim 7-B championship
The Thompson Falls girls basketball team beat Eureka, 39-28, last Saturday to win the District 7-B championship.
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Plains Schools honor rolls
Plains Elementary School
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T-Falls Elementary School honor roll
Thompson Falls
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Plains Paradise Senior Center keeping its doors open
The Plains Paradise Senior Citizens Center will be continuing its mission of serving as a focal point for senior services in the Plains Area.
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Highway department plans work on MT 200 bridge
Beginning in early April the Montana Department of Transportation will begin construction to rehabilitate the Montana 200 bridge over the Clark Fork River, approximately one mile north of Trout Creek.
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Plains looking to fill City Council slot
Plains is still looking to fill a City Council seat that has been opened since the resignation of councilman Michael Brinson.
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Local hospital honored for quality care
As part of National Rural Health Day, Clark Fork Valley Hospital recently announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health for overall excellence in Quality.
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Year in Review 2019: The biggest stories in Sanders Co.
Join the Clark Fork Valley Press news team as it takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2019.
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Area wrestling results
Here are the results of the Arlee (A), Plains/Hot Springs (PHS) and Mission/Charlo mixer (MC) in Arlee Dec. 19.
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Wildlife crossing system aims to prevent collisions
The Montana Department of Transportation is using an innovative technology to help prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions on Montana Highway 200 near Thompson Falls.
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Thompson Falls man accused of gun crime
A Thompson Falls man accused of possessing a firearm after having been found to suffer from a mental disorder appeared Dec. 16 on charges.
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Hunting season sees average harvest
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reported checking 10,225 hunters with 837 harvested game animals at its three long-standing check stations in western Montana from opening day on Oct. 26 until the general big game hunting season ended Sunday afternoon.
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Volleyball All-Conference District 7B
1. Carlee Fryberger Charlo JR OH/DS 1st All-State
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Thompson Falls volleyball places third in Eureka
The Thompson Falls volleyball teams’ season ended Saturday at the Western B divisional in Eureka.
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Plains Hospital achieves baby-friendly designation
Clark Fork Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international baby-friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States.
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Mack Days anglers ahead of 2018 fish count
With just two weekends remaining, lake trout anglers have turned in a total of 14,108 lake trout in the Fall Mack Days event.
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DAR honors founding with national day of service
The Kuilix Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, honored the anniversary of DAR’s founding Oct. 11, 1890, by participating in the DAR National Day of Service, an annual event in which chapters and individuals are encouraged to engage in meaningful service projects in their communities.
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Wildhorse U18 girls win soccer tourney
The Wildhorse Youth Soccer Association U18 girls team rallied from a 6-2 deficit to force overtime and beat host Stillwater Christian Saturday to claim the North West Specialty Schools Tournament.
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Thompson Falls man sentenced to prison for meth trafficking
An undercover investigation of methamphetamine trafficking in Sanders County led to a Thompson Falls man being sentenced to prison Thursday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
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Officials seek info on moose poaching
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking information on a bull moose that was poached this week near Clinton in western Montana.
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I-90 crash detours vehicles
A tractor trailer crashed and spilled a liquid substance on Interstate 90 between Deborgia and St. Regis Wednesday.
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Non-resident boaters must buy AIS prevention pass
Non-residents planning to bring their watercraft into Montana must now purchase an AIS Prevention Pass before launching on state waters.
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Accidental shooting last Friday leaves Plains girl injured
A 9-year-old Plains girl is recovering from an accidental shooting that occurred Friday afternoon during a hunting trip.
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Forest Service issues plan for Yellowstone Pipe project
The Forest Service has prepared a draft decision notice on the Yellowstone Pipe Out-of-Service Abandonment project, which is located on the Plains/Thompson Falls and Missoula Ranger Districts in Missoula and Sanders Counties.
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Homecoming Week is here in Noxon School District
It’s Homecoming Week at Noxon High School and there are several student activities planned.
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Cancer Network Fall Extravaganza is Oct. 3
The Cancer Network of Sanders County is holding its annual Fall Extravaganza Oct. 3 at the Plains VFW.
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Remembering Kenny: A letter from the Marjerrison family
I don’t really know where to begin, I could write pages and pages on who he was, and I know I need to condense it into very few words.
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Mack Days fall fishing session off to a strong start
The 2019 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake is off to an awesome start, according to CSKT tribal officials.
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Plains, Thompson Falls claim gridiron wins
The Horsemen evened their record at 2-2 after using a big second-half performance to beat Arlee Friday, 46-20.
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October tribunal to focus on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women
The Blackfeet Nation will host the first-ever Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women tribunal in the U.S. over the weekend of Oct. 4-5 at the Blackfeet Community College in Browning.
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Hot Springs gridders improve to 3-0
A big first half propelled Hot Springs to a 25-13 win over Shields Valley Friday.
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Horsemen fall to Darby, 41-26
The Plains Horsemen dropped their second straight game of the season, falling 41-26 to Darby Saturday afternoon.
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Sheriff's Office seeks help in finding missing woman
The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman.
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Sheriff's Office seeks help in finding missing woman
The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman.
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Rodeo draws plethora of contestants
Nearly 200 cowboys and cowgirls combined competed in the two-day Homesteader Days Rodeo last Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9 at Hot Springs.
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Sanders County drivers to expect traffic delays
The Montana Department of Transportation has released information on three road construction projects to take place in Sanders county over the next few months. Two of them will be taking place on Montana Highway 200, and one will be on secondary highway 382. Expect travel delays.
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Flockerzi committed to Warm Springs
West Bowen Flockerzi of Trout Creek was found not fit to face trial at this time on several felony charges when he appeared before District Court Judge James Manley on Tuesday, May 28 at the Sanders County Courthouse in Thompson Falls. Flockerzi was committed to the Montana State Hospital in …
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Plains library offers 'Teen Video Challenge'
Plains Public Library invites teens to participate in the 2019 Teen Video Challenge, a national video competition, as part of their summer reading program.
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Graduation Festivities on Sunday
Plains, Hot Springs and Noxon will hold high school graduation ceremonies during the Memorial Day weekend. All three graduation exercises are set for Sunday, May 26.
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Plains quilter takes top prize at Flat Iron show in T-Falls
Peg McCarthy of Plains earned the “Viewer’s Choice” award for the top entry in the 2019 Flat Iron Quilt Guild’s show held Saturday, April 6 in the Thompson Falls High School gym.
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Thompson Falls homicide suspect enters 'not guilty' plea
Danielle Jeanette Wood appeared by video before District Court Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher at the Sanders County Courthouse in Thompson Falls on Tuesday, April 16, for arraignment on a charge of deliberate homicide in connection with the death of Thompson Falls resident Matthew LaFriniere in May of 2018.
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Thompson Falls homicide suspect enters 'not guilty' plea
Danielle Jeanette Wood appeared by video before District Court Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher at the Sanders County Courthouse in Thompson Falls on Tuesday, April 16, for arraignment on a charge of deliberate homicide in connection with the death of Thompson Falls resident Matthew LaFriniere in May of 2018.
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Blue Hawks, Lady Hawks earn postseason basketball honors
Five Thompson Falls High School student athletes earned District 7B postseason honors for the 2018-19 basketball season, led by Lady Hawks 6-foot sophomore Megan Baxter.
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Hunter education instructors needed
Hunter and bowhunter education courses are open to registration across northwest Montana, and instructors are needed, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
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America Saves Week addresses national 'savings crisis'
The American personal savings rate is at its lowest level since the U.S. financial crisis in 2008, at 6.0 percent of disposable income, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is continuing a 60-year downward trend line.
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14C District Tournament unfolds Thursday in Pablo
Arlee boys’ and girls’ team will have the top seeds going into the 14C District Tournament this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-16 in Pablo.
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14C District Tournament unfolds Thursday in Pablo
Arlee boys’ and girls’ team will have the top seeds going into the 14C District Tournament this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-16 in Pablo.
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Modern medical rarity: Ronan teen contracts tetanus
Following what was initially a mysterious illness, one Ronan High School student is in the hospital due to a tetanus infection.
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RMEF marks growth
MISSOULA — Chalk it up as the 10th year in a row that the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation registered record membership.
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Meeting to discuss wolves' effects on wildlife, livestock
Sportsmen and women will be sponsoring a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 30 to move forward with the goal of reducing wolf numbers to objectives set by United States Fish and Wildlife Service at 150 wolves in Montana. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Red Lion in the Kalispell Center …
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Family Fun Christmas events slated Saturday
It will be something for everyone at the Family Fun Community Christmas Event on Saturday, Dec. 15 in downtown Plains.
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Historical Society presents gingerbread display awards
Original interpretations of creativity and “sweet” equity were the driving forces shown off at the Sanders County Historical Society’s 21st Annual Gingerbread Contest on Saturday.
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Sculptor Pies creating a 'region of art'
When Kenton Pies moved to Sanders County in 2005, it was his goal to create an “art mecca.” Not to be confused with the Muslims, the Webster third definition calls “mecca” “anything that one greatly desires or tries to achieve.”
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New Town Pump in Plains begins operation Dec. 5
Construction is wrapping up on the new Plains Town Pump and Lucky Lil’s Casino. Over the next week, Plains team members and other Town Pump associates will be setting up the new convenience store and casino with an opening date of Wednesday, Dec. 5.
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Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan featured at Nov. 8 meetings
Sanders County is initiating the five-year update to their Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and two public meetings have been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 8 in the county.
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Elks Hoop Shoot set for this Saturday in Thompson Falls
Youngsters from throughout Sanders County, plus Mineral County, will gather Sunday, Nov. 11 for the annual Elks Lodge No. 2757 Hoop Shoot in the Thompson Falls High School gym. Competition begins at 2 p.m.
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Sanders County traffic stop yields illegal drugs
On Friday, Oct. 26, Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Roy Scott stopped a vehicle on Highway 28 in Sanders County for a traffic violation. During the course of the stop, Scott observed indicaptors that the vehicle may be transporting illegal drugs. Further investigation revealed that there was methamphetamine, along with …
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Plains to cap grid season at Anaconda
Thompson Falls had a tough time generating scoring offense last Friday as the Bluehawks were outscored by Florence 49-6 on Senior Night.
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Local youth to celebrate 4-H Week
Millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country are celebrating National 4-H Week during this first full week of October.
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Plains Kinder Career Day 2018
Plains Elementary School once again opened the eyes of the town’s youngsters with Kinder Career Day.
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U.S. Forest Service issues ROD for Rock Creek project
LIBBY — RC Resources, a subsidiary of Hecla Mining Company, announced late last week that the supervisor of the Kootenai National Forest has signed the Record of Decision (ROD) authorizing Phase I of the Rock Creek project in Sanders County.
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FWP offers deer, elk licenses
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Game began offering over-the-counter and surplus B licenses for anterless deer and elk on Monday, Aug. 6.
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Daines, Gianforte show support for Northwest Montana mining
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte recently released statements in response to the announcement that reclamation work on the Troy Mine was being paused due to the state of Montana’s “Bad Actor” decision against Hecla Mining Company. The ruling has also put on hold on two other long-delayed …
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Blue Slide Road Project open house
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will host an open house to present design plans and the construction schedule for work to continue on Blue Slide Road on the outskirts of Thompson Falls after spring runoff shut down the road earlier this year.
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Garden Creek Fire grows to 500 acres
The Garden Creek Fire, burning on the Flathead Reservation about 2 miles north of Hot Springs, made a run Friday, Aug. 3, expanding to a total of 500 acres by Monday.
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Forest Service issues EIS on Rock Creek Project
LIBBY — RC Resources, a subsidiary of Hecla Mining Company, recently announced that the U.S. Forest Service has issued its notice of availability of the Phase I Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Rock Creek silver and copper project in Sanders County.
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Stage I fire restrictions in Sanders County
Late Thursday afternoon, Aug. 2, the Sanders County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution stating that Stage I fire restrictions be in place on all land in the county, effective at 1 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3. The decision was made due to extremely dry conditions in Sanders County.
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Spring burn season coming to an end in western Montana
The spring burn season is officially drawing to a close in western Montana as several land agencies in charge of administering burn permits have already stopped issuing permits, and the remaining agencies in this area will also soon stop issuing permits as well.
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Graduating seniors earn Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness $300 Scholarships
Each year, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) gives graduating seniors from the high schools within the three counties the proposed wilderness lies in a chance to write about their favorite experience in the wild.
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Sanders County to receive Clean Water funding through government grant
U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently delivered a $2.5 million investment to protect clean water in Big Sky Country.
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U.S. to assist ranchers affected by wildfires
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced it will make disaster payments of up to $2.36 billion, as provided by Congress, to help America’s farmers and ranchers recover from hurricanes and wildfires.
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Thompson Falls narrows superintendent finalists
The Thompson Falls Board of Trustees has selected four finalists for superintendent of Thompson Falls Public Schools.
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Information sought on Grizzly shooting near Libby
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on the shooting death of a sub-adult male grizzly bear found dead on Forest Road 4859 in the Kootenai Forest, north of Libby in Northwest Montana.
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Prescribed Burn planned in Petty Creek
The Ninemile Ranger District, as part of their seasonal prescribed burning to reduce fuels, promote vegetation regeneration, and enhance the habitats for multiple species, may conduct burning over the next several days if weather, fuel conditions, and air quality allow for safe and effective ignition and burning. The prescribed burns …
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Thompson Falls makes the Historical Society calendar
Young Walter Dean III and an unidentified man survey the damage after a train wreck on July 30, 1915, near Forsyth, where flooding destroyed 600 feet of track.
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Flooding, Erosion Impacting Some Roads
Across the Lolo National Forest spring runoff and recent rain has begun to impact some roads. Some roads are also closed due to soft road beds.
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Resurfacing proposed for 471
The Montana Department of Transportation is notifying the public and seeking comments on a proposal to resurface about 12.1 miles of Secondary Highway 471 southwest of Thompson Falls in Sanders County. The project begins at the Idaho/Montana border at reference post 22.1 and extends east for 12.1 miles, ending 11.9 …
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Mussels found on boat stopped at Anaconda
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks watercraft inspection station in Anaconda intercepted a boat carrying zebra mussels last week.
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Group responds to effort to list feral horses as endangered
Friends of Animals, a Connecticut-based activist group, is challenging in court the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rejection of their petition to list the feral horses inhabiting the Pryor Mountain Herd Management Area under the Endangered Species Act.
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Hospital to host Alzheimer's and dementia seminar
The Sanders County Clark Fork Valley Hospital is putting on a Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar Scheduled this May.
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Montana's tallest fish ladder is back in action
In a gradual journey up the lower Clark Fork River, trout are once again ascending the tallest fish ladder in Montana.
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Thompson Falls Rex Theatre to host Fly Fishing Film Tour Saturday
The Rex Theatre in Thompson Falls is set to showcase the 12th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour for local anglers on April 28.
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Former Heron resident sentenced to ten years in Federal Prison
The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Jason Morris was sentenced to 132 months in prison, lifetime supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Chief U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen presided over the hearing.
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Candidates set for Sanders County election
Filing recently closed for candidates to enter this year’s Sanders County elections. The commissioner position is a six year term, with all other voted positions four-year terms.
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Plains student Mariah Mormah honored in Duck Stamp competition
On March 23, 144 student art entries for the 2018 Montana State Junior Duck Stamp Contest from all across Montana were judged at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge in Stevensville.
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Organizers needed for Plains Clean Up Day
The upcoming Plains Clean Up Day is in need of volunteer organizers to help with beautification projects in town.
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Prescribed burns planned this spring
The Plains and Thompson Falls Ranger District plans on conducting prescribed burns in several areas this spring and fall.
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Sanders County no longer recycling plastics
Due to China no longer accepting U.S. recycling waste, Sanders County has been forced to discontinue taking plastics.
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Sanders County adopts permit program for wells
A permit program for wells drilled within Sanders County will be phased into sanitation practices beginning this month.
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2 dead, 1 injured in Trout Creek shooting
One woman is dead and a man was sent to the hospital after a shooting near Trout Creek over the weekend.
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'Music for Mom' starts fundraising season
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Plains JMG students take top honors
Jobs for Montana’s Graduates students at Plains High School recently returned from the state competition with a number of first-place awards.
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Grange contest winners announced
The winners of the Grange Coloring Contest have been announced.
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Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District announces 2017 burn plans
The Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District plans on prescribed burning in several areas when the correct conditions are met, either this spring or in the fall.
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Local business projects receive state grants
Economic development projects in Kalispell, Libby, Polson and Hot Springs have received grant funding through the Montana Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund.
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Public comment needed to prioritize forest trails
The U.S. Forest Service’s Northern Region is inviting the public to help identify trails that will be part of an agency-wide effort with partners and volunteers to increase the pace of trail maintenance.
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Plains students celebrate 100 days in school
Plains school kindergarten and first graders dressed up like they were 100 years old to celebrate 100 days of being in school. The students brought canes, glasses and some even grayed their hair. All day long, activities were done to learn about the number 100, including making groups of 10 …
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Sanders County Justice Court - week of Jan. 16
— Alexander Dale Heatwole, 26, Basic Ruke-Reasonable and Prudent-1st Offense, Deferred Imposition of sentence.
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AMBER Alert test set for Jan. 13
The Montana Department of Justice has announced that a statewide test of the Montana AMBER Alert System has been scheduled for National AMBER Alert Day, Jan. 13, at approximately 10 a.m. This will be an end-to-end live system test and will include cell phone alerting.
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Louisiana man died in one-car crash on Montana 200
A 58-year-old Louisiana man died in a one-car accident on Montana 200 at mile marker 80 on Friday, Dec. 23, at 9:28 p.m., the Montana Highway Patrol reported.
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Applications being accepted for Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee
The Department of Justice is seeking a representative of the commercial motor carrier industry and a representative of the Montana Highway Patrol for the Tow Truck Compliant Resolution Committee.
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Thompson Falls, Hot Springs, Plains boys notch victories
Danny Hoisington poured in 32 points and Thompson Falls ran away to a 63-39 win against Troy in District 7B action on Thursday.
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4-H Club sock drive a success
For the past four weeks, the South Side Sparks 4-H Club in Plains has held a sock drive to collect socks and other undergarments for community members in need.
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Plains-Hot Springs 4th at Buzz Lucey Invite
EUREKA — Daniel Uli, the top-ranked 120-pound grappler in Class B-C, pinned Riley Olson of Flathead’s junior varsity squad in just 34 seconds to claim the title at the Buzz Lucey Invitational Friday and Saturday.
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Horsemen blow out Charlo; Thompson Falls girls win big
CHARLO — Ryan Ovitt’s 17 points led Plains to a 69-41 District 14C conference win on the road Friday evening.
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New auto shop finding its market
There’s a new auto shop in the Clark Fork Valley.
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Avalanche center names director
The director of the avalanche center in Crested Butte, Colorado, has been selected to lead avalanche forecasting for Northwest Montana beginning this winter.
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Plains Library offering craft night Dec. 21
One of Santa’s favorite treats on Christmas night is a nice mug of milk to wash down some cookies in between traveling from house to house.
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Thompson Falls, Plains-Hot Springs wrestlers win at Bob Kinney Classic
SUPERIOR — Thompson Falls claimed second place and Plains-Hot Springs was close behind in third at the Bob Kinney Classic in Superior last weekend.
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The Plains boys and girls both swept their way to undefeated weekends as the basketball season began in earnest for region teams.
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Senior Center sets events
The Dixon Senior Center invites the community to attend its December events.
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Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission to vote on two Sanders County proposals
On Thursday, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will vote on a pair of proposals in Sanders County.
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Plains boys, girls sweep Thompson Falls
Ryan Ovitt scored 16 points and Class C Plains used a huge first quarter to roll past Class B Thompson Falls 58-29 Saturday in the season-opener for both teams.
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Thompson Falls 7th at season-opening invite
POLSON — Kaleb Frank claimed the 120-pound championship to help Thompson Falls to a seventh-place team finish at the Owen Invitational at Polson High School on Saturday.
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Farm Service Agency extends deadline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Montana Farm Service Agency announced Tuesday that the deadline to submit ballots for the 2016 County Committee elections has been extended to Dec. 13
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Local church hosts 158 people for Thanksgiving
Church on the Move in Plains saw more than 150 people enter its doors Thursday for a Thanksgiving Day meal.
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Hunters in the Thompson Falls area improved their white-tailed deer and mule deer hauls over last year’s general rifle season, while whitetail buck and elk harvest numbers were down, according to data from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
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Lanterns released at fairgrounds by Cancer Network of Sanders County
Hundreds of locals gathered at the Sanders County Fairgrounds Saturday night to release glowing lanterns in memory of loved ones lost to the disease.
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Five from Hot Springs football named all-state
The Hot Springs football team added to its state championship with a wave of postseason accolades.
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Dixon Senior Center sets December schedule
Mark your calendars for some events coming up at Dixon Senior Center in December:
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Plains senior named all-state, three Blue Hawks all-conference
Thompson Falls followed up its successful run in the state volleyball tournament with a host of accolades.
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VFW auxiliary assembles care packages
Horse Plains VFW Post No. 3596 was transformed into Santa’s workshop on Monday as auxiliary members gathered to pack gift boxes for U.S. military troops stationed at bases throughout the United States and overseas.
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Hot Springs Library offering chance to 'Share Your Story,' create oral history
HELENA — The Friday after Thanksgiving is the National Day of Listening. The Montana State Library — partnered with public libraries throughout the state — encourages Montanans to record their stories, and those of their loved ones, as part of the Share Your Story Montana project.
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Thompson Falls first-grader wins Seattle Punt, Pass & Kick competition
Six-year-old Hailey Lowe bested three other regional champions to win the Seattle Seahawks’ Punt, Pass & Kick team championship on Nov. 19 in Renton, Washington, before being recognized in an on-field ceremony at halftime of the Seahawks’ game at CenturyLink Field the next day.
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Plains' Ovitt, VonHeeder, Cole named all-conference
Prolific Plains quarterback Ryan Ovitt and his top two receiving targets have landed on Western C eight-man all-conference teams.
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Ellen "Hope" Brown
Ellen Hope Brown passed away on May 24, 2016 at the Long Term Care facility in Plains, Montana with her family by her side. Hope was born in Monticello, New York on May 2, 1932, married Alfred Brown on May 25, 1952 and died just one day short of their …
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Driver sentenced for crash that killed two people
THOMPSON FALLS — Lance Pavlik was sentenced to 10 years in jail on Tuesday for a drunk-driving crash that killed two people and injured two children in September 2012.
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