PARADISE-For the last 20 years, Ruth Winkler has been putting on plays at Paradise Elementary School. After a fire burned down her home and all the costumes for the latest play, there were questions about whether the play could continue. With the help of volunteers from the community, Winkler kept …
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A Dodge Ram stuck two vehicles outside of “Trophy Taker” in Plains. The accident occurred on Highway 200 toward Thompson Falls at 4:08 p.m. on April 12.
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Sanders County was well represented in the first official track and field meet hosted by Columbia Falls. Plains, Thompson Falls and Noxon all got an opportunity to showcase their talent early in the season.
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On March 31 the Plains VFW dining hall was packed to capacity for the annual Fireman’s Ball. Firemen from the Plains Volunteer Fire Department served up around 250 people who were looking for a fun night out.
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Last year at the end of a 7-22 season, Noxon head coach Mike Tessier said next year the team would go on a major run. With only two graduating seniors, he had good reason to be optimistic. When Noxon lost their opening game of the divisional round, nobody would have …
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If you live in Hot Springs and you want to practice at a shooting range, the closest one is in Plains about 24 miles away. For those in Hot Springs seeking a local shooting range, there is a project underway to build one.
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The true test of any basketball team is how well they perform under pressure with their backs against the wall. After coming off their first loss after one game, it would’ve been difficult to predict the run of success that would follow. The Red Devils would play four more games …
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Although Thompson Falls beat Plains 43-38 in the consolation game of districts, the Trotters will be joining the Lady Hawks at divisonals thanks to a big win early in the week.
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Last Tuesday both Plains and Thompson Falls played each other for the third time this season. After splitting the first two meetings, this matchup would decide which team would move on to the divisonals tournament.
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Both Hot Springs and Noxon came to districts seeking a chance to extend their season to the next step. By the time both teams met on the final day, both squads had lost a game and each were playing for survival. Whoever won would keep the season going while whoever …
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Hot Springs’ run in postseason began and ended at the district tournament in Ronan. While the team made a tough run through the opposition, they were unable to get a win against Superior on the final day to keep their postseason hopes alive. Hot Springs will end the season 6-12 …
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Last week on February 16, the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks commission met to determine what was needed to be adjusted for the upcoming hunting season. The changes that were discussed included those mentioned at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks meeting in Kalispell for personnel involved in the Region One …
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Snowmobiles and poker dominated the Trout Creek area over the weekend as riders from all over the region as far away as the states of Washington and Idaho competed for money and prizes during the Poker Run on Saturday February 12.
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At the State Wrestling tournament in Billings, only six wrestlers from the western region of Montana made it to the Championship round. Of those six, only two walked away with a state title. Ben Conover of Thompson Falls was one of those wrestlers after winning state in the 145-weight class.
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Both Noxon and Thompson Falls proved to be human out on the basketball court this week but it was Noxon that suffered an especially tough loss. In their final match of the regular season, the Red Devils fell short by one point in overtime against Superior on their own home …
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Frank and Tiffany Day in front of their 1967 Mustang they entered for the Cool Summer Nights Car Show in Trout Creek last weekend. The couple took second place in the 1958-1972 category.
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