Independently owned since 1905
Independently owned since 1905
Sorted by date Results 226 - 250 of 3655
6 YEARS AGO • JULY 3, 1919 HERON GENERAL STORE ROBBED Robbers Secure $3,150 in Money and Goods on Friday Night The general store of Kinney Honberger at Heron, near the Idaho line, was robbed of goods and money valued at $3,150 by two men shortly before midnight on last Friday night and the proprietor and one customer were held up, tied up, and put in the cellar where they finally worked themselves loose and notified Sheriff Hartman. The goods stolen consisted of $1,500 in Liberty bonds, $700 in thrift stamps, $750 in cash and three cases o...
HEATHER CANTU, Thompson Falls - “ I ignore them. I prefer to stay in touch with the daily local information that matters, like fires. Plus I don’t believe my vote actually counts.” GARY VANEK, Thompson Falls - “I think they are annoying and a waste of money and they are misleading.” ELIZABETH DE NOBLE, Plains - “I’m disgusted with them all and I believe that they are all lies.” MERLE JAQUES, Thompson Falls - “I don’t have an issue with them. They are a fact of life. They are necessary for getting the word out.” JOHNNY HEDAHL, Thompson Fall...
Ambulance: Plains, 16; T. Falls, 11; Hot Springs, 7; Trout Creek, 4; Paradise, 2; Dixon, 1. Monday, July 22 Threats, Plains. Property damage/criminal mischief, Plains. Automated alarm call, Hot Springs. Property damage/criminal mischief, Dixon. Civil attempts, Trout Creek. Civil attempts, Trout Creek. Civil attempts, Noxon. Intimidation/harassment, Trout Creek. Civil attempts, Heron. Fire, Lonepine. Animal other, Hot Springs. Parking problem, Hot Springs. Other law violations, Plains. Road hazard/debris on road, Plains. Civil standby, Trout...
Justice Court before Justice of the Peace Doug Dryden Montana Highway Patrol Anna Moura, 53, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense, $1,135 with $400 suspended, 6 months jail with all suspended. Jacob Jonson, 33, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Max Koehn, 63, operating with expired registration, $85. Gwendolyn Lewandoski, 37, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Leanna Bosteder, 59, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Jonathan Sepp, 37, day speeding, $70. Mace Jacobson, 17, careless driving, deferred imposition...
Nicholas Ray Needles appeared before Judge John Larson on Tuesday for sentencing in 20th District Court. In May, Needles pleaded guilty to one count of incest as part of a plea agreement. Before proceeding to sentencing, the mother of the victims read her impact statement, addressing the impact of Needles’ actions on her and the children, but also the strength she has found to help her family overcome this and move forward. “My family’s finally free from your abuse,” she stated. A brief statement from the victim was read by her aunt. Judge L...
During the hot summer months when the chance to cool off in the water arrives, it's a good reminder that building dams in creeks and streams can have negative consequences for fish. This is especially true for species such as bull trout, which ascend small tributaries in late summer to spawn. Rock dams built to create swimming holes may seem harmless, but they can accumulate debris and build-up over time. While small dams can be washed out during spring, these features often remain intact and function as a passage barrier all the way through...
The Wild Coyote Saloon on Prospect Creek Road outside of Thompson Falls was hopping Saturday with spectators who watched the always popular lawn mower races. The annual Coyote Days event was advertised as a "howling good time." The lawnmower races began at 2 p.m. with the 14 participants completing time trials for placement in heats. Brad McGuigan from Thompson Falls has been running this portion of the event for seven years. "This year we have 15 mowers entered," he said. McGuigan was busy...
The ladies had another picture perfect day at the River’s Bend golf course with Tina Wheeler and Jeanne Holleran getting the low team gross score with their 99, while Danice Toyias and Kristy Beaty earned the team low net score with 63. Tina Wheeler proved her skills earning the low individual gross score with 44, while Kristy Beaty got the low individual net score with her 31. Danice Toyias had closest to pin on No. 10, with Tina Wheeler behind her getting closest to pin on No. 11. Katie Miller earned closest to pin no No. 14, while Kelly W...
The Over the Hill Gang had a cooler Monday golf game at the River’s Bend golf course with Jesse Mack getting the low gross score for the men’s with a 40. Ray Marshall earned the low net men’s score with a 30. Rick Kendall got closest to pin on No. 10, while Gary Thompson proved his skills getting the long putt on No. 11. John Mosher earned the long putt on No. 12, while Dave Pettys got the long putt on hole No. 13. Larry Eddy had closest to pin on No. 14, while Dave Garr earned the long drive on No. 15. Randy Hojem earned the longest putt...
The Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce is rebranding to include all of Sanders County. Dennis Spurlock, the chamber president, has reported that the organization is now the Sanders County Chamber of Commerce. “We have the name change processed with the state. We are now Sanders County Chamber of Commerce Inc.,” Spurlock said. “We wanted to be more inclusive for the county since we’re all small rural towns. We can better support all our communities as a county chamber.” Spurlock, an insurance agent with Alera Group in Plains, said the chamber w...
The Woodside Park subdivision has been granted funds for a new water system and construction is underway after years of planning. Water district general manager Dan Briggs said the system was in bad need of replacement. "The system was built in 1978. In 1992 there were nine houses on the system. Today there are 42. The park has a capacity limit of 52 maximum," Briggs told the county when he made his pitch for a new water system in August of 2021. The subdivision sits on 40+ acres, according to B...
A home in Plains was destroyed last week by a fire. According to Plains fire chief Anthony Young, the Campbell residence on Meany Street caught fire around 4 p.m. last Wednesday, and could not be controlled for several hours. Young said the cause of the fire is not yet known. "I wasn't in town when it happened but my crew has updated me," Young said. His crew reported 50- to 100- foot flames in the air. There were reports of propane tanks that "went off along with ammunition firing from inside...
Plains School Board members held a special board meeting last Thursday in order to get coaches hired before school sports start in August. Board member Lana Dicken made the motion to rehire Kati Mitchell as the head softball coach. The motion was seconded by member Ellen Childress, but before a vote could be taken Mitchell spoke up to give her resignation. "The lack of trust and support from the school board has made it increasingly challenging for me to fulfill my duties effectively as a...
A Plains man is traveling to Helena next week to defend his title at the firing range for the annual Montana Governor's 20 LE Shooting Competition. Chad Cantrell of Plains was the champion in the County Division last year and hopes to repeat his feat again on Aug. 9. "It's fun. I get to hang out with gunfighters," said Cantrell, who retired from the Sanders County Sheriff's Office as a detective in 2020 and is a member of the Plains Town Council. Cantrell is no stranger to the annual...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Razz Construction Inc. will this week begin repairing portions of Main Street in Thompson Falls. This work is part of the project’s warranty period. Crews will improve drainage at the approach of South Jefferson Street and Main Street. Seal and cover (chip seal) repairs will also be made along Main Street. The repairs are anticipated to last approximately one week. All work is dependent on weather conditions and other factors permitting. The Thompson Falls - Urban project was primarily c...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. SNOT 5. HACKLE 11. REDEVELOPERS 14. OVEREAT 15. HAILED 18. ARMER 19. DEADEN 21. STP 23. IDEA 24. TAEGU 28. NAPS 29. PH 30. BAND 32. SST 33. PRO 35. BEE 36. BAB 39. BOCK 41. AB 42. ARES 44. BAALS 46. HERE 47. AIL 49. TARIFF 52. NACKA 56. SANELY 58. PEDALED 60. ELEE MOSYNARY 62. LANAIS 63. ANON SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. SRO 2. NEVA 3. ODER 4. TERM 5. HEARTTHROB 6. ALT 7. CO 8. KPH 9. LEAD 10. ERIE 12. VEES 13. SLAIN 16. EDDAS 17. DEEPS 20. Famed cartoonist 22. PA 25. EB 26. GAB 27. UNEASINESS 29. PPB 31. DEB 34. OCA 36. BAHT 37....
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking applicants to fill volunteer positions on the northwest Montana (FWP Region 1) Citizen Advisory Committee. The CAC is a general advisory committee that provides input and feedback to FWP on diverse issues, from wildlife and fisheries management to access, state parks, outdoor recreation, and law enforcement. The committee is designed to have a membership that represents a variety of northwest Montana communities and natural resource interests. FWP welcomes applications from anyone with an...
Thompson Falls Woman’s Club (TFWC) is once again supporting Community Harvest Food Bank with the club’s National Day of Service. The National Day of Service is part of the General Federation of Women’s Club’s effort to unite through volunteer community service. State federations and clubs are encouraged to join in and organize programs in their communities. This year’s National Day of Service issue of focus is food insecurity. In Thompson Falls, the TFWC will expand the hours of the local food bank to help reach individuals experienc...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Razz Construction Inc. will this week begin repairing portions of Main Street in Thompson Falls. This work is part of the project’s warranty period. Crews will improve drainage at the approach of South Jefferson Street and Main Street. Seal and cover (chip seal) repairs will also be made along Main Street. The repairs are anticipated to last approximately one week. All work is dependent on weather conditions and other factors permitting. The Thompson Falls - Urban project was primarily c...
The new Town Pump store in Thompson Falls is on schedule to be open by the end of the year, the company said last week. Bill McGladdery, Director of Communications, said the utilities are in place at the site and the framing work on the nearly 14,000 square foot building should be completed by August 1. "I think the community is going to be really excited about the new store," McGladdery said. "It will be a much better layout." The new store will be 10,100 square feet, with the Lucky Lil's...
The big news in politics this week is President Joe Biden announcing he won't seek reelection and the Democratic party is deciding how to pick a new nominee. However, the big news isn't the big business. Montana's Senate race has gained national attention for the big dollars raised. According to the Montana Free Press, as of July 17, incumbent Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat, has raised $43.7 million in campaign funds, while Republican candidate Tim Sheehy has raised $13.7 million. By contrast, in the race for U.S. Representative for District 1,...
Ambulance: Plains, 7; T. Falls, 6; Trout Creek, 3; Hot Springs, 2; Noxon, 2; Dixon, 2; Paradise, 1. Monday, July 15 Suspicious activity, T. Falls. General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Theft, T. Falls. Civil attempts, Dixon. General animal call/complaint, Paradise. Theft, Trout Creek. Theft, Plains. Forgery, T. Falls. Inmate transport, Plains. Other law violations, Camas Prairie. Civil attempts. Fire, T. Falls. Harassment/privacy in communication, T. Falls. Tuesday, July 16 Assist miscellaneous, T. Falls. Assist miscellaneous, T. Falls....
Montana Highway Patrol Rudy Monzon, 41, failure to obey red traffic signal, $45, deferred imposition of sentence. Dionna Atwood, 29, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Armando Casillas, Jr., 45, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Jared Halvorson, 26, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Terence McAndrew, 70, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Brandon Beazer, 42, night speeding, $70. Daizy Davis, 19, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Conor Davison, 39, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Breanna Goodmanson, 33, speeding in a restricted zone,...
The Plains police, firefighters and ambulance service made a special call to Plains School this summer, but it wasn't an emergency, it was part of the Plains School Summer Program. "I absolutely enjoy getting out in the community and starting a positive rapport with the kids of the community," said Plains Police Officer Rob Geenen, who met with the kids with fellow officer, Rick Nickolaus, as part of the fourth year of the school program. Geenen and Nickolaus talked about their jobs, showed the...
The ladies had another beautiful day of golf at the River’s Bend golf course with Jan Thompson and Tori Helvey earning the low team gross score of 95. Kim Sparks and Kim Pardee earned the low team net score with their 70. Jan Thompson got the low individual gross score with 46, while Jeanne Holleran showed her skills getting the low individual net score with 33. Kim Pardee proved her arm earning the closest to pin on No. 1, and Tina Wheeler earned closest to pin on hole No. 2. Lana Nolen got closest to pin on No. 8. Kim Pardee showed her s...
