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Ambulance: Trout Creek, 6; T. Falls, 6; Plains, 5; Hot Springs, 5; Dixon, 1; Heron, 1; Camas Prairie, 1. Monday, July 29 Inmate transport. Civil attempts. Trespass, Dixon. Officer flag down, Plains. Civil attempts. Trespass, Plains. Trespass, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Assist miscellaneous, Noxon. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Intimidation/harassment, T. Falls. Request for welfare check, Heron. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Livestock, Paradise. Tuesday, July 30 Business contact. Disturbance, Dixon. General animal call/complaint,...
Montana Highway Patrol Ronald Scott, 53, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Michael Combs, 49, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. David Hill, 78, operating without liability insurance in effect, 1st offense, $85; seatbelt violation, $20. Joel Reyes-Lopez, 65, seatbelt violation, $20. Steven Roos, 65, violation in a work zone, $235. Eric Thornton, 38, careless driving, $45. James Stokes, 70, seatbelt violation, $20. Robert Arnold, 60, day speeding, $20. Paul Dix, 65, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office R...
Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) received an American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement award for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow trea...
Trout Creek volunteer firefighter Gayle Seekins puts the finishing touches on a marker remembering the February fire that destroyed three businesses in Noxon. Behind Seekins are Anne Schnell (left) and wife Cathy Seekins. John Rummell, owner of Montana Granite Industries, donated the engraved granite marker, and Johnson's Hardware donated the cement....
Water may be a hot commodity in Montana, increasingly so during these dry summers and low snowpack winters. Sanders County residents who own property on the Flathead Reservation also must adjust to changing water restrictions. Ranchers concerned with irrigation restrictions in the Hot Springs area are faced with even more restrictions according to Koshon LaCounte, the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project North Division Supervisor. He said availability of water has affected allotments this year. “Winter has not replenished the water. It carried o...
The Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) will soon be distributing its second round of property tax rebates to eligible Montana taxpayers as part of a property tax relief package signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte in 2023. The property tax rebate is a rebate of up to $675 of property taxes paid on a principal residence. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in a Montana residence for at least seven months of 2023 and paid the property taxes on that residence. Properties owned by an entity and irrevocable trusts are not eligible for...
Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Western Montana's agricultural landscapes with the inaugural Clark Fork River Pedal & Farm Tour. This 30-mile bike tour, set to take place on Saturday, August 17th, offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the region’s diverse farms while enjoying the scenic beauty along the Clark Fork River. Riders will meander through sunlit forests, glide along the riverbanks, and traverse meadows where agriculture has flourished for generations. The tour features visits to several s...
A quick thunderstorm last Wednesday resulted in a handful of wildfires throughout Sanders County. In the Plains-Thompson Falls Ranger District, the Silcox Park Fire just north of Thompson Falls was caused by lightning. The Forest Service reported that the fire creeped into piles of debris, but crews worked quickly to contain the fire at about half an acre. Another fire in the Thompson Falls area was also caused by lightning. Multiple resources, including helicopters, responded to the Wilkes...
The Hot Springs School Board last week set a date for the latest effort to pass a levy in the school district. The board last Wednesday voted to once again ask voters to approve a levy of $183,000 for the general fund. On July 11, a judge approved a petition by a school board member asking for the May 7 election to be voided. Five days later, the school board met and voted to call for a special election in accordance with the order by Judge John Mercer of the 20th Judicial District. Last week, the school board voted to have the new election on...
Republican congressional candidate Tim Sheehy made a visit to Thompson Falls on Monday. The Senate candidate spoke to more than 150 people at the Thompson Falls Senior Center. There was standing room only in the senior center as Rep. Paul Fielder of Thompson Falls introduced Sheehy. "Usually these meet and greets are held at Minnie's and have up to 25 people. We got a good turnout for you," Fielder told Sheehy. Sheehy joked that his last name is also his pronouns. "I've been a 'she-he' for 38...
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 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...
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...
Rocky Mountain Bank in Plains closed its doors at noon on Friday - an end of an era for the financial institution - but the beginning of Stockman banking in Plains. Stockman Bank added three western Montana banks to its collection of branches throughout the state, including Plains, Bigfork and Kalispell. Over the past weeks, Stockman Bank staffers have been dispatched to the Plains bank to help employees and customers with the transition. They will continue to have additional help over the next...
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...
Most people who shop at True Value in Thompson Falls know Jared Shear as the person who can sell them hoses, fasteners and other hardware. There's another side to Shear however, that of the artist. Last week, Shear presented a series of 24 paintings inspired by Herman Melville's classic "Moby Dick." The pieces are part of a show at the Radius Gallery in Missoula that runs through August 24. The show, True Places, features work from Shear, Kaetlyn Able, Jennifer Indreland and David Swenson....
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...
