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Community baby shower helps new and expecting moms
March 29, 2023 12:05 a.m.

Community baby shower helps new and expecting moms

The Thompson Falls Elks Lodge on Saturday welcomed new and expecting mothers from around Sanders County for the annual community baby shower.

Relief fund packs some Christmas cheer around county
December 27, 2017 4 a.m.

Relief fund packs some Christmas cheer around county

The Sheriff’s annual Relief Fund was kicking into high gear Thursday, Dec. 21 in the basement of the Valley Bank in Thompson Falls.

September 19, 2018 12:36 p.m.

Hot Springs Lumber and Feed here to stay

Hot Springs Lumber and Feed is here to stay after previous owners had decided it was time to say goodbye and enjoy the finer side of life.

Thompson Falls native Morgan Molzahn experiencing North Queensland lifestyle
July 26, 2017 1:34 p.m.

Thompson Falls native Morgan Molzahn experiencing North Queensland lifestyle

Thompson Falls native Lance Corporal Morgan Molzahn is getting a taste if life “down under.”

Local wild card team wins 3-on-3 age division title
July 19, 2017 1:07 p.m.

Local wild card team wins 3-on-3 age division title

The Wild Horse Sporting Complex held its second annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament this past weekend in Plains.

August 23, 2017 11:22 a.m.

Area to see unhealthy air quality today

Current Situation and Today’s Forecast

February 21, 2013 11:08 a.m.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital CEO talks affordable health

THOMPSON FALLS – The Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce meeting was flooded with information on the new Affordable Care Act, which will affect all local businesses in the area.

March 14, 2019 3:23 p.m.

Mission Valley All-Star Games set March 21

Top high school basketball players from Lake and Sanders counties will celebrate March Madness with the 24th annual Mission Valley All-Star Games on Thursday, March 21 at the Ronan Event Center. The girls’ game tips off at 6:30 p.m. followed by the boys’ contest at 8 p.m.

Clark Fork Adventure Challenge benefits hospital
September 25, 2019 12:30 p.m.

Clark Fork Adventure Challenge benefits hospital

Last Sunday a group of athletes gathered at the starting line for the annual Clark Fork Adventure Challenge.

Officials urge drivers to watch out for bighorn sheep
November 15, 2019 1:08 p.m.

Officials urge drivers to watch out for bighorn sheep

The bighorn sheep is an animal that is held in high regard in Sanders County — after all it is featured on the county seal.

Deborah Lee Denson
November 8, 2017 1:05 p.m.

Deborah Lee Denson

Deborah Lee Denson passed away Oct. 26, 2017 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital after an extended illness.

Plains students undergo effor to help the environment
April 3, 2013 9:33 a.m.

Plains students undergo effor to help the environment

PLAINS - Students from Plains were on a beautification mission on Thursday, combing the edges of Highway 200 and other streets around the school and Clark Fork Valley Hospital.

Nevaeh Carolyn Kathryn Keller
April 2, 2020 11:26 a.m.

Nevaeh Carolyn Kathryn Keller

Jasmine and Seth Keller, of Thompson Falls, announce the birth of daughter Nevaeh Carolyn Kathryn Keller at 8:58 a.m. Jan. 15, 2020 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital.

Plains students showcased in Christmas concert
December 28, 2022 midnight

Plains students showcased in Christmas concert

Monday’s evening performance by Plains students in grades 7 through 12 filled the bleachers in the new gymnasium for this year's Christmas concert.

Training night
April 5, 2018 12:54 p.m.

Training night

The Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District took to a property on River Road West to take advantage of some structure fire training last week.

Garland R. Slider, 72
June 14, 2017 4 a.m.

Garland R. Slider, 72

Garland R. Slider died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, June 6 at his home at 7 Eagle Valley Lane, Plains, MT. Born in Brownwood, TX December 29, 1944, he is survived by his wife Charlotte, a brother from TX, two stepsons and a daughter. Garland was a career railroad engineer and retired to his much loved Montana in 2005. A memorial luncheon will be announced at a later date.

December 19, 2015 1:42 p.m.

Police Respond to Dixon

DIXON – Law enforcement personnel gathered in Dixon, early Saturday afternoon, in response to threats against the police.

Paisley Dean French
January 8, 2014 11:13 a.m.

Paisley Dean French

PLAINS – Paisley Dean French was born on December 19, 2013 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 15.5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Gretchen and Beau French. Maternal grandparents are Ken and Dede Steinebach of Plains. Paternal parents are Jamie and Lisa French of Paradise. Great-grandparents are Irma Steinebach, Dorthy Benson, Rick Harter, Dan and Betty Kelly.

Birth; Jeremiah John Goodwin
August 29, 2014 8:28 p.m.

Birth; Jeremiah John Goodwin

PLAINS – Jeremiah John Goodwin was born on July 23, 2014 at 2:37 a.m. at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Parents are Jessica and Wesley Goodwin. Maternal grandparents are Shawn and Cathy Emmett of Plains. Paternal grandparents are John and Sandy Goodwin of Plains. Great-grandparents are Leona Ekstrom of Plains and Ruth of Hamilton. 

Faith Lynn Stewart
July 16, 2014 2:44 p.m.

Faith Lynn Stewart

PLAINS – Faith Lynn Stewart was born on June 2, 2014 at 5:07 a.m. at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds and 15 ounces and was 22 inches long. Parents are Acacia and Beau Stewart of Thompson Falls. Maternal grandparents are Lynne and Orville Eaton of Trout Creek. Paternal grandparents are Pat and Darrin Baker of Thompson Falls. Great-grandparents are Rosemary and Walter Borgmann and Patty and Clyde Baker.