NCLB replacement looks good for area schools

SANDERS COUNTY – In late December, the No Child Left Behind Act was officially replaced with a new law; how this new law will effect the Sanders County schools, though, has yet to be seen.

Trading up for a better deal

By David Levine

Interesting presidential election ahead

 By Lee H. Hamilton

Plains ordinances discussed

PLAINS - Wednesday evening, Mayor Greg Eitelberg and the town council held a special working session to discuss set-backs and town ordinances. Issues of clarifying, enforcing, and the possibility of rewriting an ordinance set in place for what the official set-backs are for the town were the topics of the meeting.

Coeur d'Alene police receive praise, pushback for Patriot Front arrests

Many local citizens are grateful to Coeur d'Alene police officers for their actions Saturday in maintaining peace in the city's downtown area.

Election critics push for special legislative committee

Two Republican state lawmakers spoke to Montana’s Legislative Council Monday to reiterate an appeal made earlier this fall for the formation of a special legislative committee to investigate alleged irregularities in Montana’s 2020 election.

Santa's 'ho, ho, ho' on chopping block

Just when you think you've heard it all, someone complains that Santa Claus' "ho, ho, ho" is offensive to a group of women.

MARCIA ANN WARREN

OBITUARY

Santa hears wish lists at Ripples

Santa made one last visit to the kids of Plains on Saturday, and it would seem there were some last-minute additions to wish lists.

Public Works Supervisor Roger Wasley won't miss 'late night calls'

A cake that read “Happy Retirement Roger - after 25 years you’re ‘off the clock’ for good. Now there’s time for everything” was eagerly accepted by Roger Wasley last Thursday. Wasley is retiring as the town of Superior’s Public Works Supervisor, and a party was held in his honor.

County prevention specialist says hello to community

Gary Shelton Ivy

Gary Shelton Ivy, aged 62, of Plains, made his biggest ride yet, leaving life here on earth to motor onward into the skies on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 after a hard battle with cancer. Many family members and friends were there both in person, by phone, and in spirit to send him off with love and best wishes for a safe and awesome journey.

Gary Shelton Ivy

Gary Shelton Ivy, 62, of Plains, made his biggest ride yet, leaving life here on earth to motor onward into the skies on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 after a hard battle with cancer. Many family members and friends were there both in person, by phone and in spirit to send him off with love and best wishes for a safe and awesome journey.

Sanders County trappers must register

SANDERS COUNTY - Trappers: special permission is required to trap on DNRC and on Plum Creek Lands in Northwest Montana. For DNRC (school trust lands) trappers must obtain a free license by September 30. For Plum Creek Lands, trappers must identify which lands they wish to trap at the FWP headquarters on North Meridian Road. Here are the details:

Thompson Falls school board Q&A

Plains Class of 74 gathers for reunion

David Proctor knew he had a big task ahead.

Hot Springs market exemplifies small-town America

Norman Rockwell, the artist who often captured small-town, country living in his magazine adorning photographs, would have loved the Hot Springs Farmers Market.

Andrew Cadman honored for response during St. Regis shooting

The afternoon of Saturday, March 18 at the Travel Center in St. Regis is still very fresh in the minds of those that were bystanders or first responders to a hostage situation and resulting shootout that left one person dead.

Trick or Treat

Jamie Doran

Principal explains school policy

Thompson Falls Police are investigating threatening comments allegedly made by a student last week at Thompson Falls High School.