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January 8, 2014 1:31 p.m.

Severe rock slide blocks River Road East

PARADISE – A severe rock slide occurred late Friday night on River Road East in Paradise. Thousands of pounds of rock blocked traffic and completely covered the road. The affected section of River Road East remains closed.

January 8, 2014 1:27 p.m.

2014 jump starts with Fun Run and Polar Plunge

THOMPSON FALLS – The annual Fun Run and Polar Plunge took place Wednesday with 127 participants.

January 8, 2014 12:49 p.m.

A citizen legislator's first year

One year ago I packed up my truck and left this beautiful, rugged part of Montana to spend sixteen weeks in the crowded city of Helena. Not to seek a better life for myself, nor a higher income, nor fame or glory. I went to serve my fellow man as a citizen legislator, not a politician.

January 8, 2014 12:45 p.m.

Panthers see improvement over the weekend

ALBERTON – Despite two defeats, the Alberton Panthers saw improvement last week when they went up against the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks and the Lincoln Lynx.

January 8, 2014 11:10 a.m.

Art on the Walls scheduled

PLAINS - The Sanders County Arts Council announces the first quarter exhibit of “Art on the Walls” for 2014 at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital. This is a Student Show of original artwork, open to students from K-12 in Sanders County area public, private, or home schools. Students exhibiting this year are from Hot Springs, Noxon, Plains, and Thompson Falls. The opening reception is Tuesday, January 14th, from 5:00 until 6:30 PM, featuring musical performances by Trout Creek student musicians and the piano students of both Sydne Connolly and Heidi Mack. Linda Knight’s Consumer Sciences Class of Plains High School will provide refreshments and the Clark Fork Valley Hospital will provide beverages. Artwork will be on display from January 14th through March 24th.

December 30, 2013 1:59 p.m.

Christmas concerts flood Sanders County

SANDERS COUNTY – A week before Christmas and all through the county, the children were stirring to provide musical bounty. In Plains High School on Dec. 17, students dressed in their holiday best poised their silver and brass instruments ready to begin the Christmas jubilation. The Plains High School and Middle School Christmas Concert began with a flourish as the band played Fanfare on the First Noel, a unique holiday arrangement by Travis J. Weller. According to music teacher Brittany Majerus, they attempt to mix it up from year to year.

December 30, 2013 1:54 p.m.

Play highlights the true meaning of Christmas

PLAINS – As the lights dimmed and music filled the air, the first ever Clark Fork Valley Homeschool Co-op play began.

December 30, 2013 1:33 p.m.

Packages aim to spread cheer to Trout Creek

TROUT CREEK – Members of the Trout Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church came together right before the holidays to ensure those less fortunate also got a surprise on Christmas.

December 23, 2013 12:31 p.m.

Christmas concerts flood Sanders County

December 18, 2013 12:57 p.m.

Santa comes to town

DEBORGIA – T’was two weeks before Christmas and DeBorgia began holiday festivities, even the smallest baby gave no cries. Then from outside came a siren’s wail to break the silence of the snow, and everyone ran outside to see what there was to know. Then the wondrous eyes saw where upon a fire truck he sat, Santa Claus with his bright red coat and hat.

December 11, 2013 11:39 a.m.

Edward William Nettleton

Edward William Nettleton of Plains, passed away on December 5, 2013, at the age of 87.

December 4, 2013 1:59 p.m.

Trout Creek kids ban together to bring relief

TROUT CREEK – The kids of the Trout Creek After School Program recently came together to spread help to some other students their age who were affected by the tornadoes in Washington, Illinois.

December 4, 2013 1:37 p.m.

Christmas on Main Street to hit Thompson Falls

UPDATES: Thompson Falls' Christmas on Main Street parade as well as the Christmas Concert at the Rex Theatre has been postponed until Wednesday due to the cold, harsh weather. The parade will now take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11 and the musical performances will be at 5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. the same day.