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January 30, 2013 9:17 a.m.

Driver course for local senior citizens offered in area through AARP

News articles and editorials raise concerns about older drivers on increasingly busy streets and highways. Recent statistics show older adults are safe drivers with good driving records. As baby boomers reach retirement age, by 2030 the 65-plus population will make up a quarter of U.S. drivers.

Trotters hit the field and come up with a win
April 24, 2013 1:04 p.m.

Trotters hit the field and come up with a win

The Trotters softball team came away with mixed results from their last few games versus Ronan and Deer Lodge. The ladies played a double-header against both teams coming away with one win and three losses. The solid offense generated by the team kept them in the games but was not enough to come away with more wins.

Thompson Falls market celebrates patriotism
July 4, 2012 1:40 p.m.

Thompson Falls market celebrates patriotism

The Thompson Falls Community Farmers Market held their Show Your Patriotism day on Saturday in celebration of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.

TRACS hosts fly-in event to raise funds for animals
September 18, 2013 11:29 a.m.

TRACS hosts fly-in event to raise funds for animals

THOMPSON FALLS – Wine, beer, and good food greeted the guests at the annual Thompson River Animal Care Shelter’s fundraising event.

Lady Hawks rout Plains Trotters, 74-36
January 9, 2020 5:37 p.m.

Lady Hawks rout Plains Trotters, 74-36

Last Friday night the girls basketball team from Thompson Falls claimed a big win over Plains, 74-36.

March 4, 2011 9:47 a.m.

Changes annouced for Thompson Falls market

The Thompson Falls Market is returning in 2011 for its 4th season of bringing locally grown produce, farm fresh eggs, arts and crafts and baked goods. During the annual Soup Social & Market Meeting, market manager, Katrina Campbell presented news on changes attendees and vendors will see this summer.

May 27, 2010 12:20 p.m.

A primer on the primary election

I've recently run into a number of people who are registered as Independents and who mistakenly believe they cannot vote in the primary as there is no ballot specifically allotted to the Independents.

Council on Aging holds special day for seniors
July 28, 2010 2:32 p.m.

Council on Aging holds special day for seniors

Gwen Hanson, Director of Council on Aging (COA) in Hot Springs, believes doing things socially is the best way to keep a person healthy.

July 28, 2010 2:21 p.m.

Olfert files for write-in

Ron Olfert has heard from a lot of supporters since he lost the Republican nomination for County Commissioner to Glen Magera, 1,111 votes to 1,892 votes for Magera.

June 9, 2010 11:42 a.m.

Furry felines everywhere

TRACS would like to reach out to our public here in Sanders County and find out how we might be able to help them with the stray and feral cat populations we have in some areas. TRACS is hoping to get some financial help from a large national organization and has a very good chance of getting this money, which is designed to help reduce stray cat populations by controlling their reproduction. Stop the babies being made, and the populations will automatically be reduced.

Fairgrounds prepped for fall
October 14, 2010 9:13 a.m.

Fairgrounds prepped for fall

Workers cleared several cottonwood trees from the Sanders County Fairgrounds in an effort to maintain the grounds last Wednesday, Sept. 29. Five large trees, which stood on the west side of the fairgrounds, were felled due to rotting in the limbs. Sanders County Fair Manager Mike Hashisaki decided shortly after the conclusion of this year’s fair that these trees should be taken down, the reason being that several large limbs had fallen off in an area that is frequented by heavy auto and pedestrian traffic during the year.

September 16, 2009 midnight

Lady Trotters get in win column at Superior

Danielle Switalski

January 12, 2011 12:07 p.m.

Tigers lose two straight

The St. Regis Tigers played against Two Eagle and Noxon last week. Against Two Eagle River, the boys struggled defensively and ended up losing 40-69.

July 1, 2010 12:11 p.m.

ATV ride sees good turnout

Around 200 hundred riders brought their ATVs out on Saturday for the fourth annual ATV Poker Run in the West End. Dave Jones, who organized and brought the event to the county said that the event went well.

November 15, 2010 11:17 a.m.

Christmas Tree Permits on sale

Christmas tree permits are now available at all Lolo National Forest Ranger District offices. Permits are limited to three per family and cost $5 each.

January 6, 2010 midnight

Panthers take early lead to win

Summer Crosby

December 22, 2010 10:54 a.m.

Two Bluehawks medal at Corvallis

On Saturday, the Bluehawks racked up 128 points to finish third as a team, while two wrestlers, Shawn Sacchi and Erik Hilety, medaled at the Corvallis Invitational meet.

September 23, 2009 midnight

LaRock and Parks move on to T-Falls general election

Danielle Switalski

Plains eighth grade students transition to high school
May 29, 2013 12:31 p.m.

Plains eighth grade students transition to high school

PLAINS - With a little pomp and circumstance, the eighth grade class at Plains Elementary School celebrated their graduation on Wednesday at the high school gym. Around 200 family, friends, and teachers and were in attendance to witness the end of one phase in life and the beginning of the high school phase.

March 31, 2021 midnight

Food for Thought: Skills For Making Your Relationship Work

Any counselor will tell you that one of the most common problems observed when couples come for help is poor communication skills.