Wood's trial set for July Stephanie Molzhon. After the original conviction was reversed and remanded back for a new trial in the Sanders County District Court by the Montana Supreme Court, a jury trial date of July 14 was set by Judge Molly Owen during a …

Jan 16, 2025 · James Martin Borden Jan 2, 2025. James Martin Borden was born on September 9, 1942, in Pierre South Dakota to Clinton and Nellie Borden. While under the care of hospice, he peacefully passed away in his sleep surrounded by family on December 10, 2024.

1 day ago · by Emma White UM Legislative News Service, University of Montana School of Journalism LEGISLATURE DISCUSSES PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHT HELENA – The 2025 Legislature is debating a bill that would restrict local governments from putting rules on private property unless the regulations deal with the health and safety of citizens. Proponents of the bill...

1 day ago · People helping people Feb 6, 2025. Dear Editor: All my life I have enjoyed reading the newspaper. So, when I came to town many years ago, I grabbed the local newspaper called The Sanders County Ledger and read it from front to back.

1 day ago · Seventy was the magic number for the Plains basketball teams last week as both the Trotters and Horsemen scored 70 points to take the wins at Alberton on Thursday. PLAINS 70, ALBERTON 27 The Trotters hit the court first and while the Lady Panthers gained the first points, Plains was quick to answer with back to back baskets. Putting full court pres...

1 day ago · The Blue Hawk basketball teams are sitting at the top of the conference as they continue their successful seasons. It was a whirlwind of action on the court at Thompson Falls High School last Tuesday as the Blue Hawks played host to the Mission Bulldogs. The Lady Hawks fell 54-60 in an intense battle, while the Blue Hawk boys won 71-42. Both girls'...

Jan 16, 2025 · Members of the Plains Planning Board met at City Hall Friday in preparation for the public hearing scheduled for Jan. 23 concerning the Lewellyn Street subdivision proposal. During the 40-minute Planning Board meeting, the members discussed what information they have for the subdivision proposal and listened to the three people in the audience - Co...

Jan 2, 2025 · Firm chosen for Noxon bridge planning Annie Wooden | Jan 2, 2025. The county is taking the next step toward replacing the Noxon bridge. Last week, Sanders County Commissioners voted to enter into a contract with Morrison Maierle to investigate further options for the bridge, seek funding and start planning for the project.

Jan 23, 2025 · Sanders County has received its first payment from the National Opioids Settlement. Public Health Nurse Kjirsten Mercer met with county commissioners this month in order to decide where the funding will be spent within the county. According to Mercer, the $63,000 received by the county will be one of many in the next several years. In August 2022,...

Aug 22, 2024 · A new report recommends the full replacement of the Noxon bridge. The Sanders County Commissioners hired engineering firm Morrison-Maierle to complete a study on the bridge and provide information on what is needed to rehabilitate the bridge. The study was in process prior to inspectors finding two cracks in the bridge structure in July. The study...