Wednesday, June 29
St. Regis resident reflects on 105 years of life
Wendy Mills (Stickland) was born in Dorchester, England during World War I, and on July 2, 2022, she will be 105 years old.
Legals for June, 29 2022
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
Spotlight on the Arts: T-Falls grad eyes career in video production
“Spotlight on the Arts” by the Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.
Riverdogs hang tough at Whitefish wood bat tourney
They most often play against teams from much bigger population areas, which means a deeper player pool in which to dive.
Trout Creek grad earns award with MT Tech mining club
Montana Technological University’s Robotic Mining Club took home the top mining award at the NASA Lunabotics Competition at the Kennedy Space Center recently. The competition saw 38 universities competing for the top honors.
Plains High School 4th quarter honor roll
Plains High School 4th quarter honor roll
Glacier Park's Sun Road won't open by July 4
Glacier National Park officials said Friday that the Going-to-the-Sun Road will not be fully open by July 4, though plows have made it to Logan Pass.
Roadside fountain closed due to bacteria concerns
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... Paradise II, coming to a theater near you soon.
Mervyn Allan Witt
Mervyn Allan Witt, formerly of St. Regis, moved to his heavenly home on Sept. 22, 2021 from Springfield, Oregon.
Veterans honored at Superior picnic
The weather was perfect for a barbecue on Sunday, where a few dozen veterans and their families were guests of honor at the Mineral County Fairgrounds.
Miss Montana makes stop at Thompson Falls
Impressive is an understatement when describing the C-47/DC-3 aircraft known as the “Miss Montana.”
Kids learn fire safety at Plains Fire Department
If you squint hard and maybe stick your tongue out of the side of your mouth it makes it easier to hold on to the high pressure fire hose and direct its powerful spray of water toward the simulated flames of the target.
Area rivers still running high and fast
While Mineral and Sanders counties haven't faced serious flooding like other parts of Montana this June, high water levels on area rivers are still keeping sportsmen from casting their poles at this point. And although fishermen are impatiently waiting on the shorelines for water levels to recede, this later spring runoff is actually on the more normal scale.
Mineral County business phone directory returns
The last Mineral County Business Directory that was printed was in 2015 and it was a publication of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce. Several attempts to update and print a new one was talked about and once or twice, a few people started but it was never completed.
Longtime Superior Fire volunteer Ireland retires
In 1982, Robert Ireland was talking to John Jackman who was the Superior Volunteer Fire Chief at that time.
Three I-90 bridges slated to be rebuilt
I-90 construction season is upon Mineral County resident once again. So many people ask, “What are they doing this time?”
Wednesday, June 22
Legals for June, 22 2022
Mistrial declared in case of Troy log furniture maker
A mistrial was declared in the matter of a Troy man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from people all over the country after taking orders from them for custom log furniture and then not producing the items.
Riverdogs snag one win on road trip
They battled through a brief shortage of players, rainy, spring weather and some tough upper division opponents in what was a challenging week for the Clark Fork Valley Riverdogs.
Dispatches from the fire lines in New Mexico
I arrived at the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fires in North Central New Mexico on May 24 to relieve Ron Granger, owner and operator of Leviathan Inc., a type 1 water tender contracted with the Forest Service. A type 1 water tender is the largest type of water tender used by the Forest Service on wild land fires.
Edward John Chaberek
Edward John Chaberek
American Legion holds flag retirement ceremony
On Tuesday June 14, the American Legion Montana Post 13 - Ray Welch, held its annual Flag Day Retirement Ceremony on an unusually cold and blustery afternoon at their legion building next to the Clark Fork River.
Hunter ed students get hands-on training at field course
To purchase or apply for a Montana hunting license, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must complete a hunter education course issued by Montana, any other state, or any Canadian province.
Haugan hosts kids fishing day at Savenac
This family event has been taking place in Haugan for so long that the original year it began isn’t honestly known.
Wild Horse Plains Back Country Horsemen hosts packing workshop
Members of the Wild Horse Plains Back Country Horsemen, along with the Youth Conservation Corps, hosted a horse and mule packing class at the Plains Fair Grounds on Friday.
Thompson Falls American Legion Post 52 retires flags on Flag Day
Under cloudy skies June 14, members of American Legion Post 52 showed the ultimate respect for the U.S. flag — a symbol that many have sacrificed much for.
Board scraps Paradise sewer project; assures water is safe
More than a decade ago, a representative of an engineering company reportedly came to town with ominous warnings about the sorry and deteriorating state of Paradise drinking water.
Circus packs the big top in Thompson Falls
If big smiles on little faces are any indication, you can say the circus has changed over the years, but the spirit of the circus lives on.
Cornhole Festival raised funds for Project Ascension
The object is simple: put the bean bag in the hole on the sloped, ramp-like board and score three points.
Wednesday, June 15
Polson eyed for hydropowered crypto data center
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte last week announced preliminary plans for a new cryptocurrency data center to be constructed in Polson, potentially in partnership with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Advanced outdoor skills field course in Superior
MISSOULA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunter education instructors will host an advanced outdoor skills field course near the town of Superior on Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Carole Johnson to retire from Superior Ranger District after long career
On average, men hold 12.5 jobs in their lifetime with a median tenure of 4.3 years.
Community Food Bank moving to new location
The Community Food Bank in Superior has had seven different homes over the last three decades. But starting next month it will open its door at its new permanent location, across the Clark Fork River in the old Bootlegger Bar.
Area runners take on grueling Trail Rail Run
For some Trail Rail Run contenders, their race day was over in less than 30 minutes on June 11.
Driving blind: ATV teams take on T-Falls course blindfolded
One sure fire way to ruin a day’s pleasure drive is to have the dreaded “back-seat driver” in the vehicle.
Sheriff candidate decries campaign attacks
Politics, as most Americans unfortunately realize all too well, is a dog-eat-dog type business.
Hot Springs hosts annual Homesteaders Days
Last weekend was the 73rd annual Homesteaders Days in Hot Springs.
Brian Josephson named Plains police chief
Monday’s Plains Town Council meeting opened with a full agenda and was very well attended by local citizens.
Riverdogs rack up runs in double-header with Sox
It would have been a bad day to be an insect living under home plate at Amundson Park in Plains this past Sunday.
Floyd Merlin Hermes
Floyd Merlin Hermes
Norman Lester Brovold
Norman Lester Brovold
Karen Leona Olson
Karen Leona Olson
Joann Wicke Merseal
Joann Wicke Merseal
Ryan Zinke wins GOP nod in race for new Montana House seat
Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke won an unexpectedly tight race Thursday to become the Republican nominee in the race for a new U.S. House seat representing western Montana, a victory that comes after days of hand-counting ballots in one county.
Legals for June, 15 2022
Monday, June 13
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.
Wednesday, June 8
Primary election: Loge secures win in HD-14
Rep. Denley Loge has secured another term in the Montana House following a hotly contested primary election.
Body found in Clark Fork River ID'd as missing woman
Authorities in Mineral County have identified the body of a woman recovered from the Clark Fork River last month.
Montana officials euthanize grizzly bear, release another
Montana wildlife officials captured two young female sibling grizzly bears, releasing one back into the wild and euthanizing the other due to an infection stemming from losing a front left paw.
Wildlife agency to consider protecting Yellowstone bison
A wildlife agency will further study whether Yellowstone National Park bison should be given protections under the Endangered Species Act after losing key court rulings.
Bison — back where they belong
Early in the Covid-19 epidemic, I visited the Bison Range on the Flathead Indian Reservation in northwestern Montana. But the bison didn’t get the memo about social distancing.
Legals for June, 8 2022
McAllister and Lawson shine at 6-man all-star game
Throughout their years playing for the Hot Springs Savage Heat, now graduated seniors Jack McAllister and Kyle Lawson were often the two best players on the football field.
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
Ralph Belden
Ralph Belden
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Riverdogs' bats heat up in Bitterroot
As baseball fans know, there are two basic functions to winning games: pitching and hitting.
Memorial scholarship created in honor of former Valley Press reporter
When he first got to Plains it was no doubt a shock to Ben Granderson.
Rain doesn't damper Plains Days spirit
As the spring raindrops began falling a bit harder on those waiting for the start of the annual Plains Days Parade this past Saturday, an elderly gentleman from Thompson Falls summed it all up.
Memorial Day ceremonies in Plains
From atop the serene hillside on which the Plains Cemetery sits, a sweeping view of the Clark Fork Valley unfolds below.
Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show winners
The weather on Saturday reduced entries down to 60 vehicles for the Old Schoolhouse Rocks car show in Suprior, but the enthusiasm, spirit and music were all phenomenal.
Superior resident opens Room to Breathe Counseling
Taking what you’re passionate about and turning it into your profession is every adult’s deepest aspiration; this is true whether you’re 18 or 58.
Ed Fontaine receives the Bronze Star
Ed Fontaine and his wife Debbie live in a four-lot subdivision below the community of Cabin City in the Henderson area.
Mineral County housing market remains hot
The morning coffee-clutch subjects have gone from bare shelves, back to wolves. Then to the price of fuel to election predications and to the new houses being built and local subdivision rumors in the last 30 days.
PHOTOS: State B-C track and field meet
PHOTOS: State B-C track and field meet
Wednesday, June 1
Local athletes bring home hardware from state track
Imagine holding an event with 17 different things happening, and often several of those things at the same time.
Riverdogs-Loggers rivalry emerging in Legion ball
These two teams are getting to know each other pretty well.
Great Falls' Memorial Stadium filled with history
This weekend, the old lady hosted scores of highly active teenagers inside her home.
Second phase of Flat Creek cleanup planned
It was 20 years ago that the Federal EPA came to Superior to investigate the possibility of soil contamination. That is when the first critical action removal was performed.
Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show revs up
When a family event grows in size a little bit every year, isn’t that a good sign people like it? That it’s fun, entertaining and even educational?
St. Regis High School Class of 2022
St. Regis High School Class of 2022
Legals for June, 1 2022
Paradise sewer board rejects county offer
Thanks, but no thanks.
St. Regis marks Memorial Day with flag displays
St. Regis marks Memorial Day with flag displays
Turner repeats as Spring Mack Days champ
Kalispell angler Kolton Turner is the 2022 Spring Mack Days winner after turning in an 18-day average of 71.61 lake trout entries during the annual fishing event on Flathead Lake, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Haaland joins CSKT Bison Range celebration
PABLO — A three-day community celebration filled with song, dance, speeches and community sharing marked the official return of management of the Bison Range at Moiese to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes last week, a move that includes the transfer of more than 18,000 acres into trust for the Tribes.
Plains holds barbecue to celebrate last day of school
For lunch: 450 hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, sodas/water, fruit and more.
Mineral County outdoor burn permits online
The General and Essential Agriculture and Prescribed Wildland Outdoor Burning Seasons permits are now available online.
Letters to the editor June 1
Letters to the editor June 1
Quartz Flats rest area reopens
The reopening ceremony at the westbound Quartz Flats rest area on I-90 was attended by several community members.
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
Dixon cemetery cleaned up for Memorial Day
Rest in Peace is a time-honored saying wishing the dearly departed well.
