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Order of the Eastern Star holds fundraising dinner
Members of The Mary Baldwin Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star served lasagna, garlic bread, Caesar salad an…
State chamber group seeks students' innovative business ideas
This collaborative initiative invests in Montana’s students while developing a mentorship platform to connect with business and community leaders.
Alleged California meth trafficker arrested
Carlos Guatimea Aguirre, 35, of Fresno, California, and Missoula, is facing charges of possession with intent to distribute.
Clark Fork Valley Hospital gets help from National Guard
Between Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, Sanders County has had at least 54 new cases while Mineral County has had 46.
Northwest Montana couple shares love of cowboy action shooting
The couple enjoys spending their free time traveling the state and the country to shoot beside those whose speed and accuracy with period firearms is as impres…
Northwest Montana man faces rape charge in Idaho
A Northwest Montana man accused of rape in Idaho is also facing federal charges for his alleged involvement in car theft and gun running conspiracies across th…
Letter writing still in vogue at Mineral County Library
Technology can’t help you express the emotion behind the communication, from the choice of stationary to spending hours in the card aisle.
Sanders County Justice Court
Kim Wayne Braaten, seatbelt violation, driving under the influence of alcohol-first offense.
Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse crew bakes up a storm
The assembly line in the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse worked the same amount of time but as volunteers, however, their perks were laughter, ribbing, homemade fudge…
Search for missing Mineral Co. woman yields no new info
Rebekah Barsotti was last seen at about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the Town Pump in Superior.
It's time to get serious about health and wellness
Health was on the minds of many at last Saturday’s Clark Fork Valley Hospital’s annual Health and Harvest Fair at the Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains.
Plains crowns Homecoming King and Queen
Plains Homecoming Queen Lillian McDonald and King Levi Blood were all smiles during the festivities Saturday night at halftime of the football game against Cha…
Plains Homecoming parade
Plains students ride on a float during last Thursday's Homecoming parade. (Scott Shindledecker/Valley Press)
Sanders County youth to celebrate national 4-H week
The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, FindYourSpark, is a campaign that was created by National 4-H Council to rally support for Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program and identify solutions to eliminate the op…
Firefighters prepare for fall prescribed burning
Both underburning and pile burning will be conducted this fall in previous treatment areas to eliminate slash/woody debris and promote nutrient recycling in th…
Noxon Public School announces free, reduced-price lunch policy
The complete policy is on file in the central office and may be reviewed by any interested party.