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Sanders County youth take top 2 spots in lamb contest
The Montana State University Extension Service, the Montana 4-H and FFA Programs and Montana Woolgrowers congratul…
Mineral County Help Line prepares for fall bazaar
The Mineral County Helpline is a nonprofit organization that started in 1990 to focus on domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
Plan for ADA services in rural areas under review
In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act became federal law which was meant to be an immediate game-changer for people with disabilities.
Plains School Board looks at declining enrollment
The Plains School Board had a full agenda for its September meeting, which included almost 40 residents attending.
Volunteers help out for Plains cleanup day
Volunteers spruced up a dozen yards on Saturday during the Plains Fall Beautification Day.
Thomson Falls Homecoming Royalty
Thompson Falls High School Homecoming King and Queen Olivia Fitchett and Kaden Cox. (Tracy Scott/Valley Press)
Gianforte recognizes Army veteran Paul Manson
Gov. Greg Gianforte last week presented the 2023 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation to Army veteran Mahlon ‘Paul’ Manson at the Military Veterans Memorial…
Farmers market has full harvest of offerings
Peggy Stewart is finishing up her 16th summer as market manager of the Superior Saturday Market held on the old Superior School lawn along River Street.
Adult education classes keep locals active
As the weather turns cooler and daylight hours are quickly waning, it’s that time of year for Montanans to find recreational activities indoors.
SeptemBEAR hunt in St. Regis
250 rocks were hidden in the wooded areas along the St. Regis Community Park. Bears that were painted gold were prize bears, as well as bears painted with ice …
Montana mine to lay off hundreds of employees
The Sibanye-Stillwater mining company announced Thursday it plans to lay off around 700 employees in Montana as part of a restructuring due in part to a dive in palladium prices and the loss of more than $350 milli…
Spotlight on the Arts: Django Oakcedar
“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they recei…
Gianforte meets with Sanders County lavender farm on statewide tour
Gov. Greg Gianforte stopped in Plains last week to meet with one of Sanders County's small businesses.
Prescribed burns planned along Montana 200
The Kootenai National Forest is planning to conduct fall prescribed fire projects along Montana 200 when weather, fuel conditions and air quality become favora…
Crews control small fires in Sanders County
Crews were able to contain the Bemish Fire in the Swamp Creek area west of Plains last week.
Anglers hauling in good numbers at Fall Mack Days
The lake trout anglers fishing 2024 Fall Mack Days are reeling in good numbers.