New CT scanner at CFVH

PLAINS - Thursday afternoon the staff at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital celebrated a new member of the facility with an open house reception. The new member: a new General Electric Optima CT660.

Clean up to be completed

MINERAL COUNTY – As of last week, commuters traveling westbound on Interstate 90 in the west end of Mineral County were still dealing with the effects of a rock slide that temporarily shut down traffic flow nearly four weeks ago.

Letter to the Editor: Free money

There are two types of hangers on the Mineral County Airport; those owned by private individuals and those owned by the county.

Bear injures camper by St. Regis

Washington man receives 21 stitches after black bear bites his ear

A Washington man was injured early Monday morning by a black

MRL improves railroad tracks

Residents of Plains had to deal with the inconvenience of intersection closures at three locations while railroad workers repaired ties on the section of line that runs through the town Monday through Wednesday. According to gang foreman Dave Guptill, the three intersections were closed for about eight to ten hours a day per section as work was conducted.

Legals for February, 21 2024

Group discusses daycare dilemma in Sanders County

Similar to many other regions of Montana, Sanders County suffers from a lack of childcare facilities within its boundaries.

State outlines efforts to protect westslope cutthroat trout

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking for public comments on proposed state efforts to protect native westslope cutthroat trout in the Flathead Basin’s tributaries.

Attacks call for needed response

 I'll respond to the attacks by the pro SCCFF people against me, in answer to Mary Curry's letter, I will address that one in much the same way that I would address the other two being that they are so similar. I will address those letters on a “point by point” basis.

Commissioners discuss trailer removal and Forest Service

SUPERIOR – During their weekly meeting, the Mineral County Commissioners resolved the ownership of an abandoned trailer and got an update on getting in touch with the Regional Forester’s office.

An update from Rep. Pat Ingraham

On Monday April 15th, the State Administration Standing Committee which I chair heard two Senate bills, Senate Bill (SB) 408 and SB 405, both presented by Senator Alan Olson (Senate District 23) of Roundup. You might already be aware of these bills as they caused a great deal of raucous and media attention on the Senate floor on Friday, April 5th.

Two local veterans share their stories with Valley Press

It is easy for the average non-military person to take for granted the sacrifices military men and women make every day in service of our country.

Local firefighters keep county safe

Most volunteer work does not require responding to 3 a.m. emergency phone calls or running towards a burning building. However, for the fire departments in Mineral County that is exactly the case.

Plains Paradise Senior Citizens Center kicks off fundraising event

The Plains Paradise Senior Center was challenged by Covid-19 this last year to continue serving our senior citizens.

Construction resumes on Perma bridge over Flathead River

The Montana Department of Transportation and Frontier West are resuming work on the bridge that carries Secondary Highway 382 over the Flathead River near Perma this week, weather and other factors permitting.

Trotters topple Troy on the road

If it sounded like the echo of far off pounding hooves that seems to be getting louder, it is likely caused in part by the rapidly improving Plains High School volleyball team.

Loge's bill stamps fee on electric vehicles

Legislation that would create an annual registration fee on electric vehicles passed through the state House on Jan. 25.

This little piggy...

Mineral County 4-H members showed up on a drizzly Sunday afternoon to get their pigs weighed and tagged for this year’s summer fair.

Plains Trap Club gears up for annual Turkey Shoot

The Plains Trap Club is in full swing with their winter league, and shooters are getting geared up for the annual Turkey Shoot.

Life is a puzzle, at least for a retired Superior couple

Due to several health issues, Joanie and Bill Merriman can no longer travel in their retirement years, with Bill approaching the age of 90.