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.

Hendrick turns attention to upcoming session

Penny saving gifts, because it's really the thought that counts

Danielle Switalski

Local hoopers take advantage of summer ball

If you have a favorite sport, one you can’t get enough of, local high school basketball teams have your back.

Graduation Matters

Jobs for Montana Graduates class member Alex Green motivates younger students to take the pledge to graduate at the Graduation Matters Event. 

'Signs of life' in a Montana winter

Friends of Scotchman’s Peak Wilderness (FSPW) brought together 46 kids from Thompson Falls and Noxon seventh grades for their annual Winter Tracks festival. There was lots to be learned, and lots of fun to be had at North Shore Campground with stations featuring orienteering; bird behavior and identification; track identification; and mammal furs, skulls and other sundry parts.

Plains Trotters to be tough force on court

PLAINS – The Trotters have been gaining confidence throughout their practices and according to Head Coach Richard Griffin, the girls are getting used to handling a basketball again.

Hot Springs Savage Heat to advance to playoffs

ST. REGIS – Hot Springs football captured their sixth win of the season on the road against St. Regis/Alberton Friday night 67 -18. The win also secured the conference title for Hot Springs.

Blues guitartist performs in Superior

“You’re in for a great performance tonight,” Jim Goss, treasurer of MCPAC (Mineral County Performing Arts Council), announced as the crowd settled into the hall of the Superior Baptist Church last Thursday night.

PBA makes 2017 plans

The Plains Business Association (PBA) met for its annual strategic planning for 2017 last week. Approximately 20 business owners met Tuesday Jan. 24 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss what will be kept, changed, or added this year. The board retained many of its officers from last year and is looking for one member. There were three presentations during the meeting, one by Kenton Pies, one by Karen Thorson, and the third was from John Thorson.

Teaching the truth about lying

Lying often starts in childhood and my be part of the normal developmental process or lying could be an indicator of a more serious problem.

Food for Thought: Compulsive lying starts young

Lying often starts in childhood and may be part of the normal developmental process or lying could be an indicator of a more serious problem.

Bluehawk boys gain practice on court

THOMPSON FALLS – There are quite a few months before the high school basketball’s regular season gets underway throughout Sanders County, but that has not kept young athletes from hitting the hardwood during the summer months.

Zoom: Superior students race go karts

Superior High School students race go karts

Lady Bobcats shows improvement in loss

It has been said that even a journey of one million miles begins with a single step.

Hot Springs students perform 'Emperor’s New Clothes'

The Hot Springs Artist Society, Hot Spring School and the Missoula Children's Theater gave two performances of "The Emperor’s New Clothes" on March 3.

Just say Merry Christmas

Advent season is in full swing. This should be a season of celebration as we anticipate Christmas and the birth of the Lord Jesus.

TFHS Drama Department pulls off "Once Upon a Mattress"

The Thompson Falls High School Drama Department’s production of “Once Upon a Mattress” went up for a three day run at the Rex Theatre downtown on Thursday. The musical comedy is an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The Princess and the Pea. Directed by Jennifer Haas, Rebecca Haag and Pam Peters, the ambitious effort was rewarded with a packed house during the performance on Friday.

Market is a great addittion

Saturday was the closing day of the Thompson Falls Market and attendees enjoyed perfect fall weather, nearly 20 vendors, live music and a cinnamon roll contest that included some of the county’s best bakers (boy, those were some lucky judges!). We are fortunate to have a market that allows folks to come together from around the county to buy locally, display and sell their made/grown in Montana goods, and to just visit with neighbors.

Community garden harvest party in St. Regis

As the days get shorter and temperatures begin to drop, the end of summer gives way to fall, the start of harvest time.