Kick Butts day to take over Montana

SANDERS COUNTY - Organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Kick Butts Day is an annual celebration of youth leadership and activism in the fight against tobacco. On Kick Butts Day, youth will encourage their peers to stay tobacco-free and educate their communities about the tobacco industry’s harmful marketing practices.

Plains Day will feature free plane rides for kids on Saturday

Know any kids, age 8–17, who might want to fly?

Tri-State Veterans standown awaits starting date

PLAINS – With three barns at the fairgrounds lined on both sides with military surplus gear, featuring everything from bed sheets, to heavy-duty sleeping bags and military boots, the Tri-State Veterans Standown is ready for kick-off.

Locals have strong showing at Thompson Duals

Decker Milender and Silas Acker had a pair of wins each to lead an impressive Superior wrestling showing at last week’s Thompson Duals on the spotlighted mats of Thompson Falls High School.

TOEvember aims to help Mineral County's homeless

Charitable giving is a common practice during the holiday season.

2011-2012 Noxon Red Devils

Back left to right: Banks Stocking, Travis Tammaro, Jordan Eichert, Middle left to right: Bradley Fitchett, Brent Wilson, Johny Carter, Neal Jopling, Austin Tucker, Brandon Piazzola, Tyler Piazzola. Front left to right: Oliver Grupenhoff, Tanner Tammaro, Colton Kardokus.

Northwest Montana woman accused of stealing from elderly parents

Kathy Ann Lewis, 63, of Kalispell, was booked into...

Train crash dumps 1,456 tons of soybeans

Waves of soybeans rolled into the Clark Fork River after a train derailed and dumped 19 cars along the bank. The accident happened at 5:22 a.m. Oct. 22 about 2.5 miles west of Plains. One train car was partially submerged in the water and several others were severely damaged. According to a company spokesperson, there were no injuries and no hazardous wastes dumped.

Feeding families in Mineral County

November 2011 was the first Holiday Food Drive initiated by Mineral Community Hospital (MCH) to help those in need in our county through the holidays. Each year since, the MCH has gathered more in poundage, as well as distribution locations between Alberton and St. Regis.

Bobcats lose homecoming to Wolves

It’s wolf season in Superior.

Plains Day a welcome return to Clark Fork Valley

If you had a lump in your throat watching the Plains Day parade, you weren’t alone.

Commissioner declares snow state of emergency

A Declaration of Emergency came into effect for District 3 of Sanders County Friday due to heavy snows on the west end of the county.

Real estate market begins to rebound

MINERAL COUNTY – The economy appears to be on the rebound in Mineral County.

Three arrested in Dixon melons burglary

Danielle Switalski

Old-time street cruise helps Superior combat COVID isolation

Gas is cheap, food is primarily drive-through style, and the only place to catch up with neighbors is at the post office.

Legals for June, 5 2024

Legals for June, 5 2024

ACEs changing the way people think about child abuse

Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs, take many forms regarding child abuse. Abuse can be categorized as physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect. It can take place through the hands of a parent, a sibling, a caregiver or another person in a custodial role including clergy, coaches and teachers.

Legals January 11, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Mudd Creek Fire Salvage Timber Sale is located within Section 18, T22N-R26W on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 7,295 tons, consisting primarily of Douglas-fir sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on January 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $5,103.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their January 17, 2017 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 21 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4723). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on December 21, 28, 2016 and January 4, 11, 2017. MNAXLP,

Legals April 25, 2018

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The 28 Mile Timber Sale is located within Section 36, T25N-R27W, on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 20,795 tons, consisting of Douglas-fir sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on May 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $30,766.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their April 16, 2018 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4723). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Valley Press on April 4, April 11, April 18, and April 25, 2018. MNAXLP