Clark Fork Valley Press | Mineral Independent

June 17, 2015 11:17 p.m.

Fair Board holds budget talks

PLAINS – The Sanders County Fair Board assembled for an emergency meeting at the county fairgrounds in Plains last week.

April 3, 2015 5:52 p.m.

Event raises money for worthy causes

TROUT CREEK - People let their redneck flag fly Saturday night at the Lakeside Resort and Convention Center to raise funds for the Trout Creek Community Improvement Association, which helps maintain the Trout Creek boat launch, hosts a haunted house during Halloween, works in partnership with the school and hosts many other holiday celebrations.

January 7, 2016 2:10 p.m.

How low will they go?

January 29, 2016 11:36 a.m.

Gas prices continue to stay low across the state

There has been a big collapse in the price of oil, from more than $100 a barrel in 2014 to just under $30 a barrel this week. According to industry analyst Trilby Lundberg, it’s the lowest it’s been in seven years.

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Legals for January, 15 2025

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Kvelve's Comments: Christmas break

‘Twas the middle of Christmas break,

February 19, 2014 12:43 p.m.

Superior wrestlers take third in Class C at state

SUPERIOR – At the Class B-C State Wrestling Tournament in Billings, the Superior wrestlers took third place as a Class C team as two of their members placed in individual weight classes.

November 13, 2013 9:44 a.m.

Ken Harvey Jr.

Former Plains resident Ken Harvey JR, 71 passed away unexpectedly Oct. 4th 2013 at his home in Walla Walla,WA. He was born in Blackduck, MN. to Kenneth and Dona (Palmer) Harvey. Ken spent the first nine years of his life on their Dairy farm, moving to another farm in Whitefish, MT. for six years. The family moved to Plains in 1956. Ken graduated from Plains High School in 61. During high school, he worked for Don and Betty Coe at the newspaper, The Plainsman (Valley Press) as a linotype operator, Don was a great influence on Ken and he made the newspaper his lifetime career. He joined the Navy in 1964, spending six years furthering his education in Journalism and Photography, stationed in Italy and Greece, After the military, in 1970 Ken returned to Plains for a short time, working again at the Plainsman. Leaving Plains, he worked for newspapers in Great Falls, Rapid City, SD, Scotts Bluff, Neb., Spokane and Walla Walla. WA. where he remained, working for Inland Printing for 25 years, up until his death. Ken became an avid bowler, starting at age 14, while setting pins for the VFW Club in Plains. At age 16 he had the opportunity to bowl professionally, but chose not to. Over the years he bowled three perfect 300 games and many 298 and 299, winning many awards and dozens and dozens of trophies. Years later in a house fire he lost 13 bowling balls. Ken also enjoyed fishing and camping. He was married twice, both ended in divorce. Ken is survived by one daughter Gina Vinson, Olympia,WA., longtime friend and companion Jan Sans, Walla Walla, WA., sisters Katherine Beck, Saint Ignatius, MT., Dena Harvey, Hot Springs, MT., brothers, Dick (Elaine) Point Pleasant NJ., Dave, Plains, several nieces and nephews and many cousins. Ken was proceeded in death by his parents. Services were held in Walla Walla and a memorial will be in Plains this summer.

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Play depicts the true meaning of Christmas

Danielle Switalski

February 7, 2017 2:36 p.m.

Helena Legislature after Week 5

The hustle and bustle of the Legislature is in full swing. We are busy in committees from 8 a.m. until as late as 6 p.m. on some days. Our House floor sessions run daily from 1 to 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Bills are coming through to the House floor from the Senate and our House bills are now being read on the Senate floor. We have acted on bills ranging from gun laws to water rights, title insurance to bicycle rules.

April 28, 2010 1:03 p.m.

Booby Boutique Relay for Life Fundraiser

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life for Mineral County will take place at the Superior High School track on Friday July 9, 2010. Eighteen relay teams throughout the county are working on fundraising projects to help fight cancer through awareness and donations. One of the new teams this year, Moonwalkers for the Cure, is working on an unusual event that should be fun and benefiting for all who attend. The Moonwalkers are hosting a "Booby Boutique" at the 4-H Building on Friday, May 7 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

October 21, 2010 10:50 a.m.