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City still waiting for tax money owed
The city of Plains is still waiting for money that was accidentally over paid to the Plains Library by the Sanders County Treasurer.
Norma's display lights up Superior's holiday season
What started with two collectable Salvation Army dolls has grown into a collection with countless dolls, thousands of lights and an impressive holiday display. Friends claim the display is the best in the county. Norma Stephens said she loves Christmas and enjoys decorating for the holiday and those dolls were a gift from her husband, Mike.
Savage Horsemen on winning streak
The Savage Horsemen Wrestling team had another successful week on the road, with Daniel Uli remaining undefeated.
Santa hears wish lists at Ripples
Santa made one last visit to the kids of Plains on Saturday, and it would seem there were some last-minute additions to wish lists.
Tree lighting kicks off season
The Paradise Elementary School Preservation committee kicked off the Christmas Tree-Lighting event last week.
Jermyn honored as National Coach of the Year
Plains native and Bozeman High School cross-country coach Casey Jermyn recently headed to Phoenix, Arizona to accept his award of National Cross-Country Coach of the year.
Superior students learn about the joy of giving
Mrs. Crabb’s fourth grade students at Superior Elementary School got into the spirit of things and raised funds to purchase gifts for families in need this holiday season. With the help of some local businesses and students they raised $888.04 to purchase the gifts from local businesses.
Local author's Montana book series was inspired by a dream
Mabel Ebner, 71, didn’t realize she was going to become an author late in life. But then she visited her brother near Corvallis. One day while at his cabin located in the Sapphire Mountains, she looked around at the scenery and thought, “wow, this would make a good book someday.”
Holiday travel expected to break records
MISSOULA – A record breaking number of Americans will travel this holiday season according to AAA Montana. More than 107 million travelers will hit the road and the airlines between Saturday, Dec 23 and Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 as 10 most traveled days of the year.
Letter to the Editor
Do the political parties serve the people they claim to represent, or do they use the people as a tool to advance the agendas of the party power brokers? That’s kind of a chicken or the egg question I guess. It seems to me that while the parties do have basic lofty tenets about how to legislate for the greater benefit of mankind it feels more and more those beliefs are just window dressing and that the party bosses know what they want and do their best to convince the voters that what is good for the party is good for the people. That is; they cultivate votes.
Junior athlete highlight: Jessica Thompson
The Thompson family of Plains have been firmly cemented in the small town for generations. Now, the youngest member of the clan is about to begin her last high school winter sports season.
Marjerrison honored in Quad match at Plains
Fallen Savage Horsemen wrestling coach Kenny Marjerrison was honored at the recent Wrestling Quad match in Plains.
Hot Springs PTO put the Christmas in bazaar
The Hot Springs PTO group brought a lot of Christmas cheer to their annual fundraiser over the weekend.
Why Thompson Falls High School stands out to me
[Editor’s note: Bennette King is the first of three finalists who took part in the Valley Press Reporters Contest. Each finalist was awarded $50 sponsored by Jay Knopp Pro Rodeo Announcing & Auctioneering USA as well as a calendar donted by No Holds Barred Australia.]
Council tables vote on road gate
To gate or not to gate, that is the question lingering over the Plains City Council.
Program brings Christmas relief to residents in need
The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office has kicked off its annual relief fund for families and residents this coming holiday season.
This winter, spread holiday cheer, not viruses
“Local schools have been reporting an increased number of students with the ‘flu,’ but what does that really mean?” asked Mineral County Public Health Nurse Barb Jasper.
De-stress, don't distress, over the holiday season
The holiday season can be a stressful time as people rush to buy gifts, bake, prepare meals, make travel plans, and ready themselves for guests. Finances can also add to stress levels if people are trying to buy gifts or make holiday arrangements on a tight budget. Also, added to the mix is the stress of sometimes dealing with relatives who may have too much to drink or are argumentative at family gatherings.
Bob Kinney Wrestling Classic held in Superior
Thompson Falls won the Bob Kinney Wrestling Classic held over last Saturday, Dec. 9 with a team score of 184.5. Teams from all over the western Montana traveled to Superior to participate at the annual tournament. Though the number of teams remained about the same, Superior’s head wrestling coach, Charlie Crabb said the number of wrestlers had increased.
St. Regis Holiday Bazaar continues to thrive
With more years than they can remember, Ilene Wolff and Kathy Koepke said the St. Regis Community Council has been putting on the Annual Holiday Bazaar. This year they had more tables than in the past with 38 which is 10 more than last year said Wolff.