Superior student hit a high note at state festival

The seven student from Superior High School who competed in the state music festival in Helena earlier this month have raised the bar for student musicians.

Fall garden tips to prepare for next season

The experienced gardener knows that the success of next year’s harvest hinges on prepping their gardens for the long winter ahead.

Scary Halloween stories keeps readers up at night!

Dan Drewry's Fair Column

The 2013 Sanders County fair started, at least for me, on Thursday. We were all in the Valley Press office having our weekly staff meeting, and I was trolling Justyna and Colin about fair week. They get to run around the fairgrounds taking photos all week long, and they get paid for it. Pretty light duty, in my opinion.

Savenac hosts 15th reunion

Two distinguished speakers highlight history and the role Savenac played following 1910 fire

Restore Multiple Use by Coordination

Have you ever tried to determine what "multiple use" of our National Forests really means? Here is my stab at making a comprehensive list of uses: timber harvest (green trees and salvage), commercial mining (minerals), architectural rock mining, recreational mining, firewood gathering, berrypicking, mushroom picking, harvest of beargrass, fishing, hunting, guiding/outfitting, ranching (grazing), water for irrigation, farming, haying, water use, hydroelectric power, fire lookouts, electronic sites, snowmobiling, riding trails on vehicles such as ATVs and motorcycles, sightseeing from cars and trucks, hiking/backpacking, camping, boating, birdwatching, photography, rockclimbing, historic artifacts and archeological preservaton, wildlife viewing, other recreational activities.

Treasures and trinkets at St. Regis Christmas bazaar

Some shoppers were there looking for the perfect present for Grandma, while at the same time some grandmothers were sitting at booths selling handmade gifts themselves. The annual St. Regis Christmas Bazaar was held on Saturday at the St. Regis Community Center. Over a dozen vendors set up tables offering a splendid variety of treasures, goodies, and trinkets.

New reporter, photographer joins Clark Fork Valley Press staff

The Clark Fork Valley Press has a new face as Plains native and long-time resident Douglas Wilks has taken over as reporter and photographer.

Homicide suspect to appear in court on April 16

The arraignment for former Thompson Falls resident Danielle Wood, who has been charged with one count of deliberate homicide, has been set for Tuesday, April 16 before District Court Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher.

Savage Heat destroys Devils

With a 64-33 victory over Noxon, Hot Springs finishes a perfect 10-0 in District 14-C play

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Typewriter Tales

Food for Thought: Keeping anger under control

In my work with individuals and couples, I see many people who have a difficult time expressing and managing angry feelings.

PILT isn't equitable for smallest Montana counties

As the chair of the Federal Land Payments Subcommittee of the National Association of Counties, I feel it my duty to write this letter after hearing and reading about Mineral County sending a tax bill to the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. This letter and tax bill was stimulated by the delay in the funding by Congress of two very important programs for local government: Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes.

Troy man kills 2 wolves that attacked his pet goats

There are two fewer wolves on the prowl in Lincoln County.

Letters to the editor May 25

Letters to the editor May 25

Dog training service opens in Superior

It’s been said that frustration can be a valuable motivator. For Kayla Papesh, that was certainly the case when she found herself propelled into a new career direction, all thanks to a new pet.

HD-14 candidate Rep. Denley Loge

There will be two Republican candidates for the primary election on June 8 for the Montana House Representative from District 14. Both live in St. Regis, with Rep. Denley Loge as the incumbent and Randy Mitchell vying for the position. HD-14 covers areas in three different counties.

Anonymous donor pledges $1,000 to Superior town pool with "strings attached"

Dinosaurs set free from Piccadilly Park

PLAINS – Piccadilly Park was once the recreation destination of a small town. People would come to enjoy the miniature golf course, the go-carts and the dinosaurs. Owner Les Wood remembers countless summer picnics under the wooden awning. Now the race track is cracked and crumbling. The putt-putt holes are consumed with weeds…and the dinosaurs are gone.

Flu season just around the corner

The Mineral County Health Department warns that it’s the start of flu season again, which begins in October and November. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there were an estimated 7,935 cases of influenza in Montana last year with 16 reported in Mineral County. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Illness can range from mild to severe, and serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or even death.