Clark Fork Valley Hospital has vaccinated 1,800 people

This marks another turning point in our efforts to limit the effects of Covid-19.

Dressing casual can help charity

Many offices have a casual Friday, but the Clark Fork Valley Hospital has put a new twist on it to benefit charities.

William 'Bill' Obach

William “Bill” Obach died at his home in Plains on April 25, 2018 at the age of 96.

Revett completes change in jurisdiction, provides Troy Mine update

SANDERS COUNTY - Revett Mining Company, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of a change in jurisdiction from Canada to the United States, effective February 18 2014, and provides an update on ongoing development at the Troy Mine in northwestern Montana.

School and parent group ask for help

SUPERIOR – A group of parents in Superior and local school officials want the public to support a measure that will prevent students from having to spend any more time than necessary in a middle school that is facing structural integrity issues, prone to plumbing problems and affected by mold.

Hot Springs food pantry sees clients up, donations down

Volunteers at the Hot Springs Food Pantry work hard to connect their clientele with food each month, and somehow they always make it.

Noxon launches Road to the Buffalo Festival

Drivers on Highways 200 or 28 have likely noticed the brown and white road signs indicating the “Road to the Buffalo.” In total, there are 12 signs that mark what fur trader, David Thompson, who was the first documented fur trader to come to the Thompson Falls area, referred to as the “Saleesh (phonetic spelling) Road to the Buffalo” in his numerous journals.

Plains residents enjoy chili and pies to help children

Toastmasters news

On Thursday, July 1, Immediate Past President and past Area Governor, Mary Lou Hermes presided over one of the largest meetings of the Plainly Speaking Toastmasters group in the last year.

Executive director would like to see United Way expand its services

A single mom who raised seven children while working as a nursing assistant, Jodie Cross knows what it's like to live on a tight budget. She also knows what it’s like to need a little help.

Elaine Patrice (Patty) McClenahan

Elaine Patrice (Patty) McClenahan passed away on Nov. 6, 2010 at the age of 56, in Kalispell, Mt.

Residents kick off new year with an ice cold splash

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Thompson Falls resident Rod Knutson speaks about his time as a POW

“I’m very proud to be an American and proud of my performance there.” That's how Capt. Rodney (Rod) Knutson (Ret) describes his devotion to his country and those he served with during the seven and half years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam.

Superior resident lends helping hand to hummingbird

She saved and revived a tiny hummingbird that...

Letter to the Editor: He has my vote

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'Passing league' gets kids on football field during summer

Several years ago, eight years by his reckoning, Superior High football coach Jeff Schultz was looking for a way to keep football players active in the sport during the off season.

St. Regis School plans to resume in-class training

On June 21, the St. Regis School Board voted to bring children back to in-classroom instruction at the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

Plains students collaborate on storytime program

A mixture of computer science, reading and storytelling took place last week with kindergarten, second, third and seventh grade students at the Plains elementary school.

Softball tournament organizer Heimbigner steps down after 25 years

After 25 year, Steve Heimbigner, is hanging up his cleats and stepping down as the organizer for the annual S&S Foods and Nugget Lounge Softball Tournament held on July 20-22.

Superior starts quest for new pool with a mad dash

Despite rainy skies over 60 runners showed up for the “Run for the Pool” 5K race held on Saturday, Oct. 7, in Superior. The race started at the Old School and circled near the Eva Horning Park and up past the Mineral Community Hospital.