It's good to be home

As I inched forward every so slowly in yet another Portland area traffic jam, I kept repeating the time-worn phrase…”you can’t go home again.”

Legals for February, 14 2024

Five-truck crash on I-90 leaves two dead o Responding crews say crash was worst they had ever seen

Superior Fire Chief Steve Temple arrived at a predawn emergency call on Interstate 90 and saw one of the most horrific wrecks he had ever witnessed. At the bottom of an icy hill just west of the Quartz Creek Rest Area, five semi-trucks were knotted into a pile of twisted metal.

Mineral County Justice Court

Jason Walter Bagby, Negligent Endangerment...

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.

COLUMN: Dog Days

Don’t know if they officially begin in August or if July qualifies, but regardless, “they” are here.

“Big fruit year” say cherry growers

Flathead cherry season is here, and lots of sweet, juicy cherries are ripe and ready to eat. “Big fruit this year,” said Bruce Johnson, a board member of the Flathead Cherry Grower’s Co-op. “Lots of size, and lots of stands are open.

"Music for Moms," held in Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS - The Cancer Network of Sanders County (CNSC) held an evening concert for Mother’s Day in the Rex Theater, Saturday night. Titled, “Music for Moms,” the evening consisted of door prizes, music from different musical groups and a solo artist. The funds raised at the door all went into the CNSC’s account for giving gifts to individuals in Sanders County that are in need of financial support during their battle against cancer.

We the people: Session half way over

We are now past the halfway point of the session, where all non-revenue bills which have passed the Senate have been sent to the House and all approved House bills sent to the Senate. One thing I have not heard much about in the discussions on state funding is the potential for global economic problems to have a negative influence on state funding; for example, we are at war in the Middle East, gas prices in the country are soaring, and Montana’s development is down.  The remainder of the session should be interesting, and I look forward to seeing how it all shakes out.

I-90 bridge work continues in county

Most everyone is putting their lawn furniture away.

Sen. Cuffe supports Fielder for Public Service Commission

Senator Jennifer Fielder is my choice for Public Service Commission, and I think you will like her, too.

Legals November 8, 2017

Blackfoot provides local phone and broadband services in many Montana communities at reasonable and affordable rates. A federal program designed to promote "universal service" to all areas of the nation makes affordable rates possible. Companies participating in this program are required to advertise theses services on an annual basis. As a participant in the universal service program, Blackfoot provides access to single line phone service, emergency services (911), directory assistance (411), operator services (0+), long distance limitation services, as well as broadband internet access services. For questions or to order new services please call Blackfoot's customer care team at 406-541-5000 or visit us at www.blackfoot.com. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on November 8, 2017. MNAXLP

New CT scanner at CFVH

PLAINS - Thursday afternoon the staff at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital celebrated a new member of the facility with an open house reception. The new member: a new General Electric Optima CT660.

Sanders County considers needs assessment for housing

One of the most pressing issues facing the growth of Sanders County, and in fact most of western Montana, is the conundrum of affordable housing.

Robert L. Weyers

PLAINS — Robert L. Weyers, 66, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 in his home from pancreatic cancer.

Iris Jean Kolberg Scott

Iris Jean Kolberg Scott, of Lewiston, NY and Plains, MT, passed away on Sunday, Nobember 11, 2012, at her daughter’s residence under the care of her family and Niagara Hospice.

Local grapplers put on show at Cut Bank

For local high school wrestling fans, the 157-pound match between Superior sophomore Turner Milender and Plains-Hot Springs senior John Waterbury would be the dream match of the year.

Opioid abuse spreads; Montana teen abuse numbers up

The problem of addiction has stretched across America for decades. Whether in rural communities, city centers, or the suburbs, addiction hits hard.

Ratliff, Sparks bound for National AAU Championships

It has been a very busy, and sometimes hectic time, for young amateur wrestlers over the last four or five weeks. The high school season ended in late February, and grapplers from 4 through 18 have spent hours on the mats during practice and competition.

'We Care' sets out to host first benefit

Last December, a group of residents from around Mineral County gathered together with the idea of organizing the Mineral County “We Care” Foundation of Montana. Just last week, the organization gathered together again only this time they were planning an event that would help benefit a father, James Hodge, and his son, Bryan.