Local k9 unit showcases talents during training session

The Sanders County K9 unit is more than meets the eye. Last week, the Valley Press accompanied Sanders County Sheriff’s Office K9 Handler Lynn Lanzoni, K9 officer Max and retired LAPD officer Blaine Blackstone to one of their regular training sessions.

Dogs sweep Mariners in Legion action

Baseball is an amazing game. One day you are mired in a slump where you can’t hit the barn door with both hands. A couple days later ...

Hot Springs girls Belgrade bound

Savage Heat goes 2-1 in divisionals to advance to the state tournament for the first time in nearly 20 years

James Wesley Ward

James Wesley Ward passed away on June 28th at his home in Thompson Falls. He was born May 24, 1938 n Hamilton, Montana to James J. and Alma Rennaker Ward. His family moved to the mouth of Thompson Fiver in 1947. He attended school in Thompson Falls graduating from TFHS in 1956. He is survived by his wife Ginger, son Cody and granddaughter Kati on the Ward Ranch and daughter Tracy and granddaughters Jenni and Kari of Rathdrum, Idaho. During the years their children were in school the Ward's had several children in need of a place to live stay with them. One being Regan Holden and she now lives in France.

Plains/Paradise UMC sends second team to South Africa

Thompson Falls volleyball dumps Deer Lodge

Thompson Falls, behind a huge game from newcomer Avery Burgess, won the match 3-1, but not before being stretched to the limit in a fourth set equivalent of a multiple extra inning baseball game.

Rhythm and Blues Festival descends upon Noxon

NOXON - The fourth annual Big Sky Blues Rhythm and Blues Music Festival was held at the park near the Clark Fork River in Noxon over the weekend. Musicians from around the region and as far away as Seattle gathered to provide the audience with the soulful yearnings of the popular musical genre.

Wild Cats end season best in the west

St. Regis Tigers claim wins over Seeley-Swan and Noxon

With their star player missing in action, the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks figured to be a less daunting opponent for the once-beaten St. Regis Tigers.

Woman's Club thankful for help restoring schoolhouse

The Plains Woman’s Club wishes to thank the community at large for support of our project of re-shingling the first log school built in the area. Letters of Support for a Montana History Foundation grant application were written by the Thompson Falls Historical Society, Gregg Eitelberg, Mayor of Plains, Lori Rehbein, 4th grade Plains School Teacher and the Plains Business Community.

We the People: the bigger picture

Many months ago I wrote an article about David Walker’s warnings about the fiscal direction of this country.  Mr. Walker, the former Comptroller of the United States from 1998 until 2008, has been warning politicians, the media, and the American public for over a decade that we are off course and headed for disaster. In August 2007, before the financial system meltdown of 2008, Mr. Walker declared:

Montana VA Clinic covid boosters

Veterans and their spouses, household family members, and caregivers are eligible to receive the Moderna and Janssen (J&J) through Montana VA.

Noxon hopes to end Hot Springs/Charlo dominance

Matt Unrau

Local veteran receives service award from Rep. Gianforte

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD

Community welcomes the new year with winter fun run

THOMPSON FALLS – Members of the county community brought in the New Year by going for a winter run around Thompson Falls. 

2,000 watercraft inspected so far this year

With the exception of Eureka, watercraft inspection stations are open.

Auditions held for murder mystery production in Alberton

ALBERTON – Alberton will be the site of murder, mystery and all the intrigue and drama that goes along with a theatrical production next month after auditions were held last week to cast the roles of the skit.

New group helps collect school, hygiene supplies

“Most of us don't think twice when we are buying things like toilet paper, cleaning products, diapers, and so many other things. But imagine if you were at the store and only had $27 to last you the entire month, but needed toilet paper, body soap, laundry soap, toothpaste, and a toothbrush. You do not have enough money to buy all of these products, which would you choose?” That’s a difficult scenario that Superior resident Amy Kelsey has not only pondered, but lived out as a child growing up and as a parent.

Interesting presidential election ahead

 By Lee H. Hamilton

Service member returns home

SUPERIOR – One local Superior resident, born and raised here, has returned after spending over 20 years away in the U.S. military to take over the reins of a local business that provides an essential service to the community.