Dixon Melon Days provides family fun

Superior local takes the ride of a lifetime

SUPERIOR – Before Saturday, August 2, if someone had asked Kenny Stockard if he had ever ridden a bull in a rodeo in front of hundreds of screaming fans and under the lights of the arena, the answer would have been no.

COLUMN: A few Christmas shoutouts

I was thinking about putting together a Christmas gift list for all the folks in this area who are involved in or like sports.

Mineral County Sheriff's Office Profile: Shawn Visintin

Prior to moving to Mineral County with his wife and 4-year-old son, Visintin was involved...

Two letters are being re-run this week because of a misprint in the Valley Press.

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Little Guys qualify for state finals at Missoula

Just over 40 athletes from Sanders County will be heading to the Little Guy Wrestling State Championships at Arlee and Missoula at the end of this week after qualifying at the Inter Valley Tournament at Libby Saturday.

Winn's buzzer beater powers Lady Savage Heat to 48-47 victory

A buzzer beater from 5-foot-9-inch sophomore Lily Winn gave the Lady Savage Heat from Hot Springs a 48-47 win over Seeley Swan.

Arson fire devastates tire facility

HOT SPRINGS - Arson was the cause of the large fire at Enviro-Tire near Lonepine on Dec. 22, and according to officials, new leads have not arisen despite the $3,000 reward offered for any information.

COLUMN: Thrill of victory

For years, Wide World of Sports ran a classic commercial that espoused “the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat.”

Food for Thought: COVID-19 is a challenge and an opportunity

The COVID-19 virus is a huge national challenge and every challenge presents opportunity.

Life coach offers advice on keeping resolutions for 2023

2023 – A new year, a new you! Or at least that’s the customary motto every January.

Speaking of freedom - an update from Senator Fielder

Speaking of freedom, Montana received a rare visit from Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia last week. He appeared by invitation of the Federalist Society, a national organization that is “committed to the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.”

Montana Aussie adventures with Erin-Jay

Another week of cooler weather has welcomed us here in Sanders County, and though I may already be cold, I love the fall weather.

Final payments for Hot Springs water tank approved

Public comment sought on draft EA near Thompson Falls State Park

THOMPSON FALLS - Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) announced today that public comments are being sought on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to relocate the public latrine at the Flat Iron public access site on the Lower Clark Fork River.

Long-time teachers retire as school year ends

The careers of several area teachers came to a close with the recent ending of the 2016-17 school.

Food for thought: stress and aging

Scientists have identified the first direct link between stress and aging, a finding that could explain why intense, long term emotional strain can make people sick and grow old before their time.  The research demonstrates the mind can not be separated from the body.  Stress impacts health by modulating the rate of cellular aging.  In other words, stress damage to DNA is the culprit behind premature wrinkles, gray hair and diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular, insulin resistance and autoimmune disorders.

St. Regis Tigers stay hot, win fourth straight

The Tigers return to form was highlighted by an 85-62 road win over Charlo...

St. Regis long-arm quilter featured at Cabin Fever Show

Every year, the Cabin Fever Quilt Guild holds their show in Superior during the Mineral County Fair. The show is right next to the county fairgrounds in Superior High School, where the halls and multipurpose room are lined with hundreds of colorful and beautifully made quilts.

Author explores Montana's bucket list ideas

The title of the book is "100 Things to Do in Montana Before You Die," but the authors’ speaking engagements are called "101 Things to Do in Montana Before You Die."