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December 3, 2008 midnight

Couple arrested for poaching

Nick Ianniello

Area schools compete at BPA regionals in Missoula
January 18, 2017 9:30 p.m.

Area schools compete at BPA regionals in Missoula

The next generation of business men and women, went to Missoula last week to put their skills to the test against teams across the area, during the annual regional Business Professionals of America competition.

May 10, 2017 4:50 a.m.

Legals May 10, 2017

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Requests Input for a Proposed Road Easement PUBLIC NOTICE The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Plains Unit, is considering an easement request. Roger Bergmann has applied for easement on an existing road through State Lands in Section 36, T26N, R28W, a Common Schools Trust (CS), approximately 36 air miles northwest of Plains, Montana. The easement would provide access to 200 acres of privately owned land in Section 1, T25N, R28W for a single-family residence. The project may involve the construction of approximately 600 feet of new road construction on State lands. We are evaluating and identifying environmental and social concerns. We are asking your assistance in this process by letting us know issues or concerns you may have with regard in the area. To ensure your comments are included in the planning process, please submit them to the Plains office by Friday, May 26, 2017. Please direct oral or written comments to: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation PO Box 219 Plains, Montana 59859 Attn: David Olsen (406) 826-4724 E-mail: dolsen@mt.gov Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on May 10, 2017. MNAXLP

Monida Shared Imaging serves rural communities
March 28, 2018 2:27 p.m.

Monida Shared Imaging serves rural communities

In January of this year, Monida Shared Imaging added a second mobile MRI Unit to serve more rural Montana communities. The new magnetic resonance imaging scanner is a state-of-the-art GE 1.5 Tesla Signa Voyager.

May 2, 2018 1:11 p.m.

Plains Business Association shifts gears

A recent letter to the public from the Plains Business Association has tackled recent rumors of the group shutting down.

Plains Grange honored for 75th anniversary
February 13, 2013 11:36 a.m.

Plains Grange honored for 75th anniversary

PLAINS – The Plains Grange #101 was visited by the State Master and President Scott Nicholson on Feb. 5 to help celebrate the Grange’s 75th anniversary.

January 24, 2013 9:35 a.m.

Sheriff Rummel issues statement on gun control

SANDERS COUNTY - Sanders County Sheriff Tom Rummel issued this statement for the citizens of Sanders County on Jan. 22, and the Clark Fork Valley Press was asked to publish the statement for county readers to see in order to learn the stance of Rummel regarding the issue of gun control. Below is Sheriff Rummel’s official statement:

Tri-State Veterans Standown prepares to take over
May 1, 2013 11:07 a.m.

Tri-State Veterans Standown prepares to take over

PLAINS - The Tri-State Veterans Standown will take over the fairgrounds this weekend, gearing up thousands of veterans with surplus gear, food and medical checkups.

Thompson Falls steamrolls way to state championship
November 24, 2021 midnight

Thompson Falls steamrolls way to state championship

But to the Blue Hawks, the Titans were just another speed bump on the way to a third championship in school history.

Local grapplers bring home the hardware
February 15, 2023 midnight

Local grapplers bring home the hardware

They came through all year and the state finals proved to be no exception.

March 30, 2011 11:45 a.m.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

3/20/11 12:41 a.m.- A reporting party called about a vehicle that slid off of Upper Lynch Creek Rd. with three females in the vehicle.  They women stated they were fine and just wanted a ride home from a deputy, but had to stay at the scene until an officer arrived. One woman was complaining of back and neck pain.

An update from Rep. Ingraham
May 1, 2013 10 a.m.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

On Wednesday, April 24th, the 63rd Legislative Session came to an official end and we all headed back home to renew friendships and reunite with family. For some, like myself, it was a bitter-sweet moment in time, even though my term of service in the House of Representatives won’t officially come to an end until the first part of January 2015, it was my last Legislative Session unless the Governor were to call for a special session.

December 23, 2020 midnight

Letter writer hopes justice will prevail on Jan. 6

To my fellow Americans, those who believe in America...

Superior principal leaves school for last time
June 21, 2016 6:40 p.m.

Superior principal leaves school for last time

Allan Labbe retired as principal of Superior High School at the end of this year. He loads a table made by his first football team into his truck. They won the state championship that year, 44-12.

Three years in a row
May 29, 2015 10:42 p.m.

Three years in a row

Plains Head Coach Denise Montgomery proudly displays the Class B hardware to a crowd of supporters at Plains High School last weekend. This year's state title was the Trotters third consecutive championship.

Hailey Phillips
May 15, 2013 9:44 a.m.

Hailey Phillips

Hailey Phillips takes time out of a busy schedule to pose for a photograph for the Valley Press. Phillips is set to compete in the last two meets of the season including the state competition in Laurel on May 24 through 25.

Lady Hawks & Trotters softball
May 22, 2013 10:58 a.m.

Lady Hawks & Trotters softball

Thompson Falls and Plains play each other in one of the last games of the season. Plains won the game in the fifth inning by a score of 12 to 2. Neither team qualified for the state matches.

Local state legislators give overview of 63rd session
May 22, 2013 11:16 a.m.

Local state legislators give overview of 63rd session

Residents of Sanders and Mineral County gathered at the St. Regis Community Center on Thursday for a panel discussion on the 63rd session of the Montana legislature.

June 26, 2013 12:43 p.m.

School Board holds presentation on Common Core Implementation

PLAINS – Five concerned citizens attended the Plains School Board of Trustee meeting on Monday, June 17 to listen to the Common Core Standards presentation.

March 31, 2021 midnight

Watercraft inspection stations open for 2021 season

Watercraft inspection stations open for 2021 season across Montana