MC Helpline Fall Bazaar promotes good cause

Fighting cabin fever

Matt Unrau

Census bureau ends count early

According to information from Western Native Voice, the U.S. Census Bureau cut the response period deadline early by an entire month disportionately affecting the counting of Black, Brown, Indigenous and immigrant communities.

Montana Viewpoint: Rights and responsibilities

But for almost every right, there is a qualifier that is as important as the right itself.

Locals go out of their way to help the bison

Of the many incredible animals in the United States few stand up in comparison to the mighty American bison.

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.

Two local veterans share their stories with Valley Press

It is easy for the average non-military person to take for granted the sacrifices military men and women make every day in service of our country.

Hot Springs Fire offers training for drug overdoses

The Hot Springs Fire Department sponsored a public training session recently for identifying and administering emergency treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.

Richard Carlson, 72

Surrounded by his family, Richard Carlson, age 72 of Plains, Montana passed away from brain hemorrhage brought on by Acute Leukemia Dec. 10, 2019, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Montana.

Plains' Helterline served country in Air Force

For most of his nine plus decades, Dave Helterline has been a fixture on the Plains and Sanders County scene.

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Regardless of what the score is, our kids are winners all the way! I would like to thank our Teams for the way they represent our school. I have been so proud of our kids: Their heart, courage, determination, and attitude as they present the very best of their ability in each game.

Kids get introduced to basketball

It was seven in the morning on Monday, but that didn’t stop a group of third and fourth graders from heading to the gym to practice their basketball skills with Coach Jeff Schultz. The girls were signed up with the YMCA league in Missoula and have played a total of six games.  Schultz also took time to coach the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grader prior to the regular season of junior high basketball.

Savenac Nursery: A legacy of forestry

In 1907, a forester named Elers Koch was on his honeymoon in Mineral County. While on horseback, Koch came across an abandoned homestead along the Savenac Creek and dreamed of building a nursery. Koch’s dream would soon become a reality and begin over 100 years of forestry history at the Savenac nursery.

Mineral County Roundup

Mr. Yeager’s sixth-grade class at St. Regis School is planning an end-of-the-year project to donate backpacks to kids in need. The backpacks will be filled with school supplies for next fall. They are currently accepting cash donations and will have a booth, “Mineral County Makes a Difference” at the three-day flea market in St. Regis over Memorial Day weekend.

Editor,

Regarding the impending budget cuts for Sanders County, I wish that the Sanders County Commissioner would place the blame where it actually belongs.

National Forests in danger

U.S. Senator Steve Daines

State chamber group seeks students' innovative business ideas

This collaborative initiative invests in Montana’s students while developing a mentorship platform to connect with business and community leaders.

Project submission deadline looms for Resource Advisory Committee

The Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) of the Lolo National Forest works collaboratively to improve working relationships among community members and national forest employees.

Pollinator Initiative seed hand out events planned

The conservation districts of Sanders County are offering free pollinator plot seed to support pollinator habitat in your own backyard.

Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show awards scholarships

Ninety-four entries are close to the most that have participated in the Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show over the years, but for whatever reason, these beauties seemed incredibly dazzling on Saturday.