MV Mariners end run at state

LEWISTOWN — The Glacier Twins and Mission Valley Mariners combined for 27 hits and 11 errors in a thrilling nine-inning loser-out baseball game at the Montana/Alberta American Legion State A Tournament on Friday afternoon with Glacier claiming an 11-9 victory to stay in the hunt for a state championship.

Lady Bobcats lose two close games

The Superior girls’ basketball team had two close games last week as they went up against Valley Christian and Deer Lodge. The girls lost to Valley by two, 44-46, and lost to Deer Lodge by three, 36-39.

Buggy horse makes a stop in front of the Valley Press

A local Amish family member rode his buggy horse through Plains doing some shopping and picking up some supplies.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital receives award

LifeCenter Northwest, a local organ procurement organization recently announced the Clark Fork Valley Hospital as the recipient of the 2017 Tissue Donation Referral Achievement Award.

Valley Press & Mineral Independent sponsor rifle contest

SANDERS COUNTY/MINERAL COUNTY – The Clark Fork Valley Press and Mineral Independent are holding their annual rifle contest. The contest allows rifle hunters to display their kill proudly within the pages of their local newspaper and also gives them a chance to win a brand new Savage Axis 30-06.

Valley Press brings home awards

The Valley Press wins state-wide awards for journalistic excellence

The Valley Press was awarded for their journalistic excellence bringing home a slew of first place awards this past weekend at the annual Montana Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contest in Bozeman.

CFVH to host meeting on Affordable Care Act

With about two weeks of listening to a lot of ‘noise’ from the news media and Washington, Clark Fork Valley Hospital thought we would once again sponsor an informational meeting to inform Sanders County business owners and their employees about the facts of the Affordable Care Act otherwise known as Obamacare.

William Wray Plumlee

William Wray Plumlee was born at 12:56 a.m. Thursday, July 8, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. He weighed six pounds, 2.8 ounces and measured 20 inches. His parents are Tiffany Hansen and Ben Plumlee, of Trout Creek. William joins siblings Charlie and Alevid. Maternal grandparents are Patti and Gary Vinson of Springtown, Texas. Maternal great-grandparent is Patsy Johnson of Graham, Texas. Paternal grandparents are Charles and Wanda Plumlee of Keller, Texas. He was delivered by Dr. Ron Black. (Photo courtesy Clark Fork Valley Hospital)

Valley Press to hold a garage sale to benefit ids and their education

PLAINS – The Valley Press will be holding a garage sale on June 29th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the office at 105 W. Lynch Street. We are accepting donations and all proceeds will benefit Newspapers in Education.

All-stars clinch nail-biter

The Clark Fork Valley All-stars added a win to their column on July 2 with a come-from-behind victory won off the momentum they acquired in the third inning.

Clark Fork Valley Little League All Star team

The Clark Fork Valley Little League All Star team, will be lead by Logan Wood and Rilan Weltz of Noxon and Nate Zigler, Derek Curry and Dane Martin of the Plains White Sox who were all unanimous selections. Joining them are Trevor Harris and Trey Fisher of Thompson Falls, Nathan Feliskam Treydon Brouelette, and Esvin Reyes of the Plains Tigers.

Reader disgusted by column

When I heard that we would have a new editor at the Valley Press, I was so interested that I made a point of reading the articles she wrote. When I went into the Valley Press to talk with Ms. McBride about an article that she wrote, she said, “She had the right to her opinion,” and if I would like to comment about the article that I could write a letter to the editor. So…Here is my opinion!

Nolan Thomas Frankhauser

Nolan Thomas Frankhauser was born at 1:37 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2021, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital to mother Natalie Frankhauser and father Jason Franhauser, of Plains. Nolan joins Josie Frankhauser. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches. Nolan’s maternal grandparents are Thomas Ruzicka, of Sacramento, Tracy Ruzicka, of Big Spring, Texas. His maternal great-grandparent is Dewey Sigmon, of Lockhart, South Carolina. Nolan’s paternal grandparents are Tom Price, of Seattle, Diane Price, of Tacoma, Washington, and great-grandparent Lillian Gravseth, of Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Ronald Block was the delivering physician. (Photo courtesy Clark Fork Valley Hospital)

Hot Springs gridders improve to 3-0

A big first half propelled Hot Springs to a 25-13 win over Shields Valley Friday.

Horsemen overcome slow start to beat Valley Christian

The Plains Horsemen overcome a slow start to claim a 66-41 win over Valley Christian Friday.

Peaceful elk - by Justyna Tomtas/Valley Press

A herd of elk stand in the creek at the Moise National Bison Range.

Only window light

The soon to be demolished and gutted Clark Fork Valley Press and Mineral Independent office. 

Clark Fork Valley Hospital joins Montana Telestroke Network

Clark Fork Valley Hospital joins Montana Telestroke Network

Mission Valley 3-on-3 basketball schedule announced

The Fifth Annual Plains Wild Horse Shootout kicks off the Mission Valley 3-on-3 basketball summer schedule.

Fire

On Thursday, April 3, a controlled burn escaped and ignited a hillside bordering the Clark Fork River valley near Paradise.