Saved by the Jaws of Life

PLAINS – As a car lies in a pile of twisted metal, a crumpled version of its former self, panic and confusion begins to set in. The victim waits in the entrapped car for any signs of help as the minutes begin to tick by ever so slowly.

Local blood saves lives

Mark Sheets of Thompson Falls knows how donated blood saves lives. At age 16, a roof collapsed on top of him and among his many injuries, his femoral artery was severed. He would have died if not for receiving up to 5 pints of donated, matching blood following the accident. Sheets has been donating his own blood to American Red Cross ever since.

Plains/Paradise UMC sends second team to South Africa

New town sign for Plains

As many locals may have noticed, the old sign that stood at the western entrance of Plains has been revitalized.

Tree lighting shines despite uncooperative weather

A very large tree standing out the DeBorgia Historic School house was officially lit last week on Friday. Several exciting things were planned for the event, but with the weather acting up plans ended up being scaled down.

Theatre performances coming to Mineral County

Two performances are coming to Mineral County this week. On Thursday, August 19, behind the high school, Julius Caesar will be performed as part of Montana's Shakespeare in the Parks 38th Season. Then, on August 21, in the St. Regis Community Park, get ready for some Adventures on the Western Stage. Both performances are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and are free to audiences.

Hope shines through the darkness

Matt Unrau

Mineral Community Hospital receives new equipment

SUPERIOR – The Mineral Community Hospital recently acquired a new set of beds and brand new lab equipment that will improve their ability to diagnose and treat their patients.

All Sanders County teams compete in Thompson Falls Invitational

THOMPSON FALLS - The Plains High School girls track team won an impressive victory at the Thompson Falls Invitational track and field meet on Thursday finishing with 181 points.

Trout Creek woman recalls life on and off reservation

She recently shared her life's story with Clark Fork Valley Press reporter Monte Turner.

Kvelve's Comments: An assault on our sense of smell

Something is amiss in the world of stank.

Remember those good ole’ school days?

School days, school days, good old golden rules days. Reading and Riting and Rithmatic, taught to the tune of a hickory stick!

Feeling of community at 4-H livestock sale

Seventeen oinkers, five baaaas and six moos made up the 4-H sale on the Mineral County Fairgrounds Aug. 1.

Volleyball recap: Rebuilding year for area spikers

It was not a banner year for Sanders and Mineral County high school volleyball teams this fall. But there were some very promising signs of better times ahead as the 2023 season came to an end last week.

'Star Wars' themed Galactic Gala benefits PEAK Foundation

"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away" is how the 1977 "Star Wars" movie opened.

COLUMN: In the field

There has always been an almost mythical attraction about the “field” part of track and field, particularly the events associated with the big and powerful among us.

Church expels Paradise sewer board over gun incident

In a story that already has nearly as many twists and turns as the Idaho side of Lolo Pass, add a new hairpin corner to the Paradise Sewer saga.

Riverdogs win pair at Libby's wood bat tourey

It’s early in the season, but not too early to start thinking “hey, these guys are pretty good.”

Circus packs the big top in Thompson Falls

If big smiles on little faces are any indication, you can say the circus has changed over the years, but the spirit of the circus lives on.

Clinton ranch home to Montana's largest herd of Highland cattle

The Highland Cow is the oldest registered breed of livestock in the world and is a Scottish class of rustic beef cattle.