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Plains Police Department seeks new patrol car
Plains Police Chief Shaun Emmett spoke to the town council at their recent meeting on the importance of the police department upgrading their vehicles.
Fish, Wildlife and Parks to hold public meetings on hunting regulations
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) will hold a number of public meetings throughout the state in January to provide information, answer questions and gather input on the tentative 2018-19 hunting regulation proposals adopted by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission earlier in December.
Relief fund packs some Christmas cheer around county
The Sheriff’s annual Relief Fund was kicking into high gear Thursday, Dec. 21 in the basement of the Valley Bank in Thompson Falls.
Year in Review 2017:
The year 2017 was ushered in on the back of an epic snow storm which dump nearly a foot of snow on the valley in early January. It was just one of many natural disasters and phenomenon which dominated headlines throughout the year.
Local author's Montana book series was inspired by a dream
Mabel Ebner, 71, didn’t realize she was going to become an author late in life. But then she visited her brother near Corvallis. One day while at his cabin located in the Sapphire Mountains, she looked around at the scenery and thought, “wow, this would make a good book someday.”
Holiday travel expected to break records
MISSOULA – A record breaking number of Americans will travel this holiday season according to AAA Montana. More than 107 million travelers will hit the road and the airlines between Saturday, Dec 23 and Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 as 10 most traveled days of the year.
Why Thompson Falls High School stands out to me
[Editor’s note: Bennette King is the first of three finalists who took part in the Valley Press Reporters Contest. Each finalist was awarded $50 sponsored by Jay Knopp Pro Rodeo Announcing & Auctioneering USA as well as a calendar donted by No Holds Barred Australia.]
Program brings Christmas relief to residents in need
The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office has kicked off its annual relief fund for families and residents this coming holiday season.
This winter, spread holiday cheer, not viruses
“Local schools have been reporting an increased number of students with the ‘flu,’ but what does that really mean?” asked Mineral County Public Health Nurse Barb Jasper.
De-stress, don't distress, over the holiday season
The holiday season can be a stressful time as people rush to buy gifts, bake, prepare meals, make travel plans, and ready themselves for guests. Finances can also add to stress levels if people are trying to buy gifts or make holiday arrangements on a tight budget. Also, added to the mix is the stress of sometimes dealing with relatives who may have too much to drink or are argumentative at family gatherings.
Bob Kinney Wrestling Classic held in Superior
Thompson Falls won the Bob Kinney Wrestling Classic held over last Saturday, Dec. 9 with a team score of 184.5. Teams from all over the western Montana traveled to Superior to participate at the annual tournament. Though the number of teams remained about the same, Superior’s head wrestling coach, Charlie Crabb said the number of wrestlers had increased.
Quilts of Valor
Once again local veterans were presented with a gift for their years of service. The Joint Operations of Mariposa presented a small number of men and women with handmade quilts as part of the Quilts of Valor project.
Plains students help spread Christmas cheer
Students from Plains High School art classes scattered around town last week to paint a bit of Christmas cheer on local shop windows. A number of their art creations can be seen throughout the town. The week prior the local Lions Club helped hang holiday lights and decorations in town.
Third Annual Holiday Stroll gets locals in the mood for Christmas
For the first time the Wells Fargo Holiday Stroll was held inside the Old Schoolhouse Gym. It was the third annual event where 14 local non-profit groups had tables set up selling products and had information about their organization’s mission. Previously the event had been held on the main floor of the Old Schoolhouse but that space is now being used by a new cafe called “Whipped Up Montana.”
Principal explains school policy
Thompson Falls Police are investigating threatening comments allegedly made by a student last week at Thompson Falls High School.
A dream fulfilled
The brand new Andre J Melief lodge at Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort is now officially open for guests to book a stay in one of the luxurious rooms.
Hunters have highest success rate since 2007 as big game season comes to an end
Sunday marked the close of the 2017 general big game hunting season with west-central Montana check stations reporting the highest harvest in four years and the highest hunter success rate since 2007 according to a report by Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Turkey B-I-N-G-O fun at Hot Springs
Sanders County locals turned out to Hot Springs for Turkey Bingo.
Detention-center administrator part of deal to get jail reopened
Discussions continued on Monday, Nov. 13, regarding the closure of the Mineral County jail. After dealing with the resignation of Sheriff Tom Bauer, the Mineral County Commissioners meeting turned to the task of getting the jail reopened.
Alberton man helps restore communications after Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico
When Alberton resident Bryce Nordgren heard about Hurricane Maria he didn’t think he would get a front row seat to the disaster that struck Puerto Rico on September 20. But two weeks later was standing on a highway which had been pummeled by 154 mph winds.