Clark Fork Valley Press | Mineral Independent

October 4, 2023 midnight

Clark Fork Valley Hospital no longer delivering babies

Citing mounting challenges in staffing, training and patient numbers, Clark Fork Valley Hospital is discontinuing its delivering of babies effective Jan. 1, 2024.

October 20, 2021 midnight

Bighorn sheep mating season

A bighorn ram pursues a ewe last Saturday in Sanders County. Bighorn sheep are in the midst of their mating season. (Scott Shindledecker/Valley Press)

January 23, 2015 4:05 p.m.

Art on the Walls

A mix of art from grades kindergarten through 12 from varying Sanders County schools cover the walls of the main entrance hallway of the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains.

June 26, 2015 3:47 p.m.

CFVH

Dr. Gregory Hanson of Clark Fork Valley Hospital receives the "Improving Rural Health in the Americas" Recognition Award from Dr. Michael Heisler of Andean Health and Development.

September 3, 2014 2:52 p.m.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital Foundation

Barry Fowler walks down the fairway of the Wild Horse Plains Golf Course's first hole during the CFVH Foundation benefit last Sunday.

September 9, 2020 12:45 a.m.

Savage Heat race past Valley Christian

If you are a fan of scoring in a football game, this one was for you.

October 22, 2008 midnight

A train derailed 2.5 miles west of Plains at 5:22 a.m. Wednesday morning, spilling soybeans into the river. Most of the soybeans have been contained in a back eddy. There were no injuries and no hazardous materials released. The highway could be closed, possibly until tomorrow, while they clear the scene. There is a detour. Officials from Montana Rail Link are requesting people not stop as spectactors have been creating a traffic hazard. For more coverage, see the article in the Oct. 29 Valley Press.

December 14, 2011 10:54 a.m.

LifeFlight called in for accident near Hot Springs

Scanner traffic indicated a major accident occurred late yesterday evening on Montana highway 28 between Plains and Hot Springs in which two people were transported via helicopter to Clark Fork Valley Hospital.

October 6, 2021 midnight

Plains football player Mason Elliott

Plains football player Mason Elliott tries to evade a Charlo tackler during Saturday's game. (Adam Lindsay/Valley Press)

October 13, 2021 midnight

Plains football Denny Black

Plains football player Denny Black wrapped up a Troy ball carrier during last Thursday’s game. (Scott Shindledecker/Valley Press)

August 15, 2012 4:51 p.m.

At The Edge

Virginia Fortner of Plains holds up a copy of "At The Edge," a novel she wrote 10 years ago centering around a fugitive-preacher who camps out in the Clark Fork Valley.

August 26, 2013 11 a.m.

Chow Down Time - by Justyna Tomtas/Valley Press

Keke Tenas, 4, and Kai O'Brien, 4, chow down on some melons during the annual melon eating contest at Dixon Melon Days.

January 16, 2008 midnight

Hospital's new doctor's heart is with her patients

Nichols joins Clark Fork Valley Hospital

January 18, 2017 4 a.m.

New reporter, photographer joins Clark Fork Valley Press staff

The Clark Fork Valley Press has a new face as Plains native and long-time resident Douglas Wilks has taken over as reporter and photographer.

March 12, 2014 1:38 p.m.

Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge recognized

SANDERS COUNTY – The Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge recently received a trophy from the State Veterans Committee in honor of their support and service of local veterans. The award is a representation of recognition from the Montana State Elks Association.

March 7, 2018 4 a.m.

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