Sally Rice

Sally was born Feb. 21, 1944, in Seattle, Washington, to Luther William Miller and Marie (Nymeyer) Miller.

Treasures abound at county yard sale

SANDERS COUNTY – Many say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. That saying proved true this weekend as the eighth annual Sanders County Yard Sale-ing event hit the county.

Update from Rep. Pat Ingraham

Students learn life lessons through newspapers

HOT SPRINGS – Newspapers in Education is a program designed to help teach students about the world around them. Most use national news coverage of events to educate students. Hot Springs fifth grade teacher Bart Granlund however, uses the Valley Press to give his students a better understanding of what is going on around them.

Mineral County court report

May 1, Mohammad Adil Adna Aj Bayati, speeding

Federal Way youth serve community

Thirty-three adults and youth from the Christ's Church Federal Way in Federal Way, Washington took up residence in Superior this week. Collaborating with the Superior Community Church, the group came in with a week of exciting activities planned. They helped with community projects that included roofing a home, cutting and delivering firewood, hosting a kid's vacation bible school and others.

Plains softball coach tearfully resigns

During a special Plains School Board session, longtime softball coach Kati Mitchell tearfully resigned as head softball coach.

Basketball, wrestling teams gear up for successful seasons

As soon as high school students hung up their cleats and volleyball pads, basketball practice started with tournaments this weekend. Basketball players will be at the Western C Tip Off Tournament in Frenchtown on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Meanwhile, wrestlers will be at the Owen Invite, hosted by Polson.

Runners clear obstacles at Naegeli Ranch Run

THOMPSON FALLS – Runners had to compete with a variety of obstacles at the Naegeli Ranch Run, jumping over hay bales and splashing through a creek to get to the finish line.

Upcoming candidate forum

At Saturday's forum, hosted by the local conservative group, comments were made about candidates not attending their forums, this one and the previous one.

Singing Christmas cheer

Grant Applehans joins in during the caroling festivities that took place Saturday evening at the Plains United Methodist Church.

Ian Farris from St. Regis wins county spelling bee

Ian Farris, an eighth-grader at St. Regis, won County Spelling Bee held at St. Regis school on Feb 24.

Births; Shamus Tillman Kirschbaum

Shamus Tillman Kirschbaum was born on Aug. 24, 2014 at 9:57 a.m. at Womack Army Medical Hospital in Fort Bragg, NC. He weighed 7 pounds and 15 ounces and was 22 inches long. Parents are Shamus and Ivette Kirschbaum of Autryville, NC. Grandparents are Ben and Debbi Kirschbaum of Plains.

Blue Hawks claim Western 7B title

For the Thompson Falls boys’ basketball team, it was the first leg of what they hope will become a longer journey.

Robert Hoyem

Robert Hoyem, a Thompson Falls graduate and world renowned opera singer fills the United Methodist Church in Plains with his voice.

Pe contest benefits library

Everybody likes nice piece of pie, and the proof was in the pudding (of the Chocolate Cream Pie). It was the annual Pie Contest held by the Mineral County Public Library in Superior on March 24, where people crowded in between stacks of books to sample savory favorites.

Casen Kirland first baby of the year at CFVH

Although the New Year made its appearance several weeks ago, the first baby of 2019 born at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains arrived on Jan. 24.

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

An update from Rep. Ingraham

The State Administration & Veterans Affairs Committee (SAVA) will be meeting on Monday, October 21 in room 102 of the Capitol Building for those of you interested in following the work of the committee, especially in regards to their work on elections and the Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices. This is an opportunity for the public to attend and make their voices heard.

Spotlight on the Arts: Catherine Shear

“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.