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Veterans retreat expands near Thompson Falls
On a peaceful mountain retreat in Thompson Falls, close to 100 people gathered recently to celebrate the acquisition of a new 60-acre facility for a veterans group called, Patrol Base Abbate Return to Base.Located on Tanager Road, this off-grid mountain base above the Clark Fork River exists as a place for veterans from all branches to rest, reconnect with other fellow military personnel, and rediscover the meaning of service to themselves, families and communities. The unique name of the organization, Patrol Base Abbate, was used to honor the legacy of Sergeant Matt Abbate, a Navy Cross recipient posthumously awarded. He was...
Practice makes perfect for Sanders County 4-Hers
Tuesday night was an evening for members of local 4-H groups to perfect their showmanship for the upcoming goat and sheep competition during this year’s Sanders County Fair.Sanders County 4-H project leaders Juli Thurston and Raelyn Cox were on hand to teach the showmanship class. This is the first year goats were included in the showmanship class. Two Sanders County 4-H clubs, South Side Sparks and Thompson Falls Mountaineers, had members attending the training. Most of this year’s kids were first timers showing their animals. The Silva family have three entries with all of them showing off sheep for the first...
Bargain hunters peruse Yard Sale stops
Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. And the latest measuring stick of time going by is now history as the 2024 Sander County Yard Sale came to a relatively rain-free conclusion this past weekend. Approximately 83 yellow Yard Sale signs were stuck in the ground throughout the county, with Thompson Falls having the most Valley Press sponsored event signs posted with 40. From Heron to Hot Springs, folks from throughout the county displayed their for-sale merchandise in their front yards or their garages and buyers, although seemingly less than last year, flocked to the sales to...
Could Montana Watermelons Become Biodegradable Plastics?
Let's face it. With Montana's shorter growing seasons, watermelons are not exactly in our wheelhouse. But it can be and is being done. And maybe with the help of some high-tech horticulture happenings these days, there could be a little added incentive to do the Watermelon Crawl (thank you, country singer Tracy Byrd).
Awesome Setting for New Northwest Montana Public Archery Range
Just across the road from a state park that lies on the shores of one of Montana's jewels, its opening has been officially announced. Yep. The result of a project that's been in the works for a period of time is that archery shooters now have a new range along Flathead Lake. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has completed development of its public archery range at the Big Arm Unit of Flathead Lake State Park. FWP recently hosted a grand opening ceremony with Governor Greg Gianforte, members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources Department and Tribal Council, and members of the Dayton Elementary School archery team (more on that shortly).
Strong Drying Winds May Hasten the Chance of Montana Wildfires
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula valley has been buffeted over the last few weeks with strong, gusty winds; so much so that I called Bob Nester, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service to ask about the effects the winds might have on potential wildfire risks, even this early in the fire season.
Montana Has Nearly The Most Expensive Energy Costs In The Nation
I'm not going to lie; when I first learned that Montana has some of the highest energy costs in the nation, I was a bit irritated. After all, Montana is home to some of the richest natural resources in the nation, yet here we are paying some of the highest prices for our energy.
Loyalty, abortion and immigration take center stage at state GOP Convention
Montana Republicans met in Billings over the weekend to update their party’s platform. This is the document that outlines what the party stands for and its policy priorities. Montana Public Radio’s Shaylee Ragar was at the event and joined host Austin Amestoy to talk about the Republicans' debate on election law, immigration, abortion and party loyalty.
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