March 2025

The Feb. 11 ballot measure to construct a new Valley Early Learning Center facility in Valley School District successfully passed with 64.85% voter support, reaffirming the community’s long-standing tradition of investing in Valley schools.  On behalf of the Valley Board of Directors and staff, Superintendent Dr. Mandi Rehn extends heartfelt gratitude to the Valley community […]

MK Coffee Station opens for business at Hometown Fuel in Valley By Loren Grube   Kelsey Fixel’s journey into the coffee industry happened by chance. In 2016, when her financial aid position at Carrington College was cut, she stopped by the Loon Lake Coffee Shop, and the owner gave her a job.  “Erica took a

By Sarah Vining The term “wine bar” may seem a little pretentious to some. Vine Wine in Deer Park is definitely not that type of a place. Walk on in and find a table for your group, seats at the large granite bar or a comfy sofa by the fireplace. It doesn’t matter if you

By Arneth Vincent With the start of a new year, comes the start of a new business. Heading north on 395 through Clayton, you can’t miss the beautiful new building on the corner of Williams Valley Road.  Alpine Metal, run by Joel Burkholder with the help of his sons, manufactures metal roofing, siding, trim and