Mineral County Sheriff's Office report

Mineral County Sheriff's Office report

Superior tennis duo wins at Panter Invite

With darkness creeping in on the courts, there was a sense of urgency for the Superior Bobcat doubles team of Perri Jasper and Cami Quick.

PHOTO Stroots honored with small business award

Brent Donnelly, Small Business Association district director, and Justin Everette, SBA regional administer, straddle Jerry Stroot owner of Superior Meats and recipient of the Small Business Person of Montana. Jerry and his wife, Sandy's children and their spouses were in attendance with representatives from Gov. Greg Gianforte, Sen. Steve Daines, Sen. Tim Sheehy and Rep. Zinke offices. State Sen. Denley Loge spoke on his long and rewarding relationship with Superior Meats while customers and friends enjoyed lunch inside the retail section of the meat processing facility on Friday. May 4-10 was National Small Business Week.

Music students compete at state festival

The Superior High School music program has swelled in size and achievements since music teacher Debbie Merrill took over a few years ago.

Plains boys, Superior girls win 7B titles

Fueled by some strong individual performances from their top athletes, teams from Plains and Superior reigned supreme at the 2025 Western 7B District track and field meet this past weekend in Eureka.

Avila leads Bobcats in strong team performance at divisional meet

It would be an understatement indeed to say Superior senior Trizten Avila had a “good” day at this past weekend’s Western Divisional track and field meet in Missoula.

Cat netters swat competition at divisional

It was a Deja Vuu week for the for the Superior Bobcat tennis team.

Legals for May, 21 2025

Legals for May, 14 2025

Superior students create mural for hospital

For the past four years, Superior Elementary School has participated in National Small Business Week, held this year from May 4–10, with a student-led service-learning project.

Local golfers qualify for state tournament

For at least eight local high school golfers, the dream is a reality.

Community calendar

Community calendar

Local golfers post low scores at State B

The Jefferson High (Boulder) boys golf team won their second consecutive boys’ Class B state championship this past week in Shelby, while Florence girls reigned supreme in the girls’ team title chase.

University of Montana spring graduates

The University of Montana has more than 1,800 students who are degree candidates for spring semester 2025.

Sheriff's Office case becomes personal

One reader opined at a recent gathering: “I enjoy reading your column, but you lost me with that sheriff stuff.”

Kvelve's Comments: Love of the game

I gotta say, I was impressed.

Plains spring concert showcases budding talent and a new conductor

The bleachers of the Plains gymnasium were filled with proud parents and grandparents, eagerly anticipating the spring concert performance by the school’s budding musicians. This year marked a special first: the debut of high school senior Logan Steinebach as the high school band conductor.

Monitoring nest boxes offers insights in local bluebird population

Every spring, both mountain and western bluebirds return to Western Montana, delighting residents and nature lovers alike.

Cowboy action shooting loaded with fun

Cowboy action shooting -- also known as Western action shooting, single-action shooting, cowboy 3-gun, and Western 3-gun -- is a competitive shooting sport that originated in 1981.