Plains/Hot Springs' Higareda wins state championship

Plains/Hot Springs had one individual champion and two other place winners at the Western Montana Little Guy State Wrestling Tournament held last Friday and Saturday at the Whitefish Event Center at Whitefish High School.

Dueling over the weekend

Superior Bobcat Wrestling continued last weekend on Jan. 8 and 9 where area teams gathered in Ronan for the Western Montana Duals tournament.

Heat wave causing wildfires

As of July 10, the Lolo National Forest described fire danger as moderate. But as last week’s heat wave quickly dried out grasses, fire danger is on everyone’s mind. The upcoming week’s weather forecast has several thunderstorms announced and lightning strikes could cause wildfires as they roll through the mountains of Mineral County.

Superior Senior Center cook prepares to leave

Fire Chief awards loyal volunteers

Training lowers insurance rates

SUPERIOR - The next time Superior Volunteer Firefighters respond to a structure fire, they will be even more prepared for unforgiving conditions in the field after a training session on Tuesday July 1.

Men of Worth to play in Superior this week

From Scotland’s outer islands and Ireland’s west, some of America’s most authentic musical heritage is coming to Superior.

Superior-Alberton's Comeback Kids

Superior High School senior’s Hillary Stevens and Myranda Kuhl had their first experience playing doubles tennis together at the state tournament freshman year.

Mineral County brainstorms ideas for community center

After a survey conducted by the Mineral County Health Department showed that the number one desire for the county was a community center, officials began discussing the idea of building one. Mineral County officials met in the packed Senior Center in Superior on Thursday, May 9 to brainstorm ideas to build a community center. Superior Schools Superintendent Scott Kinney originally came up with the idea because he wants to relocate the wrestlers to different area to practice, but he has nowhere to send them. They currently train in the multi-purpose room where there is stage and sound equipment. “It truly is a multipurpose room,” Kinney said. He says the room gets beat up from the wrestlers and would like to see a new facility for the wrestlers and to also be used for the community. This triggered conversations with County Commissioner Roman Zylawy, who also believes the county should create a new, multiuse facility or a community center. The current 4H building, or Quonset hut, has seen a crumbling roof, plumbing and structural issues since its erection more than 60 years ago. “You just about have to turn sideways to get in the bathroom,” District Ranger Carole Johnson said. 4H activities could relocate to a new building, which could also be used for shooting sports, a performing arts center and a senior center. “The current building gets used almost every day,” Johnson said. It is already used for family reunions, receptions and 4H activities, however the Quonset hut has seen better days. Jim Goss, who represents several Mineral County nonprofits would like to see a new facility to host Mineral County Performing Arts Council (MCPAC) concerts. The LDS Church currently hosts concerts for MCPAC, but Goss would like to see a separate venue. Goss would also like to see the current Senior Center relocated to the potential community center. “The facility is showing its age and the kitchen is way too small,” Goss said. A commercial kitchen and larger space would better accommodate the county’s aging population. Goss says senior centers are compelling to grants and could help with applications. But none of this can happen without funding. That’s why Zylawy has researched the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), a program that provides communities with affordable housing and community development.

'Mariah's Challenge' to speak in Superior

Underage drinking is a factor in a host of serious problems including homicide, suicide, traumatic injury, violent and property crime, alcohol poisoning and need for treatment for alcohol abuse and dependence to name a few.

Repository in progress

State and town workers along with interested community members took another tour Thursday afternoon of Flat Creek, where a repository is in the process of being built.

Mineral County schools receive grants for upgrades

SUPERIOR/ST. REGIS – Two Mineral County schools were recently awarded the Quality School Project Grant by Governor Steve Bullock, in order to make upgrades to some of the systems and facilities of the schools.

Commissioners hear Cedar Thom and West Mulan salvage update from Forest Service

SUPERIOR – During their weekly meeting Thursday the County Commissioners received an update from the Mineral County Forest Service after weeks of silence due to the federal government shutdown.

Men of Worth to perform in Superior

From Scotland’s outer islands and Ireland’s west, some of America’s most authentic musical heritage is coming to Superior.

Firefighters save home while fighting woodshed blaze at Superior ranch

How the Sunrise Fire grew to over 6,400 acres

By Sunday morning, July 30 the Sunrise Fire had grown to 6,400 acres and was only 5 percent contained. As a result of continued hot, dry weather and westerly winds. Some 60 homes were threatened by the fire and residents were ordered to evacuate from the Sunrise and Quartz Flats areas with Verde Creek remaining at Stage 2 orders to be ready to evacuate. The area terrain is steep and hard to reach with hand crews in most areas.

Bruce Moats: An introduction

“The boy is finally home.” That is what my nephew wrote in a text when my wife, son and I moved back to my childhood home, Superior, a few months ago.

Cabin Fever Quilters Guild prepares for annual show

Mineral County’s Cabin Fever Quilters Guild is excited to present the 23rd annual quilt show entitled “Life’s Treasures” on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3.

Veterans honored at Superior picnic

The weather was perfect for a barbecue on Sunday, where a few dozen veterans and their families were guests of honor at the Mineral County Fairgrounds.

Resource Advisory Committees seeks new members

The posting reads: The Sanders and Mineral Resource Advisory Committees (RAC) are seeking new members.