Fourth graders learn about the body on MCH trip

SUPERIOR – Classroom discussion was given life when fourth graders from Superior Elementary took a field trip to tour Mineral Community Hospital while learning about the human body.

Candidate Al Olszewski receives passionate support from his sister

I’m biased, but even if Dr. Al Olszewski wasn’t my big brother, what other candidate would buy a bus, put his face on it, and drive it around our large state of Montana?

Brainstorming to bring possibilites to Mineral County

Hidey Ho Neighbor! As co-president of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce for 2014, let me begin by first thanking the Mineral Independent for this space each month to share with you what your chamber is doing, has done and would like to do. If you’re not in business, we still want to reach out to you for your ideas, input and thoughts so please keep reading.

Red Devils recall 2011 season

Consecutive contest winner talks competition

Danielle Switalski

Shout from the rooftop

Hot Springs VFD Chief Randy Woods shouts instructions to his crew below from what used to be the house rooftop and attic. 

Tiger pride on display at 2013 commencement

Friends and family of the St. Regis High School graduating class of 2013 gathered in the gymnasium to celebrate the achievements of the seniors and wish them well in their next stage of life on Friday evening.

Renn Bodeker

Renn Bodeker sits in his home and refuses to surrender it to the banks. After fighting a foreclosure battle, Bodeker is taking possession of what he feels is rightfully his.

PT Cruiser lifted away from crash site.

What was left of the red PT Cruiser being pulled off the side of the road on Montana Highway 28 near Mile Marker 2.

Bikers Against Bullies rumbles through Dixon

Saturday would probably not have been a good day to be a bully in Dixon, Montana.

$700,000,000 for your vote, please

Well, now we know what $700,000,000.00 can buy.

Cedar Thom project moves forward

MINERAL COUNTY – The supervisor of the Lolo National Forest paid a visit to the weekly Mineral County Commissioner’s meeting last week to keep decision makers in the loop on what’s happening with a project that has been trying to get off the ground for several years.

Software aids in fire training in Superior

SUPERIOR – Firefighters with the Superior Volunteer Fire Department could be better prepared for the next structure fire after they recently received sophisticated, new computer software that simulates fire conditions using photos of actual structures in the community.

Annual Christmas Stroll planned

With Thanksgiving over and the leftover Turkey in the fridge, thoughts are now turning to Christmas and what’s going to be under the tree. The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its third annual Christmas Stroll on December 17 in Superior.

Fire Prevention Week brings fun and education for kids

Danielle Switalski

Editorial: Light in the darkest of days

Matt Unrau

Comments sought of Fish Creek State Park

Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) announced today it is seeking the public’s input to help guide recreation planning for Fish Creek State Park, located about 35 miles west of Missoula, near Alberton.

Studs

Joel Collett stands in front of his newly purchased business. Studs Building and Home is the new name for what Plains formerly knew as Brinson's True Value. 

Redd Bull Rhapsody

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to wildlife — it’s not just what animals or plants we see, but what we don’t see. Especially when you get to see it up close and personal, as a recent tour of a forest service project over the weekend that local residents attended.

Workshop in Alberton educates teams about chemical spills

ALBERTON – Dozens of stakeholders from across the state gathered at a series of locations near Alberton last weekend to learn what was done right and what could be done better in the future if the events of April 11, 1996 were to repeat themselves.