Mineral County Community Calendar

Plains track teams soar at Bigfork Invite

Something is brewing among the mountains and valleys that make up Sanders and Mineral counties.

Superior students shop for Christmas donations

Every year, Stacy Crabb’s 6th grade students in Superior have a wonderful time shopping for kids in the area that could use some extra Christmas presents.

Legals for November, 9 2022

After nearly 50 years, students still enjoy Outdoor School

If you were a student, which would you rather do-sit in a classroom and stare at a whiteboard or be outside enjoying some spring sunshine? Luckily, the sixth grade students in Superior didn’t have to answer that question. Because they were at Outdoor School all last week. Twenty-seven students along with teachers and staff members headed up to Savenac Historical Nursery for a week of outdoors games and education.

County teams compete in Pablo

PABLO – The District 14-C tournament got underway last week in Pablo with two Sanders County teams, Hot Springs and Noxon opening the competition against one another.

Shakespeare in the Parks is another COVID-19 casualty

It’s been a quieter and less entertaining summer around Mineral County this year. With a wide range of events being cancelled or postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, it’s hard not to feel a bit melancholy.

Rediscovering home: Superior Council updates

Our ranch was about a mile from town back in the day. Now, the town of Superior has practically reached our doorstep. Houses occupy the forested land where dirt roads intertwined and young people “frolicked.”

War veteran receives warm welcome in Superior

Waters retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Army in 2017 after 30 years.

Darlow family takes over Castles Market

Two months have passed since Superior grocery store Castles Market quietly changed ownership.

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Busy summer ahead for area Forest Service crews

Forest Service agencies are gearing up for a busy summer with a number of projects in the works. Nate Kegel, and Carole Johnson with the Superior Ranger District met on separate occasions, with County Commissioners regarding the status of several projects in the Superior Ranger District. There was also a community meeting with the Ninemile Ranger District regarding updates on the Soldier Butler fuels reduction project, as well as other projects in the area.

Pirates still perfect after doubleheader sweep

Superior senior hits the bull's-eye

Ever since grade school, Jonna Rae Warnken has had her eye on targets, both figuratively and as a fact of life. Now eight years later, she’s hit a big bulls-eye as she signed a letter to shoot for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) division one team. Jonna is a senior at Superior High School and shooting for a college team has been her goal since she was nine-years-old. Now at 17, her dreams are coming true, “I’m so fortunate to have received a scholarship,” she said during an interview with the Mineral Independent. Her overall goal is to shoot for UTEP as All American for four years and to help get her team to the NCAA Championships.

Darlow family takes over Castles Market

Two months have passed since Superior grocery store Castles Market quietly changed ownership.

Relay for Life kicks off with a celebration

This year’s Relay for Life got off to a big start with their annual kick-off meeting at Superior Elementary Wednesday evening to get the community excited about the annual fund raiser for the American Cancer Society.

Bobcats end season with pride

Starting out this last season of basketball, Coach Bajin Smith knew that the team was coming back after a rough season last year, but things were looking good when 24 players came out for the first week of practice.

Superior grad Isabella Pereira leaps into collegiate track career

Track and field season is getting underway in western Montana, synonymous with spring snow showers and muddy jump pits. But for one former Superior Bobcat track star, the sprinting and jumping didn’t end after graduation; in fact, her track season runs all year round, both indoors and out.

Old Schoolhouse Rock car show set for June 5

Chairman of the board for the Old School Rockers car club and the car show itself Mike Curtin anticipates a promising turnout this year.

Volunteers spruce up Superior thrift store

During this season of giving, it’s always encouraging to reflect on the year and see how far you’ve come.