Horse camp teaches kids about the equine arts

Children as young as five and as old as ten were afforded an education in all things horse related at a camp outside of Superior last Wednesday at the Tarkio Equestrian Center.

Red Devils show great team effort

NOXON – The Red Devils gave it their all in two games this week against Superior and Eureka. Although both games resulted in a loss, the boys did not skimp out on team effort.

Public library expands digitized services

SUPERIOR – The Mineral County Public Library announced that it now offers access to a collection of digitized historic and current Montana state government information through its own library catalog.

Fourteenth annual quilt show to be held

MINERAL COUNTY - “Lady of the Woods” will be the fourteenth annual quilt show held by the Cabin Fever Quilters of Mineral County on Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2.

Choral ensemble Dolce Canto performs "Serenity and Stillness"

When the choral ensemble Dolce Canto first visited Mineral County, they were a small act with only eight members but on Thursday the ensemble returned over 30 strong to perform there “Serenity and Stillness” holiday show at the Superior Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Anthony Parkin wins state title at tournament in Billings

The Superior Bobcat wrestling team went into the state tournament in Billings over the weekend and according to Head Coach Charlie Crabb they continued to do what they have done all year long – showed up, kicked butt and worked hard.

Frances Anne Morrison, 82

Frances Anne Morrison 82, died Oct. 21, 2019 at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska.

Two Plains soloists head to state competition

Two Plains soloists sang their way to qualify for the state competition this coming Friday and Saturday in Helena.

Work Progressing on Dominion Creek Trestle

Work to ready the Dominion Creek Trestle and Tunnel for public use as part of the Route of the Olympian has continued over the last several weeks, with workers removing ballast boxes from the old railroad grade to prepare it for new decking. The ballast boxes were part of the original construction and were used to hold in place the dirt and gravel that made up the bed of the railroad grade. New decking, made of glue laminated timbers, will now be placed on the trestle. That work is expected to begin in early September.

Burning season postponed due to extreme wildfire danger

Letter to the Editor

Patricia Brockway, 96

Patricia Brockway, 96

Melissa Lyn Wiard

Melissa Lyn Wiard, 41, of Everett, Washington, passed away May 2, 2020.

Man dies after jumping off I-90 bridge fearing oncoming semi

A Baltimore man who got into a crash on Interstate 90 in western Montana died after jumping off a bridge, apparently in fear that an oncoming semitractor-trailer was going to strike the crashed vehicles, Mineral County officials said.

Missing man found dead in Clark Fork River

The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office has located the body of a man who went missing in March.

Carpool to Missoula may be available in Mineral County

Transportation may be available for Mineral County residents to Missoula through the Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association. If five people sign up anywhere from Alberton to Saltese, they would be eligible for a six-passenger van to carpool into Missoula. If 8-9 people sign up a Nissan NV vehicle would be assigned to the route. The monthly fare from Superior, for example, would be $154.40. or about $7.70 per trip unless the van is sponsored by a business. AAA estimates it costs $1,277 a month for the same commute. The van driver would ride for free if they drive at least two full days per week said Lyn Hellegaard, executive director of the Missoula Ravalli Transit Management Authority.

Judge Leslie Halligan's court, May 9, 2017

- Superior resident Gary Robert Rutherford, 65, was given a 10-year suspended sentence for two counts of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute and for possession of drug paraphernalia plus fines and fees, from a Dec. 4, 2015 arrest.

Obituary; George Nelson Lamb

George Nelson Lamb passed away March 24, 2015.  George was born to George and Augusta Lamb at Falcon, Idaho on June 11, 1923.  He grew up on the Quartz flats near Superior MT. George was proud to have served his country during WWII.  He earned a purple heart while serving in the Pacific Theater.  He met the love of his life, Leona Wentz, during a welcome home dance held in his honor at the Quartz schoolhouse.  They were married December 25, 1946.  Leona survives him.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister June (Bud) Petersen and 5 half siblings.  A public military burial will take place in the Quartz Cemetery on June 24, 2015 at 1:30 pm.

37th Annual Pilot Search Clinic

MISSOULA—The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Aeronautics Division’s 37th annual Pilot Search Clinic was held on Saturday and Sunday, Sep. 12th-13th. The clinic was based out of the airports located at St. Ignatius, Superior, Hamilton, Stevensville, Rock Creek, and Seeley Lake; and covered the mountainous terrain surrounding Missoula.

MRHC and MCH announce operational changes

MINERAL COUNTY -- Mineral Regional Health Center –the clinic- is making changes to ensure the long term sustainability of the clinic for Mineral County.