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Cats, Tigers take fourth at Drummond Invitational
The varsity volleyball teams headed to Drummond last Saturday to participate in the Class C Drummond Invitational. Both the Clark Fork Mountain Cats and the St. Regis Tigers came in fourth place in their respective pools. There were two pools of eight teams for a total of 16 teams competing.
Look for new faces as school starts in Mineral County
Students have sharpened their pencils and are starting a new year of school. St. Regis started on August 25, Alberton and Superior started on Monday, August 29. All of the schools have new teachers to greet them. In St. Regis and Superior, they also have new administrators to help get the year off to a good start.
Mountain Cats succumb to Darby Tigers in first game
The Clark Fork Mountain Cats kicked off the football season on Friday, August 26 in Darby —under hazy skies due to the Roaring Lion Fire near Hamilton.
Shakespeare under the Big Sky Theater troupe entertains audience in Superior
Shakespeare in the Parks presented “The Comedy of Errors” in Superior on Tuesday, August 16, at the fairgrounds
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The Superior Senior Center hires new cook
The Superior Senior Center has reopened its doors for dinner. A new cook was hired, Michele Atterberry from Alberton. She will be replacing Kathie Barker, who had to give up her position due to health reasons.
Clark Fork Mountain Cats clawing for upcoming season
Last week it was boots and chaps, and cowboys hats as Mineral County residents attended the fair. This week it is cleats, tennis shoes, pads and helmets. As high school athletes take to the field and court to start football and volleyball practice.
Jam Cracker comment period extended
Due to a technical oversight, the Forest Service has reinitiated the 30-day comment period on the Jam Cracker Environmental Assessment, according to a statement released by District Ranger, Carole Johnson on August 11.
Pigs dominate 4–H livestock competition
Sixteen pigs, three steers, four sheep, five horses, goats, rabbits and chickens, were the featured guests at one of the most popular venues at the Mineral County Fair.
Boots and chaps, and cowboy hats
Junior barrel racer, Taylor Jenks from Boulder, takes a turn at the rodeo in Superior on Saturday night.
Gloria Hermes named featured quilter of show
Cabin Fever Quilt Guild member, Sharon Patterson, points out the Best of Show and Viewer’s Choice award quilt created by Susan Favro.
From dawn to dusk, county fair is loads of fun
A giant red cabbage grown by Julie Gatewood won “Best of Show” at the county fair in Superior.
A piece of my heart
:Things got wackey at the parade in Superior, as one resident advocated for “Charlie as President”. Forget about Hillary and Trump!
Mine cleanup project planned: DEQ, EPA in joint venture to tackle Flat Creek-Iron Mountain Mine
A public meeting was held on August 2 by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, the Forest Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, regarding Flat Creek-Iron Mountain Mine Removal Action.
Wildfires continue to burn around region
Copper King fire burning eight miles east of Thompson Falls, started on Sunday, July 31. As of August 7 it has reached 1,398 acres. There were 389 firefighters on the scene and the fire is five percent contained. No evacuation orders as of Sunday.
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F-15s fly over area in honor of war hero
Quiet summer skies were interrupted on Monday, July 11 when two low flying F-15’s flew overhead at 2 p.m.
Blueberries take spill on I90
Two men escaped injury after a semi-truck carrying blueberries overturned in the median on I-90 on July 2.
Officials discuss public water safety
There was a Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting on Thursday. At the meeting, Shelly Nolan with Montana Rural Water Systems, reported that she has been working on an initial assessment of the county’s water systems. With the information she’s gathered, the next step would be to create a management plan with local communities.
Power surge causes three fires under power poles
Four small fires were reported over the past week, according to Josh Stroot with the Forest Service.