Police log: Fires, thefts, cow enjoys its freedom and semi drivers battle it out

April 8

Superior musicians to perform at state festival

Some of the benefits of music programs for students are that the left side of the brain is better developed, and songs can imprint information onto young minds.

October packed with family-friendly activities

October is spooky month, and in Mineral County there are hordes of family-friendly activities to explore. Whether it’s geared toward little goblins and ghouls, or costume-clad teenagers, all along I-90 Halloween festivities are ripe for the picking this fall.

Old DeBorgia School to hold annual Hunters Feed

It’s been two hunting seasons since the folks at the Old DeBorgia School invited everyone to their famous Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, also known as the Hunters Feed.

Lady Bobcats grab win over Noxon

The Superior Lady Bobcats pulled off a strong win against the Noxon Lady Red Devils in a home game Friday evening.

Hunting harvest shows decline

General rifle season ended on Nov. 25 and a report for Region 2 during the third week of hunting by Fish, Wildlife & Parks showed a decline in the number of hunters and harvest. The total number of hunters in 2018 was 8,027, down from 9,317 for the same time period last year, with a total of 616 animals harvested compared to 818 in 2017.

Medication disposal bags hope to combat opioid crisis

State agencies are working alongside each other to provide at-home medication disposal bags. There will be 1,000 of them, called Deterra Medication Disposal Bags, available in Mineral County, according to Prevention Specialist Stephanie Quick at last week’s Healthy Communities Coalition. The bags will be distributed to the Mineral County Pharmacy, Partnership Health Center in Superior, law enforcement agencies, the county health department and school nurses.

'Be a Hero and not a Zero': Red Ribbon Week message

Students from all three Mineral County schools got together last Tuesday, Oct. 24 to listen to a motivational speaker as part of the drug awareness Red Ribbon Week. The Superior High School bleachers were full as a few students from all three schools started the afternoon with a little skit put together by Kris Minard from Montana Office of Public Instruction.

Backpack Program offers free supplies, food

Getting kids back to school can be a financial challenge for some parents who are on a limited income.

Superior Forest Ranger moving to Alaska

MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County is losing a Forest Service employee who has spent the last four years championing the cause of reforming land management practices that would have a wide array of benefits for the region. And it turns out, Mineral County’s loss is Ketchikan, Alaska’s gain.

Savage Heat win in OT

SEELEY LAKE – The Savage Heat went on the road last Friday and found themselves in a shootout with the Blackhawks of Seeley-Swan.

RSVP and Books Are Fun team up for fair

SUPERIOR – Residents were able to get an early start on gift shopping as well as personal purchases while benefiting two worthy causes during Tuesday’s book and gift fair.

Child safety a priority

SUPERIOR – Several entities in Mineral County worked together last week at two separate events during Child Passenger Safety Week to ensure children are properly restrained when they travel in vehicles.

Mineral County turns 100 years old

SUPERIOR – Mineral County turned the ripe old age of 100 this week and ironically, approximately 100 people turned out on the county courthouse lawn on Sunday, August 3 to celebrate the milestone.

Superior Senior Spotlight: Ed Heppe

Name: Ed Heppe

Superior resident wins library scholarship

The Montana State Library is pleased to announce that 17 Montana residents will receive full scholarships to pursue either a master's degree in library and information science or school library media endorsement credentials.

Obits for January 7

Jean Isabelle Shaner, born April 27, 1927 at Cattaraugus, NY quietly passed away at the Missoula Community Medical Center on Monday, December 28, 2009 with her friend and partner of 48 years at her side. Over a period of 4 weeks she suffered through a series of increasingly more debilitating strokes. Although particially paralyzed, she was fully cognizant of her status and retained her composure, dignity and humor until the end of her life. An extraordinary person.

A Season of Cancellations

Students and coaches will remember the spring 2010 track season as one that was full of cancellations due to weather.

Superior Bobcat wrestlers travel to Mission

Mary Jo Gould, 85

Mary Jo Gould, 85