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Mineral County SAR members lauded for rescuing elderly man
April 29, 2020 2:32 p.m.

Mineral County SAR members lauded for rescuing elderly man

Two Mineral County Search & Rescue Team members, Lori and Ron Dove, were recently honored by the Sheriff’s Office for helping bring an elderly man home after he walked away from his residence.

Singer Ken Lavigne performs in Superior Oct. 7
September 27, 2023 midnight

Singer Ken Lavigne performs in Superior Oct. 7

Mineral County Performing Arts Council was formed in 2007 and sponsored a set of informal concerts, to immediate public enthusiasm.

Trio of authors to speak at Mineral County Library
October 26, 2022 midnight

Trio of authors to speak at Mineral County Library

Leslie Budewitz is a three-time Agatha Award winner and the best-selling author of the "Spice Shop" mysteries set in Seattle, and "Food Lovers’ Village" mysteries inspired by Bigfork, where she lives.

January 2, 2008 midnight

Town Pump's Food Bank fund-raiser hits $1.15 million

The Town Pump Charitable Foundation, in partnership with food banks across Montana, raised a record $1.15 million to help feed Montana's hungry.

July 30, 2008 midnight

Mary Madeline Kaye

Mary Madeline Kaye, known as "Madge", 88 of Plains passed away Monday, July 28 at Lake View Care Center in Big Fork, MT. She was born January 16, 1920 in Plummerville, AR to Roy & Ann O'Roark Venable. During the War she worked alongside her mother in the shipyards in Portland, OR. as a welder. Madge was a war widow with three children when she met and married Walfred J. Kaye in Portland, OR on July 1, 1950. He adopted the three children and provided love and nurture to them the rest of his life. They started out in Malta, spent a brief time in Bozeman and finally settling in Missoula. They moved to Superior in the early 1980's and later to Plains in 1995.She was an excellent seamstress and was involved in many organizations alongside her husband. She is survived by two sons: Daniel Kaye of Port Angeles, WA and Gerald (Beverly) Kaye of Big Fork, MT. 14 Grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren, 8 Great Great Grandchildren. Memorial Services will be Monday, August 4 at 11AM at the Plains United Methodist Church, Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Hills Funeral Homes in Plains.

Bernice Smith
August 22, 2018 4 a.m.

Bernice Smith

Bernice Juliana Haus Smith, 84, was born March 20, 1934, in Hankinson, N.D., to Leo Haus and Helen Pelzl. Her final breath and peaceful rest occurred Thursday morning of Aug. 9, 2018, at Mineral Community Hospital in Superior.

March 7, 2017 12:33 p.m.

Summer Forest Service jobs available for area youth

Summer jobs for Mineral County Youth will be available this year through the Youth Conservation Corps. The Lolo National Forest will be hiring five area youths through this program to do jobs such as clearing trails and streams, improving wildlife habitat, building fences and campground facilities, planting trees and working with the fisheries and streams.

Bank's donation to food drive will help reach $5,000 match
November 21, 2017 12:43 p.m.

Bank's donation to food drive will help reach $5,000 match

Mineral County food bank dollars just got stretched a little further thanks to a grant from Well’s Fargo. The bank’s district manager, Dan Paulsen, traveled from Missoula to present a $2,000 check to Bonnie Fuller from Lucky Lil’s/Town Pump for their matching food drive on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Mineral Community Hospital applied for the grant and then donated the funds to the food drive.

December 7, 2016 4 a.m.

Donation effort met by 'the Grinches'

Apparently, the Grinch that stole Christmas is not merely a fictional character. He (or several clones like him) now works for the Montana Highway Department.

Puddle jumping at Seeley-Swan Invitational
April 27, 2016 7:37 a.m.

Puddle jumping at Seeley-Swan Invitational

Puddle jumping was the biggest event at Saturdays Seeley-Swan Invitational track meet at Missoula County Stadium at Big Sky High School in Missoula. Teams from across western Montana attended the event as rain pounded down on spectators and players most of the day.

January 21, 2016 11:17 a.m.

O-Mok-See fun for the entire family

The River Valley Saddle Club (RVSC) held their end-of-the-year awards potluck in Superior on January 10. This is where Alberton resident, Amanda Hansen, and her mother Tammy Stedman, received the RVSC High Points award for 2015;  Hansen for her age group which was 16 to 30 and Stedman age 42 plus.

Kailyn E. Thola, 18
December 7, 2016 4 a.m.

Kailyn E. Thola, 18

Kailyn E. Thola of Hamilton, Montana, passed away early in the morning on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, as a result of a tragic automobile accident near Tarkio, Montana.

June 10, 2015 midnight

Fire outlook report predicts above normal season

MINERAL COUNTY – According to information provided by officials at the Superior Ranger Station, the National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook from Predictive Services at the National Interagency Fire Center indicate above normal conditions in June, July, August and September for fire potential.

March 26, 2015 2:40 p.m.

Local BPA team excels at state competition

BILLINGS – The Superior High School Business Professionals of America team had the opportunity to showcase their talents two weeks ago at the state competition in Billings.

January 8, 2014 1:38 p.m.

Judge James investigation still under way

SUPERIOR – The Montana Department of Justice investigation into Mineral County Justice of the Peace Wanda James’ connection to missing court funds is still underway.

September 18, 2013 10:04 a.m.

Mineral County Library offers hunting resources

As if you didn’t know--hunting season is here!

December 11, 2013 1:16 p.m.

An update from Rep. Schwaderer

Boy, did my jumper cables get a workout this past week.

October 23, 2013 10:56 a.m.

Valley Press & Mineral Independent sponsor rifle contest

SANDERS COUNTY/MINERAL COUNTY – The Clark Fork Valley Press and Mineral Independent are holding their annual rifle contest. The contest allows rifle hunters to display their kill proudly within the pages of their local newspaper and also gives them a chance to win a brand new Savage Axis 30-06.

Noxon volleyball rides wave toward end of season
October 16, 2013 11:29 a.m.

Noxon volleyball rides wave toward end of season

NOXON – The Lady Red Devils played two games this week experiencing both a win and a loss.

March 6, 2013 12:36 p.m.

Column: Behind the backboard

It happened during a Superior Bobcat boy’s basketball game. I was in my normal spot, which is always as close to behind the backboard as the referee’s allowed.