Mineral County Sheriff's Office honors man for life-saving efforts

At this point, Drazen stepped in and tried to diffuse the situation with the impaired patron by quietly talking with him, but to no avail.

Locals advised to be drug aware in their community

Drug Awareness within the local community is one area that needs attention. Sanders County Undersheriff Lanny Hensley is passionate about ensuring everyone knows just how it can really effect locals and their families.

Superior Fire Department

280 free smoke alarms installed in more than 100 homes

Shirley Mancini had only one smoke alarm in her Superior home.

Food for Thought: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening...

Superfund site plans move forward

Representatives from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency and the Forest Service met with the Mineral County Commissioners again Tuesday to discuss listing the town of Superior, some surrounding land and the Flat Creek Mine Site as a Superfund site.

Drug Court celebrates National Drug Court Month

DUI Task Force scholarships awarded

After 20 minutes of reading the scholarship applications, Jeff Crews, Alberton School Superintendent, looked up at the committee and said, “This is going to be impossible. All of these are exceptional and deserving of the award.”

DUI task force gives aid to H.S. seniors scholarships

As of June 2019, Montana has 35 approved county-level DUI Task Forces serving 40 counties.

Ornelas honored for work on DUI Task Force

Montana has 36 approved county-level DUI Task Forces serving 39 counties. Officials say effective DUI task forces are an important mechanism for decreasing the state's alcohol-related injury and fatality rates.

Mineral County Commissioners discuss hunting regulations and land use

SUPERIOR – Some big changes were discussed at the county commissioner’s weekly meeting on Thursday.

Department of Transportation seeks comment

HERON- The Montana Department of Transportation would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal regarding the replacement of an existing grade crossing signal system with new electronics and hardware including the addition of gates; as well as, the installation of new improved crossing surface material, on Heron Road west of Heron in Sanders County.

MDT seeks public comment on proposed signage improvements

MDT proposes an Interstate wrong-way signing upgrade project that is slated for four counties within the MDT Missoula District.

State mailing property appraisal notices

These notices are not tax bills. They include the department’s determination of market or productivity value for your property and will be used by your county treasurer to determine the property taxes owed.

Sanders County 911 launches text-to-911 option

Most citizens in Sanders County can now send a short message service (SMS) text message to 911 for emergency help when unable to make a 911 voice call. This new public safety service has been brought to Sanders County by PSAP Manager Shawna Chenoweth and is available to wireless customers of T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon Wireless cell phones.

Property appraisal notices set to arrive

The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing property classification and appraisal notices to all owners of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural land properties.

Letters to the Editor - March 13, 2013

Dear Senators:

Tobacco use in Montana and in Sanders County

The 2014 Surgeon General’s report concluded that smoking affects nearly every organ of the body. A half century after the release of the first report, we continue to add to the long list of diseases caused by tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke, including:

MDT proposes rehabilitation of bridge near Trout Creek on Hwy 200

TROUT CREEK - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to rehabilitate the bridge over the Clark Fork River on Highway 200 located approximately one mile northwest of Trout Creek in Sanders County. The project begins at the intersection of Highway 200 and Blue Slide Road, reference post 27.9 and extends east for approximately 0.5 miles ending near reference post 28.4.

Blindness hasn't stopped former Superior resident

Todd James was diagnosed at the age of 12 with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic disorder that causes the breakdown and loss of cells in the retina.

Buckle Up Montana spreads safety

It’s time to kiss the Blarney Stone!