Commissioners hear Cedar Thom and West Mulan salvage update from Forest Service

SUPERIOR – During their weekly meeting Thursday the County Commissioners received an update from the Mineral County Forest Service after weeks of silence due to the federal government shutdown.

Superior town council elects presidents

According to the charter of the town of Superior, the town council is required to elect one or two presidents every January and during the Jan. 14 meeting of the town council current councilors once again appointed presidents.

Complex to burn through fire season

THOMPSON FALLS –  A new fire has been found within the Thompson River Complex, the Marmot fire. The fire, a holdover fire from the Aug. 1 lightning storm, was found on Sunday Aug. 10 and is located approximately 2.5 miles north of the Spruce Creek fire.

Plains High School Homecoming comes to an end

PLAINS – The 2013 Homecoming festivities in Plains kicked off on Wednesday as the football, volleyball and cross country teams took their places atop fire engines and paraded their way through the downtown area.

Superior student wins Keep Montana Green poster contest

Every year the Keep Montana Green Association holds a poster art contest and this year, Superior School’s Abigail Wheeler was the regional winner. She won in the intermediate division which is grades 4 through 6 for her poster.

Two small wildfires reported in Mineral County

The Superior Ranger District reported that there was no fire activity in the area west of Superior. However, two small blazes broke out in the Nine Mile Ranger District over the weekend. A 12-acre blaze called the Burdett Fire was reported nine miles southeast of Tarkio. It is in a remote area caused by lightning.

Trotters season comes to an end in Divisional play.

The Trotters softball team played four playoff games this week going 2-2.

Bowling results: Tuesday senior mixed league

In the team standings, Colyer Oil stole the show, winning all four of their matches as the other teams, B and B Storage, Woodchucks, McGowan and Country Kids all split their matches, finishing 2-2.

Thompson Falls splits doubleheader with Troy

THOMPSON FALLS – The Lady Hawks of Thompson Falls faced off against Western B-C opponents Troy for two games last Thursday.

St. Regis Tigers look good heading into postseason

With the District playoffs looming in the near future, now is a good time to pick up a couple “tune-up” wins and get playing time for non-starters.

Superior home completely destroyed in fire

Paradise artist has unique vision for his work

In the amazing world that is art, there are a myriad of creative venues and expressions.

Propane tank burns

By Monday afternoon the Manns’ had a brand-new shiny propane tank in their Superior backyard, but at 3 p.m. on Sunday that tank was the site of a 15-foot high pillar of fire.

Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of wildfires

The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests, the Biden administration announced Thursday, as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change.

DeBorgia School House holds successful bake sale

Residents in the west end of Mineral County have a can-do spirit that keeps on going even during a pandemic.

Blue Hawks cap season to remember with fourth at state

The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks basketball team capped a season to remember with a fourth-place finish...

Insurance company refuses to renew

One Mineral County couple is being denied renewal of their homeowner insurance policy because the carrier says they live in a “high wildfire risk area.”

Superior Fire department warns about heating dangers

Heating season is here and the Superior Volunteer Fire Department wants you to have a safe winter. Regardless of the heating fuel you use, there are some simple safety precautions you should take. It is essential that you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. If you haven’t done so recently, make sure you replace the batteries and test the alarms. These devices save lives.

Richter new chief at West End Volunteer Fire Dept.

After many years of service, previous chief Dick Hughes recently resigned.

Firefighters support young man battling leukemia

PLAINS – The Plains Paradise Rural Fire Department has come together to rally around a junior member of their department, who is currently a sophomore at Plains High School.