The show must go on

Despite cancellations Saturday, the boat show went on as planned Sunday

The tremendous efforts it took to bring the hydroplane races to Trout Creek over the weekend were almost for naught as the races had to be cancelled Saturday due to dangerous debris floating in the water that can wreak havoc on the hydro boats.

Wilderness myths

Wilderness support is not as welcome as some may think. As I see many petitions across the state against it.

Looking back: Mineral County year in review

It seems like 2007 just started, but another year has come and gone. As we ring in 2008, it is not only a time for celebration as we await the good fortunes that the new year will bring, but it is also a time of reflection as we look back to the events that shaped the year. This week, the Mineral Independent takes a look back at the stories that impacted the county.

Victorian-style bed & breakfast opens in Plains

Amid the proliferation of bed and breakfast establishments sweeping the nation, it would be hard to find one more intriguing than the J&J Bed & Breakfast now open for business in Plains.

Trials and errors - a gardening column by Green Thumb

Much of gardening is a haphazard sort of adventure. I have a habit, however, of viewing my garden plots as a number of science experiments!

Student art show opens at hospital

Many local students are getting the chance to show off their artistic skills as the Student Art Show reception was held on Jan. 10 at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital near Plains.

Change in the water

Town Council to discuss late fees and water rates

The Plains water/waste water committee held a public meeting last Tuesday night to discuss changes to the town's water system.

1,356 steps: Lapinski brothers take on firefighter challenge

On the morning of Sunday, March 12, two young men from the small town of Superior competed in Seattle at the 32nd annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb in support of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

National Day of Prayer held in Plains

On Thursday May 2, 2013 just over 40 people gathered during the noon hour at the Plains City Hall, to pray for our community and nation.

Rosendale drops Senate bid days after announcing run

Just days after announcing he’d square off with Republican Tim Sheehy in Montana’s Republican U.S. Senate primary, Congressman Matt Rosendale dropped his bid, in part because former President Donald Trump quickly endorsed Sheehy.

Kids hunt for prize eggs in Plains, Paradise

About 150 children carried on a long tradition of combing through parks in Plains and Paradise in search of the prize egg Easter Sunday.

Landowners threaten lawsuit over county planner

Mineral County landowners voiced their complaints about the county planner about the head of the Mineral County Planning and Sanitation Office at a heated meeting with the Mineral County commissioners in their office Wednesday.

Officials discuss summer work in Superior

Superior residents had a lot of questions for officials on Wednesday night at a meeting concerning the soil samples that the Environmental Protection Agency had done last summer and work that is being planned for this summer. Superior mayor Mike Wood opened the meeting by thanking everyone for coming out noting that there was a lot of work to be done this summer.

Nine Mile Community hosts apple cider festival

It’s a festive party that marks the definite arrival of fall by making apples the center of attention.

Superior students invited to participate in All-Stars Band Festival

Debbie Merrill is the band instructor for the Superior School District and is very proud of every one of her students, especially the four who were recently invited to participate in the All-Stars Band Festival.

Snowboarding lessons on Lookout

Summer Crosby

COLUMN: Eating crow

I’m sure of only one thing….it tastes really sour and I haven’t had a bite yet.

Search continues for missing Mineral County woman

According to county Sheriff Mike Toth, 33-year-old Rebekah Barsotti and her dog haven’t been seen since the afternoon of Tuesday, July 20.

Sunrise Fire grows to more than 13,000 acres

By Saturday, Aug. 5, the Sunrise Fire burning east of Superior had grown more than 3,000 acres in the past week to more than 13,000 acres. It was still one of the nation’s top priority fires. A meeting was held on Saturday at the Lozeau Lodge which has been hosting the public fire informational meetings. The lodge owners were awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Type II Team commanded by Shawn Pearson. Pearson’s group had been working the fire over the past two weeks and on Sunday, a Type I team took over. It is headed by Doug Turman along with the new public information officer, Kim Nelson. The Type I team has more members and “is more complex,” said the outgoing public information officer, Jill Cobb.

Concerns raised over MCSO responses to emergency calls

In reaction to a series of public comments and letters regarding the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, the Mineral County Commissioners held a meeting Friday to discuss complaints that the office is not properly responding to emergency calls.