Clark Fork Valley Press | Mineral Independent

April 3, 2013 9:07 a.m.

Lieutenant Colonel Robert "Bob" E. Ruthford

Lieutenant Colonel Robert “Bob” E. Ruthford, 88, died of natural causes on Thursday March 28, 2013 in Superior, MT. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, friends and wife of 63 years, Doris Ruthford (Mencel). Lt. Col. Ruthford was born on March 28, 1925 to the late Scaffy and Arba Ruthford in Chicago, IL, where as a young boy he was drawn to airplanes, always taking time to watch as they flew overhead. As he grew older, his passion for aviation led Lt. Col. Ruthford to enroll in the Army Air Corp. Academy in Tampa Bay, FL at the young age of 17. Upon completion of flight school in 1944, Lt. Col. Ruthford was held in high regard for his accomplishments, graduating in the top of his class and commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the US Army Air Force. By the age of 19, he proudly served his country on his first assignment as crew commander and pilot of the B-17, and to follow in the Korean War piloted the P-51 Mustang. Lt. Col Ruthford honored his duty in the Air Force for 29 years, serving in WWII, Korean and Vietnam Wars.

July 21, 2010 2:05 p.m.

Local school turns 100

Paradise school set to celebrate centennial in August

It has been a summer of centennial celebrations in the small, unincorporated town of Paradise and Paradise Grade School is no exception when it comes to turning 100 years old.

January 9, 2019 12:42 p.m.

Several wrecks plague I-90 so far this year

It has been a busy year so far for area emergency crews with several wrecks along Interstate 90. They include a morning semi-truck crash on New Year’s Day. The incident blocked one lane of traffic near Mile Marker 28 just 16 miles east of Haugan until 1:30 p.m. A semi-truck carrying kegs, bottles and cans of beer was traveling too fast for the icy conditions and jack-knifed. It went off the interstate and tipped over at approximately 10 a.m.

October 15, 2008 midnight

A letter to politicians

An open letter to Montana State politicians — previous, incumbents and candidates. How do you answer these questions?

November 21, 2018 4 a.m.

Flu season has arrived

(SUPERIOR, MT) Mineral Community Hospital reported 27 cases of influenza A in Montana so far this season with five of the cases in Missoula County.

October 18, 2023 midnight

Cancer network fundraiser draws big crowd, big checks

This year’s Cancer Network of Sanders County’s (CNSC) Phantom Fundraiser participation far exceeded expectations.

April 10, 2024 midnight

Yong Park, 85

January 18, 2023 midnight

Virginia Bache

February 7, 2018 4 a.m.

Shania Lynn Raymond

Shania Lynn Raymond was tragically taken from us while at her residence in Miles City on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. She was born Sept. 28, 1996 to Jimmy Raymond and Shela (Silverthorn) Herring in Plains. Shania graduated from Lake City High School in June 2015.

February 7, 2017 2:36 p.m.

The other sign of winter: Flu hitting hard this year

The flu has hit hard this year with 3,318 cases and 369 hospitalizations reported so far across Montana. Six deaths have also been reported, with adults over age of 65 hit the hardest. In February, flu season is still going strong, with 781 cases reported last week, according to the Montana Department of Health and Human Services.

August 16, 2017 2:55 p.m.

Train spills coal along Clark Fork River

A Montana Rail Link (MRL) train with approximately 30 cars derailed Aug. 13 with full load of coal along the Clark Fork River.

June 5, 2013 9:25 a.m.

Morel mushrooms prove to be an elusive prey

Okay Montana, you can stop looking at me like I am from Mars. You can stop arming yourself when I come to your door. You do not have to hold your children close and whisper when you see me walking down the street anymore. It is okay because I am one of you now.