New Superior fire chief ready for challenges

When Rob Torrey stepped down as the Superior Volunteer Fire Department Chief last December, it left people wondering who would fill this critical community position. That’s when long-time Superior resident and volunteer firefighter, Steve Temple stepped up to become the next chief in February after serving as the assistant fire chief.

Community Notes

Little Guy Wrestling will take place at the Superior High School on Sat. Mar. 11.

Superior track falls short at final invitational

New MCH CEO to arrive in November

SUPERIOR – The Mineral Community Hospital in Superior has been without a permanent CEO for over a year, operating with interim CEO Larry Putnam, while they searched for the right candidate to take over the position.

Take me out to the ball game

Superior shows strong performance at home

SUPERIOR – The Superior Bobcats smoked the Noxon Red Devils with a final score of 68-14 in their football game Friday.

Firefighter shatters record

An important training milestone for a firefighter is completion of the Firefighter One course. This course includes a combination of physical skills and technical knowledge. One of the most physically rigorous ways to obtain Firefighter One certification is to attend a training academy put on by the Montana State University Fire Service Training School in Great Falls. This approach requires the candidate to engage in difficult physical activities such as second floor rescues and pitched roof ventilation in full gear including air packs. Unlike local training this process occurs over nine successive days.

Superior Fire Department puts out garage fire

Nick Ianniello

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.

Community Calendar

Car show in Superior June 6

Tyler Quinton Steinebach, 34

Tyler Quinton Steinebach, 34

Superior High students visit the state Capitol with their class

This week I had some welcome guests. Mr. Bishop and former Rep. Gordon Hendrick spent a day at the Capitol with the Superior High School government class.

Inexperience on field hinders Noxon football

NOXON – The Red Devils managed to gain ground during the game against Superior, tacking on two touchdowns to their final score.

Superior QRU team up and running

Since December of 2021 the Superior Volunteer Fire Department has been getting acquainted with its brand-new Quick Response Unit.

Blackhawk firefighting helicopter

Two crew members work on the tail rotor of one of seven Blackhawk helicopters last Friday at the Superior County Airport. The team came from the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

Hot Springs' Jack McAllister competes in the Go for Gold Rodeo

Hot Springs’ Jack McAllister lassoes a calf in the tie down roping event last Friday at the Mineral County Fair Superior Lions Club “Go for The Gold” Rodeo. (Scott Shindledecker/Valley Press)

Superior celebrates Homecoming week

Superior celebrates Homecoming week

Legals for May, 22 2024

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Seeley-Swan meet draws top teams

It would be a massive understatement to say the sports teams at Loyola Sacred Heart in Missoula are having a good year.