2014 in Sanders County

Jan. 8, 2014

Many seek out information at Women's Health Fair in Plains

The Clark Fork Valley Hospital 2018 Women’s Health Fair once again returned for women from around the county to provide information to gain a full and healthy lifestyle.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay: Final chapter?

Happy Hallothanksmas … I can’t believe how quickly it’s all going. It seems that every week is rolling closer and closer to the end of the year, especially with this cold weather.

Health service professionals meet to share reports

The Mineral County Community Coalition held their regularly scheduled meeting on Jan. 10, in Superior.

Spring burning season nears end

The spring burn season is officially drawing to a close in western Montana, and several land agencies in charge of administering burn permits have already stopped issuing permits as of Monday, June 12.

Western Montana tourism group works on new stewardship plan

Thursday evening in the St. Regis Community Center, Racene Friede, president and CEO of Western Montana’s Glacier Country, held a town hall meeting to listen to the residents of Mineral County regarding visitors and tourism to the area.

Girl Scout troop hosts Halloween carnival

On Saturday, October 28, the Superior Girl Scouts troop 3802 hosted their Halloween carnival at the Superior Elementary School Gym from 2 until 3:30 p.m. Little goblins and princesses participated in fun games and activities including a mock jail. There was also a haunted hallway created and run by the high school Business Professionals of America club.

People need burn permits starting May 1

Homeowners can still burn yard debris and logging slash, but a permit is now required for burning anywhere in Sanders County.

Teen swims in the St. Regis River all year long

On a hot summer day, you’d count yourself pretty lucky to drive up to the swimming spot that St. Regis locals refer to as “Scribner’s”, or the Joe, and find no other rigs there.

UM center blazes trail with course about living with fire

With extreme wildfires doubling in the past 20 years, many residents in the Western U.S. have smoldering concerns for their future safety and wellbeing. To help take wildfire management to the next level in the era of climate change, the FireCenter at the University of Montana has piloted a course to provide solutions for living alongside this growing threat.

Member of meth conspiracy sentenced to 30 years in prison

The defendant from a drug bust made in Mineral County was sentenced by the U.S. District Court on Jan. 3, 2018. Chase Ryan Storlie, 33, of Deer Lodge was convicted as part of a conspiracy to distribute up to 20 pounds of methamphetamine through Deer Lodge each month between January 2016 and January 2017. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison with five years supervised release and $100 surcharge for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute the drug.

4-H'ers prepare for Mineral County Fair shows

The Mineral County Fair is the highlight of the 4-H year. The 2022 theme "Fun Galore in the 54" invites all ages to join in the festivities Aug. 4-6, at the Mineral County Fairgrounds in Superior.

Ride'em cowboy

A Superior’s man attempt to win at the Hot Springs rodeo came up empty this weekend.

Letter to the Editor: Another bites the dust

While attending the April 21, 2014 School Board Meeting, I learned that:

Body of missing 21-year-old found in Clark Fork River

The body of 21-year-old missing person Dustin Goebel was discovered Tuesday Feb. 5 on the Clark Fork River approximately five miles west of Superior.

Billy Hill is my choice for sheriff

Friday evening, Sept. 24, I attended an event billed as a debate between write in candidate for Sheriff Billy Hill and current Undersheriff Rube Wrightsman.  I was looking forward to hearing facts and evidence to help me with my decision making in this important race. While the debate did not happen, though Billy Hill was there and ready, I did learn much from hearing Billy Hill speak and present his case for why he should be the next Sheriff.

Letters to the Editor

By Lt. Gov. Angela McLean

Commissioners cover elections and road management

THOMPSON FALLS - Sanders County Commissioners met on Tuesday with Forest Service representatives and members of the Sanders County Elections Office to discuss a variety of issues concerning the community. Commissioners Tony Cox, Carol Brooker and Glen Magera convened for about two hours regarding road management responsibilities and the redistricting of Sanders County voting precincts.

Mineral County Community Foundation selects new officers

The Mineral County Community Foundation was created in 1994 when a generous donor gave a $95

Health concerns related to the Flat Creek-Iron Mountain Mine