Senior spotlight: Ronald Forest

High School Graduate: 1963, St. Regis High School

Firefighters train for spring season

Spring has brought warmer weather and many people are starting the process of spring-cleaning, which for some who live in the rural parts of Sanders County, includes the burning of their brush piles, old leaves, and other things. If the timing of that burning is not correct, a fire can easily and quickly get out of hand. That is why the Plains-Paradise Rural Fire conducts regular trainings to sharpen their skills and make sure the equipment is working properly.

Selma Louise Lindor (Gullette)

Selma Louise Lindor (Gullette) Oct. 28, 1940 – Jan. 10, 2020

Chris Allen selected as Plains' interim mayor

The Plains Town Council meeting last week had a different feeling without longtime Mayor Dan Rowan’s leadership.

Gary Shelton Ivy

Gary Shelton Ivy, aged 62, of Plains, made his biggest ride yet, leaving life here on earth to motor onward into the skies on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 after a hard battle with cancer. Many family members and friends were there both in person, by phone, and in spirit to send him off with love and best wishes for a safe and awesome journey.

Gary Shelton Ivy

Gary Shelton Ivy, 62, of Plains, made his biggest ride yet, leaving life here on earth to motor onward into the skies on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 after a hard battle with cancer. Many family members and friends were there both in person, by phone and in spirit to send him off with love and best wishes for a safe and awesome journey.

Hot Springs Library offering chance to 'Share Your Story,' create oral history

HELENA — The Friday after Thanksgiving is the National Day of Listening. The Montana State Library — partnered with public libraries throughout the state — encourages Montanans to record their stories, and those of their loved ones, as part of the Share Your Story Montana project.

Flower shop brightens Superior

Summer Crosby

Plains Trotters host awards ceremony

Mineral County Community Foundation gives scholarships

Three graduating seniors from Mineral County high schools have been chosen to receive college scholarships. To qualify a graduate must submit an application which is reviewed by the MCCF Board. Selections are made based on five factors; (1) community service, (2) leadership qualities, (3) scholastic achievement, (4) extracurricular activities and (5) overall character.

Pioneer Council seek volunteer drivers

The Mineral County Pioneer Council is hoping to find more volunteers to help with their transportation program.

Does experience matter?

I am first of all writing to thank all of you who voted for me in the June Primaries in my run for county coroner.

Residents petition to re-open CyrIron Mountain Road

Several concerned residents attended the Mineral County Commissioners meeting on Friday, May 13, regarding the closure of the CyrIron Mountain Road located east of Superior.

Letter to the Editor: Fear Monger or legitimate warning ?

Think about it. If a road sign says ‘bridge out ahead’, or one that says ‘railroad crossing’, what are they? They are warnings signs informing us that there is, or that there may be, trouble ahead. They aren’t meant to scare you, they are meant to make you alert.

Drug court honors special month

For Teresa Simkins, the choice to enter Mineral County's drug court program was a needed step that allowed her to change her life for the better.

Superior recycling center running well in third year

The Superior Recycling Center on West Mullan is humming right along as it is coming up on its third year...

COLUMN: The weight room

I will never forget the memory, no matter how hard I try or how much “Mental Floss” I use.

Family-owned food truck marks 20 years

When Tou and Pang Lee first opened their food truck, the Golden Chopstick, in 2003 it was born out of a necessity with a little bit of dreaming mixed in.

Superior student hit a high note at state festival

The seven student from Superior High School who competed in the state music festival in Helena earlier this month have raised the bar for student musicians.

RZ Feeds opens in Superior

There’s a new feed store in Superior called RZ Feeds. Local owners Pete Ratzlaff and Doug Hutchins opened the doors a few weeks ago and offer a variety of bird and animal feed.