Karen K. Pierce

Karen K. Pierce passed away peacefully at home after a six month battle with ovarian cancer on March 5, 2013. She was born February 12, 1950 in Kalispell, Montana to Alvin and Irene Cobeen. She was a devoted employee at JC Penney’s for 37 years before retiring last April. She enjoyed painting, family travel, going to see musicals and trying new things. But her greatest joy in life was being a grandmother to her three beautiful grandchildren! She leaves behind her son, Brett Pierce, daughter-in-law Emily Pierce, and granddaughter Neve’; and her daughter Aimy Jordan and grandsons Carl and Eric. She is also survived by her sister Shonda and family in Lonepine, Montana; and brother Reece in Plains, Montana. There will be a celebration of her life at Hennessey-Smith, 2203 N. Division, Spokane, WA at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9th, 2013.

St. Regis artist makes handmade jewelry

Following a rewarding career working in various medical laboratories, St. Regis resident Cathy Hansen retired and discovered her niche, this time it’s in her home workshop making unique handmade jewelry.

Superior Meats to use CDBG loan to expand business

At Superior Meats, an entire pig sits prepped and ready on a stainless steel table in the back room. Waiting to be roasted and become the celebrated main course at an upcoming wedding reception. Next to the table, employee Russell Anderson throws hams into a tumbler. The hams had just been infused with brine in a machine where they are taken by a conveyor belt to an infusion device. A device which has several long prongs that pierce the meat and fills it with brine.

A great day for a dip

A shock to the system brings in the New Year for many locals

With the sun shining and temperatures hovering around 15 degrees, people from all over the area convened in Thompson Falls to bring in the New Year with a dip in the Clark Fork River. Over 40 people made the plunge, and several more congregated on the snowy banks at Goose Landing to watch.

Legals for November, 16 2022

Mineral County Court Report

Mineral County Court Records from February 28 to March 8

Plains native continues distinguished career with U.S. Army

Shamus Kirschbaum, a 1993 graduate of Plains High School, was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5) on Oct. 15.

Noxon basketball teams set to begin this weekend

Among the top returnees for the Lady Red Devils is senior Chelsea Vohs...

Watercraft inspection stations open for 2021 season

Watercraft inspection stations open for 2021 season across Montana

Lady Cats tennis back on the court

For tennis fans in Superior and around the area, it was a welcome site indeed.

Open houses planned to review floodplain maps

Mineral County and the Town of Superior are working with Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update floodplain maps for the Clark Fork River, St. Regis River, and tributaries.

St. Regis School has two levy requests on May 5 ballot

Tuesday, May 5, the St. Regis School District 1 will have two important levies for voters to consider, including the building reserve fund and the general fund.

Legals for March, 29 2023

Candidates file for 2018 election races

At 5 p.m. on Monday, March 12, last minute candidates filed for this year’s elections. In Montana, voters will be wading through 292 legislative candidates running for 100 seats in the House and 25 in the Senate. Of those open seats, 20 are already decided because only one candidate filed, 11 of which are Democrat and nine Republican. Overall, 139 Democrats have filed and 142 Republicans, 20 Libertarians, four Independent, and four Green Party.

Contests, theater at 34th Huckleberry Festival

TROUT CREEK - This year’s Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek is rapidly approaching, and the weekend will include both old favorites and new events to keep festival attendees entertained.

McNeil to retire as District Court judge

POLSON — In April of 2013, Judge C.B. McNeil announced his retirement as District Court judge of the 20th Judicial District. On Sept. 5, he will officially step down from the bench.

Registration for the 34th annual Huckleberry Festival is underway

TROUT CREEK - This year’s Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek is rapidly approaching, and the weekend will include both old favorites and new events to keep festival attendees entertained.

Open houses planned to review floodplain maps

Mineral County and the Town of Superior are working with Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update floodplain maps for the Clark Fork River, St. Regis River, and tributaries.

Clark Fork Lady Cats even mark at .500

A young team that keeps fighting and learning is a good thing.

Noxon's lucky thirteen

Thirteen may be an unlucky number, but 13 Noxon tracksters are heading to the Divisional meet with a lot of confidence due to a slew of personal records falling at Polson.