Legals for February, 16 2022

Superior's Sorren Reese signs with Carroll

Superior High School senior and cross county track athlete Sorren Reese, is headed to the capitol city next fall after signing with Carroll College for track and field.

Alaska couple open B&B retreat in Superior

Directly across the Forest Grove Fishing Access on East Mullan Road is a big, beautiful lodge that was built to be a bed and breakfast many years ago. It’s still a B&B, but the new owners have created this cozy setting into a retreat center like none other anywhere in the area.

Program assists landowners with wildlife damage

Between June 15 and July 15 each year, hunters can register to be on call if damage is being caused by deer, elk or antelope on private property.

Hot Springs residents celebrate Chinese New Year

The residents of Hot Springs braved the wind and cold to put on another community parade to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the year of the tiger.

Lady Hawks earn No. 2 seed for 7B tourney

With a critical final weekend of the regular season coming up next, the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks staked a claim for the Western 7B number two playoff seed with a 63-42 win over the Eureka Lions Saturday night in Thompson Falls.

Thompson Falls boys snag 2 wins

After a rocky start to their week following a 56-39 home loss Tuesday to Western 7B foe Mission of St. Ignatius, the Thompson Falls boys were looking to make things better.

Plains teams have tough week

The carnage continues for both the Plains boys and girls basketball teams as they battle through high school’s version of a rebuilding program, young but promising teams.

Charlo boys and girls win at Superior

Charlo and basketball have become synonymous in these parts.

St. Regis Tigers look good heading into postseason

With the District playoffs looming in the near future, now is a good time to pick up a couple “tune-up” wins and get playing time for non-starters.

Hot Spring boys ride hot streak into postseason

It’s always good to close the season on a roll, especially if you are heading into playoff territory.

Christensen leads Lady Savage Heat with 30

A win and a loss marked the final conference games of the 2021-22 season for the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat.

Legals for February, 9 2022

Western Montana lions offer unique hunting experience

High in the snow-covered mountains along the I-90 corridor houndsmen across Mineral County run Forest Service roads with hunting partners and their dogs, scanning for mountain lion tracks and ready to set their canines loose on a fresh cat trail.

Mineral County dispatcher explains Sheriff's Office calls

Each week the Mineral Independent publishes the Mineral County Sheriff’s Report to help people paint a better picture of what deputies are doing during their shifts.

Locals rally to rescue lost and injured pig

Local residents come together last week to rescue an injured Kunekune pig along Montana 28 near Hot Springs.

Uski sinks game-winner for Hot Springs

If you were in the gym at Hot Springs High School Saturday night you no doubt have one or more of the following:

St. Regis Tigers clip Heat in 14C battle

The echoes of “wow!, what a game” had barely quit reverberating through the walls of the Hot Springs gym when the second game of the night got underway.

Thompson Falls gets back on track with 2 wins

Back on track before the playoffs begin?

Superior girls get hard-fought win at St. Regis

It was a week against the conference’s “big three” and Superior’s girls came out of it 2-1.