Alvin Leroy Meeks

Alvin LeRoy Meeks, 77, of Superior, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 15, following a short battle with congestive heart failure. His passing was in no way coronavirus related.

Election plan would allow either mail or drop-off voting

Dear People of Mineral County:

Mineral County real estate sees high prices, high sales

Have you noticed more houses being built these days and fewer ‘For Sale’ signs at homes?

Superior Meats hopes to benefit from federal grant

Governor Steve Bullock and the Montana Department of Agriculture recently announced that over $7.5 million in grant funding has been awarded through the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant programs.

Mickey F. O’Brien

Mickey passed away July 31, 2020, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington.

Crescent Ridge Farm a ‘slice of heaven’

Crescent Ridge Farm sits nestled against the base of Cinderella Mountain on 23 acres of land just outside the town of Alberton. The farm is home to Michael and Molly Davidson, and their daughter Grace, along with gardens chock full of produce and row upon row of vibrant flowers.

Former Mineral County sheriff fondly remembered

When a fella makes sure that instead of a funeral to be held for him, he asks for everyone to go fishing and have a beer instead, you can tell that this man was a salt of the earth guy.

Archery hunters eagerly await elk season opener

At 6:31 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 5, location bugles will pierce the predawn air.

Superior blood drive, COVID testing Aug. 17

The American Red Cross is partnering with Superior Community Outreach to host a blood drive from noon-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17.

SUP Camp: A Superior Experience

Feeling of community at 4-H livestock sale

Seventeen oinkers, five baaaas and six moos made up the 4-H sale on the Mineral County Fairgrounds Aug. 1.

Superior School gets ready to finalize its fall learning options

On July 30, the Superior School District released a newsletter to students and their families about ongoing preparation to bring children back to campus for the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

Superior Lions crown rodeo royalty

Cowboy hats off to the Superior Lions for doing their part in making a traditional summer event as best as they could during an abnormal year.

Superior thrift store reopens

The Women in Timber thrift store in Superior opened back up to customers on July 21 after being closed for nearly half a year. One of the original founders of the store, Joann Merseal said, “This has been one of the longest spans of time we’ve been shut down, and we’ve been open since 1987.”

David Mirisch still going strong at 85

It was just a year ago when David and Sandy Mirisch moved to Superior to join their daughter Summer Drey and three of their eight grandchildren Madeline, Brydon and Brigder.

Fire danger is low now, but expected to rise in August

The Superior Ranger District saw a cooler and wetter than average late spring and early summer. This has led to a current decrease in fire danger; however, Western Montana expects to see an increased fire potential for August and September.

Mineral County law roundup

June 23

Superior Lions Club cancels 2020 rodeo

The Superior Lions Club reluctantly decided to cancel the 2020 Rodeo in Superior at a special meeting June 24.

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Plains Library

Mineral Co. Chamber seeks supporters

The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce needs a boost.