SPS holds informational session

SUPERIOR – Several representatives from Superior Public Schools presented to the Superior Senior Center April 30 showing evidence of the decaying junior high school. The $3.99 million bond levy the school is seeking is for a new junior high school and additional upgrades to the other buildings in the district.

The $7 Million Question

The Superior Elementary gym was nearly filled to capacity on Jan. 15 for the second public information meeting regarding the proposed mill levy increase to fund a multi-event community center in Superior.

Legals for August, 7 2024

Superior begins upgrades to sewer system

The town of Superior’s long-awaited sewer system improvement project is officially in motion, with construction that began in March and scheduled for completion by November of this year.

Veterans frustrated over Choices Program

Duane Cunningham and Todd Dunlap with the Montana VA office, along with Chad Campbell, Regional Director with Senator Jon Tester’s office, listen to Mineral County veterans experiences with the Choice Program on Friday in Superior.

Last Lady Bobcat volleyball game

Superior's Michele Smith returns the ball in Saturday's game against Hot Springs. The Lady Bobcats put up a strong match against the Lady Savage Heat.

Lady Bobcats

Superior Bobcat Jordan Mueller drives to the basket during last Tuesday's away game against Thompson Falls. Mueller had a solid summer and was often the team's leading scorer.

Shooting into national competitions

Mineral County 4-H shooters Mackenzie "Spud" Crabb (left) and Aidan Patko (right) set up for a shot during a practice in the Superior 4-H building Saturday afternoon.

Repository tour

DEQ Project Officer Daryl Reed (right) speaks with the tour group about the new repository north of Superior. Pictured in the group is Steve Ackerlund, Kelly Dillon, Tim Read, Dennis Hildebrand, Bob Winegar and Jim Schultz.

Tournament draws 12 teams

Twelve volleyball teams from throughout Western Montana came to Superior and St. Regis Saturday to compete in the Mineral County Shootout Volleyball Tournament.

Competing interests, different opinions

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality held two meetings last week regarding projects dealing with Mineral County’s natural resources. One was about the Flat Creek Iron Mountain, Mine and Mill Superfund site at Superior. The other was an application for an Opencut Mining Permit on Dry Creek for gravel, submitted by Riverside Contracting.

Forest Service tries to stay on schedule despite furlough

Despite the 35 day government shutdown, the Superior and Ninemile U.S. Forest Service offices have been working hard to remain on schedule. Superior District Ranger, Carole Johnson, and new Ninemile District Ranger, Eric Tomasik, gave an update report to the Mineral County commissioners on Feb. 22.

Simulation in motion trains first responders in Mineral County

Simulation in Motion-Montana, based in Bozeman, operates statewide, with employees living in the communities they serve, all dedicated to improving emergency health care.

Superior student helps develop graduation event

There was no way that 14-year-old Lanie Crabb was going to let this COVID-19 rob her from a memorable eighth grade graduation!

Mineral County law roundup

Deputy responded to a call in St. Regis, Main Street area, regarding an animal and property dispute.

Superior High musicians head to state competition

The pandemic knocked state competition out the last two years when it came to musicians in high school competing at that level. But this coming weekend, six students are competing in Helena from Superior High School and excitement is not their only emotion.

Easter Bunny visits County

Saturday afternoon was rabbit season for many Mineral County families, but there was not a gunshot heard all day.

Junior High Tigers play fiercely to a packed gym

The St. Regis Tigers Junior High School Basketball Team came out on top in a face-off against the Superior Bobcats Junior High School Basketball Team Friday night in two fiercely competitive games with the gym packed nearly to standing room by parents and fans.

Superior first-graders brush up on dental care

February was Oral Health Month and Superior School nurse Barb Jasper visited the first grade class to teach about good dental habits. Each student received a brand new toothbrush and was given lessons on how to brush their teeth properly.

Flat Creek/Iron Mountain Superfund plans discussed before government shutdown

Superior Technical Assistance Committee environmental consultant Steve Ackerlund reported last week that he had met with Department of Environmental Quality Project Manager Joel Chavez and U.S. Forest Service representative Bob Wintergerst regarding how plans were coming for this spring regarding the Flat Creek/Iron Mountain Mine and Mill Site Superfund site located north of Superior.