AMY QUINLIVAN
Mineral Independent
Recent Stories
Farmstand offers locally grown and raised options
What in the world did people do before grocery stores were the standard in every town?
SeptemBEAR hunt in St. Regis
250 rocks were hidden in the wooded areas along the St. Regis Community Park. Bears that were painted gold were prize bears, as well as bears painted with ice cream cones won ice cream from Winki's.
Adult education classes keep locals active
As the weather turns cooler and daylight hours are quickly waning, it’s that time of year for Montanans to find recreational activities indoors.
St. Regis travel pillow tradition continues
For the past 23 years Rose Gotcher, from St. Regis has taken to her sewing machine each school year to provide homemade green and gold patterned travel pillows for the high school student athletes. This treasured fluff filled tradition provides some comforts of home during long bus rides to and from games. What started back when her granddaughter was playing volleyball, has now culminated with Gotcher's great granddaughter now receiving a pillow of her own as she plays for the Tiger's. (Photo courtesy/Jesse Allan)
Rescuing Cujo helps abused, neglected pets
Tucked alongside the steep slope of Thompson Peak west of Superior, a shady property filled with evergreens and gentle hills has transformed into the new home and safe haven for dogs needing a second chance.
St. Regis Senior Center host family fun 'bear hunt'
Though its technically a day early for “bear” season in Montana, the St. Regis Community Park will turn into hunting grounds on Saturday, Sept. 14, for what hopes to become an annual event called the SeptemBear Hunt.
Mineral County Fair parade in photos
Mineral County Fair parade in photos
Program explores youth in the digital age
Do you ever wonder if all that time on the tablet is harmful to your 8-year-old? Or has your pre-teen become withdrawn and depressed since joining the land of social media? What about constant struggles with your highschooler in simply getting them to engage in a meaningful face-to-face conversation?
Volunteer group holds back-to-school drive
In just a few short weeks the lazy carefree days of summer will transition into back-to-school preparations. Families buying new clothes and gym shoes, backpacks and binders, pencils and pens. But for some Mineral County students it can be a financial strain acquiring all they need as they enter those hallways once again.
Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Mineral County
Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18.