AMY QUINLIVAN
Mineral Independent
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Local seamstress finds niche in doll clothes
When Charlotte Osborne isn’t working her shift at the local grocery store in Superior, she’s at home stitching together a new dress for her hobby turned business, Blue Sky Doll Clothes.
Life coach offers advice on keeping resolutions for 2023
2023 – A new year, a new you! Or at least that’s the customary motto every January.
Winter storm starts with snow, ends with record lows
Winter Storm Elliott brought on onslaught of snow followed by near record cold temperatures during the days leading up to Christmas. Snow started to accumulate late Monday night on the 19th and continued steadily all-day Tuesday.
St. Regis commemorates Pearl Harbor Day
Dec. 7, marked 81 years since the Empire of Japan violently and deliberately attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. 2,403 soldiers, sailors and airmen lost their lives on that tragic day.
Local artist specializes in barn quilts
Unless you came from an agricultural community in the northeast, hearing the term “barn quilt” would be a little confusing.
Superior gets decked out for the holidays
There are some quaint Montana towns that simply radiate with Christmas spirit. Downtowns that are decked out in twinkling lights.
Holiday craft fair and bazaar in Superior
The Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar at the old school in Superior had a wonderful turnout on Saturday November 12.
PHOTOS: St. Regis Scarecrow Row
PHOTOS: St. Regis Scarecrow Row
St. Regis hosts fall festival
On the evening of Saturday, Oct. 29, Tiger Street in St. Regis was marvelously transformed into the first of its kind, Fall Festival. From 4-6 p.m., the road was closed to traffic so that little ones dressed up as princesses, ninjas, witches, and skeletons could safely stroll along the street lined with carnival games and trunk or treating.
Hunters fill up with preseason feast
Twas'the night before rifle season, and all through the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse not a hunter was hungry not even their spouse.
Opening weekend a success for youth hunters
Zaimon Firestone of Superior, hunted all day Thursday with his mom but came up short.
DeBorgia ranch hosting fall pumpkin patch
Sometimes an idea pops into your head, and the pieces fall into place – just like the autumn leaves. Wrangle up a couple hundred pumpkins, hook the hay wagon to the tractor, start a camp fire, set up some exciting kid’s games, and don’t forget the cider and cocoa. That’s how the First Annual Fall Festival at the Black Diamond Guest Ranch came to fruition.
Vandals strike Superior soccer complex
As the fall soccer season winds down for the Superior Stompers, the last thing organizers wanted to have to deal with was a recent bout of vandalism and careless defacement. On September 16, the leagues president, Alisha Boyce discovered the damage done at the park where their games are hosted.
Volunteers help rebuild St. Regis resident's roof
Three months have passed since a storm brought down a large tree on the Lowry’s home in St. Regis. On the afternoon of July 2, strong winds toppled a staggering Ponderosa Pine on the backside of the family’s house, seriously damaging the roof and porch.
Superior Ranger District monitors air quality
Air quality was on everyone’s minds last week in Mineral County. Especially when you looked out the front door and could barely see the mountains, the air smelled like smoke, and going outdoors was far from pleasant.
Superior woman works to reunite owners with lost pets
Lifetime Superior resident Bessie Spangler appreciates what it means to be your brother’s keeper, or rather make that your canine’s keeper.
Bus safety top of mind as school resumes
Around 400 students returned to schools across Mineral County in the past few weeks.
St. Regis restarts recycling program
Following a two-year absence, the residents of St. Regis once again have a place to bring their recyclables.
The fixer: St. Regis man a whiz with small-engine repairs
Whether you have problems with a boat motor, motorcycle, rototiller, lawn mower, weedwhacker, generator, golf cart, chainsaw, log splitter, four-wheeler, or pressure washer, if it has a small engine; David Hannah in St. Regis is the man for the job.
St. Regis woman creates Christian-based grief support group
For anyone who has ever lost a loved one, they understand that grief isn’t something that truly goes away, it only changes.
St. Regis cancer survivor connects with church members through sign language
When you first encounter St. Regis resident Jack Robertson, you would never know he suffers from a speech disability.
Area rivers still running high and fast
While Mineral and Sanders counties haven't faced serious flooding like other parts of Montana this June, high water levels on area rivers are still keeping sportsmen from casting their poles at this point. And although fishermen are impatiently waiting on the shorelines for water levels to recede, this later spring runoff is actually on the more normal scale.
American Legion holds flag retirement ceremony
On Tuesday June 14, the American Legion Montana Post 13 - Ray Welch, held its annual Flag Day Retirement Ceremony on an unusually cold and blustery afternoon at their legion building next to the Clark Fork River.
Area runners take on grueling Trail Rail Run
For some Trail Rail Run contenders, their race day was over in less than 30 minutes on June 11.
Community Food Bank moving to new location
The Community Food Bank in Superior has had seven different homes over the last three decades. But starting next month it will open its door at its new permanent location, across the Clark Fork River in the old Bootlegger Bar.
Superior resident opens Room to Breathe Counseling
Taking what you’re passionate about and turning it into your profession is every adult’s deepest aspiration; this is true whether you’re 18 or 58.
St. Regis marks Memorial Day with flag displays
St. Regis marks Memorial Day with flag displays
Mineral County Fun Run marks 15 years
The 15th Annual Mineral County Fun Run took place on May 19, in St. Regis this year.
St. Regis Park Board seeks members
A thriving community cannot function without a strong foundation of both leaders and volunteers.
St. Regis students excel at leadership conference
Six students from the St. Regis Schools Business Professionals of America club just returned from a very successful and exciting six-day trip to Dallas for the 2022 National Leadership Conference.
Superior QRU team up and running
Since December of 2021 the Superior Volunteer Fire Department has been getting acquainted with its brand-new Quick Response Unit.
St. Regis graduate interns with Sen. Daines
The closest the average citizen gets involved with democratic processes of America, is usually earning their “I Voted” sticker each election year.
Mineral County promotes Strengthening Families Month
All throughout the month of April, the Mineral County Healthy Communities Coalition, the Mineral County Family Connections Collaborative, and the Parents as Teachers Program at the Mineral County Health Department will join together in promoting Strengthening Families Month.
Potting Shed owner escapes wind wreckage
Last week, when high winds toppled two mature pine trees onto Milton Pearce’s greenhouses in St. Regis, it not only took down his garden structures, it knocked him down to the ground as well.
Unique items get second life at Two Rivers Thrift
St. Regis resident Becky Palmer is a thrift store queen. And any self-proclaimed penny pinching, bargain hunter can attest to how rewarding it is to find something special and give it a second life.
Pandemic takes toll on Girl Scout participation
Samoa’s, Tag-alongs, Do-si-dos, and Thin Mints. Everyone’s got a favorite, but America’s long loved cookies have been seeing supply decreases in recent years, coinciding with declining troop numbers for the Girl Scouts of America.
The Lady Eclectic: Local artist launches online store
The development of online craft marketplaces like Etsy has served a unique role in establishing up-and-coming entrepreneurs, small businesses and artisans that otherwise wouldn’t have the means or opportunity to sell their one-of-a-kind creations.
Superior woman takes reins at Superior Mountain Herbs
Seasonal influenza viruses strike year-round in the United States, but most cases of the flu are accounted for during the fall and winter, according to the CDC.
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.
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.
St. Regis man carves passion for woodworking
According to Proverbs 16:27, idle hands are the devil’s workshop. In Keith Morris’s quaint wood working shed outside his home in St. Regis, his hands aren’t idle, and the things he creates are simply meant for sharing with others.
Dog training service opens in Superior
It’s been said that frustration can be a valuable motivator. For Kayla Papesh, that was certainly the case when she found herself propelled into a new career direction, all thanks to a new pet.
Teen swims in the St. Regis River all year long
On a hot summer day, you’d count yourself pretty lucky to drive up to the swimming spot that St. Regis locals refer to as “Scribner’s”, or the Joe, and find no other rigs there.
Superior grad returns home to open salon
Superior graduate and owner of Hello Beautiful Salon, Kaylee Ray, sort of stumbled into a career of being a hair stylist.
How to save $ during rising cost of living
But this isn’t the first time in our country's history where society has had to dig deep, show up at work, pay the bills, and get resourceful financially.
St. Regis woman wants to spread help with social media
That’s what St. Regis resident Sandra Connor has experienced. Before moving home to Montana, Connor lived in Washington and found countless community support groups on Facebook.
St. Regis' Pruitt to play college ball at Providence
Pruitt, who has loved the game all her life, is overjoyed to be continuing her basketball career at the University of Providence in Great Falls next year.
Mineral County life coach wants to help people
Through her various certifications and trainings she has received, Morrison is eager to make a difference in her new community.
DeBorgia resident helps families have Thanksgiving
For DeBorgia resident Meghan Stevens, Thanksgivings has always been one of her favorite holidays.
St. Regis resident hand crafts wood furniture
With an eclectic work portfolio including anything from laying carpet to being a seamstress for a T-bird and Mustang dealership installing upholstery, Elledge has always stayed sharp working with her hands and found joy in creating things.