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Living up to his nickname "Cowboy"
In the first article, Louis Woodrow "Louie" Vero of Greenough, Mont. told of his early years riding and roping. With the nickname "cowboy" given to him by his mother at age two, he had a lot to live...
Royer takes third in Iditarod
ALASKA – After crossing under the burled arch in Nome at the end of the 2019 Iditarod sled dog race, musher Jessie Royer dropped her snow hook and worked her way to the front of her 11-dog team...
Eagles undefeated for season
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Elementary Eagles went undefeated in their regular season with a 16-0 record. Head Coach Brett Haines said this is the first time the team has gone undefeated and they...
St. Patrick's Day dinner a success
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Senior Center hosted their annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner March 17. Senior Center President Boyd Gossard said the event went very well and all the proceeds will...
DISH Network scam targets local customers
SEELEY LAKE –Seeley Lake residents have been the target of a phone scam with the caller and number posing as DISH network. DISH Network advises customers to not give out their account number, last name, pin number or credit card number over the...
Crime prevention starts with knowledge
SEELEY LAKE – Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Coordinator Rob Scheben introduced himself at the Seeley Lake Community Council meeting, March 11. The crime prevention coordinator is a new position with the Sheriff’s Office....
Johnson chosen for Treasure State Classic
BILLINGS – Seeley-Swan High School senior Chance Johnson was selected to participate in the Treasure State Senior Classic Tournament March 14-16. He was one of 12 seniors to represent the Western...
Living up to his nickname "Cowboy"
GREENOUGH – With the nickname "cowboy" coined by his mother at age two, Louis Woodrow "Louie" Vero of Greenough had a lot to live up to. Throughout his childhood, Vero learned to rope and ride. His...
Eagles soar into tournaments
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Elementary Eagles girls closed out their regular season on a high note, beating Frenchtown 36-11. Head Coach Brett Haines said it has been a great season and they are...
Seeley man receives 20-year sentence
SEELEY LAKE – On Feb. 28, Judge Gregory Pinski sentenced Seeley Lake resident Justin Cahoon, 22, to 20 years with 15 years suspended after he plead guilty to sexual intercourse without consent with a 14-year-old child on or about Sept. 13, 2017....
Palmer selected as new SSHS principal
SEELEY LAKE - Missoula County Public schools announced Kellen Palmer, current Instructional Coach at Douglas High School in Douglas, Wyo., will fill the principal position at Seeley-Swan starting with the 2019-20 school year. Palmer was among three c...
Enjoying First Friday by the fire
SEELEY LAKE – Sub-zero temperatures didn't keep locals from coming out for the Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce's First Friday event at The Lodges on Seeley Lake, March 1. Missoula's Good Old...
Sub-zero temperatures settle into Seeley Lake
SEELEY LAKE - Monday, March 4 the Seeley Lake Ranger District reported a low of -34. This is the lowest temperature recorded for March at the Ranger District since they started keeping records in...
Snowmobilers found after separated from their groups
SEELEY LAKE – Seeley-Swan Search and Rescue responded to two calls for “lost” snowmobilers this past weekend. Both were found before they had to spend the night in the sub-zero temperatures. Missoula County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Bob...
Hellgate Civilian Shooters turn up the heat
After a slow start to their season, four Hellgate Civilian Shooters have received an invite to Junior Olympics in April, the first Hellgate team has secured an invite to the Civilian Marksmanship...
Seeley Lake Nordic Club finishes season at West Yellowstone
WEST YELLOWSTONE – The Seeley Lake Nordic Team finished their season at the West Yellowstone Rendezvous March 2. Head Coach Bridget Laird said it was a fun season even though the team was smaller...
Sen. Malek proposes Trenton Johnson Memorial Highway
HELENA - The Senate Highways and Transportation Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 260 at their Feb. 21 hearing. If signed into law, the bill would establish the Trenton Johnson Memorial Highway on Highway 83 between mile marker 14, just south...
SLE students reach out, offer hand up
SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake Elementary seventh and eighth graders are reaching out to help students on the Blackfeet Reservation. Thanks to the students' efforts, SLE junior high science and math...
Jokers enjoy run in the sun
SEELEY LAKE – With the sun peaking out and temperatures reaching the low 20s, more than 550 runners were eager to get on the course Saturday morning, Feb. 23. Under new management, the annual Snow...
Recreational Trails Program seeks public comment on 2019 grant applications
HELENA – Montana State Parks is seeking public comment on proposed Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant awards for the current grant cycle which closed Jan. 31. Public comment on the proposed RTP grant awards is open through Saturday, March 9...
Driver sustained minor injuries in semi rollover
SEELEY LAKE – Just before 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 a semi truck loaded with milled lumber lost control and took out 350 feet of guardrail along the north end of Salmon Lake. The vehicle rolled,...
Plungers freezin' for a reason
SEELEY LAKE – Despite several plungers unable to take a dip due to illness, 17 hardy folks made a splash in Seeley Lake at Tamaracks Resort for the second annual Chamber Chill Plunge Feb. 16....
Snow Joke Half Marathon turns 40
SEELEY LAKE - The Snow Joke Half Marathon celebrates its 40th anniversary this year under new ownership. Run Wild Missoula and the Missoulian are teaming up to produce the event where hundreds of runners take a lap around Seeley Lake Feb. 23....
Insurance and covenants restricting RV Park discussed
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Hospital District approved purchasing Directors and Officer insurance and discussed the children’s area in the lobby at their Feb. 12 meeting. During public comment, they discussed the resolution they passed at their...
Fun with snow, ice and color
SEELEY LAKE – The annual snow sculpture tradition in Seeley Lake was kept alive by two entries from ReMarkable Floral and Stageline Pizza. Both entries secured a first place with ReMarkable Floral...
