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Vote shows rural/urban divide
The political divide between the rural and urban parts of Missoula County could be seen in the election results of several countywide and statewide races this year. Two countywide races in particular...
County interlocal agreement in limbo
MISSOULA – The Missoula County Commissioners briefly discussed the future of the interlocal agreement between the county and the Seeley Lake Sewer District at an administrative meeting Oct. 31. The agreement that provides county resources,...
Lady Blackhawks' season ends at Divisionals
CHURCHILL, MONT. - The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks played their final matches of the season at the Western C Divisional last week. The Ladies fell to Gardiner in their opening match and were eliminated by Charlo in the next match. Their season...
Lady Blackhawks take second in District 13-C - Head to Divisionals
MISSOULA - The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks punched their ticket to the Western C Divisional Tournament by taking second at the 13-C District Tournament last week. It was easier said than done as the L...
Open Space Bond debated at Council meeting
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Community Council hosted a forum Sept. 10 on the Open Space Bond. Missoula County voters will decide the fate of the $15 million bond in the Nov. 6 election. Executive Director of Five Valleys Land Trust and a represen...
Board contemplates countersuit
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Sewer District Board discussed counter suing Don Larson and the people who joined Larson’s lawsuit against the District at their Oct. 18 meeting. The board also received a manager’s report, discussed the...
Lady Blackhawks #1 in conference
The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks are heading to the 13-C District Tournament as the top seed after finishing their season undefeated in conference play. They defeated Valley Christian 25-20, 28-26 and...
Court asked to dismiss lawsuit
SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake Sewer District attorney Jon Beal filed a motion Oct. 12 asking the court to dismiss the lawsuit against the District and Missoula County initiated by Don Larson. The motion to dismiss also asks the court to award attorney...
Blackhawks secure third win
TROY - The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks headed west to battle with the Trojans Oct. 12. The Blackhawks struck first, scoring a touch down and sticking the two-point conversion at the end of the opening...
Lady Blackhawks remain undefeated in conference
The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks added a pair of conference wins to their record last week bringing it to 8-0 in conference and 11-3 overall. The Lady Blackhawks hosted the Lincoln Lynx Oct. 11. The...
Preliminary injunction denied
SEELEY LAKE - District Court Judge Karen Townsend denied a motion by Don Larson for a preliminary injunction against the Seeley Lake Sewer District Oct. 1. Larson is suing the Sewer District and Missoula County to prevent the district from moving...
Eighty-two unit RV park proposed
SEELEY LAKE - Developers of a proposed 82-unit RV park held a public meeting Oct. 1 to present their preliminary plans and gather public comment. The proposed park owner Brandon Grosvenor was...
Lady Blackhawks sweep the week
The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks were busy winning last week defeating Granite, Darby and the Clark Fork Coop. The Ladies now sport a 6-0 in conference record and are 9-3 overall. They started the...
Offense dominates Superior game
SUPERIOR - The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks fell to the Clark Fork Co-op Oct. 5. The final score was 50-94 bringing the Blackhawks record to 2-5 for the season. The Blackhawks head to Troy with kickoff at 6 p.m....
Board moves design forward
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Sewer District Board gave Great West Engineering the go-ahead to work toward completing the final design of Phase 1 of the collections system and the wastewater...
Blackhawks defend home from Pirates at Homecoming game
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks hosted the Victor Pirates for their Homecoming game Sept. 29. The Blackhawks came out strong and put points on the board in the first 13 seconds of play....
Lady Blackhawks handle the Heat
The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks hosted the Hot Springs Savage Heat for their Homecoming match Sept. 29. The Heat was turned up right from the start and the Lady Blackhawks fell hard in game one,...
No insurance for lawsuit, board vacancy discussed
SEELEY LAKE – At the Sept. 20 meeting, Seeley Lake Sewer District Board President Beth Hutchinson announced the District doesn’t have insurance to cover the lawsuit spearheaded by Don Larson against the District. The board also discussed the...
Scarlets bring down Lady Blackhawks
The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks fell to the Arlee Scarlets before heading to the Mineral County Shoot Out last week. The non-conference loss to Arlee gives the Ladies a 4-3 overall record. They...
Blackhawks nipped by Bulldogs
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks traveled to St. Ignatius to take on the Bulldogs Sept. 21. Head Coach Ryan Sokoloski said it was a good game and felt the team did will with what they had. They started the game with about a dozen players but...
Council to revisit trails committee future
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Community Council voted to form a committee to study the future of the Council’s trails committee at the Sept. 10 Council meeting. In June the Council voted to disband the trails committee and hand over responsibility...
Blackhawks meet wall of Titians
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks had their hands full with the reigning state champions, the Flint Creek Titans, at home Sept. 14. The Blackhawks held off the Titans for the first couple...
Lady Blackhawks rack up the victories
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks added a pair of victories to their resume last week defeating Victor and Drummond. The Ladies overall record is now 4-2. The Lady Blackhawks hosted the...
More than 50 join Sewer lawsuit
SEELEY LAKE - In an amended complaint filed with the court Aug. 31, approximately 50 additional plaintiffs have joined Don Larson’s lawsuit against the Seeley Lake Sewer District and Missoula County. The complaint states that the plaintiffs own...
Environmental Assessment for Phase 2 passed
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Sewer District Board held a public hearing on updating the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for Phase 2 of the collection system Sept. 6. The district is in the process of applying...
