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Rammel Wins Lions Firewood Raffle SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake's Carlin Rammel won the Seeley Lake Lions Club Firewood Raffle held during the Fourth of July festivities. Rammel donated the load of wood to his mother-in-law. Holland-Gordon Trail #35...

Missoula County Fire Danger Elevated to MODERATE - Outdoor Permit Burning CLOSED Wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) have elevated fire danger within Missoula County to MODERATE. Weather forecasters pr...

Reminder - Use Common Sense, Be Safe this Fourth Local emergency officials are asking everyone to use common sense this Fourth of July. Fireworks are prohibited on state and federal lands. According to Greenough-Potomac Volunteer Fire Chief Ryan...

Some Seeley District Roads Remain Closed Due to Flooding SEELEY LAKE - Roads on the Seeley Lake Ranger District are still experiencing impacts from flooding. Several roads continue to have closure orders in place. The following roads remain closed:...

Grizzly Bear Killed in the Swan Valley SWAN VALLEY - A black bear hunter shot and killed a grizzly bear in the Swan Valley. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks personnel responded to the incident that occurred May 20 in the Piper Creek drainage in the...

Volunteers Sought to Staff Museum SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Historical Society has run into a snag for being able to staff the museum. The museum will be closed until further notice while a solution for the staffing situation is sought....

Christen Wins Fourth of July Poster Contest SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake resident Andy Christen was the winner of the Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth of July poster contest. He won $25 from the Chamber. The theme for the Seeley Lake...

Help Addy Trevino Celebrate Her Birthday SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake resident Emily Rindal wants to present Addy Trevino with a big birthday card from the community. The card will be circulating for the next week at Cory’s Valley Market and the...

Flooding Update SEELEY LAKE – The American Red Cross shelter located at Mission Bible Fellowship is on standby and ready to assist if needed. Residents seeking shelter should call 1-800-272-6668. Sandbags and water testing kits can be obtained at...

Seeley Lake Shelter Available SEELEY LAKE - As of 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, the American Red Cross opened a shelter in Seeley Lake at Mission Bible Fellowship for those displaced by flooding in or around Seeley Lake. MBF is located on Highway 83 and Sc...

Opening for Placid and Salmon Lake State Parks Delayed Due to Flooding SEELEY LAKE - Montana State Parks delayed the opening of Placid Lake State Park and Salmon Lake State Park due to spring flooding at both sites. To address public safety concerns...

Seeley-Swan High School Leos Club Turkey Drive, Nov. 17 SEELEY LAKE – In the spirit of giving, the Seeley-Swan High School Leos Club will be collecting turkeys Friday, Nov. 17 from 4-6 p.m. at various locations in Seeley Lake. All donations...

Swan Valley Community Library Highlights SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley Community Library has something for everyone. In addition to some of the latest novels, there is a large section dedicated to Montana and books by topic including hunting and...

Mussel Dogs Campfire Program at Holland Lake SWAN VALLEY - Join Swan Valley Connections for their Mussel Dogs Campfire Program July 26 at 7 p.m. at the Holland Lake Day Use Area. Lab sisters Rosebud and Ismay, under the direction of their human handl...

Linnell Memorial Service, July 16 POTOMAC – After a battle with cancer, Potomac resident and school teacher Nancy Linnell passed away July 9. There will be a Memorial Service Saturday, July 16 at 1 p.m. at the Potomac Community Center. The family...

Road Construction on Dunham Road SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Ranger District will be doing road construction on the Dunham Road (#4388) from the end of June through July 15. The contractor will be putting in culverts, creating delays of up to...

God’s Backyard Bible Camp July 12-15 SEELEY LAKE - Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1655 Airport Road, will be hosting God’s Backyard Bible Camp July 12-15 from 5:30-8:30pm. Children ages 2-12 are welcome. For more information call or text Mary at...

Seeley Lake Library News SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Library’s Story Time has moved to a new time and takes place on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome. A light snack is served. The library has life jackets in a variety of...

Fire Danger MODERATE in Missoula County Fuels conditions across Missoula County have prompted Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) to move to MODERATE fire danger as of June 13. Two recent lightning-caused fires on the Lolo and...

Toast to Trail Creek, May 12 SEELEY LAKE - The community is invited to the Toast to Trail Creek at the Homestead Cabin on Double Arrow Ranch Thursday, May 12 at 5 p.m. Residents can see how the new fish screen and stream enhancements help ensure a he...

Seeley Lake Library News SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Library Book Club will be discussing Elizabeth McCracken’s “Thunderstruck and Other Stories” Thursday, May 19 at 11 a.m. This book is a collection of nine stories that navigate the fragile...

SLE School Board Approves Levy Amount SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Elementary (SLE) School Board will run a trustee election and a general fund operating levy of $17,056 or 2.21 mills on the May 3 ballot. Three candidates have filed for two open...

New Trail, Not Ready    SEELEY LAKE – The public is asked to refrain from using the trail around the Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS) property for another couple weeks or until the ground dries out.    When the trail was built, funds weren’t...

Register Early for the Snow Joke, Caps Out at 1,000 Runners SEELEY LAKE - After last year’s unprecedented turnout of more than 800 runners, this year’s Snow Joke Half Marathon scheduled in Seeley Lake Feb. 27 looks poised to attract an even...