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Law enforcement is requesting the public's assistance in solving an arson case that occurred on the 400 block of Ohio Street at approximately 2:24 a.m. on December 25, 2025. The suspect was dressed in dark clothing, possibly wearing a backpack, and fled toward Main Street (Indiana Street). The suspect may have sustained burns to the face, arms, or upper body. Local business owners in the area are asked to review any security camera footage they may have. The Chinook Masonic Lodge is offering a...
On December 16, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) announced its 2026 Board of Directors. Composed of thirteen members, including two directors from each district and three elected officers, the board represents ranching families from across Montana. One of the two North Central District Directors is Kevin Elias from Chinook. MSGA directors volunteer their time and travel across the state to participate in meetings, where they provide leadership and ensure the interests of ranchers are...
From 5:30 p.m. until approximately midnight on December 20, the Chinook Rod and Gun Club held its Annual Winter Solstice Block Party on Chinook's main street. One event organizer, Joe Kennedy-Zarn reported that all went well. "The Block Party is really just an excuse to get out and say hi to your neighbor. This time of the year the weather isn't always conducive to extended stays outdoors, so many people just came for a hot drink, a bowl of soup, and a visit with Santa. We also like to give...
Just past the stroke of midnight in New York’s Times Square, the celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday, which officially began on Memorial Day 2025, continued. Following the traditional midnight countdown and the iconic Times Square Ball Drop, another momentous event occurred. The Times Square Ball was relit in a red, white, and blue America250 design and rose above the illuminated numerals 2026. The moment included a video “America Turns 250,” a release of 2,000 pounds of red, white, and blue confetti, and a festive firewor...
Harlem Food Bank Harlem is looking for someone to manage the Food Bank. Call Jack Siemens at 406-945-1127. Senior Center Chinook Senior Center is in need of community volunteers who are willing to become a part of our wonderful team of people who help in our kitchen and dining room, perhaps one day a week, for a few hours. Please call us @ 357-2648 or stop in and see Ginger for more information. Blaine County Library Monday: Home School Hour 1:00-2:00, Middle School Meet-up 3:45-4:45(Grades 6-8). Tuesday: Story Time 10:30-11:00, Kid Zone 3:45-4...
KALISPELL - The spirit of conservation and community runs deep in Montana, and a great example of this is Montana’s Hunters Against Hunger program. This partnership between Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) transforms the bounty of a successful hunt into high-quality protein for Montana families facing food insecurity. For more than a decade since its inception in 2014, the Hunters Against Hunger program has been a shining example of how hunters, both local residents and nonresidents, are actively c...
Monday, January 12th, 2026 • 1:30 P.M. Call To Order Additions to Agenda Agenda Minutes • Financial • Public Comment Museum Director’s Report • – By-Laws and Resolution, Museum Roof and Southeast Corner Ceiling Damage, Monthly Meeting Follow-up Email Collections Assistant’s Report • – Collection Move Committee Reports Discussion: • Endowments – Donna Jean Smith Estate • Blaine County Historical Foundation Updates • AAM OMAP Summary & Recommendations Review • Establish Action Items • J.F. Williams Building Proposed Storage Layout • Collections...
It’s hard to believe that another year has passed and a new one is upon us. Carsey’s book display for January is “New Year/New Hobby” and is full of a wide variety of crafts and activities to help you move forward and learn something new. We have a couple of non-fiction books ready this week to guide you in your quest for self-improvement. “The Joy of Solitude: How to Reconnect with Yourself in an Overconnected World” by Robert Coplan is a science-backed guide exploring how solitude can enhance mental health, creativity, and relationshi...
Happy New Year from the Harlem Public Library! Help us kick it off by joining The Book Club, a weekly adult reading group that meets Mondays at 4:00. They’re currently reading The Girl Who Wrote In Silk by Kelli Estes. It’s not too late to join! Also this week, with support of Aaniiih Nakoda College, we will host a basic computer skills class on Thursday, January 8th, at 6:00 pm. No prior knowledge needed, and the class is free. Contact the library to sign up, 353-2712. Our weekly children’s programming will continue with After School Squad on...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We trust that you all had a wonderful Christmas, with the knowledge that we are all very blessed, indeed….to have a Savior Born for us all! Luke 2:11 If you choose to shovel snow, take some extra precautions. Remember, when it is cold outside, your heart works double time to keep you warm. Strenuous activities like shoveling snow may put too much strain on your heart, especially if you have heart disease. Ask your healthcare provider whether shoveling or other work in the snow is safe for you. Preventing f...
Reuben Melvin Kuntz was born to Jacob and Mary Ereaux Kuntz on July 16, 1944, in Harlem, Montana, the eighth of thirteen children. He died on Dec. 20th, at the age of 81, after battling pulmonary fibrosis, a service-related lung disease. Reuben graduated from Harlem High School in 1962 and enlisted in the US Navy. He served on the minesweeper US Esteem for four years as an electrician's mate, sailing off the coast of Vietnam and to many other countries across the far east. After his military... Full story
Lacey Marie Pitkanen, 42, passed away on December 29, 2025, in Billings, Montana. She was born on April 14, 1983, in Havre, Montana, to Rance Pitkanen and Karen Pronto. Lacey had a beautiful way of always looking on the bright side of life. She was often laughing and making others laugh, and her contagious laugh could instantly make everything feel lighter. It is a sound that will be missed beyond words. Lacey was a devoted and loving mother, a wonderful sibling, a proud aunty, and a true friend. Being with Lacey made you feel safe. She had a... Full story
HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently concluded its general season sampling effort for chronic wasting disease (CWD), marking one of the most productive monitoring periods to date. This achievement was made possible through the direct participation of hunters across the state. A message of thanks to our hunting community FWP wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the thousands of hunters who brought their harvests to check stations or submitted samples this fall. We recognize that your time in the field is valuable, and taking t... Full story
High school basketball returned to the area this past weekend, and there were plenty of exciting games on the slate. For the undefeated Harlem boys, last Friday saw the Wildcats suffer their first loss of the season. In a District 2B showdown in Malta, the Mustangs edged the Wildcats 80-72. Harlem trailed big heading into the fourth quarter, and even a 25-11 to run in the final eight minutes wasn't enough to catch all the way up. The Harlem boys had another tough road game on Saturday, but the...
After what seemed like a lengthy Christmas break, it was time for the Chinook boys and girls basketball teams to get back on the hardwood. And last Friday night, the Sugarbeeters hosted Box Elder in a battle of former District 9C rivals. In the boys game, things came right down to the end, before Box Elder was able to win 56-51. It was a back-and-forth game, but the Bears stayed ahead in the fourth stanza to pull off the win for the 9C. Britt Powell led the Beeters with 14 points, while Cooper Standiford added 10 points and seven rebounds...
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9 was a year full of milestones, achievements, and memorable moments across Blaine County. From Chinook to Turner, Harlem, and Hays-Lodge Pole, communities came together to honor tradition, celebrate accomplishments, and embrace both local history and the future. Below are the top two most read stories of each month in 2025. January 1, 2025 Milk River Churches of Chinook Celebrated Joint Christmas Eve Worship By Steve Edwards The Milk River Churches continued their joint Christmas Eve tradition at Chinook Methodist Church. Led by Certified...
