Articles from the April 28, 2021 edition
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Martin's Grocery Celebrates 20 Years of Serving the Community
Martin's Grocery in Hays, Montana has played a huge roll in providing goods and services to the local communities of Hays and Lodge Pole, but its impact has been felt for miles away as well. Martin's...
Vendors Still Being Sought for Chinook Farmer and Flea Market
If community members haven’t already encountered fliers announcing the Chinook Farmer and Flea Market, they will soon be seeing them posted around town as well as some signage at the Blaine County Fairground’s entrance. The Market is on schedule to o...
Blaine County Welcomes Second Extension Agent
Blaine County once again has a second Extension Agent. Although March 15 marked Trent Noel's first day on the job in his new role, he is not an unfamiliar face on the Blaine County team. When he came...
DPHHS Offers Prevention Tips to Avoid Tick Bites this Spring and Summer
As Montanans look to enjoy the outdoors this spring and summer, state and local public health officials urge everyone to follow a few simple steps to prevent tick bites and related illnesses: Limit exposure to ticks, use insect repellent, and...
Journal Jots
Harlem Library The library board meets today at 4:15 in the library meeting room. If you have completed the April Book Challenge contact the library. The Book Challenge for May is to read a book set in Montana. Virtual Story Time is over for the...
Eight Students Pledge to Uphold National Honor Society Principles
On Thursday evening, April 22, Lloyd Sweet Auditorium served as the venue for an induction ceremony of Chinook High School's Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). During the ceremony, one...
4-H Meeting Minutes
Big Flat 4-H Big Flat 4-H Club’s April meeting was on April 18, 2021 at the Turner Christian Church. Avery Fox led the American pledge and Natalie Richman led the 4-H pledge. Members present were Hannah Van Voast, Isabella Van Voast, Izzy Baker, O...
Hogeland Happenings
It’s a dreary day again here on the Big Flat. We have received a small amount of rain and a little snow that melted as it hit the ground. We could use a good soaking rain to give the crops a boost to grow. Maybe it will come yet. Lets hope so. The S...
Keith A. Maristuen
Keith A. Maristuen, 68, died peacefully on Sunday, April 18th with his children by his side. Keith was born on February 6, 1953 in Malta, MT to Kermit and Agnes (Haugland) Maristuen. He and his two... Full story
Blaine County Library
We have one non-fiction book and several thrillers available this week. In "On the House: A Washington Memoir" John Boehner, former Speaker of the House, shares colorful tales from the halls of...
Chinook Senior Center
The weather just does whatever it wants to do. Spits snow and rain on us then turns really cold and windy, then it warms up and is as beautiful as can be, and ten minutes later does it all over again. FYI: Starting April 24th we need to remember to...
Harlem Library
Today, Wednesday, April 28, the library board will meet at 4:15 P.M. in the library meeting room. If you have completed the April Book Challenge to read a book in a different format than you usually do, please contact the library so your name can be...
MSU Extension offers certification program to boost remote work in rural areas
BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension will soon offer a program to help rural Montana residents gain skills needed to work from home as a remote employee, freelancer or entrepreneur. “This educational program will help people living in rur...
Protecting Montanans' Liberty in Helena
Freedom was at the forefront this week in Helena. This week at the legislature, we made significant progress in ensuring freedom and protecting liberty for Montanans all across the state. House Bill 702 prohibits discrimination against all Montanans...
Celebrating Earth Day Every Day
This past Thursday, our planet celebrated its very own holiday. Perhaps the most widely observed secular holiday across the globe, Earth Day takes place each year on April 22. According to the Earth...
Students of the Month Named at Meadowlark Elementary
Every month, the teachers at Meadowlark Elementary School in Chinook select a student from each of their classrooms who has exhibited exemplary behavior. The BEETS acronym helps to guide their selecti...
Students of the Month Named at Meadowlark Elementary (Continued)
Every month, the teachers at Meadowlark Elementary School in Chinook select a student from each of their classrooms who has exhibited exemplary behavior. The BEETS acronym helps to guide their...
Sugarbeeter Tennis has Performed Very Well the First Half of the Season, Look to Finish Strong
The Chinook Sugarbeeter Tennis Team has battled through the less desirable weather we have all experienced so far to start the season. However, they have not let that hold them back and despite the...
'Beeters Qualify Three More Golfers for State C Tournament
The Chinook Sugarbeeter boys and girls golf teams were in Malta on Saturday and then in Fort Benton on Monday. In the process the team qualified three more individuals for the Montana Class State...
A Record Breaking Season on the Track for Harlem Freshman
Harlem freshman Kaitlyn Johnson has excelled on the track in her first season of high school competition. Johnson has been among the leaders in both hurdles races all season long but her shining...
Farm Service Agency Newsletter
FSA Direct Loans FSA offers direct farm ownership and direct farm operating Loans to producers who want to establish, maintain or strengthen their farm or ranch. FSA loan officers process, approve and service direct loans. Direct farm operating...
State Officials Kick Off Strengthening Families Month Activities
HELENA – Lt. Governor Kristen Juras, Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Adam Meier, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) Vice President of External Affairs John Doran were joined by various organization r...
Gov. Gianforte Signs Bills Addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Crisis
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today signed two bills to help address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) in Montana. “Montana faces a tragic trend of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons, and we must bring all...
Governor Gianforte Boosts Trades Education With New Law
MISSOULA, Mont. – At the construction site for SCHEELS, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed into law the Montana Trades Education Credit (M-TEC) to expand trades education in the state. “Many jobs require specialized skills, and M-TEC ensures tha...
FWP TO CONTINUE OFFERING ONLINE HUNTER, BOWHUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES
During the last year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offered hunter and bowhunter education classes online due to COVID concerns. Since last spring, more than 17,000 Montanans completed the online courses, which is nearly double the number of...
