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MCC Sophomore Named New Century Workforce Scholar

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MCC Sophomore Named New Century Workforce Scholar

Bree Swanson, a sophomore at Miles Community College (MCC), has been named a 2025 New Century Workforce Scholar. She will receive a $1,500 scholarship through a national program sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. Swanson, originally from Chinook, Montana, and currently earning her Graphic and Web Design degree through MCC, is one of only 51 students...Read Article

Temporary road closure at Fresno Dam

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Temporary road closure at Fresno Dam

HAVRE, Mont. – The Bureau of Reclamation will close access to all traffic across Fresno Dam on Fresno Reservoir Road, Wednesday, June 25, through Wednesday, July 2. The temporary road closure is necessary to facilitate work being done by Reclamation’s contractor, NW Construction Inc., related to the Fresno Safety of Dams Modification Project. Travelers are advised to use alternate routes north and...Read Article

Fourteen Earn Diplomas in Turner

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Fourteen Earn Diplomas in Turner

On Saturday, May 17 in front of a crowd of over 300 people, Turner Public School presented nine seniors and five eighth graders for graduation. The group processed into the gymnasium accompanied by Kathy Zellmer on the piano, playing "Pomp and Circumstance." As the notes died out, the ceremony commenced with a welcome by Class of 2025 Secretary JR Brown and a baccalaureate message led...Read Article

Blaine County Brawlers Win Debut Bouts

On April 26th two Blaine County fighters entered the octagon in Browing Montana. Derek Bell of Chinook and Landen Gray of Harlem both made their Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA") debuts at part of the 2025 Fight For Our Future XI MMA Fights. While both had found success in High School wrestling and other athletic pursuits, this would be their first time stepping into the cage as organized...Chinook · Chinook Read Article

Local Patriotism Opportunity Opens

With Memorial Day so recently past and Flag Day quickly approaching, the idea of patriotism lingers. Anyone wondering how to practice their patriotism on a local level might consider adopting a stone at the Harlem Airmen Memorial. Darwin Zellmer, Harlem Airmen Memorial Committee (HAMC) Member, suggested that many of those who currently care for the thirteen stones are aging, so having other...Memorial Day · Chinook Read Article

Twenty-five from Chinook Graduate on the Twenty-Fifth

On Sunday, May 25, Chinook High School (CHS) held its Commencement Ceremony in the Floyd Bowen Gymnasium. Senior Class President Oliver Standiford welcomed those gathered to share in the graduation of 25 seniors. Following Standiford's welcome, Principal Brian Rayburn presented a variety of academic and activity awards. Among those was a new award, the Golden Beeter Award, which honors...Chinook · Chinook Read Article

After 59 Years, Pikes Will Retire

In 1966, the purchase of a dragline was the official start of Pike Construction. Now, 59 years, later, John and Karen Pike are parking most of their equipment and planning to retire. An auction to liquidate many of their business equipment assets will take place on June 7. Although draglines are still used, those currently working are mostly utilized in mining operations. Because of high...Chinook · Chinook Read Article

Chinook, Harlem, and Turner Athletes Deliver outstanding Performances at State Track Meet

STATE CHAMPIONS - Ali Doyle in the 300 Meter Hurdles & Carson Nissen in the Long Jump The 2025 Class B and Class C State Track and Field Meets were held on May 23 and 24 at the Missoula County Public Schools Stadium, and athletes from Chinook, Harlem, and Turner made their mark with memorable performances, personal bests, and championship moments. For Chinook's Carson Nissen, the season...Chinook · Chinook Read Article

33 Volunteers Receive Awards on 33rd Anniversary of Airmen Memorial

Thirty-three Blaine County residents were honored in a Presentation Ceremony on May 25. Staged at the Airmen Memorial in Harlem, the assembly watched as Brigadier General Trace N. Thomas conferred upon these volunteers, the United States Air Force (USAF) Commander's Public Service Award. The process for this presentation began last August when Retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Maguire of the...Chinook · Chinook Read Article

Havre Hill County Library

We’re excited to announce our summer reading program, Color Our World, June 16–August 1. Readers 0-17 will be able to earn stickers in a variety of ways to enter in a raffle for special prizes. Adults won’t collect stickers, but they shouldn’t feel left out—there are prizes for them too. All participation in library events will be counted as minutes read. Top readers in each category will win priz...Chinook · Chinook Read Article

DePriest Signs with Stanford

When Chinook High School held its Awards Night Ceremony on Monday, May 19, another honor event took place: Dentin DePriest, the son of Heather and Scott DePriest, signed his acceptance letter to attend Stanford University. Located in California's San Francisco Bay Area, Stanford University was founded in 1885 and first welcomed students in 1891. Its areas of educational opportunity span...Stanford · Chinook Read Article

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