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Articles from the August 16, 2023 edition


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  • Driver leads police on high-speed chase down First Street

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    After a driver led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase through downtown Havre Tuesday morning, the Havre Police Department is looking for information anyone has for the investigation. A press release said that officers attempted to contact at about 10:24 Tuesday morning the driver of a white Dodge Charger that is suspected of being involved in an ongoing theft and criminal mischief investigation. The release said the driver fled in the vehicle and led officers on a...

  • Federal disaster declared from flooding

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    The White House Press Office announced that President Joe Biden declared that flooding that occurred in this region from April 10 to April 26 a disaster and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., praised the declaration. "Significant flooding in northern Montana was devastating to farmers, ranchers, and small businesses, and this disaster declaration will help to make...

  • For the Record, Aug. 16, 2023

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Havre Police Department A vehicle crash was reported at 13th Street and Fifth Avenue Friday at 7:54 a.m. -- Evelyn Frances Foursouls of Have, 40, was issued a summons on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program no-show at the police station at 8 a.m. Friday. -- Amari Love Longknife was arrested on a criminal contempt charge related to an 8:01 a.m. Friday no-show for the 24/7 Sobriety Program at the police station. -- Letisia Joy Badhawk of Box Elder, 31,...

  • Temperature expected to break 100 Thursday

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    National Weather Service predicts a minor break in the heat today, but it is expected to be back in full force Thursday and Friday, before cooling off a bit again. After temperatures in the 90s — Havre hit 95 Monday and Weather Service reported it was at 97 degrees Tuesday at 3:52 p.m. while this article was being written — the forecast called for a relatively mild high of 85 today, but breaking 100 Thursday. The highs for Havre and Big Sandy for Thursday were predicted at 101 degrees, with highs expected to be in the...

  • Blaine County Fair wrapped up Sunday

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    The 2023 Blaine County Fair wrapped up Sunday after a week of rodeos, 4-H events, food and music, and attendees seemed to have good things to say this year. While this year's fair was mostly the traditional lineup of events, one of its centerpiece attractions, the demolition derby, was replaced with a concert by country music writer and singer Darryl Worley. Outside of that the fair featured its usual 4-H events and with animal shows, as well as a carnival and fair food...

  • Region sees light fire week despite dangerous conditions

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Last week was a fairly quiet week for fire activity in this region of Montana as counties and agencies in the area decided to stick with their current fire restrictions. In a regional fire call Tuesday morning, National Weather Service in Glasgow reported that while some areas might see temperatures cool a bit today, the region as a whole looks poised to stay in the 90s for most of the week. Thursday appears to be the most dangerous day for fire conditions since it will be hot, dry and possibly windy, Weather Service in...

  • Governor encourages Montana homeowners to apply for property tax rebate

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte issued a release Tuesday encouraging people to file for the property tax rebate issued by the Montana Legislature this year. Montana had a massive — estimated at $2.5 billion — surplus in revenue this year. State budget analysts said the income tax growth was likely due to large influxes of money from the federal government in its COVID-19 relief funding and population growth including high-income people moving to the state. Gianforte said his administration prioritized property tax relief...

  • Lowen yard featured by Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Karen Vosen Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club On a beautifully clear night the solar lights illuminate the patriotic front yard at 1166 Cleveland Ave. with flag and red sylvia, purple petunia and acopa flowers. In a hanging basket is dragon wing begonia and sweet potato vine. The backyard is just as serene, which you can enjoy from the screened patio with the family antiques worked into the flower beds. You will find moss roses and dahlia in an old black butchering kettle. Wagon...

  • Agenda - Havre City-County Airport Board

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Havre City-County Airport Board will meet at Havre City Hall Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at 3 p.m. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of July minutes 2. Correspondence 3. Reports (A) Manager (B) Inspection (C) Finance (D) Engineer 4. Public comments 5. Unfinished business (A) North end of South Halfway Lake (B) Big Hangar (C) 2024 budget 6. New business (A) Approve Airport Affected Area, or AAA (B) Approve capitol improvement plan 7. Approval of August claims....

  • Public meeting set for Aug. 30 about 82nd Ave. W

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Press release Hill County will hold a public meeting Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hill County 4-H Chuckwagon Building at the Great Northern Fairgrounds to discuss with the public the current speed and load limits on 82nd Avenue West. For more information, people can contact the Hill County Commission at 406-265-5481....

  • Obituary -  Charleese Faye Burkybile

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Our prettiest, Charleese Faye Burkybile, 19, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at her home in Rocky Boy, Montana. Her wake service began Tuesday night, and funeral services were today, Aug. 16, 2023, at 10 a.m., all at Bob Murie Residence on Parker School Road in Rocky Boy. Please visit her online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family at https://www.hollandbonine.com. Charleese was born August 31, 2004, in Yakima, Washington, to... Full story

  • Obituary - Betty A. Bayes

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Betty A. Bayes, 92, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital Sunday, August 13, 2023.  Cremation has taken place, and, at Betty’s wishes, no services will be held.... Full story

  • Obituary - Michael F. Jennings

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Michael F. Jennings, 76, passed away due to natural causes Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Northern Montana Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in Mike's memory to the Parkinson's Foundation, the Pediatric Cortical Visual Impairment Society, or the charity of the... Full story

  • Obituary - Ardell E. Tollefson

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Ardell E. Tollefson, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Havre, Montana August 12, 2023. Per his request there will be no funeral services.... Full story

  • Skylights begin season with Big Sky Challenge

    George Ferguson|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    The wait is finally over. Sports at Montana State University-Northern are back, starting with the MSU-N volleyball team's season debut this weekend in Butte. The Skylights, of head coach Jerry Wagner, make their 2023 debut at the Big Sky Challenge where they will face The Evergreen State College Thursday, Eastern Oregon Friday and the College of Idaho Saturday. All three teams will be tough opponents from the Cascade Conference. Northern plans to be tough, as well, after...

  • Football coaches speak at 2023 Frontier Conference Virtual Media Day

    Kason Clark|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    On Tuesday afternoon, the Frontier Conference held its media day in preparation for the upcoming football season this fall. Unlike the past couple years, this media day was virtual with every football coach giving their statements and answering questions through Zoom. Throughout the media session, every coach spoke based on where their team was ranked in the preseason coaches poll. Since the Montana State University-Northern football team was picked to finish last in the...

  • EPA: Clean Air Act can't restrict farmers' right to repair

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Press release In a letter to National Farmers Union, the Environmental Protection Agency affirmed that the Clean Air Act cannot be used as a basis to restrict independent repair of farm equipment. “The Clean Air Act and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s implementing regulations clearly support repair by parties other than manufacturers,” EPA Administrator Micheal Regan wrote in his letter to National Farmer’s Union President Rob Larew. In opposition to Right to Repair legislation, equipment manufacturers an...

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