Week of January 2, 2025
Week of January 2, 2025
Havre Police Department Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 Officers responding to a call from the 600 Bloc, of First Street arrested Evie Dawn Johnson of Havre, 49, on a charge of theft. -- Officers responding to a call at 11:59 p.m. from the 600 Block of First Street West arrested Darrin Hurbert Freeman of Havre, 52, on charges of theft, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and resisting arrest. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 Officers assisting another agency on Old Post Road and...
Editor's note: A shorter version of this was printed in the Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, edition of Havre Weekly Chronicle. Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams has denied allegations in a resolution to formally censure her passed 2-0 by Hill County commissioners Mark Peterson and Jake Strissel Dec. 26. Williams said in a telephone conversation later Dec. 26, while she was on the road, that the allegations in the resolution are untrue, but the resolution passing does not lead...
Each New Year, thousands of people across Montana resolve to improve their lives, vowing to give up their bad habits in exchange for healthy lifestyles. The Quit Now Montana (formerly Montana Quit Line) wants to help people who attempt to quit tobacco and has free programs designed for all Montanans. The Quit Line has expanded services to many groups and aims to help those with New Year’s resolutions to quit using tobacco products, e-cigarettes, or other nicotine delivery devices by offering free support, a personalized...
The Hill County Commission voted 2-0 last Thursday, to formally censure Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams, with commissioners Mark Peterson and Jake Strissle voting for the censure. Williams was not present at the meeting. She complained in a telephone interview later Thursday that the resolution was voted on when she was not in Havre. She said she would take no action in reprisal. She said if the two others commissioners want to pass a resolution based on a bunch of...
Press release Hill County Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, Jan. 16, at 9:45 a.m. in its office in the Hill County Courthouse, 315 Fourth St., to establish the hours for the transaction of business for calendar year 2025. Hours for all county offices shall be established at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for Saturdays and legal holidays. People are encouraged to attend the hearing and give comment. For more information, people can contact the Hill County Commission in the courthouse or at...
Havre City Council will meet in City Hall Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. The meeting agenda is: CALL TO ORDER— 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTES COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items 1- 6 ONLY. For Items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments offered here are limited to one (1) minute. REGULAR AGENDA 1. ORDINANCE 933 (first reading) — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 5, JURISDICTION OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS. 2. RESOLUTION 3913 — A RESOLUTION...
Havre High School announced its basketball games set for Saturday in Laurel will be postponed. "All basketball games between Laurel and Havre, scheduled tomorrow, Saturday, January 4, 2025 have been cancelled due to severe winter storm warnings and high winds," a release from the school said. "This game will be rescheduled at a later...
Havre-Hill County Library is having another Silent Auction, starting today, Jan 3, and ending, February 14th at 3pm. The sale has many books sets to bid on. All proceeds will be going to the Friends of the...
By Emily Mayer Just like Christmas in 1924, activities for the upcoming New Year celebration were many. The Methodists were planning some activities, and this article was printed in the December 31, 1924, issue of The Havre Daily Promoter. Watch Night Service at M. E. Church Tonight Tonight at the Methodist church will be held the Watch Night program and service. Beginning at 9 o’clock there will be held an informal reception for all members of the congregation and friends. This will be under the direction of the Men’s...
Press release Independence Bank is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for incoming first-year students planning to attend Montana State University-Northern. To be eligible, students must graduate from a high school in Hill, Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Liberty, Chouteau, Cascade, Pondera, or Toole Counties. Independence Bank will award eight $1000 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Recipients will receive $500 during fall semester and $500 during spring semester. Scholarship...
Havre Public Works reported at 1 p.m. that The City of Havre has been notified of a water main break in the area on 4th Street between 11th and 12th Avenue. "Crews are on scene and waiting for the necessary Utility Locates to be done to begin repairs," a release said. "Please avoid the area to allow the crews to work safely and as quickly as possible in this cold...
Hill County Commission calendar for Jan. 6-10 and business meeting agenda MONDAY — January 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. — Starting Wage Proposal Meeting in the Commissioner office 5:30 p.m. — Park Board Meeting at the Beaver Creek Perk TUESDAY — January 7, 2025 10:30 a.m. — Road Department Meeting in the Commissioner Office WEDNESDAY — January 8, 2025 8:00 a.m. — Havre High School Leadership Tour and Visit with the Commissioners THURSDAY — January 9, 2025 10:00 a.m. — Weekly Commissioner Business Meeting in the...
Effective the first of the year, new subscription rates went into effect for Havre Weekly chronicle. For papers mailed in Hill County, the rates are $4.30 a month, $13 for three months, $26 for six months and $52 for a year. For papers mailed out of Hill County, the rates are $5.16 a month, $15.50 for three months, $31 for six months and $62 for a year. For the online edition only, the rates are $4.30 a month, $13 for three months, $26 for six months and $52 for a...
Press release The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are extremely excited to announce that another donor has come forth with a Challenge Grant to the Community! The Browning Kimball Foundation has so graciously pledged $50,000 towards the Chinook Pool Project if we can raise $50,000 in match funds from individuals, businesses, community and civic groups, local governments or through fundraising projects or events. The Browning Kimball Foundation has set a timeline to have the funds raised of September 1st, 2025. The...
As we close out last year with all of its blessings, trials and tribulations. The starting of a new year is a time when we make resolutions, things we would like to do more of, things we need to work on for our health, for our family. The Forbes top 5 this year are: 1 Improve fitness/health 2 Improve finances/financial health 3 Improve mental health/less stress 4 Lose weight/health 5 Improve diet/health I think this is pretty close to the list year after year all of them but...
We woke, dear, Lord, first day - NEW MONTH; also, a brand-new year! Hurry and dress, do a few things; check if there's still TEN deer! Seems they forgot their Mountain home; they LIKE hill-tops and trees. They dash and nibble here and there, or rest down on their knees. It's cold up here- it's WINTER TIME - today the sky is BLUE! A little neighbor girl's so cute, she loves to wear blue, too! 'Mike' said we ought to have a list of things we NEED TO DO! New Day - New Year, he...
Press release Hill County WIC reminds families that WIC is here to help make their New Year memorable. The WIC App is a tool to help WIC families in several ways, but what is special during the holiday is that the app has a variety of recipes to help families rediscover past favorites and new ways to use WIC foods, all while making the most use of their WIC dollars this New Year. “The WIC App has been a big help as families try to make the most out of their budgets while also celebrating the holidays,” said Tami Schoen,...
Hill County Park Board will meet Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at 530 p.m. in the meeting room of Beaver Creek Perk, 137 Second St. Thee meeting agenda is: 1) Approval of Minutes 2) Approval of Agenda 3) Guests and public comments on agenda items only/Agenda requests for next meeting limited to 1 min 4) Cabin Business 5) Old Business Lodge Cash Flow Spreadsheet Critical Path Schedule Plan Cabin Inspection Action Plan 6) New Business Grazing Policies and Procedures Review 7) Committee Reports Grazing Committee Committee Positions 8)...
North Star Schools reports basketball games scheduled for tonight in Fort Benton have been postponed due to the weather. `“Due to the forecast of heavy snowfall and winds for tonight in Fort Benton, the school district has decided to postpone tonight's basketball games,” a release said. “Safety for our teams as they travel being paramount. We are tentatively rescheduling the games for Tuesday, January 7th starting at 3:00 pm. “No decision on tomorrow's...
Three more flew off, they left last week, but they were not from here. Their folks had friends who live nearby -they visited each year. One had turned three, a little girl; she smiled as she 'flew off.' She'd not been well, her Mama said, she'd had a terrible cough. The second one was middle school, she was a brilliant girl. Her cause of death is not yet known, but she was Dad's cowgirl. The third girl's death, a sudden shock - the street was slick with ice. The guy across...
Psalm 23 Out our way there is an old saying "Ain't a horse can't be rode, ain't a cowboy can't be throwed." Well, as your old dust eater, I appreciate the notion that even the top hand eat dust now and then. "Come on down, feller ; the dirt is fine." But remember the other part of the saying. Even the worst bronc can be ridden . As a dust eater who got tossed regularly by some of the gentlest horses in the paddock, I took that saying to mind. Got back up, dusted myself off,...
Jacob R. Tyner Sr., 36, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. Wake services began at 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2024, and continued until his funeral service, which was at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, all at his family residence. Burial followed in the Tyner Family...
This version includes some changes requested by the family. Annie Evelyn (Felton) Bulman passed away at home November 17, 2024, surrounded by 17 loved ones. There is no funeral per Annie’s request. A celebration of life will take place next summer. Annie was born on August 18, 1945, in Havre to Donald Felton and Lillian Levine, the third of seven children. Annie lived all over Montana while growing up. Her father was a truck driver that took them all over the state. Her...
Shelby "Ed" Smith, 65, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this...
A trio of Havre Blue Ponies are head to the annual East-West Shrine Game this summer. Last week, Havre's Tate Nelson, Tre Gary and Colter Solomon were named to the East squad fo the 2025 Shrine Game. Nelson was selected as a running back after earning Class A All-State honors for the Ponies this season, while Gary, also an All-State performer, will play defensive back for the East in the annual all-star game, Solomon will also play defensive back for the East after earning...
The 2025 Frontier Conference football season is going to be unlike any other. That's because the league is growing by leaps and bounds. The new Frontier will have many new football members including a chunk of schools from he former North Star Athletic Conference. That group includes Dickinson State,. Which did spend several years in the league a decade ago. Dakota schools will make up a large portion of the new East Division, which will also include Montana State...
This weekend will be a busy one for all the sports around the Havre area. With the holiday break now over, winter sports will kick into high gear. The Montana State University-Northern men's and women's basketball teams will open Frontier Conference play on Saturday as the Lights and Skylights host Montana Western. The women's game will start at 2 p.m. followed by the men's game at the Armory Gymnasium. Basketball also returns to the Havre High gymnasium on Saturday as the...
My friends roll their eyes and tell me they think I am nuts. I don’t argue. Every year I draw out a calendar by hand, a page for each month, an empty box for each day, in which I can note in cryptic form those things which I wish to remember, such as CBD80 (Crin’s birthday-80) or Lola-rabies or annual water bill due. When I draw my new pages, I review the old, plug in necessary annual items and leave blank the other boxes to be filled in as each day passes. My year-end...
This year had a lot of ups and downs for me. This past spring, I felt about as low as I have felt about my writing since I started. My book was going nowhere. There seemed to be nothing I could do to better its chances of being sold. I was unsure if anything I was writing was any good. Then something happened. And that something was nothing at all. There’s a story Stephen King tells about his first novel, “Carrie,” my more frightening namesake. The novel, to hear him...
