Week of November 21, 2024
Week of November 21, 2024
Editor’s note: This version corrects the date of the double homicide and corrects the spelling of one of the victims from the information in federal court documents to match the spelling in his obituary. GREAT FALLS — A woman admitted on Nov. 13 to lying on a form to buy two firearms that were later used in a double homicide in Box Elder, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said in a press release last Thursday. The defendant, Airian Mariah Russette, 30, pleaded guilty to false statement during a firearms transaction....
Havre Police Department Havre Daily News did not receive a Havre Police Department dispatch log for Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 in time for printing deadline. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 Officers responding to a call from the 1400 Block of 11th Street West at 11:30 a.m. about a student with a vape issued a summons to a minor. -- Officers responding to a call about a disturbance on "Mall Hill" at 1:58 p.m. arrested Sasha Hyde of Great Falls on a felony state District Court warrant and on...
Press release Charles Werk, a member of the Gros Ventre Tribe from the Fort Belknap Indian Community, founded InnoNative Solutions LLC, to specialize in creating custom websites, mobile apps, and software solutions that look great and drive results. "I built Innonative Solutions to bring technology and opportunity back to my community, helping to drive growth through digital education, job creation, and support for other Native-owned businesses," said Werk, founder and CEO....
Press release The Montana Department of Transportation and its contractor, Wickens Construction, have paused the project to reconstruct a portion of US Highway 2 (US 2) between Zurich and Harlem for the winter. This project will widen a 7-mile stretch of US 2 between the intersections with Eight Mile Road, 4 miles east of Zurich, and Thirty Mile Road, just west of Harlem. It will include 12-foot travel lanes and 8-foot shoulders, adding 2 miles of passing lanes in both... Full story
Press release Gildford resident Alice Miller just returned from Billings as part of REAL Montana (Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership). For Miller and other members of REAL Montana Class VI, this was the second of 10 seminars in their two-year educational program. The seminar, with a focus on media and communications, provided participants with intensive training. They began with personalized coaching on effective media interview techniques from local news anchors...
Havre Weekly Chronicle ran a notice with incorrect dates in the Nov. 21, 2024, edition about property taxes being due. This post includes the correct... Full story
Press release The North Star speech and drama team competed in the Conrad Whoop Up Tournament Saturday, Nov. 16. In drama, the Humorous Theatre Trio of Jon Schaumloeffel, Cooper Clawson and Josh Campbell placed 4th. They brought home the 3rd-place Drama finish for the team. On the speech side, in Original Oratory, Ecko Fraser took 2nd and Savannah Schaumloeffel placed 7th. In Spontaneous Oral Interpretation CJ Berton placed 8th . In Humerout Oral Interpretation,Troy Barrett... Full story
Press release Hill County has been chosen to receive a Phase 39 award of $6,933, Phase 40 award of $4,542, and Phase 41 award of $5,041.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Funds must be spent by December 31, 2024. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in...
Senior Center News Nov. 25-29 Menu Menu subject to change Mon. 25. Tuna Casserole, Green Beans, Corn Bread Mixed Fruit Tues. 26. Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice, Corn, Rice Crispy Treats Wed. 27. Lemon Chicken, Jojo’s, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit Thurs. 28. Closed for Thanksgiving Fri. 29. Shotgun Stew, Corn Bread, Salad, Peaches Senior Center: will be holding their Thanksgiving Dinner Nov.19th at 12:00.Come see us. Mary Stevens: Harp or Piano Music. Tuesday the 26th of Nov. Music 11:AM -12:PM Bingo: Tuesday the 26th of Nov....
AIRPORT TERMINAL November 21, 2024, 3 P.M. 1. Approval of October minutes. 2. Correspondence 3. Reports: (A) Manager (B) Inspection (C) Finance (D) Engineer 4. Public Comment on Agenda Items 5. Unfinished Business (A) Terminal Air Conditioner (B) Airport Manager Intern 6. New Business (A) Big Hangar Rent Postponement 7. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items 8. Approval of the November...
Emily Mayer It was Education Week in 1924, and the Havre Daily Promoter was full of news regarding the event. Havre Junior High was hosting many of those activities, with the itinerary published in the November 16, 1924, issue. JUNIOR HIGH PLANS EDUCATIONAL WEEK ACTIVITIES The teaching staff of the Junior high school is urging parents of pupils to visit school during Education Week and has arranged a number of interesting programs. Monday has been designated as “General Visiting Day”, and all the students have been...
Havre Weekly Chronicle staff The Foundation for Rural Service and Triangle Communications are inviting high school juniors served by Triangle to apply for a chance to travel to the nation’s capital. The Foundation and Triangle each year sponsor up to two high school juniors to a trip to Washington every proudly sponsors up to 2 high school juniors each year for a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C., every summer. Any 16-17 year old high school junior who is a dependent of a subscriber who receives landline telephone or...
The Salvation Army welcomed another holiday season last Friday with the kickoff of the annual Red Kettle Campaign. The Salvation Army Havre Service Center Director Trina Crawford said they are "in need of bellringers". "I highly encourage the community to support our local Salvation Army. They do so much charitable work... and it's so crucial they have the support from the community," Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams said, "Hopefully we will get record amounts during...
Sunnyside Intermediate School students did a preview of the famed Brawl of the Wild MSU Bobcat UM Grizzly football game set for this weekend, with the Cats coming out on top. Sunnyside flew a MSU flag Monday in honor of the victory. Sunnysidede librarian Jade Miller said the school held a reading Brawl of the Wild Challenge using the Accelerated Reader program utilized by the school. In the program, students take a comprehension test an earn points for reading books...
MONDAY — November 25, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Center for Mental Health Meeting in Great Falls, MT 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner Working Session in the Commissioner Office 1:30 p.m. — Building Manager Meeting in the Commissioner Office TUESDAY — November 26, 2024 10:30 a.m. — Road Department Meeting in the Commissioner Office 11:00 a.m. — Safety Committee Meeting at Hill County Public Library 2:00 p.m. — Summit Discussion with Stan Martin in the Commissioner Office WEDNESDAY — November 27, 2024 10:00 a.m. — Weekly...
You know, Lord, sometimes while out shopping, it can be quite interesting when passing by several others who are/were chatting away. One gal seemed to do the most chatting and mentioned how overwhelmed she was, just thinking about the future and all the problems that she and her hubby had to tackle - which all seemed, right then, that they were way too big. Her friend then spoke and said, "Marty, you sit right near me in church, didn't you hear Pastor mention that WE are to...
Luke 1:78 "A new day will dawn on us from above ..." Out our way new technology often comes slowly. I was on the Board for a national Church committee and had to go to Atlanta. I saw a "Krispy Kreme" donut shop, and although I had heard of them, I hadn't even been to one. So I went in. Standing in line, a gorgeous blonde came up and started talking about the various flavors. I was flattered she had struck up the conversation with me, but later learned she was actually...
I love the season of Thanksgiving. It's wonderful to have a day set apart to remind ourselves to be thankful for the abundance we have in our lives. If we don't overlook Thanksgiving in our charge toward Christmas, we would observe that this holiday is more than just a fly-over state. We see preludes of Thanksgiving when the harvest comes in, when the fall colors brighten the store fronts, and when pumpkin spice returns to the menus. It's all a foretaste that prepares our...
Percy E. Nordrum Jr., 65, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. His celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Rick Hodshire officiating. Please visit Percy’s online memorial page at www.hollandbonine.com to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family. Memorials in Percy’s honor may be made to the Gildford or Kremlin Volunteer Fire Departments or a memorial... Full story
Patricia Ann Gillen, 74, passed away Nov. 13, 2024, at her home in Havre of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and her memorial mass will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the St. Jude Catholic Church with the V. Rev. Monsignor Daniel Wathen officiating. Her burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery. Memorial in Pat’s honor may be made to St. Jude Thaddeus School or the Havre Hill County Library. Please visit Pat’s online memorial page at... Full story
Michelle Nelson, 45, Phoenix, AZ, died on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Valleywise Memorial Health Hospital, Phoenix, AZ. Memorial Service is Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 1 PM at West Funeral Home, Casselton, ND, with visitation one hour before... Full story
Long-time Simpson and Havre resident Betty Flechsig passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of Friday, November 15, 2024. Betty was the wife of Walt Flechsig and mother of Janice (Rolland) Reinhart of Peoria, Illinois, and Linda Flechsig of Billings. Betty was born on April 13, 1929, and attended Havre schools and went to Montana State College for a year. On October 18, 1950, she and Walt married and settled on the family farm, where they raised their... Full story
John L. Gilbert, 90, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating. John's family has suggested memorial donations be made to First Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please... Full story
Donna Lou Ruff, 85, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, of natural causes in Havre, Montana. Her memorial service will be Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church in Havre with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating. Memorial contributions in Donna's honor may be made to The Salvation Army. Please visit Donna's online memorial page at https://www.hollandbonine.com to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family. Donna was born September 21,... Full story
Roberta L. Sutherland-Saddler, 71, passed away due to natural causes at Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, WA, on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, also at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the New Rocky Boy Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit... Full story
John W. Sharp, 79, passed away October 25th, 2024, in Litchfield Park, Arizona, with his family by his side. John was born February 16th, 1945, in Jamestown, NY to Clifford and Marion Sharp. John graduated from Brocton High School in 1963. After high school, John joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Great Falls, Montana. John married Darlene Wilson, his wife of almost 45 years (16 days short) November 10th, 1979, in Havre, Montana. Before retiring, John worked at... Full story
Robert J. Henke, 93, passed on November 15, 2024, in Chester. He was born in Plentywood, MT, on July 25, 1931 to Gracie and Jules Henke. Robert grew up at the family farm at Dagmar, MT. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 during The Korean War. Robert took his basic training in San Antonio, TX. He was stationed in numerous places throughout his service to our country including Iceland. While Robert was stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, MI, he met Louise... Full story
Freida Lorraine Ameline, 84, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Joseph Tran officiating. Burial will follow in the Box Elder Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Freida’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family at https://www.hollandbonine.com... Full story
James William "Jimmy" Cochran was born on August 7, 1935 at Hays, Montana. He walked into the arms of Jesus on November 19, 2024 in Chinook, Montana, surrounded by loving cousin/sisters and caring staff of the Sweet Memorial Home. Jimmy lived in Hays with his parents, Katherine Fox and William Cochran. Later he lived with his grandparents Belknap and Rebecca Fox in Cleveland, MT. After time spent with his grandparents, he lived with his Uncle Quentin and family. Jimmy went to... Full story
A very busy week for the Montana State University-Northern wrestling team ended with success at Sunday’s Spokane Open. Northern placed five grapplers at the Spokane tourney led by three wrestlers in the championship. Teammates Devin Crawford and Orion Thivierge both reached the final match at 174 pounds. They decided not to conduct the championship match. Northern also saw Justin Windauer reach the 157-pound championship before falling to Hunter Hobbs from Providence. At...
Northeast A All-State: Lexya Burnham, Sr., Lewistown; Ariana Gary, Jr., Havre; Alli Glasscock, Sr., Miles City; Jalene Silha, Sr., Glendive. All-conference First team: Allison Atwood, So., Miles City; Lexya Burnham, Sr., Lewistown; Ariana Gary, Jr., Havre; Alli Glasscock, Sr., Miles City; Jalene Silha, Sr., Glendive; Camdyn Waterman, Sr., Miles City. Second team: Savanna Anderson, Sr., Sidney; Blythe Armstrong, Jr., Lewistown; Kayla Jensen, Sr., Lewistown; Clea Rapson, Jr.,...
A bevy of local volleyball players earned Class C All-State honors for the 2024 season. Ang Reiner of Fort Benton, Brynn Kammerzell, of Chester-Joplin-Inverness and Eva Yeadon off Big Sandy were all voted Class C All-State this season. See below for the District 7C and 2B All-Conference teams. 7C All-Conference First team: Ang Reiner, Fort Benton, Sr.; Brynn Kammerzell, Chester-Joplin-Inverness, Soph.; Eva Yeadon, Big Sandy, Sr.; Elie Hutchins, Centerville, Sr.; Maddi Adams,...
These Box Elder Bears are in rarified air. Last Saturday, the Bears outlasted Hot Springs 57-54 in the Six-Man semifinals to advance to just their second state championship game in school history. Box Elder lost to DGS in the 2015 state title game. Now, the undefeated Bears will get a second chance at a football state championship as they play Bridger in the title game this Saturday. To get to the chipper, the Bears saw Tuarie Stiffarm-Rosette threw eight touchdown passes in...
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- - Adam Jones ran for 197 yards and two touchdowns and No. 2 Montana State ran over No,. 9 Montana 34-11 on Saturday to reclaim the Brawl of the Wild trophy. The Bobcats (12-0, 8-0 Big Sky Conference) wrapped up the 123rd meeting in this rivalry with 420 yards, 326 on the ground. Montana State capped its first unbeaten season and can match the school record for consecutive wins with a playoff win in two weeks. The Bobcats, ranked second in the FCS coaches...
For the first time in schools history, the Box Elder Bears can call themselves state champions in football. Saturday in Bridger, the Bears clobbered the Bridger scouts in the Class C Six-Man state championship game, 84-56. The Bears were tied with Bridger 22-22 at the end of one quarter and actually trailed 38-36 at halftime. However, the Bears erupted for 48 points in the second half and went on to win the crown on the road. Box Elder had only ever played for a state... Full story
Playing on their home floor in the 2024 Frontier Conference Volleyball Tournament, the Montana State University-Northern Skylights made a strong run. Last Friday, the Skylights beat rival Carroll College in the opening round of the tournament at the Armory Gymnasium. Skylights won in four sets (27-25, 19-25, 25-21, and 25-17). The first set was anyone's game, as the Skylights were able to finish strong going on a 5-2 run to take the set. Carroll pushed the lead in the second...
Wrestling in an early-season tournament, the Montana State University-Northern wrestling team made the most of the Grand View Open. The Lights got a championship from sophomore Orion Thivierge at 174 pounds, as he won five times. The Lights also had multiple winners in almost every weight class. Northern returns to Cascade Conference competition this weekend when they wrestle at Eastern Oregon and Evergreen State on Friday, then compete in the Spokane Open on Sunday. Grand...
The Montana State University-Northern Lights got a much-needed win. And it came on the last day of the 2024 Frontier Conference football season. On senior day at Tilleman Field, the Lights beat Rocky Mountain College 19-13 for their first Frontier Conference win in over two years. The Lights scored 19 unanswered points after trailing 7-0. Devin Shelton caught a 22-yard RD pass and Lucas Thacker scored on a run to put the Lights up 12-7 at halftime. Zach Brooks then capped off...
Oh so close. The Havre High football team's run through the Class A playoffs nearly took them all the way to the state championship game. Leading Laurel 20-14 at halftime, the Loctomotives steamrolled their way past the Ponies in the second half as they ended Havre's season with a 35-28 win in the Class A semifinals last Saturday in Laurel. The Ponies beat the Locomotives in the regular season in Havre, and things looked good again when Havre took a 12-0 lead in the first...
On paper, it's not quite the showdown it was 365 days ago in Missoula. But what's on paper has never mattered much in the nail meeting between the Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats. So, it doesn't matter that the No. 2 Cats (11-0) are 16.5 point faviorites, or that somehow, the No. 9 Grizzlies (8-3) could still end up with a top eight seed in the FCS playoffs with a win over their hated rival. Stats don't matter, weather doesn't matter. Nothing really does. All...
Making the long-awaited home debut, the Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team beat an old rival, and a future Frontier Conference foe. The Skylights beat Dickinson State University in their home opener 76-58 Monday night in the Armory Gymnasium. It wasn't easy as Northern trailed 40-30 at halftime. From there though, head coach Chris Mouat's team absolutely dominated the Blue Hawks. The Skylights went on a 23-9 run in the next eight minutes and ended up...
“I don’t know many words about teeth,” I told the dentist. Since my husband, Peter, and I spend time in Mexico, it makes sense to get dental work done while we’re here, and I had been putting off going to the dentist. I knew I needed to get work done where my gums had receded, and the enamel no longer covered what it was supposed to. I’ve been told that over-exuberant toothbrushing contributes to this condition, so I’ve been trying to ease off. But I don’t...
It hung in the kitchen in the house in which we lived, on a farm outside New Winchester, Indiana, the first telephone of my memory, a wooden oak box which hung rather high on the wall. My Dad took down the ear piece which hung onto the right side of the box, connected by a short cord and leaned toward the black Bakelite cone and shouted into the mouthpiece in the center front. He turned the handle on the right a few turns. A grinding noise alerted the operator that somebody...
by Eric Dietrich Montana Free Press Montana Department of Revenue staff told a legislative committee Monday that next year’s reappraisal cycle could produce a partial repeat of last year’s jarring tax spike as the state’s surging real estate market continues to translate into higher residential taxes. The department expects the market value of the average Montana residential property to be reappraised at 21% higher when it completes next year’s reappraisal cycle. A staff economist said Monday that if the Legislature...
