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  • For the Record, Jan. 7, 2020

    Updated Jan 7, 2020

    Havre Police Department A First Street caller reported Monday at 1:13 p.m. that a cellphone was stolen. -- A caller at Legion Field reported Monday at 6:55 p.m. that the concession stand had been broken into. -- Jesse James Flansburg of Havre, 26, was issued a summons on charges of criminal contempt and violation of conditions of release, Monday at 8:03 p.m., after he did not show for a 24/7 Sobriety Program check-in. -- A 14-year-old was issued a summons on a juvenile curfew...

  • Name of crash victim released, shooting at Fort Belknap under investigation

    Derek Hann|Updated Jan 7, 2020

    In the midst of an investigation of a fatal crash and a shooting on New Year’s Day on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, Blaine county officials have released the name of the crash victim. Blaine County Undersheriff and Deputy Coroner Chris Adair said Leah Fox, 30, died from the injuries sustained in the ATV crash Jan. 1. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and tribal police are investigating a shooting the same morning which injured two people at a residence in Lodge Pole on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, FBI P...

  • Havre City Council swears in members, changes police hiring requirements

    Derek Hann|Updated Jan 7, 2020

    Derek Eldridge and a number of returning council members were sworn in at the Havre City Council meeting Monday. Eldridge was the winning candidate in the only contested race for Havre City Council last year, defeating incumbent Erik Meis with 149 votes to 78 votes for Ward 4. "I'm excited," Eldridge said after the meeting. "I'm ready to go. I want to help. I want to do what I can." He added that, for him, being on City Council doesn't mean making decisions that will...

  • Park board hears more on beavers in Beaver Creek Park

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Jan 7, 2020

    Hill County Park Board met Monday and discussed beaver management options and beaver trapping reports, as well as park usage. Fran Buell of Gildford provided a beaver damage control report for the board. The document said, “At the December 2019 Montana Trappers Association Board of Directors meeting, the funding of beaver damage control on Beaver Creek Park was discussed. It was agreed that the Montana Trappers Association would continue funding to a Montana Trappers Association member to assist in beaver damage control u...

  • Daines tries to change Senate impeachment procedures

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jan 7, 2020

    Montana Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines has stepped into the contention over the impeachment proceedings for President Donald Trump, signing on to a resolution that would change the rules of the Senate and set a time limit on the House of Representatives submitting articles of impeachment. A release from Daines said the resolution is in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., not sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate while the rules of the impeachment proceeding are negotiated. “It’s time to put up...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission business meeting

    Updated Jan 7, 2020

    The agenda for the Hill County Commission business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims Employment Resolutions Ordinances Contracts Board appointments Policy updates County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval Relocation of boundaries — Miller Discussion on insurance on lift stations rural special improvement districts 29 and 30 County needs Predator control...

  • Obituary - Richard D. 'Dick' Habeger, 90

    Updated Jan 7, 2020

    On Christmas Day, Richard "Dick" Habeger, tiring of his failing health and body, left this earth to join his many loved ones in heaven. Being surrounded by family, he left us just before 5:00 p.m. as we're certain that Jimmy and Richie were waiting for him with a glass of the good stuff. In recent years, Dick had moved to Hamilton, MT, with his daughter and primary care giver, Sue. He had resided in the Beehive Homes and Discovery Care Center of Hamilton. Dick was born to...

  • Obituary - Gerald 'Gary' Burchard

    Updated Jan 7, 2020

    Gerald "Gary" Burchard, 74, passed away of pancreatic cancer Friday December 20, 2019, in Spokane, WA. Memorial Services will be Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at 2:15 p.m. at the Washington State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spokane. Gary was born July 14th, 1945, in Havre, Montana, to Charles and Anna Mae (DuBois) Burchard. He was raised in Havre, attended St. Jude's school and graduated from Havre High School. Gary enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1966. While in the Navy, he fought...

  • Obituary - William A. 'Bill' Nelson

    Updated Jan 7, 2020

    William A. "Bill" Nelson, 89, passed away due to natural causes Friday, January 3, 2020, at Northern Montana Hospital. Cremation has taken place, and graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2020, at Highland Cemetery. Bill's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his name to DAV Transport, the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangeme...

  • Obituary - Darlene G. Tonjum

    Updated Jan 7, 2020

    Darlene G. Tonjum, 73, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, in Great Falls after complications from a sudden illness. Her service arrangements are pending and her complete obituary will follow....

  • Lions Swim Team does well in Great Falls

    Updated Jan 7, 2020

    From Lions Swim Team Head Coach Hayley Coursey Havre Lions Swim Team traveled to Great Falls over the weekend with 17 athletes swimming a total of 70 individual events and three relays. The team scored a total 645 points, coming in seventh place overall. Seeing the Lions growth in the pool is always such a reward as a coach. In the last year, the team has grown in size and in power; we are starting to become a team that is getting recognized around the state. We have four...

  • Local News - Box Elder High business students hold fundraiser

    Updated Jan 7, 2020

    Havre Daily News staff Box Elder High School’s Business Professionals of America and American Indian Business Leaders students are holding a fundraiser Thursday to help pay to compete in events for both groups. The Box Elder BPA will compete in a regional competition in Great Falls Jan. 20, with qualifying students advancing to state in Billings in March and potentially nationals in Washington, D.C., in May. The AIBL students will compete in San Diego in April. Thursday, when someone paying for a dine-in or carry-out meal a...

  • Local News - Landlord association to meet

    Updated Jan 7, 2020

    Press release Havre Chapter of the Montana Landlord Association will meet next Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Havre-Hill County Library at 7 pm. All area landlords are encouraged to attend and guests are welcome. People with any questions can call 945-4318....

  • Quick Pics: A new baby for a new year

    Updated Jan 7, 2020

  • Hi-Line Girls: Tornadoes score big wins to start 2020

    George Ferguson|Updated Jan 7, 2020

    With the holiday break over, the 2020 portion of the girls basketball season began all over the Hi-Line last weekend. Friday night, the Turner Tornadoes started a big weekend with a 59-24 non-conference victory over Dodson in Turner. The Tornadoes started the game on a 16-3 run, and got 17 points from Sarah Billmayer and another 12 by Shyan Krass in the win. Friday night also saw Fort Benton pick up right where it left off before Christmas, as the Longhorns crushed Hays-Lodge...

  • Hi-Line Boys Basketball: Bears, Longhorns roll into the new year

    Aarron Thompson|Updated Jan 7, 2020

    The holiday break is over and many teams across the Hi-Line got back onto the court. Some games were rivalries among class or district, while others were non-conference matchups. Either way, Friday and Saturday saw a series of exciting games. Friday, the Fort Benton Longhorns defeated the Hays-Lodge Pole Thunderbirds in a 9C game. Fort Benton and HLP battled it out, but the Longhorns took the win 68-49. Fort Benton outscored the Thunderbirds in every quarter of play and each...

  • Choose success in 2020, call the Montana Tobacco Quit Line

    Updated Jan 7, 2020

    From HELP Committee Every year, thousands of Montanans look at the New Year as an opportunity to make positive life changes. For Montanans who use tobacco, quitting tobacco is one of the best things they can do for their health. The Montana Tobacco Quit Line and American Indian Commercial Tobacco Quit Line are free services available to all Montanans and are here to help anyone quit tobacco. People can choose the service that is right for them. My Life, My Quit: New Youth Quit Program • Five free coaching sessions either b...

  • Lights return to Frontier play against Carroll

    George Ferguson|Updated Jan 7, 2020

    Since the Montana State University-Northern Lights and Carroll College Fighting Saints play each other twice in Havre this season, tonight won't be the final homecoming for Carroll's Dane Warp - the former Havre Blue Pony great. But, for both Warp's Saints, and the host Lights, tonight's game is a big one, no doubt. Frontier Conference play resumes this week, and for the Lights, it starts with tonight's showdown with No. 23 Carroll (2-0, 11-3) in the Armory Gymnasium. The...

  • Round One: Skylights host Saints

    George Ferguson|Updated Jan 7, 2020

    There have been a lot of really good games between the Montana State University-Northern Skylights and Carroll College Fighting Saints over the years - and especially the last decade with the programs being led by great head coaches in Chris Mouat and Rachelle Sayers. So, it stands to reason that, with at least three games between the Skylights and Saints on the docket in 2020, there should be plenty of fireworks, and the first salvo comes tonight when the No. 25 Saints (1-1,...

  • Martin Wilkie coming home to wrestle for MSU-Northern

    George Ferguson|Updated Jan 7, 2020

    Martin Wilkie is simply one of the best wrestlers to ever step foot on a mat at Havre High School. And he's got four Class A state championships to prove it. Soon though, Wilkie will start hitting the mats inside the wrestling room at hometown Montana State University-Northern. Wilkie, one of three Blue Ponies to achieve the feat of four-time state champion, was announced as part of a huge signing day Monday afternoon by Northern head coach Tyson Thivierge. Wilkie is transferr...

  • Hi-Line Sports Schedule

    Updated Jan 6, 2020

    TUESDAY College Basketball Skylights vs Carroll, 6 p.m. Lights vs Carroll, 8 p.m. College Wrestling Lights at Dickinson State, 7 p.m. THURSDAY High School Basketball Chinook girls at Harlem Chinook boys at Harlem Fort Benton girls at DGS Fort Benton boys at DGS Rocky Boy girls vs Fairfield Rocky Boy boys vs Fairfield College Basketball Skylights at Providence, 5:30 p.m. Lights at Providence, 7:30 p.m. College Wrestling Lights vs Minot State, 7 p.m. In Sidney FRIDAY High...