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The Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team fell to NCAA Division II Montana State-Billings 76-59 Wednesday night in Billings. The game was an exhibition for Northern, and didn't count against the Skylights' 6-0 record. MSU-B counted the contest, improving to 5-2 on the season. Northern played a strong first 15 minutes, and only trailed 21-19 with 5 minutes left in the first half. However, the Yellowjackets went on 20-5 spurt in the final 5 minutes, and the... Full story
Four Montana State University-Northern football players have been named to the 2013 Frontier All-Conference Team, released by the league offices on Wednesday afternoon. MSU-Northern senior wide receiver Orin Johnson was selected as a Second-Team Offensive standout, as well as Second-Team punt returner. It is Johnson's first time making the All-Conference list in a brilliant four-year career. Northern tight end John Jansen was named Second-Team Offense as well. On the... Full story
A Havre man pleaded not guilty in state District Court in Havre this afternoon to a charge accusing him of shooting and killing his brother in their Havre residence Nov. 9. Shane Clark Johnson, born in 1968, is accused of shooting his 43-year-old brother Travis Johnson in the head twice. Travis Johnson died at the hospital after he was transported by emergency medical personnel. Shane Johnson told investigating officers both that it was in self-defense and that the gun went off when his brother knocked him down a set of... Full story
A man with apparent connections to Los Angeles, Atlanta and Great Falls, and possibly Helena, denied charges he had nearly 300 prescription pain pills he planned to sell when he was pulled over for a traffic stop on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation. Richard W. Vanzant III, born in 1984, entered his not guilty pleas before District Judge Dan Boucher in state District Court in Havre to three charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute them, a felony... Full story
A Havre man pleaded not guilty in state District Court in Havre this afternoon to a charge accusing him of shooting and killing his brother in their Havre residence Nov. 9. Shane Clark Johnson, born in 1968, is accused of shooting his 43-year-old brother Travis Johnson in the head twice. Travis Johnson died at the hospital after he was transported by emergency medical personnel. Shane Johnson told investigating officers both that it was in self-defense and that the gun went off when his brother knocked him down a set of... Full story
Living on the beautiful Hi-Line in a great, warm-hearted community, we have a lot to be thankful for. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, here are just a few things we have to be thankful for. • The Salvation Army and its director Trina Crawford have a small cadre of volunteers and a tiny budget, but they do a lot to clothe the needy, provide shelter to those who need it, get heating aid to people with no money and give Thanksgiving and Christmas food and gifts to young people who otherwise would do without. • The Hi-Line is a big... Full story
Have Americans lost hope? The trust-deficit between them and their policymakers is distressingly large, with only 19 percent, according to an October Pew poll, who say that they have faith that the government will do what is right just about always or most of the time. Thankfully, not all is lost. Americans still have faith in some institutions, generally for those that truly protect freedoms and preserve livelihoods, like the military and small businesses. In fact, when it comes to job creation and the economy, Americans val... Full story
Real life is not a perpetual vacation. Yet aspects of the last couple weeks feel like one. I love meeting old friends, Mexican, Canadian and State-siders, and watching faces light up. That is real connection — that is my “welcome home.” Sunshine days, balmy nights. Often I wake with the voice of Cat Stevens singing in my head, “Morning has broken, like the first morning.” All the shrimp, red snapper and mahi-mahi I want to eat. Exotic fruits, papaya, pitaya, pineapple... Full story
Looking for something to do over the Thanksgiving weekend? Here are four things on tap on the Hi-Line. Community Thanksgiving The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Thursday at St. Jude Parish Center. Food will be served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there is no charge, and visitors will get a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Want to volunteer? Show up this afternoon to help prepare and set up, Thursday morning to help deliver or Thursday at 11 a.m. to serve, wait tables and clean up. Tree Lighting The Community... Full story
While it will be years before any grand opening celebrations are held, the search for a permanent location for the H. Earl Clack Museum seems to be over. The museum funding foundation announced Tuesday it had purchased the Griggs Printing and Publishing building on the 0 Block of 5th Avenue Monday from owners Jim and Bonita Griggs. Museum board chair Judi Dritshulas said Tuesday that she is thrilled with the purchase. "It will give the history of Havre a wonderful home and... Full story
The final six candidates for the provost and vice-chancellor position at Montana State University-Northern were announced Tuesday. After former Provost Rosalyn Templeton’s resignation, a tripartite group, which included Chancellor James Limbaugh, took control of Templeton’s duties. Templeton is being paid on leave until her formal resignation date, Jan. 3, Director of University Relations Jim Potter said administration hopes to have the new provost hired and at his desk by Jan. 1, but logistics may keep the candidates fro... Full story
Marlando Sparks, an inspirational speaker, will talk at Havre Middle School Dec. 5 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and then at the middle school and Havre High School the following day to speak to the students alone. Sparks will be giving a different speech each day. The Dec. 5 presentation is free of charge and open to the public. “Essentially, it’s about how each person can make a difference in the life of a teen or a youth,” said Maryke Brenna, one of the organizers of the event. “Parents, teachers, faculty, law enforce... Full story
Dina Miller, 36, of Rocky Boy, passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls of natural causes. Wake services began at 6 p.m. on Tuesday Nov.26, 2013, and continued until her funeral service which will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Rocky Boy. Burial will be in the Chiefstick Family Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements, and you can leave your memories and/or condolenc... Full story
Cody John Yuhas of Missoula, Mont., passed away on Nov. 23, 2013, following a motor vehicle accident in Great Falls. His funeral service will be at Christ United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, at 1 p.m., with interment to follow in Red Butte Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Cody John Yuhas, 24, was born in Great Falls on Oct. 26, 1989, to Steve and Sherry. He leaves behind many loved ones who will miss him immensely, Stephanie Nichole... Full story
Havre Police Department Mellissa Rose Snow, 45, of Havre, was arrested for trespassing to property and trespassing to vehicles and Samuel Roastingstick, 43, of Havre, was arrested for trespassing to property, disorderly conduct and an open container after officers responded to a 3:21 p.m. Tuesday call from 2nd Street West about an intoxicated man and woman out front who will not leave. ——— Officers investigated a 4:06 p.m. Tuesday call from 3rd Avenue about a tanker truck that ran a red light and went up over the viadu... Full story
Cristal Rose Cabigas Greer, 55, passed away at her home in Box Elder on Nov. 24, 2013 due to natural causes. Her graveside service will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013 at Highland Cemetery in Havre. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences and memories can be made online at www.hollandbonine.com. Cristal was born July 17, 1958 to Marcelino Cabigas and Delores LaFromboise in Gilroy, Calif. She was raised in Fort Lewis, Wash. and lived most of her adult life in FL where she... Full story
As the weather continues to get colder the lanes remain hot for the keglers, especially Havre's Roman Surber. He has rolled three 700-series in a row. That feat is remarkable considering most bowlers won’t do that in a lifetime, the low one being 704 while the high one is a 757. Roman's brother, Kyle, is also on a roll having bowled a “Andy Varipappa 300”, throwing 15 strikes in a row between two games. Congratulations to both bowlers. The Hi-Line Lanes Challenge will get underway this Saturday at 2 p.m. There's still room... Full story
The high school volleyball season is over, but awards are pouring in for plenty of Hi-Line players. The 2013 District 6C East All-Conference team was announced recently, with Chinook garnering four spots, Big Sandy and North Star with three each and Chester/J-I with two players named. Chinook seniors Makhayla Farmer and Emily Dennis, along with juniors Hannah Weber and Katelyn Neibauer all helped the Sugarbeeters capture the 6C East regular season and tournament championships... Full story
The Montana Grizzlies had 26 selections and the Montana State Bobcats got 17 players named to the 2013 Big Sky All-Conference Team, announced by the league on Tuesday afternoon. For the third straight season, a player from Montana was also named Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year. MSU's Brad Daly shared the 2013 honor with Cal Poly defensive tackle Sullivan Grosz. Daly finished his senior season with 14 sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss, along with 71 total tackles. He is a... Full story
It's a big week for the Montana State University-Northern Skylights, who open their Frontier Conference season at home on Friday night against Carroll College. However, before the Skylights (6-0) can start thinking about the Fighting Saints, they'll be put to the test tonight against NCAA Division II power Montana State-Billings. Tonight's exhibition game will tip at 5:30 in Billings. "They're a very tough team," Northern head coach Chris Mouat said. "They already played both... Full story
Major changes could be heading the Hi-Line's way as it relates to high school football and basketball. Proposals at this week's Montana High School Association fall meetings in Helena will realign the Northern C Division in basketball and track and field, including some major restructuring of the District 9C, with the addition of Chester/J-I and Fort Benton. C/J-I is a member of the Northern C's District 10C in basketball and track and field, but with the reworking of the... Full story
It is no secret that the Havre High football program houses an explosive offense, so it should also come as no surprise that the Blue Ponies were led by their offensive standouts when the 2013 Central A All-Conference honors were recently announced. The Central A Ponies earned 12 honors after their run to the Class A quarterfinals, with eight of those honors going to the offense. Sophomore quarterback Dane Warp was named First-Team All-Conference for the second straight... Full story
