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Havre City Council welcomed a new member in Josh Miller at their monthly meeting Monday evening, where they voted on a number of resolutions pertaining to local issues. Miller was appointed to the council unanimously, filling the Ward 1 seat left by Kimberly Bolta, who won the seat in late 2021, after she moved out of her ward and became ineligible to hold her seat. After seating Miller the council heard a request by Havre resident Jim Treperinas who once again asked the council to allow him to rezone a property of his on...
It is well known that flavors, such as fruit or candy, play a significant role in enticing kids and young adults to try and use tobacco products. Studies from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration show that flavors play a major role in youth initiation and use of tobacco products. Although there has been significant progress in reducing youth cigarette smoking in recent years, there has been little progress in reducing overall tobacco use in a decade due to the popularity of flavored products like e-cigarettes and cigars....
The Hill County Park Board, after receiving a recommendation to do so by its grazing committee, rejected a request by Ray and Debbie Kallenberger to be granted a portion of grazing land on the park used by them in years past. After discussion between board members and the Kallenbergers, the board voted 5-2 to reject the request with members Diane McLean, also a Hill County Commissioner and grazing committee member, and Shawn Keeley voting against denying the request and all...
Havre Middle School Assistant Principal Jeremiah Nitz and Highland Park Early Primary School Principal are moving to positions at Havre High School, Havre Superintendent Craig Mueller announced Monday. Nitz will be taking the position of Havre High School assistant principal and Irvin will take over as activities director, both positions covered by first-year Havre staff member Kevin Nettleton this year. “Mr. Nitz has continued to serve the district in a variety of roles over the past several years and will return to Havre H...
Kristen Inbody Benefis Health System Donna Brown of Havre said that if she could get back to just 50 percent of her normal life through treatment in the Benefis Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program, she was prepared to be satisfied with that. Brown, a train conductor, contracted COVID at work in July 2021. "I got up the next day, and I didn't feel right," she said. Soon her entire family was down with the virus. Brown's first symptoms were body aches and a horrible migraine, but...
from Montana State University-Northern Let's face it, most of us could afford to lose some weight but few do. Last year, Sandy Johnsrud fell and hurt herself and decided it was time to lose some weight. So, as a birthday gift to herself, she decided to start a health journey and shed some pounds. She reduced her calorie intake and started walking. Now, nine and a half months later she is 101 pounds lighter. She has a route around campus she likes to walk that is a mile long...
Perry L. Chapman, 84, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Blaine County Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Kuper Memorial Cemetery.... Full story
Bennie L. Turner, 70, passed away due to his natural causes on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Cremation has taken place, and no services will be held at this time... Full story
GREAT FALLS — Michael James Lamere, 39, accused of trafficking both methamphetamine and fentanyl pills on and around Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, admitted Monday in U.S. District Court in Great Falls to a drug crime, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Lamere pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Lamere faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison, a $10 million fine and at least five years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided and set sentencin...
The Rural Fire District 1 Board will meet Thursday, March 10, at 11 a.m. in the Timmons Room of the Hill County Courthouse. The meeting agenda is: Discussion/Adoption of the minutes of the Feb. 11 meeting No new agenda items...
The agenda for the Hill County Commission weekly business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims Employment Budgets Ordinance Resolutions Contracts Council on Aging Fill-in Host Agency Agreement Family Planning Contract #21-25-5-11-037-0 Board appointments Wildhorse Rural Fire District, Morgan Strauser Gildford Volunteer Fire Department, Landon Warren and Tyler Kapperud Policy updates County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval Change of ownership of...
Havre Police Department Russell Eugene Verploegen of Havre, 62, was arrested on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation reported at 8:16 a.m. Monday. -- A man was taken to the emergency room after a 12:05 p.m. Monday caller reported a man on 11th Avenue had knives and was trying to stab mailboxes and cars. -- A caller reported Monday at 1:02 p.m. that someone had left a gun at a U.S. Highway 2 North business. -- A four-wheeler wreck with an...
People in the Havre area have the chance to find out the latest news on the state economy and should try to make it if they can. University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research will be in Havre March 16 presenting its Economic Outlook Seminar for the year. The seminar, the 47th held by the bureau, travels the state making presentations on various issues including this year an overview of three of the biggest issues on people’s minds right now. The seminar typically looks at potential impacts of recent eve...
If you are like me, it is difficult to think of a reason why we would want to make Montana more like California. Nonetheless, this election cycle, there are several ballot initiatives being proposed to adopt California policies here in Montana. One such proposal by former Gov. Marc Racicot and former Secretary of State Bob Brown is to adopt a top two primary election system. A top two system is a bad idea for Montana. Today, Montana uses an open primary system. In an open primary system, unlike a closed system, voters do not...
The Box Elder girls basketball team will be making its return to the Class C State Tournament this weekend in Great Falls. To get there, Bears have needed contributions from everyone on their team, including senior Angela Gopher. But Gopher almost didn't get the chance to help the Bears reach success this season. Gopher has dealt with several injuries throughout her high school career. After suffering a knee injury during her freshman year, Gopher received a severe concussion...
When you have a program steeped in is much tradition and history as the Havre High girls basketball team has going for it right now, there's bound to be some pretty amazing story lines hidden within. Among the many incredible stories inside the Blue Pony program, and one certainly unfolding as the Ponies head to Missoula later this week to try and win yet another state championship, is the connection between so many of the current players, and family members who once played...
WEDNESDAY High School Basketball State A in Missoula Havre boys vs Frenchtown, 12 p.m. THURSDAY High School Basketball State A in Missoula Havre boys vs TBD Havre girls vs Browning, 3 p.m. State C in Great Falls Box Elder girls vs 1:30 p.m. State B in Bozeman Harlem girls vs T. Falls, 5 p.m. Harlem boys vs Eureka 8 p.m. FRIDAY High School Basketball State A in Missoula Havre boys vs TBD Havre girls vs TBD State C in Great Falls Box Elder girls vs TBD State B in Bozeman Harlem...
It has been a long time coming but the Havre High boys basketball team will finally make its return to the Class A State Tournament this week in Missoula. It is the first time the Blue Ponies have made the state tournament since 2016. And at the end of a season with many ups and downs, HHS head coach Walynn Burgess believes the Ponies have found their stride. "We got hot at the right time and did the right things and got better towards the end," Burgess said. "We want to go...
