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Montana's U.S. senators praised the Senate Wednesday unanimously passing a novel coronavirus 2019 aid package that the U.S. House is expected to vote on Friday. "It's good to see the United States Senate pass a piece of legislation, this recovery package, with strong bipartisan vote. It's going to bring relief to workers, working families and small business across Montana." Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., said. "I've spent a lot of time speaking with countless Montanans over the...
Hill County Health Department said this afternoon that the first case of COVID-19, the disease caused by novel coronavirus 2019, has been confirmed in Hill County. The man, who is in his 60s, has been told to remain isolated at home until fully recovered, a release from the Health Department said. No information identifying the man may be released, under federal law, to protect his privacy. Public health nurses will interview the man to find out where he has been in the past...
Northern Montana Health Care, along with county health departments, the state Department of Public Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health care organizations are issuing recommendations to people on how to reduce the chance of contracting or spreading the novel coronavirus 2019, and recommendations on what people should do if they have symptoms of the disease. The coronavirus section on the CDC website says reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and...
Editor's note: Watch for more on local economic impacts of novel coronavirus 2019 in the Havre Daily News. An expert said that, in north-central Montana, retail and the service industry are poised to be hit the hardest economically in the immediate aftermath of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Bureau of Business and Economic Research Director Patrick Barkey said there haven't been any major surprises in the week since the Montana Economic Outlook Seminar, but that may not be...
Inspector General of Social Security Gail S. Ennis is warning the public about fraudulent letters threatening suspension of Social Security benefits due to COVID-19 or coronavirus-related office closures. The Social Security Administration will not suspend or discontinue benefits because their offices are closed. The Social Security Office of the Inspector General has received reports that Social Security beneficiaries have received letters through the U.S. Mail stating their payments will be suspended or discontinued unless...
Montana State University-Northern said in a release Tuesday that many students have made alternate living arrangements and are not returning to the university’s dormitories while it moves to online education during the novel coronavirus 2019 pandemic. About 40 students have opted to remain in the residence halls, and the university is providing single rooms as requested and supporting them with essential services, the release said, adding that the university thanks students who have made the decision to make alternate l...
People are helping out a local health care organization in a combined time of greater need and shorter supplies. Northern Montana Hospital sent out a notice on its Facebook page Friday that it was in need of more face masks for patients and the health care providers and community members stepped up to help out. “What started it is basically, I was reading the CDC recommendations about what to do when we run out of face masks,” Northern Montana Health Care OBGYN Director Dr. Margo Muniz said. “... we are just trying to keep on...
The numbers by county were: Blaine: 0 Chouteau: 0 Hill: 0 Liberty: 0 Gallatin: 19 Yelllowstone: 8 Missoula: 6 Flathead: 4 Silver Bow: 4 Cascade: 3 Lewis and Clark: 3 Madison: 2 Jefferson: 1 Ravalli: 1 Broadwater: 1 Roosevelt: 1 Visit the state tracking map online at http://bit.ly/MTCoronavirusMap...
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Tuesday extended directives he had made on the novel coronavirus 2019 pandemic, keeping schools closed and limiting restaurants to delivery and pick-up services and more through April 10 and mandating social distancing. “Montanans have an obligation to slow the spread of this virus. Our fellow Montanans can all continue to set a good example for each other in adhering to social distancing directives — and know that it will save lives,” Bullock said in a release announcing the extension and new m...
DALLAS (Newswire.com) — Free online Occupational Safety and Health Administration training is now available to employers and their employees, thanks to an OSHA training provider’s response to the COVID-19 induced work stoppages and slowdowns being experienced around the country. OSHA Training Services Inc. recently made its new online training course titled “Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fire Prevention Training Course” free on its website at https://www.oshatraining.com/Online-OSHA-Training-Courses.php#FreePortableFireExti...
Havre Daily News staff North Star Schools announced that during the extension of school closures mandated by Gov. Steve Bullock Monday that North Star it is expected to offer remote instruction to its students and is issuing guidelines on that instruction. “It is important that all of you make sure that your students are connected to their teachers during that time,” an announcement on the closure said. “Teachers are reaching out by internet and phone, and students are expected to complete assignments and requirements from...
Press release Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming has suspended delivery of Girl Scout Cookies in order to ensure the health and welfare of its members, their families and communities, the organization said in a press release. “In addition, booth sales will be delayed, but rest assured, once resumed we will have updated booth sites on the cookie locator” at https://cookielocator.littlebrownie.com, the release said. “We appreciate the public’s understanding when it comes to getting pre-ordered Girl Scout cookies,” it added, sa...
Anthony J. Corcoran, 38, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. today, March 25, 2020, at the Pearl Whitford residence. Burial followed in the Warrior’s Burial Grounds Cemetery....
Verlas ChiefStick, 61, passed away due to natural causes at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula Sunday, March 22, 2020. Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. today, March 25, 2020, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2020, all at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the Rocky Boy Cemetery....
Havre Police Department Officers investigating a Tuesday 9:20 a.m. report of a wild turkey near town square, found the turkey to be non-aggressive and allowed it to make its own way out of town. -- Erica Ann Dion of Havre, 37, was issued a summons on an assault charge after a Fifth Avenue caller reported a woman was trying to get into his house. Hill County Sheriff's Office Justin Wade Brown of Havre, 58, was arrested on a state District Court warrant served at Hill County...
An enormous box arrives at our house. It is filled with food and cleaning supplies and, yes, toilet paper. I feel guilty. But the truth is, these supplies were ordered months ago. My husband, Peter, was a hoarder long before hoarding was in fashion. “Here you go!” Peter says, as he unpacks the latest shipment. “Eight more pounds of oatmeal!” My oatmeal consumption over the past few weeks while writing would certainly set some sort of record had I been keeping track. Peter p...
First it was an abrupt end to the high school basketball season. Then it was spring sports. When it comes to track and field on the Hi-Line, it brings about a lot of talented athletes and is full of excitement. But with COVID-19 making things difficult, area teams are stuck at home, waiting and hoping for a chance to get back out on the track. One of those teams is the Havre Blue Ponies, having had a good showing in recent years under head coach John Ita, who is doing his...
Normally, I wouldn't have a From Tee to Green this early in the spring. After all, it was only a week ago that Havre's golf courses got buried under seven inches of snow. But these are anything but normal times we're living in, and the coronavirus, COVID-19, has hit the world of golf, just like it has everything else. Of course that means both Prairie Farms Golf Course and Beaver Creek Golf Course will be making adjustments, in accordance with new Montana Golf Association and...
Havre Daily News staff Montana’s U.S. senators have sponsored a bill to help offset a drop cattle futures following the coronavirus outbreak. “This coronavirus has only worsened market conditions and it is critical that we provide the necessary support for Montana ag,” U.S. Sen. Daines, R-Mont., said in a press release. “Montana ranchers need relief quickly while we continue to work on the long term issues with market competition.” Daines’ release said he held a call with Montana ag groups including the Montana Stockgrower...
Press release U.S. Department of Agriculture service centers are encouraging visitors to take proactive protective measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and are doing so themselves. USDA service centers in Montana will continue to be open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While USDA program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. All service...
