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The Hill County Park Board’s Grazing Committee met Monday at the request of one of its members, Leon LaSalle, who wanted to talk about possible changes to the committee’s makeup, rules and operations in the wake of recent controversies. LaSalle said the committee has gotten some bad press lately, and there is a perception among people in the public that the committee is made up of the wrong people or that its member are making decisions for the wrong reasons, and he had some suggestions for how that may be addressed. The big...
Editor’s note: This version corrects the date of the 2022 Art Alley Spring Celebration. Havre City Council approved several items on unanimous votes Monday including closing streets for the second Art Alley Spring Celebration and hearing a proposal to change U.S. Bank Park on 11th Street West to a veterans memorial park. Council member Josh Miller said the Parks and Recreation Committee heard a proposal to rename the park and build a memorial there. He said the committee was told U.S. Bank was willing to give up the name f...
Jesse Shane Valdez was sentenced in District Court in Havre to 80 years in prison followed by 20 years of probation in the Nov. 17, 2019, murder of Gordon Cochran of Chinook, 54, in the Hill County Detention Center. District Judge Ashley Harada sentenced Valdez Friday on the charge of deliberate homicide to 100 years in the Montana State Prison with 20 suspended. Harada credited Valdez with 867 days served and ordered an alternate charge of deliberate homicide be dismissed. Valdez was charged with intentionally causing the...
The 2022 Extreme Bares and Broncs PRCA Rodeo, hosted by Montana State University-Northern rodeo teams and booster club, is in the books, and head coach Doug Kallenberger is pleased about the event and the support for his team, especially for the help given one team member injured over the weekend. The event, which was Friday and Saturday at the Bigger Better Barn, is one of the teams' major fundraisers for the year, coming just before they start the spring half of their rodeo...
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Havre Police Protective Association is bringing a country music icon back to Havre. Pam Tillis is performing at the fundraising concert, her second performance for the Police Protective Association. She also played at the 2014 fundraiser, after playing a New Year's Eve concert at Northern Winz Casino in 2010. Tillis will play Thursday at Montana State University-Northern's Armory Gymnasium, with the show starting at 7...
The Hill County Park Board discussed a wide range of issues, projects and events at Beaver Creek Park during its monthly meeting Monday. Among the issues discussed was the fact that two board members, including Board Chair Tony Reum, have terms ending this year. Hill County Commissioner Diane McLean said this, combined with the recent resignation of former board member Nick Siebrasse, means there will soon be three open positions on the board if no one applies for reappointment. McLean said those looking to be reappointed...
Havre Police Department A shoplifting theft was reported Monday at 12:57 p.m. at a First Street business. -- A dead deer was reported on Saddle Butte Drive Monday at 3:41 p.m. -- Five people were arrested during a 2:22 a.m. vehicle stop today on Second Street West related to a 2:17 a.m. report of a beer theft at a First Street West business. No details on charges were provided. -- Michael Timothy Sundquist of Havre, 18, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant and a...
The spring season finally began for the Havre High track and field teams this past weekend with the Glasgow Invitational. With the meet, many seniors began their final year with the Blue Ponies. It will be bittersweet for senior Emma Gillen, whose favorite part of spring is the track season because she gets to enjoy the weather and spend time with her teammates. "I just really like getting out in the sun and getting into spring," Gillen said. "I like the team because even thou...
One of the biggest, and best track meets of the season always come near the beginning. That would be the annual Cal Wearley Invitational, hosted by North Star High School. The track meet usually attracts upwards of 30 teams ranging from Class A Havre, to all of the District 9C, and this year’s version will be all of that and more, as it kicks off Wednesday morning at the Havre Middle School Track. The Cal Wearley, hosted by the Knights, will again feature all of the D...
It’s early, so there isn’t a whole lot to report in the local golf report right now — especially with the ugly turn the weather is supposed to take over the next 10-14 days. Wind, rain, snow, more wind, and cold, cold and more cold. Welcome to spring golf in Havre. Fortunately, The Masters doesn’t have that problem. That’s right, it’s Master’s week, which, for diehard pro golf fans, is like Christmas in April. Of course, all eyes will be on Tiger Woods, as he possibly moun...
As the summer months rapidly approach and people spend more time on Montana’s roads and highways, it is important to remember the laws surrounding seatbelt use, and how they protect you and your loved ones. Montana law states that the driver is responsible for every person in the vehicle and can be fined for every unrestrained passenger. According to the Montana Department of Transportation, in 2020, when fatal crashes occurred, 8/10 of those involved were not buckled up. As a state, we can lower those numbers by wearing o...
