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An Anaconda man received three years probation Monday in District Court in Havre for punching his mother while visiting her in Hill County. Jeffrey Shuck, born in 1981, received a three-year deferred imposition of sentence for the offense of felony partner or family member assault, third or subsequent offense. The sentence was part of a plea deal and if Shuck abides by its conditions, he can have the offense struck off his record. The incident took place Dec. 10, 2015. The Hill County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a...
Press release Child abuse can seem like a big problem, sometimes too big to get a handle on, but Thursday, April 20, it will be easy for everyone in Havre to help abused children. Childhood can be a chaotic time, and when there is abuse or neglect in a child’s home, the normal winds of chaos become a storm. Sometimes a child must be removed from their home Of course, everyone’s aim — social workers, therapists, foster, and attorneys — is to create a better life for that child, to give the family the support and skills...
Havre homeowner Samantha Clawson suggested at Monday night’s Havre City Council meeting that the city adopt an ordinance aimed at curbing the number of vacant and dilapidated properties within the city. Clawson, who is married to city council member Caleb Hutchins, urged the city to consider adopting a vacant property registry ordinance, or VPRO. A VPRO requires landowners to pay a fee for registering vacant properties and to maintain the property to certain standards. A VPRO consists of a clear definition of which p...
Construction crews began work Monday on a $1.4- million, multi-phase rehabilitation project that officials say will improve the deck surface and extend the life of the viaduct, as well as resurface the Milk River bridge. Project Manager Ashley Davis of Dick Anderson Construction out of Helena, the company that Montana Department of Transportation awarded the project to on a bid of $1,456,173.98, said the Havre Seventh Avenue Deck Preservation project is preventive care and...
Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines said in a telephone press conference Monday that he is confident a longtime Chinese ban on U.S beef imports will be lifted within a few months. Daines said he raised the issue of ending the 14-year-old ban on U.S beef products with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and National People's Congress Chairman Zhang Dejiang during a congressional delegation visit to Beijing he led last week. The visit came a week after President Donald Trump hosted...
From Montana Legal Services Association Did you know that Montana caps interest rates on loans at 36 percent? High interest loans are usually called “payday loans.” If you have a payday loan with higher than a 36 percent rate, it may be illegal and you should talk to an attorney. You might have more options than a payday loan. Talk to a credit union or a consumer counseling group like Rural Dynamics, Inc. For more information, please visit the Money Problems section of http://www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the i...
Havre-Hill County Library’s Coloring and Cupcakes has been moved to from Saturday, April 15, to Saturday, April 22 at 6 p.m. Coloring pages and coloring supplies provided, though people can bring their own supplies. Cupcakes are served. The event is free and open to the public....
Press release GREAT FALLS — The Little Shell Tribal Quarterly meeting will be held Saturday, April 22, in Great Falls at the Little Shell Tribes Cultural Event Center at 1529 Stuckey Road, Great Falls. The quarterly meeting starts at 10:30 am with lunch provided after. These quarterly meetings are to inform members of the business of the Little Shell Tribe and to give information on upcoming events. More information about the Little Shell Tribe quarterly meetings, dates and times, and current happenings is available on F...
From Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Bowhunter Education course dates have been set for the first courses in the Havre area for this year. The regular youth classroom course will start Monday and an adult online “field day” course Saturday, April 29. Starting in 2017, the purchase of a Montana bow and arrow license will be required prior to applying for any archery-only permit. To purchase a bow and arrow license, an individual must meet one of the following requirements: • Show completion of a bow...
Editor, I am writing in support of Rob Quist to fill the vacant seat in the U.S House. Although I am not a native Montanan, I feel I have met and spoken to enough Montanans to get an idea of the independent, can-do spirit that makes this state great. Rob Quist has these qualities; he also has a practical, creative work ethic and willingness to negotiate that will move our country in a more compassionate direction. You can see his practicality in in his strong stand to keep public lands in public in order to provide job...
Greg Gianforte, a devout family man, moved to Montana decades ago and founded a company that evolved to develop high-tech $90,000 jobs. When his growing company had a shortage of skilled labor, he started a scholarship to encourage Montana students to learn computer tech skills so they could stay in our state and get high-paying jobs. He has devoted time with thousands of voters on a 75,000 mile campaign across the state to meet and listen to Montanans at rallies in big communities as well as small towns. Greg will fight for...
Editor, We have a job opening for the person best-qualified to represent Montana in the hugely important position of U.S. congressman. As such, he must speak for all Americans, not just Montanans. He must not only have insight into state and national issues but also international. Therefore, our candidate’s priority must be far above that of personal aspirations or financial gain. This is not simply a “popularity contest.” We seek competency, knowledge, values, and dedication with accountability for the huge respo...
Information provided to the Havre Daily News and entered in “For the Record” on Page A5 of Monday’s edition of the Havre Daily News misreported charges on which Avery Joseph Christiansen of Havre, 24, was issued a summons. Christiansen was accused only of unlawful transactions with children....
Havre Police Department Officers investigated after an 11th Street caller reported Monday at 6:48 a.m. that the camper window was broken out. —— Officers investigated after a Curve Drive caller reported Monday at 6:49 a.m. that someone pushed over her mailbox. —— Officers investigated a vandalism report after a 16th Street caller reported Monday at 7:28 a.m. that a 2015 Ford F-150 had been vandalized. —— Officers investigated after a Boulevard Avenue caller reported Monday at 9:55 a.m. that his 2007 Polaris four-wheele...
Havre City-County Airport Board The Havre City-County Airport Board will meet Thursday at 3 p.m. at the airport terminal. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of March 16 minutes. 2. Correspondence. 3. Reports: (A) Manager (B) Inspection (C) Finance (D) Engineer - DOWL i.Taxiway and Apron Area Project Update 4. Public Comments 5. Unfinished Business (A) Big Hanger Repair Status i. Siding (B) Northwestern Energy Power Bill 6. New Business (A) Cape Air Lease Renewal (B) Haying Lease Discussion 7. Approval of April...
HELENA — The public is invited to attend the Transportation Commission meeting scheduled Thursday, at 8:30 a.m. at the Montana Department of Transportation, Commission Room, 2701 Prospect Avenue, Helena. The Transportation Commission will discuss and act on the following topics: Planning: 1. Local Construction Project on State Highway System – Local Services a. Ravalli County – Westside Road (Secondary 531) 2. Local Construction Projects on State Highway System – Contract Labor a. City of Missoula – Rattlesnake Drive (U-...
The meeting agenda is: Minutes Signing of the budget Library director’s report Popcorn and a Movie Old Business New Business Montana State Library training Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Policy Review Correspondence Public Comment Adjournment The upcoming schedule for the library includes: Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m.: Annual Foundation Meeting Wednesday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m.: Board member training in HHCL meeting room Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m.: Popcorn and a Movie :“Lion” Thursday, May 18, at 5 p.m.: Next regularly sched...
Robert “Bob” Prim, 87, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017, at the Northern Montana Care Center. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Deacon Tim Maroney officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Bob’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com....
Press release People who are concerned about Mental Health Services for adults and children in central Montana, the Central Service Area Authority Congress is looking for consumers, family members and providers of mental health services to join its members for its annual meeting in Helena to: • Learn about available mental health resources and services, and • Give input to the state Addiction and Mental Disorders Division of the Department of Health and Human Services about the needs of consumers and families. The meeting is...
Blue Pony softball postponed Due to the heavy rains that fell on Havre, Monday’s Central A Conference softball game between Havre High and Lewistown has been postponed, and will be made up at a later date. The Ponies are at home again this weekend, hosting the Belgrade Panthers Saturday at the Sixth Avenue Memorial Field. HDN seeks golf information The Havre Daily news sports section is gearing up to run its weekly golf report. Any local golf course, or golf team that would like information published in the weekly column, f...
Megan Molyneaux, Chinook Track Talk about a fast start. Chinook’s Megan Molyneaux is having an incredible beginning to the 2017 track season. In fact, Molyneaux has swept the 100 and 200 meters in three meets in the span of 11 days. Molyneaux started her run of victories at the annual Cal Wearley Invitational on April 5 before doing the same three days later at the Lions Havre Invitational. And just last Thursday, she did it one more time by winning the 100 and 200 at the C...
Montana State University-Northern head basketball coach Chris Mouat is quickly adding to the Skylights' 2017 recruiting class. And Northern recently got some instant help. Monday, Mouat announced the signing of Lily Hilderbrand to an NAIA national letter of intent. Hilderbrand comes to Northern from Everett Community College. Hilderbrand, a 5-10 forward, averaged 12 points and seven rebounds per game before having her season cut short due to injury. She appeared in 21 games,...
Havre High’s Scott Filius has been named to the 2017 Montana Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class. Filius, who just wrapped up his 22nd season as the Blue Ponies’ wrestling coach, is a 12-time MCA Coach of the Year. Filius just guided his Blue Ponies to his 12th Class A state championship back in February, which ties him for second-most amongst wrestling coaches in Montana history. Under Filius, Havre has had countless individual state champions, and even more state pla...
The Frontier Conference is one of the toughest leagues in NAIA football. Year in and year out, the conference seems to have a slew of national contenders. In recent years, Carroll College, Southern Oregon, Montana Tech and Eastern Oregon have all made runs in the NAIA playoffs. Over the years, the Frontier has been so good, because it has boasted some elite offenses, which means if you are going to win games, you not only have to score points, you have to stop others from scor...
