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The FBI and Rocky Boy Police are investigating a break-in at the reservation pharmacy. Two intruders allegedly broke into the health clinic and stole several medications. The police could not be reached for comment, but Misty Denny, chief information officer with the Rocky Boy Health Clinic, said that the break-in occurred between 1:30 and 4:30 am Saturday. Denny said that the perpetrators were wearing masks. "We think the door was kicked in," Denny said. "They spent three...
The city of Havre may consider legislation that would put restrictions on “railroad freight cars, box cars, cargo containers and other large transportable metal containers” for use as storage or other purposes in the city. The City Council’s Ordinance Committee looked at the proposal at its meeting Wednesday. Further, the city may place a moratorium on new containers while it considers its options. City officials said several such containers have been placed on properties in Havre recently, and they fear more will be forthcom...
John Klein and his family have camped and hiked at Beaver Creek Park ever since they moved to Havre from Miles City eight years ago. "My family and I hike at Beaver Creek all the time," he said. "I like to hike." Now a freshman at Havre High School, he is working on earning his Eagle Scout badge. For his Eagle Scout project, he wants to give back to the park that has meant so much to him over the years. He's going to build a gravel parking lot, two picnic tables, a fence,...
Five-year-old Ernie Goettlich carefully placed the needle through cloth and pulled it through just as kids in 19th century America did. He then helped volunteer Terri Earl fold the piece of cloth into the formation of a flower. Then he sewed it onto a colored piece of paper as his nearly 2-year-old brother, Wesley, looked on. He had a colorful decoration to take home with him. The exhibit on traditional sewing was one of more than 40 displays at Hands on History, the annual...
A state hearing officer has awarded Randy Bachmeier, the dean of Montana State University-Northern's Extended University, $175,000 for emotional distress he suffered by being sexually harassed by then-Provost Rosalyn Templeton. Montana Human Relations Commission Hearing Officer Terry Spear, in a strongly worded finding, wrote that it was obvious that Bachmeier was being sexually harassed. Montana University System officials said this morning that they had filed an appeal in...
The city of Havre may launch an effort to curtail blight in the city, but first it wants to make sure it completely understands the complexities of state laws governing such efforts. City Council’s Ordinance Committee decided to wait taking any action on the effort until experts on the matter can be brought in to discuss the laws. Ordinance Chair Andrew Brekke is suggesting the city consider tax increment financing districts and Urban renewal districts as a way to fight the increase in delapidated buildings people have c...
Shortly after noon Sunday, the cafeteria at Havre Middle School was full of senior citizens dining on a meal prepared by the cafeteria staff. The seniors had browsed in the foyer through a large display of artwork done by students in all grades. They were taking part in the 26th annual Salute to Seniors put on by Havre Public Schools. Superintendent Andy Carlson said the program is designed to express gratitude to seniors who have supported Havre schools - financially and...
Two members of the Fort Belknap Indian Community have been named to positions with State-Tribal Economic Development Advisory Council. Gov. Steve Bullock named Alvin “Jimmy” Kennedy of Harlem, a member of tribal council to the state advisory council. Delina Cuts the Rope of Harlem, director of planning and development for the tribe, was appointed as the tribe’s alternate representative....
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a disturbance report after a 4th Street caller reported Friday at 1:51 p.m. that two men were fighting and a woman was recording. —— Officers investigated a complaint after someone went to the police station Friday at 4:31 p.m and reported a protection order violation. —— Officers investigated, Friday at 8:04 p.m., a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation. —— Officers investigated a motor vehicle crash reported from Beaver Creek Boulevard Friday at 10:08 p.m. The caller said a Toyota 4Ru...
Lisa Cottrell, 52, of Great Falls, former barber, a loving mother and sister, died at her home on April 11, 2016, of cardiac arrest. Cremation has taken place. Her memorial service is at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church in Havre, with a reception to follow at the church. Croxford Funeral Home of Great Falls was in charge of cremation, with Holland & Bonine Funeral Home of Havre being entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Lisa's online memorial...
Both Havre High track teams are young and both would receive an eye-opening experience at the Gallatin Valley Invitational in Belgrade, according to head coach John Ita. That’s because the level of competition was much more difficult in Belgrade this past Saturday, than what the Blue Ponies are used to. Yet, despite that, Ita’s young teams acquitted themselves well. The Pony girls finished in sixth place at the meet with a total of 42 points. Laurel won the girls meet wit...
With plenty of foul weather in the future forecast, the Havre High tennis teams were looking to make the most of an important day in Lewistown. And, after four duals, the Pony boys and girls did just that. Havre was in Lewistown for the Central A Preview Meet on Saturday, where the HHS boys went 3-1 in dual action, and the Havre girls went 2-2. "I was very happy with the way we performed," HHS head coach George Ferguson said. "We played a ton of tennis against very good...
The Havre High softball team was in Belgrade for a doubleheader this past weekend, but unfortunately for the Blue Ponies, they were shutout of the win column. Belgrade, which is a power in Class A softball, dominated battle of Central A teams, knocking off Havre 12-1 in five innings in the first game, then 12-8 in the second game to complete the two-game sweep. With the two losses, Havre is now 1-3 on the season and 1-2 in Central A conference. Shania Neubauer was on the mound...