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  • New owners take over at Boxcars Restaurant

    Alex Ross|Updated May 3, 2018

    A desire to be their own bosses is why Ashley Weinheimer said that she and Anthony Windy Boy decided to purchase Boxcars Restaurant & Lounge. "We both wanted a place that was our own and when this came up it was just the perfect opportunity," she said. Windy Boy said the two bought Boxcars April 24. A former cook at Uncle Joe's Tavern, Windy Boy said he and Weinheimer decided last year to buy Boxcars. In addition to continuing to serve drinks at the business, Windy Boy said...

  • Obituary - Rhoda Frances Bosch

    Updated May 3, 2018

    Rhoda Frances Bosch, 79, passed away May 2, 2018, at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook, MT. Funeral Services for Rhonda will be held Monday, May 7, at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chinook, MT. Funeral arrangements where entrusted Edwards Funeral Home....

  • George Ferguson Column: Northern greats to be honored Friday night

    George Ferguson|Updated May 3, 2018

    I've been at the Havre Daily News a long, long time now. Besides the fact that I can count the years, how else do I know that? Well, for starters, just look at the 2018 Montana State University-Northern Hall of Fame Class, which will be inducted Friday night. Both inductees, Northern head wrestling coach Tyson Thivierge and former Skylight basketball great DeLayne Johnston-Robbins, yes, I have covered both of them in my time as sports editor at the HDN. To say I feel old is...

  • 'Charlotte's Web' reaches out to all ages

    Kristen Takeuchi|Updated May 3, 2018

    Friday will be the opening night of the Montana Actors' Theatre production of "Charlotte's Web," written by Joseph Robinette and adapted from the book by E.B. White. The director of the play, Oriah Williams, who is also making her debut as a director on the main stage, said that they aimed this production toward children, but she is sure all ages will enjoy it. MAT's website echoes that sentiment. "Charlotte, Wilbur and all the rest of the lovable characters will be present...

  • Northern graduation ceremonies set for this weekend

    Alex Ross|Updated May 3, 2018

    Montana State University-Northern will hold its annual commencement ceremony Saturday in the Armory Gymnasium starting at 10 a.m. The graduation ceremony is free and open to the public, with only one section of lower bleacher seats reserved, for the handicapped seating. Handicapped parking spaces are limited. People are advised to arrive early and use the north-central entrance to the gymnasium for access to the ceremonies. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the processional will begin at 10 a.m. Former Little Big Horn College...

  • Grant brings Sparky the Fire Dog to Havre

    Kristen Takeuchi|Updated May 3, 2018

    Wednesday morning at the Havre Fire Department, the department received a grant from FM Global as well as unveiling its new Sparky the Fire Dog costume they purchased with the grant. The fire department purchased the costume to use when it presents educational programs and events in the area. FM Global, a multinational insurance company that is based in San Francisco, has awarded many prevention grants over the years to fire departments across the United States. "Our focus is...

  • Obituary - Eugene W. Cooper

    Updated May 3, 2018

    April 30, 2018, at 4 a.m. Eugene W. Cooper, age 88, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home with his daughters by his side. Cremation has taken place and a private family burial was held at Highland Cemetery in Havre. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Gene's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com. Gene served in the U.S. Navy...

  • Obituary - Doris K. Renaker

    Updated May 3, 2018

    Doris K. Renaker, 83, passed away due to natural causes Thursday, April 26, 2018, at the Care and Comfort Home. Cremation has taken place, and private family graveside services have been held. Doris' family has suggested memorial donations be made in her name to the Care and Comfort Home or one's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Doris' online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at...

  • Correction - Arbor Day in Havre

    Updated May 3, 2018

    A front-page story in Monday’s edition of the Havre Daily News misspelled the name of Lincoln-McKinley Primary School second-grader Gage Pulse....

  • For the Record, May 3, 2018

    Updated May 3, 2018

    Havre Police Department A Havre area caller reported Wednesday at 7:48 a.m. someone has been tracking him through his cellphone. —— Officers were asked at 11:24 a.m. Wednesday by a 15th Street West caller to provide a civil standby at 6 p.m. in the Havre area. —— A theft was reported by a Montana Avenue caller Wednesday at 12:21 p.m. —— Kyndyll Kay McGarvey of Havre, 24, was issued a summons on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of dangerous drugs, after a parole officer asked for assistance Wednesday...

  • Havre bakery featured as a Montana state small business success story

    Kristen Takeuchi|Updated May 3, 2018

    A Havre business has been featured as one of the The Montana Small Business Development Center Network successes. The SBDC annual report contains success stories from across the state, with one being new Havre business, The Infinity Bake Shoppe. A poster listing the success of the shop describes how The Infinity Bake Shoppe owner Dottie Wilson began her career in baking by baking for children at her day care. She then worked at a bakery before opening her own shop March 28,...

  • Looking out my Backdoor: Out behind the barn

    Sondra Ashton|Updated May 3, 2018

    Broken bones. Missing parts. Titanium joints. Scraped eyeballs. A gimp, a limp and a cane. Moving more slowly every day. “Pain is a brute dictator,” said Dr. Backman, the quiropractico I saw this week in Mazatlan. “The more we hurt, the less we move.” He didn’t say — and — the less we move, the more we hurt. But I got it. And, yes, that is his real name. Dr. Backman, the man who works with backs. To my shame, I put myself in the shape I’m in today. After hip replacement, th...

  • Let's sit around a campfire and talk conservation, secretary

    Updated May 3, 2018

    Did you ever hear the joke about the Army Ranger, the Recon Marine, a Navy SEAL, and a Delta Force member sitting around the campfire? If not, we’ll have to save that one for another day. Instead, let’s say it’s an Army Ranger, a Navy SEAL and the United States’ Secretary of Interior sitting around a campfire in the Flathead National Forest. That’s actually not that hard to imagine, since our current Secretary of Interior is Whitefish’s own Ryan Zinke, a former Navy SEAL. And I’m a former Army Ranger living in the Flathead...

  • Letter to the Editor - Pinocci is the best choice for PSC

    Updated May 3, 2018

    So often we voice our opinions expressing how imperative it is to elect good people into office. We talk about the presidency, we talk about our national senate and congress, we even talk about electing people with integrity to our state legislature. But what about our Public Service Commission? We hardly think about the PSC but it is just as vital as the other publicly held offices to have someone who has integrity and strong conservative values. We have known Randy Pinocci for over 20 years. He is a man of high moral...

  • Pony tennis teams ready for tough Helena Invitational

    George Ferguson|Updated May 3, 2018

    It's May, and that means a few things for the Havre High tennis teams. First, it means the postseason is right around the corner. But it also means the Blue Ponies get to play in what is considered the best and toughest regular season tennis tournament in the state of Montana. Friday and Saturday, nine HHS boys and nine Pony girls will be in Helena for the annual Helena Invitational. The tournament consists of all of Class AA, as well as Havre and Livingston. And when it...

  • Glacier Institute Volunteer Work Day set for May 19

    Updated May 3, 2018

    Press release The Glacier Institute is hosting its annual volunteer work day Saturday, May 19, starting at 9 a.m. Volunteers are invited to join Glacier Institute staff at both the Big Creek Outdoor Education Center about 21 miles north of Columbia Falls and Field Camp just inside the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park to assist with campus upkeep and light construction. Projects include painting, light carpentry, raking, sweeping and cleaning. Volunteers are encouraged to bring tools including rakes, brooms,...

  • Northern rodeo teams shine bright in Missoula

    George Ferguson|Updated May 3, 2018

    The Montana State University-Northern rodeo team is having a strong spring season, and it continued at last weekend's University of Montana Rodeo in Missoula. Leading the way for Northern was Skylight senior Tara Stimpson, who captured the women's all-around title at the rodeo with 215 points. She finished 55 points ahead of runner-up Marlee Mussmann of UM-Western. Stimpson finished first in barrel racing and sixth in breakaway roping, as she helped the Skylights to an...