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Articles from the May 12, 2021 edition


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  • Mueller: Wants next year as close to normal as possible

    Patrick Johnston|Updated May 13, 2021

    In a series of unanimous votes the Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees canvased the results of the recent school board elections, provided academic excellence awards to students and approved a number of policy updates, as well as discussing the district's policies moving forward. Superintendent Craig Mueller said in his report to the board that the administration is still working very hard on the kindergarten through fifth grade summer learning program focusing on English...

  • Obituary - Lester Aubrey Gene Philippi

    Updated May 12, 2021

    Lester Aubrey Gene Philippi of Havre, 81, passed away peacefully at Northern Montana Care Center on Saturday, May 8, 2021 due to natural causes. A visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Holland and Bonine Funeral Home Chapel. A private graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetery....

  • Rural fire district discusses agreement with Havre

    Dane McGuire|Updated May 12, 2021

    After meeting Tuesday morning, Rural Fire District 1 is continuing the process of updating a fire suppression agreement with the city of Havre. “I’m doing some legwork on that. I have reviewed more regulations than ever thought I wanted to and I’m not done yet. At this point, I have met with Mayor Tim Solomon and we exchanged some information, questions, comments and concerns. He gave me some documents. I do have more information that I am going to request. I’ll do that vi...

  • State and local COVID-19 update, May 12, 2021

    Updated May 12, 2021

    People can find online where vaccines are available in their area through https://vaccinefinder.org, operated by Boston’s Children’s Hospital and supported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Digital Service. The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 110,317 with 222 new cases, 1,147 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 67. The number of deaths was 1,595. Blaine County Health Department reported Tuesday evening being notified of 7...

  • From the Courts - Federal District Court: Havre man admits assaulting woman

    Updated May 12, 2021

    GREAT FALLS – A Havre man accused of beating and strangling a woman on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation pleaded guilty to an assault crime Tuesday, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Joseph Tyler Henderson, 28, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury. Henderson faces a maximum of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory fac...

  • For the Record, May 12, 2021

    Updated May 12, 2021

    Havre Police Department Justin Radim Jezek of Havre, 38, was issued a summons on a disorderly conduct charge after a caller on Third Avenue reported at 9:13 a.m. Tuesday that a house had been egged again. -- Terry Nate Standing Rock of Box Elder, 28, was arrested on charges of theft and obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and on a Justice or City court warrant and Saraphine Sadie Russette of Box Elder, 21, was arrested on charges of obstructing a peace officer...

  • Havre Elks Lodge awards scholarships

    Updated May 12, 2021

    Press release Havre Elks Lodge #1201 recently awarded six scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. Lodge Scholarship Chair Bob Nieuwenhuyse announced that recipients of this year’s local Elks Most Valuable Student Awards were: • Kenidee Wolery and Shayla Borlaug — North Star High School; • Rebecca Stroh — Chinook High School; • Cameron Swarzbach — Big Sandy High School; • Grant Whitacre and Joshua Warp — Havre High School. The six local MVS winners were advanced to the Montana State Elks Association compe...

  • Havre Parks and pool starting summer schedule

    Updated May 12, 2021

    Press release Havre Parks and Recreation has listed some summer activities. People can sign up at the lobby of the Community Pool for Swim Lesson Session I Saturday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Signup for Swim Lesson Session II will be announced at a later date. The Pepin Park program will be held Monday, June 14 to Aug. 15. Games, crafts, special events and fun are included For elementary school-age children. The summer program is held in Pepin Park Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. The Pepin Park Program will be...

  • Hunting license drawing results now available

    Updated May 12, 2021

    From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks The drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses are complete. With the new online application process, FWP can complete the drawing much faster than in years past. A few ways exist to get the drawing results. People can visit http://fwp.mt.gov , click on MyFWP Login in the upper righthand corner, then click on “Lookup Draw Results, Register for Lists” tab on the left-hand menu, or login to their MyFWP account. People may sign up for an account at htt...

  • Future Fisheries Improvement Program grant deadline is May 31

    Updated May 12, 2021

    From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds landowners, watershed groups and others that this summer’s deadline to apply for Future Fisheries Improvement Program grants is May 31. The goal of FWP’s Future Fisheries Program is to restore rivers, streams and lakes to improve Montana’s wild fish habitat. Entities can receive funding for qualifying projects that benefit Montana’s wild fish. Each project is assessed by an independent review panel and final funding decisions are made by the Fis...

  • The Postscript: The treat lady

    Carrie Classon|Updated May 12, 2021

    Tanner and Dakota are waiting for me. They’re standing at the corner of their chain-link fence, watching the sidewalk. They know I’m coming, even if they don’t know exactly when, even if they can’t see the sidewalk very well and can’t hear at all. Tanner and Dakota are my two oldest dog customers, dogs I give treats to nearly every day. My husband, Peter, has decided against paying the big bucks for high-priced dog treats full of questionable ingredients. He bought himself a d...

  • Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Sammy Lovenguth, Havre High Softball

    Kason Clark|Updated May 12, 2021

    Before her senior season, Havre High softball player Samantha Lovenguth suffered a devastating knee injury that should have sidelined her for the final year of her career. Instead, Lovenguth overcame the odds to come back to play and finish her career on her own terms. "I just feel really grateful to be playing," Lovenguth said. "I've been working four years for this so I feel really grateful. Happy to be out there." Lovenguth has made the most out of her opportunity to play...

  • Skylights land Hardin netter

    George Ferguson|Updated May 12, 2021

    Montana State University-Northern head volleyball coach Jerry Wagner continues to build for the future. Wagner has announced the signing of Hardin High School standout Alyssa Pretty Weasel to join the Skylight program next fall. Pretty Weasel is a 6-0 outside hitter/right side with 160 kills, 52 blocks, and hitting .275 percent this last season. "I'm happy to announce the signing of Alyssa Pretty Weasel to the MSU Northern Skylights Volleyball Team," Wagner said. "I've long...

  • Hi-Line Athletes of the Week

    Updated May 12, 2021

    Kennedy Hampton, Havre High Track Havre High senior Kennedy Hampton is having quite the spring on the track. Competing in a slew of events for Blue Pony track and field, Hampton has a ton of great finishes in sprints, including winning the 100 meters at the Cal Wearley last month. Hampton is also an outstanding jumper for the Blue Ponies. She also played volleyball and played on the Class A state champion Blue Pony girls basketball this past winter. Theron Peterson/Caleb...

  • Signup open for Soil Health and Income Protection Program

    Updated May 12, 2021

    Contact: [email protected] From U.S. Department of Agriculture Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday that agricultural producers in the Prairie Pothole states can now sign up for the Soil Health and Income Protection Program — SHIPP — which provides a short-term option to plant cover on less-productive agricultural lands while improving soil health and carbon sequestration. The U.S. Department of Agriculture made improvements to this pilot program available in South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and...

  • Montana State agriculture announces 2021 field days

    Updated May 12, 2021

    From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — The Montana State University College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station have announced the dates for their annual agricultural field days, which will return as in-person events after being hosted virtually in 2020. “We are so excited to be bringing back our in-person field days this year,” said Darrin Boss, head of the Department of Research Centers and superintendent of the Northern Agricultural Research Center. “These events are always a highlight for all of us because...