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Randy Bachmeier, a Montana State University-Northern dean, was awarded $75,000 in the Bachmeier v. MSU-Northern sexual harassment and retaliation case. The Montana Human Rights Bureau ruled Wednesday in favor of Bachmeier in that MSU-Northern,as the employer of former provost Rosalyn Templeton, retaliated against him the day after he asked her to stop touching him. MSU-Northern was also found to have retaliated against him when former Chancellor James Limbaugh told others that Bachmeier was not eligible for the new provost...
Havre Public Schools trustees meeting at the middle school Tuesday, voted for the change in policy that allows Havre High School students to leave campus for lunch. “It’s going to help students graduate on time,” said Havre High School vice principal Kipp Lewis. “They can always turn it back the next semester.” The change will be in effect for next school year’s freshmen and will follow them through their high school career. In four school years, all classes will be under the policy. The change will not affect those alrea...
Justice Lawrence Brown, 17, of Havre pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempted deliberate homicide and one count of attempted burglary Wednesday morning. Brown had his arraignment in Hill County Judicial District court at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. A transfer and omnibus hearing is scheduled for June 29, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Brown's council said they will request to have the Defendant transported to Havre for the hearing. Brown is being held in Cascade County Juvenile Center. Read more on the case in Thursday's issue...
The Havre Public School board voted Monday to put the Mat Corner building up for sale for an asking price of $185,000. The estimated value of the property at 137 2nd St. was listed at $150,000 to $180,000. The building was used to house wrestling practices for the middle school and high school. Since the new wrestling room was erected at the high school this year, the slightly dilapidated building stands empty. "We no longer need it," said Andy Carlson, superintendent of Havre...
MATT VOLZ Associated Press HELENA — A Montana Catholic schoolteacher fired for having a baby out of wedlock can’t sue because she led her classes in prayer and participated in other religious activities that prevent her from filing a discrimination claim, attorneys for the school said. Former Butte Central teacher Shaela Evenson, formerly of Havre, is accusing the school and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena of pregnancy discrimination, sex discrimination and breach of contract. She was fired in January 2014 after dio...
HAVRE (AP) — The Chouteau County sheriff’s office is investigating after a Michigan couple reported being assaulted and left unconscious in the Bear Paw mountains in north-central Montana. Deputy Dennis Hale said in Havre that an area resident picked up the hitchhiking couple May 6. They say the driver took them to the mountains, beat them up and stole all of their possessions. Hale says a rancher found the couple at about 5 p.m. on May 7. Both were taken to the hospital in Havre and the man was flown to a Great Falls hos...
Press release Summer hours will begin Friday for the port of Wild Horse. The port will operate 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. from May 15 to Sept. 30. The winter schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will resume on Oct. 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced. CBP also offers travelers tips to help expedite processing at the Wild Horse port: • Have required proof of citizenship documents ready upon arrival at the primary inspection booth. You may present a valid passport, a passport card, an enhanced driver’s license, a trusted tra...
Press release Montana’s Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration offices will hold back-to-back town hall meetings at the Commission Chambers in The Mansfield Civic Center, 2 Park Dr. S., Great Falls, MT 59401, June 17. Town hall meetings start at 5:30 p.m. and feature VA Montana Health Care System followed at 7 p.m. by a separate meeting featuring VBA representatives. The town halls end at 8 p.m. “We are excited to have an opportunity to come together to share ideas and make VA Montana the pre...
Press release Havre police are adding extra patrols to enforce seat belt laws May 18 through May 31. Local officers are joining the Montana Highway Patrol and law enforcement agencies nation-wide to draw attention to seat belt use during the annual Click It Or Ticket campaign. “We’ll be making traffic stops day and night to remind motorists that a seat belt is a life-saver,” said Havre Acting Chief of Police Gabe Matosich. “If you get a ticket for not using your seat belt, it’s because our officers know a citation might persu...
Ardell C. Peterson, long-time North Havre resident, died Sunday, May 10, 2015, at the age of 84 due to Alzheimer's. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2015, at the Havre Assembly of God Church, with viewing one hour prior. Memorial donations may be made to Your Network of Praise, PO Box 2426, Havre, MT 59501, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Ardell's onl...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated an 11:06 a.m. Tuesday call from a 1st Street business about someone taking $5.49 worth of wares from the store. —— Officers investigated a 3:30 p.m. Tuesday call from 14th Avenue about a man in the calling party’s house. —— Joseph Hershiel Latray, 29, of Havre was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and two counts of criminal contempt, as well as three Justice or City court warrants after officers responded to a 6:42 p.m. Tuesday call from 15th Avenue about people fighting...
A graveside service for Robert “Buz” Harris will be held Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m. Please gather at the Lewistown City Cemetery, 801 Eight Avenue North, for the service. After the service, people are urged to join family and friends for lunch at the Yogo Inn, 211 East Main Street, Lewistown, to talk about the good old days. Bring a story to tell....
From MSGA Montana Stockgrowers Association announced its second year of partnership with Frontline Ag Solutions. The John Deere dealer based in Conrad is an “Official Top Hand Club Sponsor” of MSGA and has been instrumental in helping to continue the 2015 Top Hand Club. The Top Hand Club is a part of Stockgrowers’ Affiliate Mentorship Program, a renewed effort to strengthen local affiliate groups and ranching members across the state. Each year, the individual and Local Affiliate group who recruit the most new MSGA members ar...
From MSGA Do you know a Montana rancher who is a leader in stewardship and sustainability, implementing conservation practices to ensure the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of their operation? Encourage them to apply for the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award, presented by the Montana Stockgrowers Association. Applications for the 2015 award are due June 30. Each year, MSGA honors Montana ranches that exemplify environmental stewardship and demonstrate...
Good things come to those who wait. In high school tennis, that can be true. But good things can also come to those who work the hardest and have a passion for the sport. And in the spring of 2014, that's exactly what happened to Chinook's Mariah Swank. A heavy underdog at the Class B-C state tournament last May in Missoula, Swank rolled through the singles bracket until she met undefeated Paige Larson of Cut Bank in the championship match. That's where most people thought...
Tennis has a reputation for being a sport of individuals. And even at the high school level, that is somewhat true. Teams are made up of individual players, but that doesn't mean that teamwork doesn't matter. In fact, when it comes to players like Havre High’s Noah Landgraf, who play doubles exclusively, having a harmonious team is of the utmost importance. Landgraf, who is in the midst of his senior season for the Havre High tennis team, knows more than most about what it t...
