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Articles from the May 16, 2023 edition


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  • City dealing with water main break on First Street

    Updated May 17, 2023

    City of Havre Public Works Department reports it is dealing with a water main break on the 700 Block of First Street, by the viaduct and Char’s Family Dining and Gary & Leo’s Fresh Foods. "We are working on getting the break taken care of and services restored at this time," the department said in a release. The release said that repair of the break will involve some lane closures and traffic rerouting on First Street, so people are asked to be aware of this and watch for men...

  • Lunch & Learn webinar series begins today

    Updated May 17, 2023

    Press release A new series from Montana Farmers Union will give people in agriculture an opportunity to learn about various issues and practices from experts. The Lunch & Learn webinar sessions will be both informative and provide a forum for questions. "Lunch and Learn is a great, new opportunity for farmers, ranchers, and others who are interested in agriculture to gather in community and learn together," MFU Member Services Director Rachel Prevost said. Anyone who is invol...

  • Graduation approaches for area schools

    Patrick Johnston|Updated May 16, 2023

    As the school year winds down, graduation ceremonies approach for high school seniors and schools are gearing up for the events that will take place over this month. Havre Public Schools will hold its graduation at Blue Pony Stadium, much like last year, May 28 at 2 p.m., though plans may change if the weather doesn’t allow for an outdoor event. However, most graduation ceremonies are scheduled for this weekend. Saturday, both Hays-Lodge Pole High School and Box Elder High School will have their graduation ceremonies in t...

  • Quick pics: Stage and surrey ride to the museum

    Updated May 16, 2023

  • Quick pics: Fairgrounds gazebo goes up

    Updated May 16, 2023

  • Hunting license drawing results now available

    Updated May 16, 2023

    From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks HELENA — The drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses are complete. A few ways are available to find the drawing results. People can visit https://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 also can sign up for an account at https://fwp.mt.gov/MyFWP . Applicants may also call any FWP Regional office or the licen...

  • DAV, RecruitMilitary® host Virtual Veterans Job Fair

    Updated May 16, 2023

    ERLANGER, Ky. — Disabled American Veterans, also known as DAV, and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Virtual Veterans Job Fair May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Time . The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 65 employers actively seeking the unique talents of America’s veterans will be on-site representing a range of industries, from construction to medical to administrative and logistics, with career opportunities from entry le...

  • Nonresident hunters can sign up between May 15 and June 30 for Alternate's List

    Updated May 16, 2023

    From Montana Fish, Wildife and Parks HELENA — Beginning May 15 and running through June 30, nonresident hunters can register their name to the Alternate’s List on MyFWP. Every year, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks gets several unused nonresident combination licenses (big game, general elk and general deer combination licenses) returned by customers. FWP resells these returned licenses through the Alternate’s List. The Alternate’s List is an option for nonresident hunters to express their interest in purchasing one of thes...

  • The Postscript: Happy place

    Carrie Classon|Updated May 16, 2023

    I have a sticker that says “My Happy Place,” and I kept it for a while, wondering where to put it. In the end, I stuck it near my desk so I could see it while I write. I am usually happy when I’m writing. On Monday, however, I was not happy. I had a major technology breakdown, and I had no idea what I had done wrong. As it turned out, I had done nothing wrong (which is rare, when it comes to technology). Microsoft had a failure that lasted for almost two hours. During the t...

  • Tax cheats and the debt dilemma

    Updated May 16, 2023

    Americans have always commonly agreed that taxes are the price of a civilized society. Only relatively recently has the idea that “taxation is theft” been seriously suggested in the public discourse. People who claim not to believe in government use that belief as justification to not pay taxes to support it. While tax protesters make up a small minority, few taxpayers probably see supporting government services as a patriotic duty. Part of the reason for this is that many don’t believe they are getting their money’s worth....

  • Obituary - Carol Staudacher

    Updated May 16, 2023

    Carol Staudacher passed away March 18, 2023. Her service will be Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Messiah Lutheran Church at noon....

  • Obituary - Margaret 'Marge' Gonzales Christensen

    Updated May 16, 2023

    Margaret “Marge” Gonzales Christensen, 97, a long time Havre resident, passed away March 26, 2023, in Missoula, Mt. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Friday May 19, 2023, at St. Jude Thaddeus Church at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Thaddeus School and Parish, Big Sky Hospice, 1900 S Reserve St Missoula, Mt 59801, or The International Association for the Preservation of Tortilla Making (I.A.P.T.M)....

  • Obituary - Ronald L. Schubert

    Updated May 16, 2023

    Ronald L. Schubert, 91, passed away due to natural causes at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home Friday, May 12, 2023. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Messiah Lutheran Church with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Ron's family has requested that memorial donations be made in his memory to Messiah Lutheran Church, Friends of Beaver Creek Park, or the charity of the donor's...

  • Obituary - Rose Tyler

    Updated May 16, 2023

    Rose Tyler of Big Sandy, age 71, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at Northern Montana Hospital. Cremation has taken place....

  • Correction - Box Elder schools staff appreciation

    Updated May 16, 2023

    A front-page article in Monday’s edition of Havre Daily News about the Box Elder school district holding staff appreciation events misspelled the name of Box Elder High and Junior High School Principal Mollee Hunt....

  • For the Record, May 16, 2023

    Updated May 16, 2023

    Havre Police Department At 7:47 a.m. Monday, a ladder was reported stolen during the night on Third Street. -- A Monday 10:22 a.m. caller at a First Street business reported receiving suspicious prescriptions phoned in for a customer. -- A shoplifter was reported leaving a First Street West business Monday at 12:45 p.m. in a red Toyota cross-over with front end damage on the passenger side. -- Amari Love Longknife of Havre, 18, was arrested on a criminal contempt charge after...

  • Marc Mariani to be inducted into Grizzly Hall of Fame

    George Ferguson|Updated May 16, 2023

    Among the many great things former Havre High star Marc Mariani did during an incredible football career, he is arguably one of the greatest wide receivers and kick returners to ever play in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Now, Mariani will become the second Montana Grizzly ever from Havre to be inducted into the Grizzly Hall of Fame. The University of Montana athletic department proudly announced the Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame presented by Wipfli incoming class of 2023 last...

  • MSU-Northern womens basketball signs JC transfer Taycee Harper

    George Ferguson|Updated May 16, 2023

    Montana State University-Northern women's basketball coach Chris Mouat has been busy on the recruiting trail. And he announced his second junior college signee in as many weeks. Mouat announced the signing of Taycee Harper to join the Skylights program next fall. Harper, a 5-foot-6 guard from Paul, Idaho, recently finished her junior college career at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho. This season, the Eagles finished with a record of 31-3 and made an...

  • Local Golf Report: Men's League sees tight competition

    George Ferguson|Updated May 16, 2023

    For the first night of men’s league golf at Prairie Farms, the weather didn’t quite cooperate. But the league got night two off the ground. Rain washed away last Tuesday night’s league action at Prairie Farms Golf Course but Wednesday night, Master Sports and Michelob Ultra tied for high team. Master Sports is composed of Barry Kato, Wayne Bolken, Doug Sheppard and Justin Halverson. Michelob was made up of Jim Kato, Tom Baker III, Tom Adams and Robert Tate. Kato fired a one-u...