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Articles from the May 18, 2023 edition


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  • Governor declares flood disaster in area

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 18, 2023

    Gov. Greg Gianforte declared a disaster Wednesday due to flooding, opening up assistance from the state and the possibility of a federal disaster declaration. “Runoff from recent rainfall and snowmelt has compromised critical infrastructure and roads in Montana,” Gianforte said in a press release. “This order will help impacted communities rebuild and get back on their feet.” Following heavy snow this winter through March — including a likely new record for December snowfall in Havre — and temperatures staying relatively...

  • Quick pics: Getting water to the store

    Updated May 18, 2023

  • Tuss: 2023 legislative session saw some success

    Patrick Johnston|Updated May 18, 2023

    Editor's note: Havre Daily News is trying to arrange interviews with all local legislators to get their views on the last legislative session. Watch for more stories in upcoming editions. Montana Rep. Paul Tuss, D-Havre, said that while his first legislative session was afflicted by more partisanship than he'd like, he feels there were productive things that happened in Helena this year for northern Montana. Tuss, who was elected last year as one of only two democratic flips...

  • Quick pics: Still smoke in the air

    Updated May 18, 2023

  • Havre street sweeping schedule updated

    Updated May 18, 2023

    Havre Daily News staff Havre Public Works has given an update on the schedule for street sweeping, and asks people on the days sweeping is happening in their area to park off street so workers can get everything done that day. Friday, May 19, the department will be sweeping the Randolph Addition and by the Havre Middle School. Monday, May 22, the department will start sweeping in the Highland Park area. The sweeping will start on Wilson, Lincoln and Boulevard avenues from Ninth Street on the north end to 13th Street on the...

  • Free blood pressure testing at senior center Friday

    Updated May 18, 2023

    Havre Daily News Staff The community is invited to take advantage of free blood pressure testing with Janice Holt, RN, at North Central Senior Center, 2 Second St. W. Holt will be at the senior center beginning Friday, 11 a.m. to noon, and then every other Friday at the center at that time. A release from the center said: • The best way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. • Only about 1 in 4 adults with hypertension have their condition under control. • Having hypertension puts...

  • Obituary - Muriel June Donoven

    Updated May 18, 2023

    Muriel June Donoven, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, Montana. Public viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, Friday, May 19, 2023, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be held at the Van Orsdel United Methodist Church in Havre, 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 22, 2023, with Ila McClenahan officiating. A burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery. Memorials in June's honor may be made to the Sletten...

  • Obituary - Wanda Marie Meland

    Updated May 18, 2023

    Wanda Marie Meland, 72, passed away January 4, 2023, of natural causes. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Highland Cemetery. Wanda was born October 30, 1950, to Sigurd and Mary (Ulven) Meland. She grew up north of Havre on the family farm and attended Cottonwood School and Havre High School, graduating in 1968. She attended Waldorf College in Iowa. She worked at Yellowstone Boys Ranch in Billings and earned her master's degree in...

  • For the Record, May 18, 2023

    Updated May 18, 2023

    Havre Police Department Cletus Edward Knowles of Havre, 42, was issued a summons on a nuisance dog charge after callers reported at 7:06 a.m. Wednesday that a dog had been barking all morning on Saddle Butte Drive. -- Charles Randy Walker of Harlem, 72, was arrested on a charge of theft after a theft was reported at a First Street West business at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday. -- Amari Love Longknife of Havre, 18, was issued a summons on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7...

  • Blue Ponies look to continue strong play at divisionals

    Kason Clark|Updated May 18, 2023

    The postseason has finally arrived for the Havre High softball team. After going undefeated in the Northeast A and competing in several tournaments over the past month, the Blue Ponies will compete in the Eastern A Divisional in Billings this week. As they look to clinch a spot in the state tournament, HHS head coach Tony Vigliotti is confident the Ponies can make a deep run at divisionals. "We've been playing our best softball here at the end of the season and that's what we...

  • Havre track and field set to begin postseason with divisional meet

    Kason Clark|Updated May 18, 2023

    After several meets over the past couple months, the Havre High track and field teams are now ready to begin the postseason. Starting this Friday, the Blue Ponies will head to Sidney to compete in the Eastern A Divisional Meet. With a spot in state on the line, HHS head coach Kari Filius hopes for high finishes from as many of her athletes as possible. "We were hoping to just qualify as many more people as we can," Filius said. "To get as many as we can in the top eight in...