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  • Havre school district issues statement on high school vandalism

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 26, 2021

    Havre Public Schools issued a statement this afternoon about a group of Havre seniors vandalizing the high school in a "senior prank." Havre police this morning said a group of 30 or so seniors gained entry to Havre High School late Monday evening and vandalized the school, with damage at that time estimated at $1,000 to $2,000, although the damage estimate was not yet complete. The district issued a statement to the community this afternoon, signed by the district...

  • Some 30 seniors caught vandalizing Havre High School days before graduation

    Patrick Johnston|Updated May 26, 2021

    Havre police say that, late Monday evening, a group of around 30 Havre High School seniors were caught on security cameras trespassing into the school building and vandalizing it, plugging toilets and drains, smearing the cameras and generally making a mess of the floors. Havre High School Principal Ed Norman and Superintendent Craig Mueller were not available for comment by printing deadline this morning. Havre Police Captain Aaron Wittmer said the matter is still being investigated, but investigators think the students got...

  • Graduation season continuing in the area

    Dane McGuire|Updated May 26, 2021

    Even amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, graduation season is in full swing. The school year in the area was heavily revised last year early in the pandemic, with schools all conducting classes remotely from mid-March through the end of the year and graduation ceremonies greatly revised. This year, with some or all classes held in the schools through the year and most districts closer to normal by this month, the ceremonies also were closer to normal. Havre High School’s g...

  • Quick pics: Rain continues with sun predicted on holiday

    Updated May 26, 2021

  • Local ARPA planning on hold for lack of federal guidance

    Patrick Johnston|Updated May 26, 2021

    In the wake of announcements about the dispersal of over $28 million in American Rescue Plan funds to counties and cities across north-central Montana little guidance has been issued by the federal government about how these funds can be used. While some county- and city-level officials in the area have general ideas about where this money will be spent, few concrete plans are being made because so little is known about how the money can legally be spent. “We know we need to be accountable for how it’s spent and we have not...

  • Montana Actors' Theatre in search of 2021 summer interns and assistants

    Dane McGuire|Updated May 26, 2021

    As summer approaches, Montana Actors’ Theatre is once again in search of interns and assistants to help with youth programs. For college students and recent college graduates, MAT is offering several paid internships. Interested high school students can apply for assistant positions. Intern youth programs include the touring KidsMAT summer children’s theater camps and the annual youth production. This summer’s youth production will be “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...

  • State and Local COVID-19 update, May 26, 2021

    Updated May 26, 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 11,454 with 93 new cases, 768 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 64. The number of deaths was 1,607. Blaine County Health Department reported Tuesday evening being notified of 2 new ca...

  • Obituary - Jeannie M. Powell

    Updated May 26, 2021

    Jeannie M. Powell, who was born September 16, 1963, passed away at her home the morning of May 17, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Zane Powell; sons, Ben Parsons, Clayton Parsons, Kristofer Parsons and Karson Powell. A graveside service will be held May 27th, 2021, at the Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook, MT, at 2 p.m. Following the graveside a Celebration of Life will be held at Blaine County Fair Grounds Commercial Building at 3 p.m....

  • For the Record, May 26, 2021

    Updated May 26, 2021

    Havre Police Department A broken windshield was reported by a Third Street caller Tuesday at 10:17 a.m. -- A 10:59 a.m. Tuesday caller at Havre High School reported vandalism. -- Michael Robert-Louis Belcourt of Havre, 31, was arrested on charges of partner or family member assault and tampering with a communication device and on a Justice or City court warrant after a caller on Second Street asked Tuesday at 11:54 a.m. for officer assistance with their boyfriend. -- A Fourth...

  • Cronk, Divish honored with Founders Excellence Awards

    Updated May 26, 2021

    Havre Daily News staff Paulette Cronk and Patsy Divish were honored with 2021 Founders Excellence Awards at a ceremony at Montana State University-Northern Saturday. Cronk, a 1963 graduate of Northern, has supported the school in numerous ways over the decades, including volunteering at events and serving on boards including Northern Alumni board and the Montana State University-Northern Foundation board. Divish, a 1988 graduate of Northern, also has stayed active with the...

  • Ross family organizes #TroyStrong blood drives in seven Montana cities

    Updated May 26, 2021

    From American Red Cross GREAT FALLS — Football-loving Great Falls kindergartner Troy Ross turns 7 in June, a milestone celebrated throughout his community and beyond and at least partly made possible thanks to the generosity of blood donors. For the fourth straight year, the Ross family is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a series of blood drives across Montana in Troy’s name, honoring and encouraging the blood donors who helped save their son’s life and the lives of others. “Montana is a pretty special place,...

  • The Postscript: A change of scenery

    Carrie Classon|Updated May 26, 2021

    The old wooden folding table belonged to my grandma. I don’t remember her ever using it. After she moved out of her house and into a retirement home, my sister inherited the table, but she didn’t use it much, either. The table has four wooden folding chairs that tuck beneath it and the whole thing rolls on casters. My husband, Peter, and I are moving to be closer to family and we don’t have a serviceable table for our new place. “Bring the folding table when you come,” I told...

  • Pony fastpitch takes aim at the Class A state tournament

    Kason Clark|Updated May 26, 2021

    Despite a loss in the Northeast A divisional championship game in their last home game, the Havre High softball team looks to rebound and go on a deep postseason run for a state title this weekend in Butte. Even though the Blue Ponies will face their toughest competition yet, HHS head coach Tony Vigliotti feels confident heading into the tournament. "I feel good. I think we're in a good place," Vigliotti said. "We're heading in the right direction. Have been all year." Havre e...

  • Blue Pony tennis ready to claim Class A hardware

    Havre Daily Staff|Updated May 26, 2021

    By Havre Daily Staff For seven Havre Blue Ponies, the end of the tennis season is near. But, the end also marks the biggest two days of a high school tennis player's life, and that's what makes this weekend so special. Five HHS boys and two girls will head to Billings for Thursday and Friday's Class A state tennis tournament, and while it's always special, with the cancellation of last tennis season due to the coronavirus pandemic, HHS head coach George Ferguson said this...

  • Hi-Line Athletes of the Week

    Updated May 26, 2021

    Toby Niederegger, Chinook Track It's been an outstanding school year for Chinook's Toby Niederegger. And he is capping it off by starring on the track. Niederegger won the high jump at both the District 9C Meet two weeks ago and the Northern C Divisional last Thursday in Great Falls. Niederegger, who also excels in football and basketball for the Sugarbeeters, has one of the top high jump marks in Class C this season. He'll compete at state this weekend. Grace Crantz/Talia...

  • Blaine County included in USDA disaster area designation

    Updated May 26, 2021

    From U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it has designated 13 Montana counties as disaster areas due to drought, with agricultural producers in other contiguous counties including Blaine County also eligible for assistance. The natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency to extend emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. The application deadline is Jan. 3, 2022. Emergency loans can...

  • Initiative announced to quantify climate benefits of CRP

    Updated May 26, 2021

    Note: This was provided by USDA Farm Service Agency WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency announced Tuesday an initiative to quantify the climate benefits of Conservation Reserve Program contracts. The multi-year effort will enable USDA to better target CRP toward climate outcomes and improve existing models and conservation planning tools while supporting USDA’s goal of putting American agriculture and forestry at the center of climate-smart solutions to address climate change. “CRP is a power...