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  • State and local COVID-19 update, June 4, 2021

    Updated Jun 4, 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 123,260 with 138 new cases, 656 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 59. The number of deaths was 1,632. Blaine County Health Department reported Thursday evening being notified of 4 new...

  • COVID case shuts down Box Elder Schools field trip

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jun 4, 2021

    With Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation reporting its first confirmed case of COVID-19 since February and Box Elder Schools reporting its first case in months, even with schools out for the summer the pandemic is impacting local activities. A release from Box Elder Superintendent Jeremy MacDonald said a 21st Century field trip scheduled for today and elementary kindergarten through sixth grade summer school have been canceled for Box Elder Schools. The full school year ended for...

  • 90-year-old pilot, hiker scales Bear Paw Mountains

    Dane McGuire|Updated Jun 4, 2021

    After losing his sense of purpose following the death of his wife in 2013, Everett Tyrrel said he began to get his purpose back thanks to fitness trainer Tami Nystrom of Physical Therapy Down Under and Fitness Center in Havre - including hiking miles of trail in Beaver Creek Park and other spots in the Bear Paw Mountains. "For three days a week for two years, I had Tami as a trainer and mainly, for me, was as a listener. After my wife passed away, I needed someone to talk to...

  • ARPA Infrastructure Advisory Commission to hold inaugural meeting June 7

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Press release HELENA — The ARPA — American Rescue Plan Act — Infrastructure Advisory Commission will hold its first meeting Monday at 9 a.m. in the State Capitol. The meeting will be held in Room 137, as well as virtually, and will also be live-streamed at http://leg.mt.gov . People who wish join the meeting via Zoom are asked to email Amy Personette at [email protected] to register. During Monday’s meeting, the commission will appoint a chair and vice chair, review roles and responsibilities of the commission, and set fut...

  • Agenda - Havre City Council

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Havre City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in City Hall. The meeting agenda is: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Minutes Committee reports Public comment on agenda items 1 through 6. For items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments here are limited to one minute. Regular agenda — 1. Resolution No. 3834 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Havre, Montana Adopting The Montana Department Of Labor And Industry Building Permit Fee Schedule. 2. Resolution No....

  • Agenda - Cottonwood Schools sets board meeting for Tuesday

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Press release Cottonwood Schools regular board meeting will be Tuesday, June 8, at 6 p.m. at the North School. The public can also join by electronics and people can contact the clerk at 406-265-6970 to find out how....

  • Agenda - Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Havre Middle School. The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Presentation and display 5. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. Unanimous consent agenda C. Old business D. New business 1. Montana School Board Association dues 2021-22 2. Montana High School Association dues, catastrophic and concussive insurance 3. Consideration of high...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly calendar

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Monday 8 a.m. — District MACo meeting in Shelby 5:30 p.m. — Park board meeting Tuesday 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in commissioners’ office 10:30 a.m. — LEPC meeting at detention center 1:30 p.m. — 911 meeting at Havre City hall 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in commissioners’ office 5 p.m. — HRDC Budget and Finance meeting Wednesday 11 a.m. — Liberty County Medical meeting in Chester Thursday 10 a.m. — Weekly business meeting in commissioners’ office Friday Regular business hours...

  • PlayCleanGo® Awareness Week kicks off Saturday

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Press release The Hill County Weed and Mosquito District and PlayCleanGo® is kicking off the third annual PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, June 5–12. A week dedicated to highlighting the importance of stopping the spread of invasive species, PlayCleanGo Awareness Week aims to educate recreationists on quick and easy ways to responsibly enjoy the outdoors without spreading invasive species or pests. Throughout the week, The Hill County Weed and Mosquito District will join with PlayCleanGo to share information about invasive sp...

  • Chamber reminds of road closures for marathon

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Press release The Havre Chamber of Commerce is reminding people of road closures Saturday during the inaugural Bear Paw Marathon. The Chamber is advising anyone who uses Montana Secondary Highway 234 - Beaver Creek Highway - that the southbound lane will be shut down from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. from Butte Road to Sucker Creek Road. A pilot car will lead traffic on the north bound lane. People should expect delays. This may affect commute times and The Chamber asks that everyone pla...

  • Letter to the Editor  - Thanks for creating Bear Paw Marathon

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Editor, Thank you to the community of Havre for its efforts in supporting the sport of distance running by hosting the inaugural Bear Paw Marathon. As one who has participated in many marathons, I know the amount of planning and the many volunteers, sponsors, businesses and local leaders it takes to create such an event. My brother and I had planned to be in Havre this weekend to run and celebrate in the community that introduced both of us to distance running so many years ago. Unfortunately, a family event prohibits us...

  • View from the North 40: Today it's science, all the way down

    Pam Burke|Updated Jun 4, 2021

    I’ll ease you into things with a light-hearted science story, but I’m wrapping it up with some serious monkey business, so you might want to sit down. Scientists have figured out that bees can tell time, but the results are not the most interesting thing about this research. A scientist put a container of sugar water outside a beehive every day at 4 p.m. and one day he didn’t put the sugar water out, but the bees showed up anyway. Ta-dah, the researcher said, they tell time....

  • Summer learning programs can help children make up lost ground

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Spring in Montana has brought hopeful signs that the pandemic is loosening its grip. And with summer arriving, we can start to focus on recovery. For Montana’s school-aged youth, recovery may mean making up for lost learning, regaining stability and enjoying more fun, carefree moments with their peers. Despite the heroic efforts of educators & community partners across our state, many students lost ground over the past year, struggling with lost instruction time, social isolation, hunger and mental health challenges. W...

  • Governor veto of bipartisan bills shows disconnect

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    During the 2021 Legislative Session, our legislators worked to find bipartisan solutions to some of Montana’s most challenging issues. Problems with no silver-bullet solutions, like increasing access to affordable childcare, housing that everyday Montanans can afford, and food security – something as basic as knowing where your next meal might come from. One in 10 Montanans lives in a food insecure household, including 35,500 children. Double SNAP Dollars is a nutrition program that stretches the dollars of SNAP cus...

  • Obituary - Thomas G. Evans

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Thomas G. Evans, 54, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Cremation has taken place, and a vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021, with his funeral Mass beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021, all at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Tom’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to Havre Legion Baseball or the Havre High School Foundation.... Full story

  • Obituary - David Patrick Keeley

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    David Patrick Keeley of Havre, 72, peacefully passed away due to natural causes surrounded by his loving family on May 31, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2021, at Highland Cemetery. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and services. Please visit David's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com . David Patrick Keeley... Full story

  • Obituary - David Charles Ivey

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    David Charles Ivey was born February 24, 1935, to Charles and Cornelia Ivey in Havre Montana. Heaven gained an Angel on May 19, 2021 in Palm Springs, California, after a long and hard fight that began with COVID-19. He grew up in Chinook Montana and graduated in 1953. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1953 and served four years. He also served in the Montana National Guard and Army Reserves. Dave married Betty Jo Solem on June 7, 1958, in Havre. The couple then relocated to Denver,... Full story

  • Obituary - Randall "Randy" Rocks

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    After a courageous battle with cancer, Randall "Randy" Rocks died peacefully at home in Mesquite, NV, on May 25, 2021, with his loving wife of 47 years, Ronnelle "Roni" by his side. Cremation has taken place and, as no services are planned, Randy would love for his friends and family to take a few minutes, listen to Paul Revere and the Raiders and have a cold beer as you remember him, as he appreciated his time with you. Randy was born in August 1952 at Malmstrom Air Force... Full story

  • Obituary - Patrick J. Lamphier

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Patrick J. Lamphier, 76, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, with Deacon Tim Maroney officiating. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Highland Cemetery. Pat’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to Bear Paw Hospice, the Havre Women’s Golf Association, Walleye’s Unlimited or Camp Bullwheel, which... Full story

  • Obituary - Willard Robert 'Bill' Kickbusch

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Willard Robert “Bill” Kickbusch, 94, of Havre, took his last trail ride Sunday, January 3rd, 2021, across the Great Divide. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family that he dearly loved. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angel Care, LLC, 124 Fifth Ave., Havre, MT, 59501, who showed exemplary compassion and care to Bill when it was needed most.... Full story

  • For the Record, June 4, 2021

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Havre Police Department A 15-year-old was issued a summons on a charge of juvenile curfew violations after people reported at 6:14 a.m. Thursday that their child had not come home the previous night. -- A 9:10 a.m. Thursday caller at Fifth Avenue and a Ninth Street reported a vehicle crash between and Lincoln and a Ford. -- Aaron Carl Lamere of Box Elder, 39, was arrested on a charge of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, and Travis Vaughn Standinghorn of Box...

  • College News - Maze graduates from medical school top of her class

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Sarah Elizabeth Maze graduated first in her class Saturday, May 22, 2021, at University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming, from the WWAMI program of the University of Washington School of Medicine. She is the daughter of Tim and Meg Maze of Ranchester, Wyoming, and the granddaughter of Norman and Margaret Maze of Havre, Montana, and Richard and Marguerite LaVigne of Ogdensberg, New York. Sarah Maze and her husband, Ian Zerbe, will be moving to Boise, Idaho, this month, where she...

  • College News - Peterson makes EWC dean's honor roll

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Havre Daily News staff Paij Peterson of Gildford has been listed on the dean’s honor roll at Eastern Wyoming College, the college announced in a press release. To qualify for the dean’s honor roll, students must be full-time and also achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0....

  • College News - Neibauer named to NDSU dean's list

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Press release Fargo, N.D. — Agribusiness major Hunter Neibauer of Chinook, Montana, was among the 3,529 North Dakota State University students to be placed on the spring 2021 dean’s list. A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 class credits to qualify for the spring list. The dean’s list also can be found at http://www.ndsu.edu/news/studentnews ....

  • Sunnyside Intermediate school names May students of the month

    Updated Jun 4, 2021

    Sunnyside Intermediate School has released the names of its May students of the month. Printed here are the photographs with the names and grades of students of the month....

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