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The body of Jerry Donoven, the Havre man who has been the focus of a search-and-rescue effort at Fresno Reservoir all weekend, has been found. The body was discovered by a volunteer on a jet ski in water “quite a ways” from where Donoven’s boat was found on Friday, Hill County Sheriff Don Brostrom said this morning. Details in today’s Havre Daily News....
Police and a hundred volunteers are searching for Jerry Donoven, a Havre man who went missing in Fresno Reservoir Friday. The search was concentrated Sunday at Kremlin Bay. Donoven was last seen Thursday, and friends became concerned when they didn't see him on Friday. His boat was found in the water, but there was no sign of him. Divers from Hill County Search and Rescue volunteers were taking part in the effort were Hill County Sheriff’s Deputies, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officers and representatives of the U.S. B...
When Judge Audrey Barger asked Cody Thompson how he had been, he said he felt spectacular because he'd been "all jacked up on freedom." Thompson is one of many going through the lengthy DUI court program, and if he's like most participants in the program, he knows what it feels like to lose his freedom. Thompson is a character inside and out. He is usually boisterous and Thursday he was wearing a T-shirt depicting former President Bill Clinton with an Uzi and a damsel in...
Gov. Steve Bullock has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff on Monday to honor Sgt. David Thatcher, one of the last remaining members of the Doolittle Raiders, who died June 22. Bullock said Thatcher was "a humble and quiet hero from Bridger, Montana, who served as a member of the courageous Doolittle Raiders and helped change the course of World War II." “Sergeant Thatcher is a heroic reflection of his generation and will forever serve as a constant reminder, especially when our flag is at half-staff, of all those w...
Lee G. Blevins, 91, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, June 23, at the Care & Comfort Home. A visitation will be held 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Father Daniel Wathen officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Lee’s family has requested that memorials be made in his name to the Care & Comfort Home, 1204 Cleveland, Havre, MT 59501, the Montana Veterans Memorial, PO Box 3...
Cindy L. Houle, 53, passed away due to natural causes on June 21, 2016, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2016, and her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2016, all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rocky Boy. Burial will follow in Rocky Boy Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Cindy’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www...
It's hard to walk down any main throughfare in Havre and not see some project that has been affected by the James Sleeter Charitable Trust. From the Welcome to Havre sign on the west side to Town Square in the heart of the city to the city's skateboard park, to the Wahkpa Chu'gn Buffalo Jump, the Sleeter trust has donated matching funds to get projects off the ground. It provided funds to the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line, North Havre Park, the bridge at Rotary Pond, the...
Some students and teachers on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation got a chance Thursday morning to climb into a Montana Army National Guard UH-72 Lakota helicopter and meet the state's highest ranking military officer. The helicopter touched down at 9:30 a.m on the football field near Rocky Boy High School. Teachers, students and assorted spectators were on the scene to watch the helicopter swoop overhead, circle the field and ultimately touch down. After the helicopter sat idle...
Five of the best gardeners in Havre are combining forces with some of the best artists to put on the Havre Art Association’s Art in the Garden on Sunday. Five finely decorated yards will display work by some of Havre’s bests artists. For $5 people can tour the five yards and see the art. One ticket will be drawn at the end of the day and the winner will get to select a piece of artwork from a special selection of artwork at one of the gardens. The art show runs 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds go back into the community for sch...
By Emily Mayer Weddings were the big news items in the Havre newspapers this week 100 years ago. Here are the three that appeared on The Hill County Democrat’s June 24, 1916, issue: Married on Anniversary of Mother’s Wedding A pretty wedding was solemnized last evening at the home of Mrs. Peter Gowrie, one of the pioneer residents of the city, when Mr. Earl R. Bevis, a fireman of the Great Northern Railway company and Miss Ruth Gowrie were united in wedlock, the Rev. P. H. Case, of the Presbyterian church, officiating. The br...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a disturbance after a caller from 4th and 10th Avenue reported a disturbance Thursday at 11:07 a.m. —— Officers investigated a motor vehicle crash after a 2nd Street caller reported a hit and run Thursday at 11:52 a.m. —— Officers investigated a motor vehicle crash after someone near Sunnyside School reported Thursday at 2:24 p.m. that someone drove through the school fence. —— Officers assisted a citizen after a Boulevard Avenue caller reported landlord-tenant issues Thursday at...
MONDAY 8 a.m. — Center for Mental Health Board Meeting TUESDAY 9:30 a.m. — Road Supervisor — Otto 10:30 a.m. — Courthouse Restoration Progress Meeting WEDNESDAY Office hours THURSDAY 9 a.m. — Payroll Approval 10 a.m. — Business Meeting Manual Claims Employment Review Resolutions Tax Adjustments County Permit Approval Subdivision/ Survey Approval Contracts Time for comments from the public 1:30 p.m. — Claims Approval FRIDAY Office hours...
LaVerna Margaret McFadden, 97, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in her Lakeside home with her youngest daughter by her side. She was born Sept. 14, 1918, on a farm South of Rudyard, Montana, to Frank and Bertha Struck and baptized into the Lutheran faith that same month. She was the second of eight children and lived her entire life in Montana. LaVerna received her first year of education in Kalispell. Her family then moved back to Rudyard where she continued her schooling, graduating in the class of...
Press release The Montana State University-Northern’s Spring semester Dean’s List contains 339 students. To be included in the Dean’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and earn a grade point average of 3.25 or better. Students who received an incomplete or “F” during this semester are not included on the honor roll listing. The following list of students is organized alphabetically by hometown: Big Sandy Farar, Tayla Box Elder Duran, Slayte G. Henry, Shana M. Molina, Brian T. Raining Bird, Shaneen D. Cheste...
By Bureau of Land Management Whether you have already explored the Upper Missouri Breaks' majestic formations or you have yet to float the river, you won't want to miss the chance to take home a piece of it. People are invited to join the U.S. Bureau of Land Management on June 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center in Fort Benton for the second showing by renowned Artist in Residence Paul Tunkis. His artwork will be on...
Press release Following is a list of local Montana students who graduated from Carroll College Saturday, May 14, during the 106th commencement ceremony held in Nelson Stadium on the Carroll College campus. Indicated on this list are the students’ names, hometowns, majors, and honors or distinctions earned. Chester: Brandon Thomas Graff, civil engineering Havre: Samantha Marie French***, history, with distinction Christina Marie Mack, nursing Lauren Nicole Scofield, biochemistry/molecular biology Hingham: Taylor Warren, e...
North Central Senior Center, June 27 to July 1 We have open slots for the CSFP commodity program. Stop by the Senior Center for an application or call 265-5464 for information. You must be age 60, or older, and your income must fall within the guidelines. We hope everyone has an enjoyable Fourth of July. Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; exercise at the Senior Center 11-11:45 a.m.; Painting and Adult Coloring Book Group at 1 p.m. Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bingo at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday — T...
Acts 5:21-43 Out our way, one of the things you learn as you gain confidence in the saddle is that your horse has a sixth sense and can feel what you are thinking even before you try to tell him what you want. Goliath, after our years together, barely needed the reins but almost senseed what I wanted before I was even conscious of it. Though neck reined trained, it seemed that even before I began to move the reins he already knew what I was after and responded. But he also kne...
Reminder to all-star baseball, softball teams With the summer comes baseball and girls fastpitch softball all-star teams and tournaments for all age groups. The Havre Daily News would like to remind any coaches in the area of all-star teams for both baseball and softball to send in any results from tournaments, and any other information on games and tournaments that will take place in our coverage area. Team and action photos from games and tournaments are also welcome. Any...
Summer is just heating up. But, the 2016 college volleyball season isn't that far off, and not only has Montana State University-Northern head coach Bill Huebsch announced a big recruiting class this past spring, but, the Skylights have pretty much finalized their 2016 schedule as well. Northern, which went 10-19 overall last season, will open the 2016 season with the Big Sky Challenge in Butte. The tournament will pit many members of the Frontier Conference against members...
Fastpitch softball is always a big thing in Havre during the summer and this weekend, many local players will gather to celebrate not only the game, but the life of Shania Evans, who tragically passed away several years ago in a car accident. That's a big reason why the Shania's Challenge men's fastpitch softball tournament is so special and that's also why many local legends of the game, will take to the Sixth Avenue Memorial Field this weekend, where the tournament is being...
