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Editor’s note: This version adds information received after printing deadline that the issue is on the agenda for the Hill County Commission business meeting 10 a.m. Thursday. Great Northern Fair Board member Bob Sivertsen said in a letter he has been asked to resign after being accused of misdeeds at the fairgrounds and has requested a public hearing to tell his side of the story. Employees at the fairgrounds accused Sivertsen, who was appointed to the board by the Hill C...
Havre’s Public Works Director Dave Peterson said this morning that multiple water main breaks in the city overnight resulted in flooding and some road damage. Peterson said the breaks occurred on Fourth Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets, another occurred on Fourth Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues, and a main transmission line broke on Third Street between Montana Avenue and First Avenue. Peterson said he was unsure of the exact cause of the breaks and Public W...
By all accounts, 4-H's activities at this year's Great Northern Fair were incredibly successful, from the students presentations to the shows and the livestock sale, practically everything saw bigger crowds and made more money than last year. Montana State University Hill County Extension Agent Kati Purkett said the livestock sale brought in just less than $215,000, up $32,000 from last year, and featured more market beef, lambs and pigs. Purkett said all of 4-H's animal...
Steve Mulonet, service officer for the Montana Veterans Affairs, will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. People who are interested in applying for benefits need to bring a copy of their discharge paperwork — DD214 — with them. Wednesday, Aug. 4 Shelby, Courthouse, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cut Bank, Glacier County Courthouse Annex Room 19, 1:30 –3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5 Browning, Eagle Shield Building, 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 Glasgow, Glasgow VA Cl...
Hill County commissioners, I am in receipt of the letter asking for my resignation from the Great Northern Fair Board. I am disappointed that the commissioners have made the decision based on false allegations. Yet not one commissioner or fair board member have asked me to address the accusations. I am interested in what evidence was used in making your decision? It is for that reason that I’m asking for a show cause public hearing wherein I have an opportunity to give a full account of what actually took place. You state t...
Patrick Vaughn Ryan Maroney, 27, passed away July 6th in Tacoma, Washington. Services will be held at noon Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Rocky Boy with Father Joseph Tran officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held after the service at the church.... Full story
Alice M. O’Leary, 86, passed away due to natural causes on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at the Care and Comfort Home. A Rosary will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021, and her funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Father Daniel Wathen officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Alice’s family has suggested memorial donations be made to the St. Jude School or to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church.... Full story
THE BEST MOM A KID COULD HOPE FOR passed away on July 8, 2021, lovingly surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born in Montana, raised her seven children in Utah, where she inspired us to be successful adults. She often worked two jobs to provide for us and still gave us each quality time. A respected business owner, an amazing cook, (food was her love language) and a talented crafter, she was loved by many. A prolific reader, especially of the Louis L'Amour... Full story
The agenda for the Hill County Commission weekly business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims Employment Budgets Appropriation — Extension Ordinance Resolutions Resolution No. 21-2664 Cottonwood Bridge Project Contracts Board appointments Fair Commission Policy updates County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval Amended plat for Steve McLain County needs Digital Budget Book: Montana State Fund Safety Work Safe Champions Quit claim deeds Johnson u...
Havre Police Department A caller reported a domestic disturbance on Fifth Street Monday at 7:50 a.m. -- A 14th Avenue caller reported Monday at 10:13 a.m. that items were stolen from a yard. -- Michelle Nichole Healy of Havre, 39, was arrested on a pick up and hold order Monday at 10:23 a.m. on First Street. -- Leena Galan Healy of Havre, 26, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant during a well-being check Monday at 12:53 p.m. on Second Street. -- Officers were asked...
Story and photos from Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club Near the apex of Second Avenue is a profusion of floral color, textures, height and plant varieties mixed with various sizes of interesting rocks and graced with a few deciduous trees chosen as Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club featured yard. Chip Smith had a vision immediately when he purchased the sandstone brick house and, in its second growing season, has created a "Mountain Meadow effect" on the plains of north-central...
Like all college sports teams, there's no question the Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team will be excited for some sort of return to normal this winter. Of course, the return of fans to the Armory Gymnasium will be a huge part of returning to normal as all Frontier basketball games were played without fans this past season. But, with the release of Northern's 2021-22 hoops schedule, longtime head coach Shawn Huse' team will look forward to more normalcy,...
While summer golf is in full swing, it won't be long until the Havre High golfers return to the course. The new high school golf season gets underway Thursday, Aug. 12. So here is some information all golfers planning on playing this season should know. First, there will be a player sign-up meeting on Monday, Aug. 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Havre Daily News. Anyone planning on playing high school golf should attend. There will also be a fall sports parent meeting, information on...
Local baseball fans have had a lot to enjoy this summer with the success of the Havre Northstars American baseball club as well several little league tournaments in June. However, they did not get the chance to witness the seasons that the Havre 10U and Havre 12U teams had as they mostly played on the road. Both teams finished their seasons up earlier this month as they competed in their state tournaments, both of which were held in Miles City from July 9 to July 11. At the...
