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Editor's note:This version corrects the reported ages of the two reported Hill County COVID-19-related fatalities and that the deaths are COVID-19 related. Hill County Health Department reported this afternoon the first confirmed COVID-19-related deaths in the county. The department reported in a press release that it was made aware of the two deaths as well as a new confirmed case of the disease this afternoon. The people who died were in their 50s and 60s for age and had...
Gov. Steve Bullock today issued a directive to ensure all eligible Montanans can safely vote in the 2020 November general election by allowing counties to expand voting by mail and early voting. ITALIC See more on this in Friday’s Havre Daily News article about Bullock’s press conference held today. ENDITALIC Whether or not they provide mail ballots, all counties will be required to offer in person voting opportunities and take precautions to ensure Montanans have the option to register or vote safely. “I am in agree...
Press release State and local public health agencies in Montana are investigating 52 reports of confirmed and suspected Salmonella Newport illnesses linked to onions from Thomson International, Inc., including cases in Hill County. Illnesses began as far back as June 21 and continue to be reported. Local investigations have confirmed that ill individuals often consumed the recalled onions at restaurants. Confirmed and suspected cases have been identified in 16 counties across Montana and include 12 hospitalizations. Other...
The Hill County Commission met Wednesday with representatives from Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and Great Western Engineering. to discuss progress on the Havre-Milk River Levee's improvement project, including federal approval of the improvement plan proposed for the levee, delaying a potential downgrade on the system. The levee, which was completed in 1957, was designed to prevent destructive flooding that often devastated the area. However, after...
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 259 with 87 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 185,815 with 2,691 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 65. The number of recoveries was 2,964 and the number of active cases was 1,573. People can visit the state tracking map online through a link at https://montana.maps.arcgis.com or at https://covid19.mt.gov ....
Chinook Public Schools decided to return in full capacity this coming school year, but with a few accommodations. “Right now, our Phase 2 plan is going to be re-opening for all students that opt in,” Chinook Public Schools Superintendent Darin Hannum said. Masks are going to be recommended, he said, they are not going to be required. Classrooms are going to be cleaned between classes and the bathrooms will be cleaned frequently throughout the day, he said. He said shields will be placed in the front office, as well as the caf...
Cottonwood North School has a new teacher from Browning returning after student teaching there last year. "I am looking forward to getting back into the classroom," Lona Gibbs said. "So last year, was an official first year of teaching for me and it just kind of ended abruptly in March, so I'm looking forward to getting back into the classroom and seeing some of my students from last year and getting to know a couple new ones." Gibbs student taught at Cottonwood last year,...
Agnes Fox, 81, passed away peacefully of natural causes July 28, 2020, in her Queen Creek, AZ, home on July 28, 2020. She was born in Chinook and raised on the Williamson family ranch in the Bear Paw Mountains before moving to Arizona in 1966. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Herb Williamson, and sister Dorothy Thornby. Agnes is survived by her brother, Martin Williamson of Chinook, and sisters Mary Ann Sheppard of Havre and Margie McKeever of Helena;...
Cottonwood School’s school board budget meeting is set for Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Cottonwood West School. Public can also join by electronics and can contact the clerk 265-6970 to find out how....
Davey Elementary School’s school board budget meeting is set for Monday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m. at Davey School....
Havre Police Department Wednesday at 10:14 a.m., Second Street caller reported a hit and run crash. —— A hit and run crash was reported at 2:59 p.m. Wednesday at a First Street business. Hill County Sheriff’s Office A deputy investigated a stolen vehicle on Second Street West at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. —— A caller reported Wednesday at 4:53 p.m. finding a badge and handcuffs east of town. —— Kennith Eugene Albertson of Havre, 66, was issued a summons on a charge of disorderly...
Kathy said that she told Crin they should ask Josue to put locks on their closets because I am out of control with my sewing machine. Once my creative juices begin flowing in a particular direction, they run like a river. Innocent beginnings. I cleaned out my closet of the old and worn and stained and unloved garments, shoved them into a trash bag. The next day I retrieved two blouses and cut away parts and pieces to construct face masks. Next, I took a hard critical look at w...
Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a virtual “Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit” in collaboration with Second Lady of the United States Karen Pence and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The free event will connect military spouses with resources and information available to help them start or grow a small business. The event will open with remarks from Second Lady Karen Pence and SBA Adminis...
Press release GLASGOW - A business grant recently assisted a young woman's dream of helping people relax and feel good while adapting to new regulations in place for the coronavirus pandemic. "I knew at 13 that I wanted to be a massage therapist," said Kristi Feit, owner of the Mirror Image Day Spa in Glasgow. "I would practice on my family and enjoyed making people feel better." Feit earned her massage therapist license in 2001 and became a licensed nail tech in 2005. She ope...
Press release GREAT FALLS — After extensive consideration, the University of Providence leadership has determined that an online start for the Fall 2020 semester is in the best interest of student, staff, faculty and community safety. This decision was not made lightly and took into consideration students’ experience, health, safety and the founding sisters’ legacy. Following their arrival in Great Falls in 1892, the Sisters of Providence opened the first hospital in the city, supported by the leading citizens. During the n...
With fingers crossed, the Frontier Conference is going to play some football this fall So with that in mind, it's time to take a look at the top returning players in the Frontier at each position in the league and, as is tradition with this series, we'll start with the quarterbacks. The Frontier graduated its First-Team All-Conference quarterback and Offensive Player of the Year Darius-James Peterson from league champion College of Idaho. So, after four years, the Yotes, who...
Havre wrestlers place at Reno Worlds Two Havre Wrestlers took part in the moved Reno World Championship last weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma, each earning eighth-place finishes. Connor Harris, a 2020 state champion, who will wrestle for MSU-Northern, took eighth at 145 pounds in the 18U bracket, while 2020 state champ Orion Thivierge finished eighth at 175 pounds in the 15U bracket. Local shines in triathlon Jessica Kennedy-Stiffarm was the top female finisher in the Run Montana...
After conducting special license and permit drawings each year, FWP may have leftover licenses and permits offered for sale as "Surplus Licenses." New this year is the Surplus License List, which will allow FWP to equitably issue these licenses and permits and reduce the likelihood of stress and demand causing system failure as we have seen in past years. Here's what you need to know: • Both residents and nonresidents can sign up for the Surplus License List through MyFWP. ...
