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At a press conference Thursday afternoon Gov. Steve Bullock provided updates on Montana’s ongoing fire season and the pandemic situation in Montana, as well as announcing new guidelines for K-12 schools regarding potential outbreaks of COVID-19. As of Monday, Bullock said, the state has seen 1,835 fires and burns, with over 257,350 acres affected. He said the state’s fire suppression costs have totaled $6.3 million, including emergency funds obtained through grants. Bullock said the state has seen extreme fire growth and sig...
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 518 with 142 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 274,658 with 1,305 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 131. The number of recoveries was 6,795 and the number of active cases was 1,859. The new cases by county were in: Hill: 2 new cases, 106 total, 29 active, 4 active hospitalizations, 75 recovered, 2 deaths Liberty: No new cases, 11 total, 4 active, 7 recovered Blaine: No new cases, 15 total,...
Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday that he was filing a lawsuit against U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over recent changes made at the United States Postal Service that Bullock argues are unlawful and have directly harmed Montanans by impeding the flow of mail. While Sen. Jon Tester D-Mont., and Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney have supported the lawsuit, Sen. Steve Daines R-Mont., has called it a political stunt, and Rep. Greg Gianforte R-Mont., has indicated a similar opinion. Daines is facing Bullock, a Democrat, in this...
In a series of unanimous votes the Hill County Commission approved grants and a resolution in their weekly business meeting Thursday. The commission approved the renewal of the Operation Stonegarden Grant for the Hill County Sheriff’s Department. Hill County Sheriff Jamie Ross said the grant will allow the department to augment security on the northern borer and would cover overtime and vehicle maintenance involved in these efforts. The grant provides funds to local law enforcement to support U.S. Border Patrol in its m...
"We have had an interesting year in 2020, to say the least and it's certainly has brought some challenges to us in organizing this event, nonetheless, our coalition knew it was important for people to come together to recognize the impact of suicide in our community, to celebrate the lives that have been lost and to support those who may be struggling," Hill County Suicide Awareness Coalition Chair Amber Spring said Thursday before the Sixth Annual Hill County Suicide...
Press release Gary & Leo's Fresh Foods and Pharmacy has announced the 2020-2021 Montana State University-Northern scholarships awards to recipients Destiny Martin and Megan Lodge. The winners will receive a $1,500 scholarship toward their tuition. "Our scholarships are made available to our staff and their family members," said Tracy Job, store manager. "Congratulations to our 2020-2021 recipients. We are proud to support these students as they pursue their education at MSU-No...
During the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and stress caused by it, many people are looking for resources for themselves and others who need support. Following are a list of some numbers people can call for help and support. • Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 • Tumbleweed Runaway and Family Crisis Program: 406-259-2558 and, toll free, 1-888-816-4702 • Friendship Line by Institute on Aging is both a crisis intervention hotline and a warm-li...
Press release Bear Paw Development Corp. announced it recently selected Chris Klobofski of Havre to serve as the organization's Director of Community Development, responsible for managing the Economic Development District's portfolio of local government infrastructure projects that include drinking water systems, wastewater systems, bridges and other physical enhancements to communities in northern Montana. "I am very excited about this new opportunity to make a positive...
A recent Billings Gazette editorial, “Stapleton Shows Why He Is Unfit for Any Office” is right on target. What it doesn’t say is: his second in command is just as incompetent. Christi Jacobsen has been Corey Stapleton’s deputy secretary of state for almost four years. And she is now running to replace him. This is not the person you want in that office, for several reasons. First, they are joined at the hip and their record is atrocious. They have wasted taxpayer money in extraordinary, historic style. There was Stapleton’s n...
Editor, In these days of racial tensions, I must speak of my multiracial family. All of my children have Black heritage. All have Native American heritage, all have Gros Ventre ancestors. Some are enrolled at Fort Belknap. Some are enrolled Crows. Some have white ancestors. I have many brothers and sisters on the Fort Belknap, Blackfeet, and Rocky Boy’s reservations. So do Black lives matter? Yes, they do! So also do Native American lives matter for my family. We know of missing and murdered Native women. Many of you also h...
According to current popular standards, I should be referring to my animals as “fur-babies,” but we don’t share that kind of relationship. My critters aren’t my children and I’m not their mother. I think I would remembered having a puppy in a birthing room 15 years ago. I’m equally certain everyone else would remember that, too. Surely a photo would still be circling the internet of things showing a fuzzy newborn puppy, already sporting a full beard and old-man eyebrows, lying...
Havre Police Department A caller on Buttrey Drive reported Thursday at 12:07 p.m. that a gray Dodge Ram had been hit. -- Holly Jo Roastingstick of Box Elder, 47, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and trespass to property after a caller at a First Street West establishment reported at 6:38 p.m. Thursday that an intoxicated woman would not leave. -- Teage Michael Fought of Great Falls, 18, was arrested on charges of expired vehicle registration, minor in possession...
Hill County Park Board meeting will be at the Beaver Lodge at Camp Kiwanis in Beaver Creek Park Monday at 5:30 p.m. 1. Approval of minutes 2. Approval of agenda 3. Guests and public comments on agenda items only/agenda requests for next meeting 4. Cabin business: #20 Sawmill Gulch 5. Old business: Monitoring progress, scheduling monitoring presentation in October; Folf Course; South Cross fence; Cabin inspections; Campfire ban status 6. New business: Budget changes, truck purchase; AED acquisition; Delinquent cabin; Updates...
The H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Board will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of Havre Inn and Suites. The meeting agenda is: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call of members 3. Reading and approval of minutes 4. Museum Report — Emily Mayer 5. Wahkpa Chu’gn Report — Emily Mayer 6. The Foundation Report — Elaine Morse 7. Committee reports a. Budget and Finance — Val, budget review 8. Unfinished business a. Review Museum Hours and Jump Tours — No school tours b. Setting Jump tour prices for next season c. Gussenhoven...
Press release Hill County has an open airport board position. This position represents the rural areas of Hill County. This is an unpaid position. Terms are two years, Regular meetings are held once per month. People are asked to send or drop off their letter of interest to Hill County commissioners office at the courthouse, 315 Fourth St., by Sept. 25. People are asked to include their contact information and why they wish to be on the board....
Kathryn Ann May of Missoula, age 65, passed away January 10, 2020, at St. Patrick Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was born on October 14, 1954, in Havre to Einar and Patricia Lund. She was educated in the Havre public school system and went on to study at the University of Montana. Kathryn met her husband, Donald May, during high school and they soon became high school sweethearts. She became the love of Don's life. On October 4, 1986, she married Don May in...
Press release Since New Zealand mudsnails were detected at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Bluewater Fish Hatchery Aug. 18, the department continues to look at whether infected fish were stocked at lakes or reservoirs and what led to the infestation. The Bluewater Fish Hatchery, located near Bridger in southcentral Montana, is a trout hatchery and is the third largest production facility in the state. This is the first time New Zealand mudnsails — NZM — have been found at a FWP hatchery. The likely cause of the inf...
Press release HELENA — Three well-known influencers of tribes in Montana are lending their voices to convey the importance of the 2020 Census for tribal nations in Montana and to urge those who have not yet completed the nine-question Census to do so before the shortened deadline of Sept. 30. “Responding to the Census is really quick and easy. It’s completely COVID-safe,” said Lily Gladstone, actor and descendant of the Blackfeet Nation. “It might sound boring or like it doesn’t really matter if you do it or not, but it real...
Havre Daily News staff The USS Montana, a Virginia Class nuclear fast-attack submarine named for the state of Montana, will be christened Satuday at 10 a.m. Montanans will have the opportunity to watch the christening on a live webcast at http:www.Montanachristening.com . Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and ship’s sponsor Sally Jewel will perform the traditional honor of breaking a bottle of American-made sparkling wine on the submarine’s hull, the Newport News Shipbuilding release says. Newport News Shipbuilding, tea...
One of the many things that has been bothering Montana State University-Northern head volleyball coach Jerry Wagner during the coronavirus pandemic is what's bothered just about everybody - the uncertainty. But, finally, Wagner and the Skylights are settling into a routine. Back in June, the NAIA moved all fall national championships to the spring of 2021, but for a time, it was still possible that the Frontier Conference was going to play volleyball this fall. That...
It is the moment local fans have been waiting for. After an uncertain outlook on the 2020 fall season, the Havre High football team will be ready to get back out on the field and make the most of the 2020 season. The quest for a Class A crown will be a tough one, but the Blue Ponies are ready to start off on the right track tonight. Blue Pony Stadium will welcome the Laurel Locomotives, as Havre will play them in their home and season-opener. There will be limited fan...
Senior night ... normally this special evening is celebrated at the last home game of the season, but due to the looming COVID-19 concern, the Havre High football team will be acknowledging the 2020 senior class at its home and season-opener against the Laurel Locomotives tonight at Blue Pony Stadium, making sure that these seniors get their night of glory with the chance given. The seniors on the 2020 roster include Kellen Detrick, Eli Cloninger, Evan Butcher, Carson Lunak,...
You know, Lord, sometimes while rummaging around looking for one thing, one uncovers something that was saved from long ago. How about this one saved from when working in lower elementary grades - just sharing some cute ones: Why God made moms: Answers given by second grade school children to the following questions: Why did God make mothers? 1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. To help us out of there when we were getting...
Out our way, a winter of laziness and bad habits makes us unprepared for spring. Doc and I didn't ride much one winter season and, that spring, we found we had both gotten fat and lazy. I curried Doc and then sought to saddle him up, but found that his girth had increased to the point the cinch would barely fit. Ah, but he was not the only one who was out of shape. Seeing he was finally saddled, I started to step up - and found my own gut was bigger and was getting in the way...
As football season is upon us, picture a football team that gets together and one of the players says, “You know guys, our huddles are so good. I have a plan that will ensure that I never leave the huddle. I am just going to stay in the huddle the whole game, because when I try to break the huddle and get on the field, people keep trying to tackle me, block me and hurt me, but the huddle is safe. It’s warm. We can stay close in the huddle and motivate one another.” Now, if a football team never broke a huddle, what kind...
