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  • Area legend Mike Tilleman dies at age 76

    George Ferguson|Updated Sep 21, 2020

    Havre, Chinook, the Hi-Line. We've all lost one of the legendary athletes to ever be produced in these parts, as well as a longtime member of the community. Mike Tilleman died Friday morning at the age of 76. Tilleman died not long after the Montana Board of Regents approved a request by Montana State University-Northern to name the new playing surface at the new Lights Stadium after Tilleman. The artificial surface will be officially named Mike Tilleman Field. Tilleman was...

  • FRIDAY'S PREP FOOTBALL

    George Ferguson|Updated Sep 18, 2020

    The Havre Blue Ponies played their first road game of 2020, but it didn't go well. Friday night, the Ponies lost 32-14 to the Glendale Red Devils in Glendive. Havre, 0-2 will play at Lewistown next Friday. Meanwhile, in a huge Northern C showdown, Fort Benton rolled to a 50-24 win against the Belt Huskies. The top-ranked Longhorns improved to 4-0 on the year. Friday night also saw Chinook throttle Hays-Lodge Pole 47-0, while Rocky Boy fell to Cascade at hom...

  • Census events set at Old Station Brewing Co., Crawford Distillery

    Tim Leeds|Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Havre Area Chamber of Commerce and Bear Paw Development Corp. have partnered to hold two events next week to get people counted in the 2020 Census. “This is our last chance to assure that every resident of Havre and northern Montana is properly counted for the 2020 Census, which determines our representation in Congress and is used to distribute hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funds nationwide every year,” Havre Chamber Executive Director Julea Robbins said in a press release. “If Havre is undercounted by just...

  • Dane Warp up for Little Sullivan Award Sunday

    George Ferguson|Updated Sep 18, 2020

    For the second year in a row, local student-athlete is up for one of Montana's most prestigious awards, and that award has as much to do with life away from sports, a sit does on it. Former Havre Blue Pony great, and former Carroll College All-American Dane Warp is a finalist for the 2020 AAU Little Sullivan Award, which will be announced Sunday night via a virtual ceremony from Fairmont Hot Springs. The banquet, originally scheduled for May 9 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort,...

  • NAMI Havre holding virtual and in-person walk to raise awareness of mental illness

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Sep 18, 2020

    The National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Havre Branch will be holding a 5K walk Sept. 20 to raise money and awareness for the issue of mental health along with the nationwide organization they are part of. NAMI Havre President Crystal Laufer said instead of going to Helena for the walk like they normally would, NAMI Havre will be doing a 5K walk in Havre itself. Originally, the event was going to feature only the branch’s board members walking, but Laufer said it has since been decided that the public could walk with them pr...

  • Turner using Indian Education for All grant

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Turner Public School received a grant to provide additional education on Montana American Indian culture and history. The Indian Education for All Division of the Montana Office of Public Instruction awarded Turner Public School $3,400. Superintendent Tony Warren said in a press release the money will be used to buy K-12 book sets and to bring in tribal speakers. "The grant will also help expand education beyond the walls of the classroom for the district's 64 students," he sa...

  • The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 9,871 with 224 new cases.

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 555 with 105 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 298,555 with 3,256 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 146. The number of recoveries was 7,500 and the number of active cases was 2,225. Local cases by county: Hill: 4 new cases, 127 total, 25 active, 2 active hospitalizations, 99 recovered, 3 deaths Liberty: 1 new case, 16 total, 9 active, 7 recovered Blaine: 1 new cases, 16 total, 1 active, 15...

  • Contact tracing and essential health services discussed in county officials meeting

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Hill County department heads gathered to provide updates on their respective departments’ recent activities at their monthly county officials meeting Thursday, including the health department’s recent efforts to lighten their employees’ workload while keeping up with contact tracing and other services. Hill County Public Health Director Kim Larson, who was recently given the role of Hill County Health Officer as well, said her department continues to work on contact tracing and COVID-19 mitigation. Larson said in a meeti...

  • Obituary - Robert 'Bob' R. Altman

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Robert "Bob" R. Altman, 87, of Great Falls, passed away, Friday, September 11, 2020. Bob was born on July 27, 1933, in Dickinson, ND, to Alvin and Elizabeth Altman. His family moved to Havre, MT, in the 1940s, where he graduated from Havre Central High School. After high school, Bob joined the U.S. Air Force and was eventually transferred to Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls. In February of 1960, he was named Airman of the Month. After leaving the Air Force, he and his...

  • Obituary - Ernest 'Ernie' Glen Smith

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Ernest "Ernie" Glen Smith, 65, died at home of natural causes September 16, 2020. Ernie was born June 14, 1955, to Floyd and Stephannie Smith in Havre. He married Ruth Stuker in Chinook on June 10, 1983, and cherished their time together with family and friends, caring for their pets, camping and fishing, living in the country and watching the evening sky together. His wife Ruth passed away in 2009. Ernie was an excellent mechanic and enjoyed working hard to achieve his...

  • Details on upcoming election process listed

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Press release Hill County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is reminding voters to make sure they are registered and have the correct information on file to be ready for the upcoming General Election. Voters can visit My Voter Page at https://app.mt.gov/voterinfo or Hill County voters can call the Clerk and Recorder’s Office at 400-2421 or stop by at the Hill County Courthouse at 315 Fourth St. in Havre. Voter Registration Forms may be found online by visiting the Hill County website at http://hillcounty.us and clicking on the ele...

  • For the record, Sept. 2020

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Havre Police Department A Sixth Avenue caller reported Thursday at 10:18 a.m. that their car had been hit, but the other person had left contact information. -- A caller at a First Street business reported Thursday at 1:14 p.m. that glass had been broken on the front door. -- After fleeing from a 4:28 p.m. vehicle stop Thursday on Third Street and leading law enforcement on a chase through and out and back into Havre, Richard Joel Meyers of Box Elder, 31, was arrested on...

  • Agenda - Havre Public Schools board special meeting

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. in Robins School Administration Building. Copies of attachments that are determined to be public information can be requested by contacting the clerk’s office at 395-8550. A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to Visitors 4. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed per policy, if any B. Items of new business 1. Personnel Public comment: This is an opportunity for any member of the audience to bring to the a...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly calendar

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    It is mandatory for everyone ages 5 and older in the courthouse or at meetings to wear a mask or face covering for ages 5 and older, no exceptions Monday 10 a.m. — Observe and review Cascade County jail controls 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting Tuesday 9:30 a.m. — Jail food contract review 10:30 a.m. — County Road Department meeting 1:30 p.m. — EAP table top exercise for East Fork Dam Wednesday Office hours Thursday 10 a.m. — Weekly business meeting Manual claims Employment review Resolutions Tax adjustments County perm...

  • Correction - Veterans Memorial Wall

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    In a front-page story in Monday’s edition of The Havre Daily News, the Havre Daily was given the wrong name for the contact with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 497 for doing work on the wall, Larry Jess....

  • School - coronavirus - heightened emotions

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Nowadays, it is difficult to know when to stick your neck out and fight for what you believe in. We ask you, are your kids worth fighting for? As the days pass, with what doesn’t seem to be much of a plan for adding more days of in-person learning, the education of our children is becoming the topic that we are willing to fight for, regardless of the backlash. We need a re-opening plan based on a realistic threat assessment. We need Mr. Mueller, his re-opening team, and the school board working with the Hill County Health D...

  • It's just my annual fall thing

    Pam Burke|Updated Sep 18, 2020

    “I looooove fall. It’s my faaaavorite time of year ... all the colors, the cool temps, the blah blah blah.” If words were one-hundreds — $100 bills that is — I could retire off the number of times I’ve heard some version of that before. I think I’d be close to being able to buy a new pickup truck, just from the number of times I’ve heard it at home from somebody who’s not me. Don’t get me wrong, if I had my way our seasons would be five months of spring, five months of fall...

  • Ponies aim for first win with a trip to Glendive

    Aarron Thompson|Updated Sep 18, 2020

    A loss to start the season is rough, but after a game like that, the best course of action is to just keep working to get better. That is what the Havre High football team looks to have done throughout the week in preparation for a showdown against a familiar Eastern A rival. The Blue Ponies are looking for some fuel to start the fire. Down in Dawson County, Havre will take on Glendive tonight at 7 p.m., with each teams looking for its first win of the season. The Ponies fell...

  • Friday Night Lights: TURNING IT AROUND IN CAT COUNTRY

    Aarron Thompson|Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Under the lights of Friday night, anything can happen. There are miracles, upsets, memorable moments and, especially when it comes to the Hi-Line, there is great football. Plenty of teams along the Hi-Line have had their shining moments on the field, but the Harlem High football team found something special: a win. But it was not just any victory, it was Harlem's first win on the turf since the 2016 season, effectively ending a rough battle the program has had for years. Last...

  • Senior Center News, Sept. 18, 2020

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    North Central Senior Center, Sept. 21-25 Menu by Earlene DeWinter Subject to Change Monday — Chicken pepper steak, rice, veggies, dessert Tuesday — Apple sauce, roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli Normandy, rolls, cake Wednesday — Lasagna, bread sticks, salad, brownies Thursday — Ham and turkey club sandwich, potato salad, pickle spear, fruit Friday — Soup, Chef’s Choice, Dessert Open enrollment is coming. Part D will be done by phone appointments or video conference. All documentation will be run off for you to...

  • Havre Elks donate to Bear Paw Fire Department, Plant A Seed ... READ!

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Press release Havre Elks Lodge No. 1201 recently donated $2,000 to Bear Paw Volunteer Fire Department and $2,000 Plant A Seed ... READ! "Our lodge was pleased to present the Bear Paw Volunteer Fire Department with $2,000 to upgrade the fire company's 3 spray nozzles," Havre Lodge Exalted Ruler Matt Kretchmer said. "Volunteer fire fighters and the job they do as first responders is greatly appreciated by the Elks as an organization and the Havre Elks Lodge locally. We were...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    You know, Lord, the following is an old story, but having just lost a couple of friends, this story seemed somewhat right on, so to speak. The author of this "long ago" story is unknown, but it seemed so fitting for this little description to be shared, so here goes: "A little boy was riding alone on a train on a very hot day when all of the travelers were extremely uncomfortable; and the scenery was not too interesting at all as they passed through the desert of Arizona. A...

  • Roping Religion: Remember your focus

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Many of the ideas and scriptures for this article are from the devotional “God Wants You To Win!” by world champion calf roper Jeff Copenhaver. Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. There are times in life when we perform better than others. I like to say that I want a bumper crop at a record price every year but that just doesn’t always happen. How do we keep focused when we encounter challenges? How do we overcome health obstacles, finan...

  • Out Our Way: A cow is still a cow - Psalm 14

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Out our way, one soon learns all cows are not alike. Oh, I don’t just mean that in the sense that there are different breeds, but in the sense some are dominant leaders while others are docile followers. But just because a cow is a leader doesn’t mean she knows where she is going. For although one cow may be deemed superior by the rest of the herd, a cow is still just a cow. That is why Big Mike sent Charlie and me to guide the herd to new pastures when the old one was grazed over. We did indeed find some cows who led the...

  • Pastor's Corner: A townwide See You at the Pole

    Updated Sep 18, 2020

    Thirty years ago, a group of students decided to pray for their school. They gathered one morning at the flag pole in front of the schoolhouse. What began as a few students has blossomed into an annual tradition known as See You At The Pole. Teenagers across America come together, typically on the fourth Wednesday of September, to pray for their friends, families, and others who impact their lives. In most years, Havre students participate at their particular schools. 2020 is not like most years. With students scheduled on op...