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  • Obituary - Robert F. Reidelbach

    Updated Oct 2, 2024

    Robert F. Reidelbach, 86, passed away due to natural causes at the Northern Montana Care Center Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and at Robert’s request, no services will be held....

  • Initiative provides assistance to farmers and ranchers directly impacted by the St. Mary Siphon Failure

    Updated Oct 2, 2024

    Press release BOZEMAN - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service n Montana is accepting applications for the St. Mary Initiative. Farmers and ranchers in Blaine, Glacier, Hill, Phillips, and Valley counties including the Blackfeet Nation and the Fort Belknap Indian Community directly impacted by the St. Mary Canal siphon failure should visit their local NRCS office now to apply. The final application batching date for the initiative will be Feb. 28, 2025. "We've been...

  • Man arrested after high-speed pursuit on multiple charges and felony warrant

    Tim Leeds|Updated Oct 2, 2024

    Hill County Sheriff's Office said in a release today that Kolten T. Demontiney of Billings, homeless, 21 was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday night after a high-speed pursuit. Demontiney was charged with criminal endangerment, motor vehicle theft, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, resisting arrest, fleeing or eluding a peace officer, reckless driving, speeding, other traffic crime, stop sign violation, operating a motor vehicle without valid...

  • Iran fires dozens of missiles into Israel in a sharp escalation of regional conflict

    Updated Oct 1, 2024

    Updated 1:42 p.m. AAMER MADHANI, MELANIE LIDMAN and BASSEM MROUE The Associated Press JERUSALEM — Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel today, the latest in a series of escalating attacks in a yearslong conflict between Israel and Iran and its Arab allies that threatens to push the Middle East closer toward a regionwide war. The orange glow of missiles streaked across Israel's night sky as air raid sirens sounded and millions of residents scrambled into bomb shelters. Israel vowed retaliation for Iran's missile barr...

  • City shop water closing to public with bulk water station again working

    Updated Oct 1, 2024

    Havre Public Works announced that, with the bulk water station by Lions Park on 16th Avenue again up and running, the water fill station at the City Shop Complex will not be available to public users after this week. It will be closed to public users after Friday, Oct. 4, a release said. “Since our new Bulk Water Fill station is up and running, and things are going very well, we will be closing down fill access at the City Shop as of Friday, Oct. 4,” a release said. The 16th Avenue Bulk Water Station is available 24-...

  • Part of 12th Avenue closed for road repairs

    Updated Oct 1, 2024

    Havre Public Works announced today that part of 12th Avenue will be closed this week. "City crews are out again this week doing road repairs," the department said in a release. "One area of main concern is 12th Avenue between 8th Street and 11th Street - between Legion Park and the 8th Street dirt dump. This road will be closed Thursday and Friday while they work in this area. "Please plan your routes accordingly to avoid this location. "And as always, thank you for your...

  • Man connected to Arizona teen who had been missing pleads to unrelated charge

    Updated Oct 1, 2024

    A man who was living with a young woman in Havre when she notified authorities she was the one who went missing as a child four years earlier in Arizona pleaded guilty in Hill County District Court Monday to an unrelated felony count of sexual abuse of children. Edmund Davis Harris, 37, entered his plea before state District Judge Kaydee Snipes Ruiz. A second count of sexual abuse of children will be dismissed under a plea agreement. Snipes Ruiz sent the sentencing date for...

  • Montana wins wild shootout at EWU; Cats beat ISU

    Updated Sep 29, 2024

    CHENEY, WASH., - If you've ever watched Montana play at Eastern Washington before, you knew it wouldn't be simple or easy on Saturday night in Cheney. The Grizzlies and Eagles just don't play those kinds of games on the red turf of Roos Field, and Montana certainly needed to put together a big performance in order to win on the Inferno for the first time in program history. There were gutsy fourth down calls, trick plays from both sides, surprise onside kicks, and so much...

  • Pony golf teams qualify right for State A golf

    George Ferguson|Updated Sep 29, 2024

    The Havre High golf teams played the difficult Laurel Country Club last Friday as the course hosted the Eastern A Divisinal Tournament. And HHS did quite well on both sides. Head coach Dennis Murphy's Pony girls finished fourth with a team score of 450, which got them into this week's Class A state tournament in Polson. The HHS girls were paced by senior Callie Bebee who shot 105. Tierra Parker added a 110, Lillianna Smith shot 115 and Madison Reber scored a 120, as the HHS...

  • Ponies crush Lions on homecoming

    George Ferguson|Updated Sep 29, 2024

    It was a happy homecoming for the Havre High football team. Last Friday night, the Blue Ponies celebrated their 2024 homecoming with a 34-14 win over the Lockwood Lions. The victory pushed Havre to 3-2 on the season. Havre dominated the game offensively as junior quarterback Griffin Terry threw touchdown passes to Aiden Moomey, Trey Gary and Colter Solomon. Terry also scored on a 31-yard touchdown run, as he accounted for five scores on the night. Gary's huge night also...

  • That explains your property tax, right?

    Updated Sep 27, 2024

  • AGENDA - Hill County Water District

    Updated Sep 26, 2024

    The Hill County Water District Board will meet Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the district’s shop and office at 104 Second St. in Hingham. The meeting agenda is: Recognition of visitors Public comment limited to matters not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the board with a three-minuted time limit per speaker Call to order and approval of minutes of previous meeting Old business Other old business New business 1. Employee Report 2. Personnel Committee 3. Investment report Other new business Other 1. D...

  • AGENDA - Hill County Cemetery District

    Updated Sep 26, 2024

    The Hill County Cemetery District Board will meet Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in the cemetery office. The meeting agenda is: • Call to order • Public comment • Approval of minutes from old meeting • Old business • New business • Claims...

  • US 2 construction beginning between Zurich and Harlem

    Updated Sep 26, 2024

    Press release The Montana Department of Transportation and its contractor, Wickens Construction, are beginning a project to reconstruct a portion of US Highway 2 between Zurich and Harlem. "This project will enhance safety on this stretch of US 2," said MDT Engineering Project Manager Mike Moore. "We thank the traveling public in advance for their patience as construction starts in this area." This project will widen a 7-mile stretch of US 2 between the intersections with...

  • Senior Center News, Sept. 26, 2024

    Updated Sep 26, 2024

    North Central Senior Center Sept. 30 to Oct. Menu Menu subject to change Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 — Sloppy Joe’s, JoJo’s, Corn, Pears Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 — Club Wraps, Mixed Veggies, Oranges, Frosted Cake Wednesday, Cot. 2, 2024 — Swiss Steak, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Chocolate Pudding, Pears Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 — French Dip, Jojo’s, Corn, Apple Sauce, Rice Crispy Treats Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 — Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese Sand, Salad, Mixed Fruit Rudyard Center News: We are unable at this time to continue delivering Home...

  • Letter to the Editor - When someone tells you who they are, believe them

    Updated Sep 26, 2024

    Tim Sheehy joked about one of his experiences as, “a great way to bond with all the Indians while they’re drunk at 8:00 am” or throwing beer cans at cultural events. He then repeated his racist remarks to other audiences for their entertainment, he tells us who he is. There is no doubt his racist statements reflect his values. Mr. Sheehy’s racist belief, declared and repeated, inflicts devastation on Indigenous people. His hurtful words are felt by us all. They are particularly damaging as they perpetuate an ugly stereotype a...

  • Rocky Boy Health Center celebrates 50th Anniversary

    Updated Sep 26, 2024

    On September 27th, across the State of Montana, we celebrate Native American Day. In Rocky Boy, this day includes a parade and various activities meant to highlight and showcase our culture and traditions, but this year holds even greater significance for us at Rocky Boy Health Center. In addition to the national celebration, we will be commemorating our 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Rocky Boy Health Center and 30 years since the Chippewa Cree Tribe entered into self-governance agreements with the Indian...

  • Looking out my Backdoor: Changes? What changes?

    Sondra Ashton|Updated Sep 26, 2024

    My morning readings include a short poem by Rumi as translated by Coleman Barks. One morning this past week, I read: Who makes these changes? I shoot an arrow right. It lands left. I ride after a deer And find myself chased by a hog. I plot to get what I want And end up in prison. I dig pits to trap others And fall in. I should be suspicious Of what I want. And that pretty much says it. My life in a nutshell. Rumi has not become my daily horoscope. Some days his words mean...

  • Free and open primaries

    Updated Sep 26, 2024

    “Ye Party Zealots, thus it fares with you, When Party Rage too warmly you pursue; Both Sides club Nonsense and impetuous Pride, And Folly joins whom Sentiments divide.” ~ Benjamin Franklin The danger of powerful political parties being obsessed with dominating and destroying democracy was also echoed by our greatest founder George Washington when in his farewell address he cautioned that “In contemplating the causes which may disturb our union,” he particularly identified the “spirit of party,” which he warned would ultim...

  • Obituary - Peggy Ellen Gillispie September 16, 1962- September 4, 2024

    Updated Sep 26, 2024

    Peggy Ellen Gillispie, a vibrant and bright soul, departed unexpectedly September 4, 2024, at her home in Camano Island, Washington, at the age of 61. Born September 16, 1962, in Madrid, Spain, to Mary and John Gillispie, Peggy's curious, playful nature was evident from early childhood, as she spent her days catching lizards in the Spanish sun. Peggy moved to Havre, Montana, at the age of 2. The fifth of eight children, she stood out among her siblings with her mischievous...

  • Obituary - Gerald 'Jerry' Lee Hutton

    Updated Sep 26, 2024

    Gerald ‘Jerry’ Lee Hutton, 70, passed away Nov. 15, 2023, at home in Grand Junction, CO, surrounded by his loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Wilderness Funeral Homes in Chinook, MT....