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  • Quick pics: A busy, victorious homecoming week at Havre High

    Updated Oct 5, 2024

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

    Tim Leeds|Updated Oct 3, 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, 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 Dec. 16. The state will be asking the court to sentence...

  • Ayres, Lanier face off in Hill County Commission election: Democratic Hill County Commission candidate Bill Lanier

    Tim Leeds|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    Democratic Hill County Commission candidate Bill Lanier said his years in the area and his relationships and ability to communicate, along with his experience in county government, will help him if he is elected commissioner in November. He said the time in his life seems right for him to run and he wants to try to make positive changes. He said he wants to put together all of the connections and relationships he has built and the experiences he has had. "I thought it was...

  • Ayres, Lanier face off in Hill County Commission election: Libertarian Hill County Commission candidate Sam Ayres

    Tim Leeds|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    Libertarian Hill County Commission candidate Sam Ayres said that, while he is not from Montana, he loves the state and wants to protect its values. "I genuinely think Montana is the greatest place on Earth," he said in an interview with Havre Weekly Chronicle. "That's a hill I will die on. .... I'm here because I love the Montana way of life." He said he has roots in the state, with his family settling here in the late 1800s, early 1900s, and though he grew up in California,...

  • Agenda - Hill County Park Board

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    The next Hill County Park Board meeting is Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Beaver Creek Perk meeting room at 137 Second St. The meeting agenda is: 1) Approval of Minutes 2) Approval of Agenda 3) Guests and public comments on agenda items only and agenda requests for next meeting, limited to one minute 4) Cabin business 5) Old business Lodge Flood repairs and stream management Cabin inspection plan 6) New business 7) Committee reports Grazing committee 8) Group reports Cabin owner’s report Friends of Beaver Creek P... Full story

  • Agenda - County Commission

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    MONDAY — October 7, 2024 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner Working Session in the Commissioner Office 1:30 p.m. — Clerk and Recorder Meeting in the Commissioner Office 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging Director Meeting in the Commissioner Office 5:30 p.m. — Hill County Park Board Meeting at Beaver Creek Perk TUESDAY — October 8, 2024 10:30 a.m. — Road Department Meeting in the Commissioner Office 10:30 a.m. — LEPC Meeting at City Hall EOC Room in the Basement 1:30 p.m. — 911 Meeting at City Hall WEDNESDAY — October 9, 2024 9:00 a.m. — Me... Full story

  • For the Record, Oct. 3, 2024

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    Births A boy was born Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, to Mariana Lee Bullchild and Maximino Padilla Jr. of Havre. The full For the Record will print in the Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, edition of Havre Weekly Chronicle....

  • Older adults still bear brunt of COVID-19

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    By Rachel Nania, AARP For many, life changed in an instant on March 11, 2020. After more than 118,000 cases in more than 100 countries and 4,291 deaths, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic. Cruise ships stopped sailing, schools shuttered, sports teams canceled their seasons and families quarantined. “The world came to a standstill,” says Preeti Malani, M.D., a professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Michigan Medicine. “And people went months and months without seein...

  • Pony golf teams qualify right for State A golf

    George Ferguson|Updated Oct 3, 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 Oct 3, 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...

  • Pony runners compete in Missoula

    George Ferguson|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    The Havre High cross country teams faced their biggest challenge of the season so far, as last Saturday, the Blue Ponies competed in the Mountain West Invitational in Missoula. The meet featured more than 3,000 runners from Montana and beyond, and was great competition for the Ponies. The Havre boys placed 61st n the event, and were led individually by Mason Gregoire, who finished in 18:15.6. Koby Preputin and Brayden Nimmick finished in times of 20:16.2 and 20:21.2,...

  • Ponies defeat Red Devils on homecoming

    George Ferguson|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    The Havre High volleyball team needed a win on its home floor, and that's exactly what the Ponies got. Last Saturday, Havre defeated the Glendale Red Devils in an important Northeast A Conference match at the HHS gymnasium, as the Ponies picked up a much-needed win in conference play. The victory will give Havre High some momentum as the Ponies stay at home for two huge rivalry matches this weekend. On Friday, HHS takes on Miles City in a key conference showdown. That match...

  • Skylights fall twice on the volleyball court

    George Ferguson|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team suffered a pair of 3-1 setbacks this past week. Last Thursday saw the Skylights drop a 3-1 decision at Carroll College in Helena. The Skylights fell to the Fighting Saints in four sets (25-23, 25-12, 25-27, and 25-20). In the first set it was a battle until the end. The Saints finished the set with five straight points to win though. Carroll took over the second set early and never looked back. The Skylights then won a...

  • Cat-Griz Report: Montana wins wild shootout at EWU; Cats beat ISU

    Updated Oct 3, 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...

  • J.D. Hall guilty of embezzlement, ordered to pay restitution to former church

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    Arren Kimbel-Sannit Moptnana Free Press Jordan “J.D.” Hall, once a prominent religious and political figure in Montana right-wing circles, was ordered earlier this month to pay more than $15,000 to the Sidney church he once led after a Richland County District Court judge found him guilty of felony embezzlement. As part of a deferred sentencing agreement filed Sept. 10, Hall, who was ousted from Fellowship Baptist Church in 2022 amid claims of drug abuse, domestic violence and embezzlement, must also report to a pro...

  • HMS lists students of the month

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for September is Bringham Houston. Bringham is the son of Robert and Lacee Houston.He has three siblings, Lincoln, Lucy and Mary Houston. Bringham sings in the HMS choir and participates in basketball, football and golf. In his spare time, Brigham enjoys hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes and camping with his family. At school, Brigham is an attentive student who is always ready to learn.His teachers comment on how kind...

  • Senior Center News, Oct. 3, 2024

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    North Central Senior Center Oct. 7-11 Menu Menu subject to change Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 — Salmon Patties, Peas, Corn Bread, Oranges Tuesday, Ocot. 8, 2024 — Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mash Potatoes Corn, Peaches, Vanilla Pudding Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 — Beef Stir Fry, Rice, Mixed Fruit, Cookies Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 — Ham/Scalloped Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Apple Sauce Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 — Chicken Rice Soup, Egg Salad Sandwich, Salad, Pears Rudyard Center News: We are unable at this time to continue delivering Home Delivered Me...

  • Pastor's Corner: Grace and the face of God

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    As I am writing this article, my wife, Jan, and I are on retreat with six married couples. The purpose of this retreat is to continue to assist each of the husbands in their continued formation to become ordained Deacons in the Catholic Church. Jan and I are part of the formation team for these couples. This is the third cohort of men that I have had the opportunity to go through the formation process with and I am finding that there is one question that comes up in the mind...

  • Out Our Way: Who's riding point?

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    Matthew 15:13-14 - 'Every plant that my Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. Leave them - they are blind guides. If a blind person leads them, they will both fall into the pit' Out our way, following the herd is not always a good idea. Out on the Tiger Ridge there are many cattle trails, and as I have noted before, the lead cow sometimes takes the wrong one and the rest of the herd follows. That is why Charlie rode point - not simply to guide but also to...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    You know, Lord, just read a bit of praise by an unknown author, stating that we are all important, because we are God's creations and Christ loved us enough to die for us. It reminds readers that You, Lord, know our names and that You hold us fast in Your love. It also stated that when we appreciate the people God make us to be, we don't need the hollow honor the world offers. Oh, Father, thank You for Your unconditional love. It is much more satisfying than any honor any one...

  • Grief Poem - Their Address Changed ...

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    A guy left earth - make his kids sad, they said, "Dad was the best." God gives us jobs, when done, He calls: "Come home, you need a rest. The guy has gone ahead of us, not just left us behind. Although we can't be with him now, he's in our heart and mind. He liked camping, dirt bikes were fun, a hero and great friend. Helping others, he did that, too, that all came to an end. Alone, but never quite alone - we face an empty chair. 'You sure are missed, we love you still - just...

  • U.S. Small Business Administration hosting National Veterans Small Business

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    Press release WASHINGTON — U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the SBA will celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15. The 11th annual weeklong celebration will offer both in-person and virtual events across the nation. “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the SBA has expanded its entrepreneurial resources for veterans, service members, and military families to strengthen their paths to the American dream of business ownership,” Guzman said. “With nearly two million veteran...

  • Montanans help bridge rural, D.C. divide

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    Press release Legislators in D.C. have a clearer understanding of agriculture in Montana, thanks to the Montana farmers and ranchers who spoke with leaders and Congressional members during the National Farmers Union Legislative Fly-In held earlier in September. During the Fly-In, more than a dozen Montana Farmers Union members had the opportunity to hear from leaders from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Justice, and more about the Farm Bill, what’s being done to curb anti-competitive practices in a...

  • USDA launches assistance network for financially distressed farmers and ranchers

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    Press release The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing the launch of the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide personalized support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. Through a series of Cooperative Agreements, this national network will connect distressed borrowers with individualized assistance to help them stabilize and regain financial footing. USDA’s Farm Service Agency made this announcement Sept. 26 at the Farm Aid Festival in Saratoga S...

  • Registration Now Open for Second Annual Montana Ag Technology Innovation & Investment Summit

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    Press release BOZEMAN — Registration is now open for the second annual Montana Ag Technology Innovation & Investment Summit. In coordination with the Montana Department of Agriculture nd Montana State University, the Montana Agricultural Business Association is bringing the event to Bozeman Nov. 6. “The Montana Agricultural Business Association is proud to partner with the Montana Department of Agriculture and Montana State University to lead this important conversation on investing in Montana-built ag innovation,“ MABA...

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