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Articles from the October 12, 2023 edition


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  • Area sees record rainfall Wednesday, Havre precip deficit cut by half

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Oct 12, 2023

    The Havre area saw record setting rainfall yesterday, with 0.46 inches dropping, cutting this year’s water deficit in half, and the area northeast of Havre saw similar precipitation. National Weather Service Great Falls Lead Meteorologist Jim Brusda said the previous record for Oct. 11 was 0.24 inches, and Havre got nearly double that. Meteorologist Matt Ludwig said Chinook and Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation got even more with a full half inch, with Fort Belknap Indian Community and Harlem getting 0.34 inches. Ludwig said Che...

  • Celebration set for Oct. 21 for veterans memorial park dedication

    Tim Leeds|Updated Oct 12, 2023

    A celebration is set for the dedication of a re-themed park and its monument marking the start of the walking trail at the park. "Mark your calendars for the dedication ceremony of the Veterans of Hi-Line Park on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at 10 a.m.," a release said. Local veterans organizations have taken over the park on 11th Street West, formerly US Bank Park, and have built a memorial at the start of the walking trail at the park. They requested last year that the city...

  • Police warn residents to lock vehicles, doors

    Updated Oct 12, 2023

    Press release The Havre Police Department has seen a recent increase in vehicle and house break-ins. It is a good practice for the public in regards to safety and security to lock all doors, windows and vehicles. Havre Police officers are working diligently to solve these investigations, and are asking that if anyone in the public sees anything suspicious they contact the Havre Police Department, 406-265-4361. Or they can leave an anonymous tip at CrimeStoppers, 406-265-4444. Havre Police Department thanks the public for any...

  • FWP is hiring contract educators 

    Updated Oct 12, 2023

    Press release HELENA — If you’re a fan of fishing, archery or wildlife stewardship and want to share your knowledge with others, please join us. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hiring contract educators across Montana to teach standardized lessons on fish identification and habitat, fish art, water distribution, bear awareness, living with wildlife, and much more. Check out more information and how to apply at https://fwp.mt.gov/education/montana-wild or reach out to Rhonda Peters with the Montana Department of Adm...

  • Citizens' Law School returns with Zoom programs

    Updated Oct 12, 2023

    Press release Citizens’ Law School will be back for a new season of programming in October. Citizens’ Law School is a series of free educational programs developed by the State Bar of Montana’s Law Related Education Committee to provide information on a variety of topics related to the law in Montana to members of the public. Havre Daily News received a release Wednesday afternoon that included announcing the first session, “AI and the Law,” would be held Wednesday at 6:30. Recordings of sessions will be posted on the program...

  • Pride Foundation accepting scholarship applications

    Updated Oct 12, 2023

    Press release Pride Foundation announced Wednesday that its 2024 scholarship application is now open. The scholarships fund LGBTQ+ students who are leaders in their own lives, in their families, in their home communities, in their field of study, in their workplace, or in movements for justice, a release about the scholarships said. The program “provides resources to students who need it most, regardless of school, major, or GPA,” the release said. It added that, since awarding its first scholarship in 1993, the fou...

  • Agenda - Hill County Weed Board

    Updated Oct 12, 2023

    The Hill County Weed Board will meet Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the county shop. The meeting agenda is: Call to order Minutes Public comment Correspondence Unfinished business New business • Budget • Annual meeting in Billings • Grants • Extension cropping seminar • Contract with mosquito district • Season report • Drone update • Fall training meeting....

  • Agenda - Hill County Mosquito District Board

    Updated Oct 12, 2023

    The Hill County Mosquito District Board will meet Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at 5:15 p.m. at the district office in the county shop at 1405 Second St. West. The meeting agenda is: 1) Review minutes from previous meeting 2) Correspondence 3. New business a) Purchase order approval b) Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control Association meeting Oct. 23-25 at Whitefish 4) Unfinished business a) Budget update b) Adulticide applications c) Contract with weed district d) Set dates for 2024 5) Announcements — non-action items 6) Public c...

  • For the Record, Oct. 12, 2023

    Updated Oct 12, 2023

    Havre Police Department A Wednesday 8:57 a.m. caller reported a burglary on Third Street. -- Acoya Nathan Gopher of Box Elder, 25, was arrested on a shoplifting charge after a theft was reported at a Second Street business Wednesday at 10:35 a.m. -- A lawnmower theft was reported Wednesday at 11:35 a.m. on Thompson Street. -- Orchid Leraeadrianna Davis was issued a summons on a shoplifting charge after a theft was reported at 1:04 p.m. Wednesday. -- Someone stopped at the...

  • Blue Ponies head to Butte for Blocktoberfest

    Kason Clark|Updated Oct 12, 2023

    This weekend, the Havre High volleyball team will take a break from conference competition with the Blocktoberfest tournament in Butte. With many teams competing in this weekend's tournament, HHS head coach Cassie Krueger looks forward to seeing how the Blue Ponies fare. "It should be a great tournament," Krueger said. "We have to start strong, stay strong, and I'm just excited to see how the girls turn out against a bunch of teams that we haven't seen yet." The Ponies will...

  • Lights open wrestling season with Alumni Dual

    George Ferguson|Updated Oct 12, 2023

    The start of the Montana State University-Northern wrerstling team's regular season is still a few weeks away, but, per tradition, Light's fans will get an exciting look at this year's team when Northern hosts its annual Alumni Dual. The season-opening Alumni Dual will take place Saturday at the Armory Gymnasium. Annually, the dual pits former Northern greats, national champions and NAIA All-Americans against current Lights. Those current Lights include returning standouts...