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Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., said he is mulling a possible run for speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Zinke, a freshman congressman from Whitefish. known for his unceasing criticisms of President Barack Obama's foreign policy, recently expressed his interest in possibly entering the race for the top leadership position. He spoke on the matter during a three-day bus tour that has so far taken him from Browning to Bainvile. He is expected to wrap up his tour today with...
Another case of corruption at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation is close to an end with Darin Lee Miller, 43, of Havre pleading guilty Tuesday in federal court in Great Falls to filing false income tax returns and agreeing to a nine-month sentence in jail. In the agreement, Miller agreed to pay a $90,000 fine and pay Internal Revenue Service $73,125.50 in taxes, penalties and interest within 18 months of his sentencing, set for Jan. 21. Judge Brian Morris could reject the plea agreement at the sentencing and let Miller go to t...
Justin May and the Hawks pay a visit to Chinook with Northern C title on the line tonight There are a lot of reasons why the Chester/J-I football team is 6-0. And, among the biggest reasons is Justin May. May is a senior for the Hawks. He is also their best player on both sides of the ball. One moment he dazzles you with an incredible run or catch — the next he makes a game-changing play on defense. And though it should come as no surprise to anyone, the All-State performer i...
From Montana Department of Agriculture The Montana Department of Agriculture announced that it named Christy Clark of Choteau Montana Agricultural Development and Marketing Bureau chief. Clark, a fifth-generation rancher born and raised in the Choteau area, brings a lifetime of agricultural knowledge to the position. Together with her husband, Clark still owns and operates a ranch outside Choteau and a small business, The Meat Shoppe, in Bozeman. Clark has served three terms...
On adopting the $30 million street renovation renovation program? Cass: Uncertain — “If it’s approved, I will support it.” Hutchins: Support: “We have to deal with these things and we have to make it last for the future.” On adopting a city manager form of government: Cass: Support — “I think it’s time to look into a city manager, a professional who would be able to deal with the issues.” Hutchins: “I don’t really have an opinion on that either way.” On reforming ordinances to allow farm animals within city limits: Cass: Tent...
Imagine being a young husband and father to a 3-year-old as well as a newborn baby, working full time and going for a master's degree. Now, add a campaign for City Council and you get the life of Caleb Hutchins. Hutchins, 32, an instructional designer at Montana State University-Northern, is running for the open Ward 3 seat held by Allen "Woody" Woodwick, who is retiring. Hutchins will face off against J.D. Cass in the elections. Ballots will be mailed out today. Having spent...
James David Cass, or J.D., as he is affectionately known, has an interesting resume: ranchhand, government employee, train engineer, store clerk and soon, if he gets his way, member of Havre City Council. Cass, 69, is running for the city council Ward 3 seat occupied by Allen "Woody" Woodwick who is retiring. Cass will face Caleb Hutchins in elections that begin by mail-in ballot Thursday. "I decided to run in order to give back in service to the people of the city of Havre,"...
The Havre Daily News has filed an open records request for information concerning the dismissal of Great Northern Fairgrouns Manager Mike Sharp. The request, filed Tuesday, was sent to Mike Wendland, chair of the Hill County Commission, and mailed to Alma Seidel, chair of the fair board. It asks for all pertinent documents concerning Sharp’s dismissal. Sharp was fired at an unannounced board meeting last week. Seidel said she couldn’t speak with reporters before talking to Hill County Attorney Gina Dahl. She said Dahl tol...
Havre Public Schools has received no takers on its Mat Corner building at 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue. The district closed down operations at the building and moved wrestling practice to the newly enlarged athletic facilities at Havre High School. Six months ago, it listed the building for sale with an asking price of $185,000. School Superintendent Andy Carlson said no one has been interested. He is hopeful that the lower price might attract some bites. If that doesn’t work after two or three months, the district will e...
A Havre man, Charles Anthony Combs, 20, is in the Hill County Detention Center, charged with felony assault and misdemeanor assault, resulting from a fracas in Morgan Hall at Montana State University-Northern this morning. Police were still piecing together the particulars of the incident this morning, but it appeared that the incident began when Combs assaulted his girlfriend, Police Chief Gabe Matosich said. Others in the dorm rushed to her defense, he said. Combs had a knife in his possession, but it appeared the only...
Havre Police Department Andrew Medicinehorse, 55, of Box Elder was arrested on charges of driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, violation of child restraint and violation of conditions of release after an officer made a vehicle stop on 1st Street Tuesday at 11:11 a.m. —— Officers investigated a two-vehicle, noninjury crash reported at noon Tuesday on 5th Avenue. —— A 16-year-old was issued a summons on charges of shoplifting and possession of toxic substance...
Mark L. Rosman, 57, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at his residence. Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Mark’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com....
CHINOOK - Betty Jean Munson, 87, died peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2015, at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Chinook. Burial Services will follow at the Kuper Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. Condolences may be left for the family at http://www.edwardsfuneralhomemt.com. Betty was born Sept. 15, 1928, to Thorwald (Tom)...
Theodore "Ted" Vaun Denning, 63, of Havre, Montana, passed away on Oct. 8, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. at O'Connor Funeral Home, Great Falls. A memorial service will be held at the Living Grace Church, 3525 1st Ave. N., Great Falls, at 10 a.m. Oct. 17, 2015, with burial to follow immediately after at Highland Cemetery with federal law enforcement honors. Ted was born June 26, 1952, in Great Falls,...
Growing up in Havre, one of the most popular vacation destinations for my family each and every summer was just down U.S. Highway 2, in a special place called Glacier National Park. I’m sure, I wasn’t alone in that. I’ve always said, I feel lucky to have grown up in a Montana, and I’m especially lucky to live in a state where places like Glacier, Yellowstone National Park, Flathead Lake, and so many other wild and beautiful places are part of everyday life here. But, in all...
After two weeks off, the Montana State University-Northern cross country teams got their inaugural season going again. Last Saturday, the Lights and Skylights competed in the Yellowjacket Invitational, hosted by Montana State-Billings. The event featured several NCAA Division II teams, as well as Northern, Rocky Mountain College and Central Wyoming. On the men’s side, the Lights finished with a score of 177, for sixth place. Black Hills State was first with a score of 21. N...
Wednesday High School Football Chinook vs C/J-I, 7:30 p.m. North Star at Heart Butte Box Elder vs Augusta Fort Benton vs PBD Thursday College Volleyball Skylights at RMC, 7 p.m. Friday High School Football Havre vs Lewistown, 7 p.m. Harlem at Malta Hockey Glacier vs Gillette, 8 p.m. Saturday High School Football HLP vs Circle High School Volleyball Havre vs Choteau Havre vs Conrad Rocky Boy vs Choteau Rocky Boy vs Conrad High School X-Country Havre at Central A In Browning...
