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Irvin Duane "Buzz" Buskirk was called to Heaven October 17, 2021, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, at 84 years young. He was born to John and Nancy Buskirk (Barsanti) on December 5, 1936, in Pawnee City, Nebraska. Buzz enlisted in the Air Force as a radarman stationed in St. Albans Vermont in 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1957. Buzz started working for The Great Northern Railroad in Havre, Montana, where he retired from Burlington Northern/Santa Fe with 40 years of service...
4:19 p.m. A statement from the state fire marshal appears to contradict what Havre Daily News was told earlier today, that the Jaycees haunted house at the Great Northern Fairgrounds and the escape room there had been canceled due to orders from the state fire marshal's office. Fairgrounds manager Frank English said this morning he was told by the county to shut the operations down due to fire code violations. Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said this afternoon that Fire Marshal Dirk Johnson said in an email that the...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Wednesday expanding the use of boosters for COVID-19 vaccinations in eligible populations, including an emergency use authorization for using a different vaccine as a booster than that with which people originally were vaccinated. “Today’s actions demonstrate our commitment to public health in proactively fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic,” acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D., said in a release issued by FDA. “As the pandemic continues to impact the country...
The Hill County Board of Health held its quarterly meeting Wednesday and discussed COVID-19 in the community, the area's progress on vaccinations and other public health issues. Hill County Public Health Director Kim Berg, also the county's health officer, said that, as of Tuesday at 5 p.m., the county has had 3,184 COVID-19 cases, with 105 active cases, 12 active hospitalizations and 60 deaths. The numbers increased in the update Berg released Wednesday evening, with 3,201...
Hill County officials held a meeting Wednesday morning to provide updates on their departments’ activities including discussions about applications for American Rescue Plan Act funds and open staff and board positions. Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said the commission is going to reapply for ARPA funds for RSID 29 and 30 and the Milk River Levee project in the hopes that they may be awarded some money in the next round of funds. Peterson said the North Havre Water District that serves northeastern Hill County and t...
The Hill County Commission met with a representative of Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Wednesday and discussed local infrastructure needs, COVID-19 and their concerns with the U.S. southern border. A Daines representative listened to the commissioners and said he would take their comments and concerns back to the senator. Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said the area has increasingly apparent infrastructure needs including road repairs, equipment that is becoming increasingly expensive, and county buildings that need...
The Montana state COVID tracking map after this morning’s update listed 979 new cases, 10,973 active cases, 434 hospitalizations and 2,239 deaths. The cumulative total for the state was 169,489 cases. Blaine County Health Department reported Wednesday evening being notified of 10 new cases, 87 active, 3 active hospitalizations, 1,339 total cases, 25 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Wednesday evening that 26 new cases were reported, 119 active, 13 active hospitalizations, 3,201 total cases, 60 deaths. Rocky B...
Dyllan Murray, 21, passed away October 17, 2021, in Havre, MT. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Havre Assembly of God church in Havre, MT....
Helena Assistant Chief of Police Curtis ‘Curt’ Stinson, 49, died Oct. 15, 2021. Services with law enforcement honors will be held Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at the fairgrounds in Helena. A full obituary will follow....
Havre Police Department Officers assisted with an ambulance call on Fifth Street at 10:48 a.m. Wednesday. -- A caller reported Wednesday at 10:51 a.m. that someone broke into a Fourth Avenue residence and took some jewelry. -- Brandy Michell Stidham of Havre, 24, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant served on First Street Northeast Wednesday at 4:05 p.m. -- A caller reported a two-vehicle crash in which a truck rear-ended a car on Fifth Avenue Wednesday at 4:58...
This morning, a friend whom I’ve not yet met sent a photo of foliage turned colors in Maine. Everywhere the season is turning a corner. Maine. Montana. Mexico. Everywhere. Rains are tucked back into their rain locker until next rainy season. We’ve a week with nary a drop of moisture, nary a cloud in the sky-blue sky. Immediately the daytime temperatures ramped up fifteen degrees. I put away the rain towels, draped across my windowsills since June. Just like that, I’m out dragg...
Over the past 12 years, Rick Neuwerth has made The Grateful Bread at The Atrium Mall into one of the best-known bakeries and lunch restaurants on the Hi-Line, but, the bakery's time will come to an end as Neuwerth steps away because of his age and health. Neuwerth said he has been trying to sell the business over the past week but has only received a few inquiries in response to his Facebook post. He is looking for a $40,000 offer but if he does not get one by Oct. 29, he...
From U.S. Small Business Administration HELENA — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the State of Montana has received a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant of $754,532. The grant funds will be administered to Montana small businesses ready to accelerate the growth of international sales. Since 2011, the state has received $4.19 million through STEP. “Montana small businesses are producing products that are beneficial for people and businesses around the world,” said Brent Donnelly, SBA distr...
Press release Mary Stevens’ Monday morning music program at the Havre Hill County Library will be canceled for the next two weeks, resuming Nov. 8. This program is at 10 a.m. Monday mornings. Starting Tuesday, Oct. 26, Barb Zuck will be playing the harp at the library Tuesday at 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public....
Through the Montana State University-Northern wrestling team begins its season next week, there is still plenty of preparation before then. On Wednesday night at Armory Gymnasium, the Lights held their Maroon/Gold Dual which saw MSU-N wrestlers competing against one another. The winners of the matches throughout the dual would win their spot on the Lights' starting lineup this season. MSU-N head coach Tyson Thivierge was unable to make the dual so MSU-N assistant coach Landon...
The 2021 season has seen many ups and downs for the Havre High football team. After a 2-1 start to the season, the Blue Ponies then lost four in a row before they defeated Livingston last week on senior night. The regular season now comes to an end tonight as the Ponies head on the road to play Laurel. With a win tonight, the Ponies can earn a spot in the playoffs. However, they will have to defeat the defending State A champions and undefeated Laurel Locomotives. Regardless...
At the halfway point of their conference season, the Montana State University-Northern Skylights are 1-4 in the Frontier Conference. They had a bye this past week to rest up, but their next opponent will be a tough outing as the Skylights head on the road to play Rocky Mountain College Friday. The Skylights lost to the Bears last month to start conference play and MSU-N head coach Jerry Wagner believes RMC has only improved since then. "They're much higher than the first...
If you're taking in the sights at Beaver Creek Park one of these days and see a woman hiking along with a white goat or three carrying packs, it's likely to be Havre-area resident Crystal Manuel, who has been training the young goats to be pack animals. "This particular breed (Saanen) is often referred to as the gentle giants. They're very, very docile. ... Goats are more like dogs," Manuel said. Standing next to a two-horse trailer with the phrase "No goats no glory" hand...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks GLASGOW — With the upcoming general hunting season, many people will likely hunt State Trust Land at some point. These lands, which can provide great recreational opportunity, are managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. Although State Trust Land is generally considered “public land,” specific rules and regulations apply to these lands that hunters and other outdoor recreationists need to follow. Below are some general guidelines for hunting, fishi...
