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  • Justice Department to monitor election law compliance in Blaine County

    Updated Nov 4, 2024

    U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana BILLINGS — United States Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced Friday that the Justice Department will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Blaine County for the Nov. 5 general election. The Justice Department enforces federal voting rights laws that protect the rights of all eligible citizens to access the ballot. The department regularly deploys its staff to monitor for compliance with federal civil rights laws in elections in communities all across the country. T...

  • VOLUNTEER BELL RINGERS NEEDED! RING A BELL...HELP CHANGE A LIFE

    Updated Nov 4, 2024

    The Salvation Amry needs volunteer bell ringers from November 16th-December 24, 2024 from 9 am -7pm Monday through Saturday in Havre MT. The 2024 annual Red Kettle Campaign is on of the Army's primary fudraising efforts which helps raise much-needed funds to support the multiple services and programs throughout the year, including feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and providing toys to disadvantaged yourth. For over 100 years, The Salvation Amry's Red Kettles have...

  • Obituary - Carol 'Bud' Borlaug

    Updated Nov 4, 2024

    Carol "Bud" Borlaug, a devoted family man and dedicated worker, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. The funeral is scheduled for Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church. Born to George and Clara (Christensen) Borlaug in Havre, Montana, on August 12, 1940, Bud began his education at the Pride of Prairie School and later attended school in Gildford, where he graduated with the class of 1958. In 1960, Bud joined the United States Navy, where he specialized in...

  • Obituary - Anna Mae Gomke

    Updated Nov 4, 2024

    Memorial service for Anna Mae Gomke are Saturday November 16th at 1:00 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, 1009 18th Avenue SW, Great Falls MT. Please bring any photos or remembrances you would like to share."...

  • ELF Food Drive set for Wednesday

    Updated Nov 4, 2024

    Havre firefighters will be out with lights flashing on their vehicles and sirens on Wednesday night collecting food for the Havre Food Bank in their Everybody Loves Firefighters food drive. Head Elf Cody McLain said the firefighters will be out from about 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, and if people can put out any food they want to donate and leave the outside lights on so the firefighters know a donation is there. "It's basically like a trick-or-treat situation," he said. The...

  • Fort Benton wins 7C volleyball title

    George Ferguson|Updated Nov 3, 2024

    The Big Sandy Pioneers made them work for it. But, the Fort Benton Longorns are the District 7C volleyball champions. On Saturday night, Fort Benton beat Big Sandy in a second championship match after the Pioneers won the first match in the 7C tournament in Chester. Earlier Saturday, Big Sandy outlasted the host Hawks in the third-place match to advance to the finals against the Longhorns, who had defeated the Hawks in the undefeated semifinals in Friday night. Meanwhile, Big...

  • Cat-Griz Report: Griz crush Mustangs, Cats pull away in Cheney

    Updated Nov 2, 2024

    SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Junior Bergen returned a punt 84 yards for his Big Sky Conference record sixth-career touchdown to highlight No. 8 Montana’s 42-7 win over Cal Poly on Saturday. The Grizzlies, ranked eighth in the FCS coaches poll, were leading 14-0 as Keali'i Ah Yat and Logan Fife threw first half touchdown passes. Late in the third quarter, Bergen fielded the punt at the right hashmark and angled to the left before blazing down the sideline. The Grizzlies (7-2, 4-1...

  • Area teams moving on in football playoffs

    George Ferguson|Updated Nov 2, 2024

    It was a good start for Hi-Line high school football teams in the first week of the MHSA playoffs. In Class C 8-Man, Chinook won its first playoff game in eight years as the Sugarbeeters upset undefeated Valley Christian 40-24. The Beeters held the Eagles to just three points in the first half en route to a berth in the quarterfinals where they'll travel to Drummond-Phillipsburg this Saturday. Fort Benton is also moving on as the Longhorns thrashed St. Ignatius 32-6 Saturday...

  • Ponies take care of East Helena, advance to quarterfinals

    George Ferguson|Updated Nov 2, 2024

    The Havre High football team is once again moving on. Friday night at Blue Pony Stadium, the Ponies crushed East Helena 42-19 in the first round of the Class A playoffs. The win pushed Havre into the quarterfinals where the Ponies will travel to No. 1 seed Frenchtown this weekend. Despite trailing 7-0 early on, Havre was dominant for much of the game. After a Pierce Caplette interception, the Ponies got on the board with the first of four Tate Nelson touchdowns. Griffin Terry...

  • Obituary - Lawrence L. Miller

    Updated Nov 1, 2024

    Lawrence L. Miller, 89, passed away on October 29, 2024 at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home with his wife, Sheri, by his side. Lawrence was born and raised in the Milk River Valley by Paul and Mabel Miller. He married Sheri Corrigan on August 9, 1958. They were happily married for 66 years. They spent the first 4 years of their married life around Great Falls where he worked in construction. In 1962, they moved back to Chinook where they raised two boys, Lawny and Alan, and far...

  • Obituary - James Rolph Edwards

    Updated Nov 1, 2024

    James Rolph Edwards James Rolph Edwards passed away peacefully October 6th, 2024, in Salem, UT. Jim was born April 26, 1944, in Albany, CA, to Virgil J and Delva Whitehead Neeley Edwards. He was a professor at MSUN for many years. His full obituary and a link to his graveside service will available until the end of this year at https://www.rasmussenmortuary.com/obituaries/james-edwards ....

  • Obituary - Marlene June (Newlan) Donoven

    Updated Nov 1, 2024

    Marlene June (Newlan) Donoven of Kremlin, MT, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Northern Montana Care Center. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael O'Hearn officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. In lieu...

  • Obituary - Annette T. 'Toni' Comp

    Updated Nov 1, 2024

    Annette T. "Toni" Comp, 88, passed away due to natural causes at her residence on October 3, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Toni's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, the Montana Hope Project, or the Dedman Animal Foundation. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please...

  • Obituary - James P. Tautges

    Updated Nov 1, 2024

    James P. Tautges, 85, passed away due to natural causes at his Timbercreek residence on Monday, October 7, 2024. Jim was born on January 18, 1939, in Havre to Peter and Gladys (Armstrong) Tautges. He was raised on his family's farm south of Havre with his sister. Jim attended school in Havre, graduating from Havre Central. He then returned to the farm, where he cared for his family's home and land until 1998, when he sold to his neighbor, and moved to town with his new wife,...

  • George Ferguson Column: Cats, Griz on a collision course, but unknowns remain

    George Ferguson|Updated Oct 31, 2024

    It's here. November has arrived, and I'm not excited for turkey. Instead, November, in Montana, is the only month that will see the biggest football game, hell, the biggest sporting event, to be played in the Treasure State. Yes, the arrival of November means the annual Brawl of the Wild, the bitter rivalry between Montana State and Montana, is just around the corner. In fact, it's a mere 21 days away. And just where are we as we steam towards that epic showdown in Bozeman?...

  • Obituary - Marlene June (Newlan) Donoven

    Updated Oct 31, 2024

    Marlene June (Newlan) Donoven of Kremlin, MT, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Northern Montana Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael O’Hearn officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations and memorials can be sent to Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp and the Feed My Sheep Community Soup Kitchen in Havre, MT. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home h...

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  • Community Calendar

    Updated Oct 31, 2024

    Thursday, Oct. 31 Pinochle Thursday, 1 - 3 p.m., North Central Senior Center. People of all levels and abilities can call 406-265-5464, or just show up to play. Block Party, 3:30 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library, with Legos, building blocks and board games provided. This event is free and open to the public. Lap swim, 6 - 9 a.m., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Havre Community Pool. Friday, Nov. 1 Yarn Circle, 4 - 6 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library. This program is free a...

  • Order past editions of our special publications

    Updated Oct 31, 2024

    Call (406) 265-6795 to order print copies of our special publications....

  • Big Sandy Medical Center awarded $125K grant

    Updated Oct 31, 2024

    By Jessica Ophus According to KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling, and news organization, Montanans have a higher rate of anxiety and depressive disorders than the natational average. If that is not concerning enough, Montana is also listed as a mental health care shortage area. To do our part to bridge the gap for some of the 27,000 people served by the Big Sandy Clinic every year, an Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Program will be launched at the BSMC Rural Health Clinic. With the help of a $125,000 2-year...

  • Hi-Line Arts Council hosts Montana Conversation "Montana Towns, then, now and tomorrow," with Hal Stearns

    Updated Oct 31, 2024

    Press release With assistance from Humanities Montana, the Hi-Line Arts Council is sponsoring a Montana Conversation program entitled "Montana Towns: Then, Now, Tomorrow" with storyteller Hal Stearns on Monday, November 11th at 6 p.m. at Beaver Creek Perk, located in downtown Havre at 137 Second Street. The presentation is free and open to the public. Funding for the Montana Conversations program is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for...

  • Cartoon - Dancing on issues

    Updated Oct 31, 2024

  • Cartoon: Attorney General

    Updated Oct 31, 2024