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The Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team is trying to find its stride early in the season. The Skylights are 1-1 to start the year and will look to get in the win column when they host the University of Alberta-Augustana at Armory Gymnasium tonight. It should be a tough game as MSU-N head coach Chris Mouat believes this is one of the toughest teams from this program in recent years. "I think it is the best team we've seen coming out of them," Mouat said....
Montana Farmers Union A new meat processing cooperative in Havre has received nearly $292,000 in Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program funding. Montana Premium Processing Cooperative is set to formally open its doors with a grand opening Nov. 21, and the federal funds will help cover equipment costs and other startup costs, said Matt Rains, chief of staff for Montana Farmers Union, which has been instrumental in getting the co-op operational. “It’s a really key thing to not burden the co-op with paying loan int...
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Brad Moore as Interim Superintendent for the remainder of the year. Craig Mueller had been superintendent until last month when he died unexpectedly, leaving the district without a superintendent. Board members said they are drawing up a document detailing the procedures to hire a permanent superintendent, a document that will be discussed at their next special meeting in two weeks. At the meeting Moore also presented an official enrollment...
The executive assistant of the Hill County Commission took a victory in Tuesday's election, defeating the incumbent commissioner. Democrat Sheri Williams won the commission election in a close race, with 1,880 votes to incumbent Republican Commissioner Diane McLean's 1,781. Independent Les Odegard received 1,415 votes. "I want to thank all the people of Hill County for the support they have given me, and I'm honored to be the new commissioner, come next year," Williams said...
It was mixed results for incumbent legislators in local races in Tuesday’s election, with Sen. Russ Tempel, R-Chester, and Rep. Casey Knudsen, R-Malta, holding onto their seats but Democrat Paul Tuss, D-Havre, defeating incumbent Rep. Ed Hill, R-Havre, in that race. Tuss took 1,785 votes to Hill’s 1,477. Tuss reacted with relief and positive anticipation of what was to come. “I’m feeling great. This was a long campaign,” he said. “... But the campaign phase ends today, and the governing phase begins.” Tuss said he looks forw...
A caller near Carpenter Park reported to Havre Police Tuesday at 3:39 p.m. seeing signs of a water main break in the area. Havre Public Works Director Dave Peterson said a water main break occurred near the intersection of Sixth Street and 12th Avenue. Water was shut off to a one to two block area for the night, but a crew was out first thing this morning to start the repair, he said. Peterson said that if all goes as planned, his crew should be done with the repair by this afternoon. Because the frost isn’t very deep into t...
Several ballot initiatives were on ballots in Tuesday’s election, and Hill County voters approved two new taxes but shot down a proposal to change the form of Havre’s city government. A proposal to change Havre’s government to have a city manager take over most of the executive duties now held by the mayor narrowly failed, with 1,398 votes in favor and 1,517 against. But a proposed mill levy to pay for replacing the Beaver Lodge in Camp Kiwanis in Beaver Creek Park passed by a 186-vote margin, 2,601-2,415. The Hill Count...
Havre Daily News staff Musical Duo Eddie Fallo and Brad Taylor will play great fiddle and guitar to old Country music favorites at the North Central Senior Citizens Center, 2 Second St. West, Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The lunch menu for Thursday is omelettes and hash brown bake with a suggested donation of $5 for people 60 and older and a $6 charge for all others....
Douglas E. Effinger, 67, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital Friday, November 4, 2022. A visitation will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2022, and graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2022, in the South Gildford Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Douglas' online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for...
HELENA — Frank Rosette Jr. of Helena, 83, passed away November 5, 2022. Viewing will be at 5 p.m. with a vigil to be held at 6 p.m. Monday, November 14th, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Tuesday, November 15th, at the Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing Street. A reception will follow the Mass in the Brondel Center of the cathedral. Burial will take place at 1 p.m. November 16th at the Highland Cemetery in Havre, MT....
Havre Police Department A two-vehicle crash was reported on Wilson Avenue at 7:59 a.m. Tuesday. -- A caller on Third Street reported Tuesday at 8:50 a.m. that a Subaru had been rear-ended and it was up on the sidewalk. -- A summons was issued after a juvenile with a vape was reported at Havre Middle School Tuesday at 1:41 p.m. No details on charges were provided. -- A two-vehicle, non-injury crash involving a Ford Focus and a Chevy Impala was reported Tuesday at 3:34 p.m. on...
The time has finally arrived for the Havre High volleyball team. Everything that the Blue Ponies have worked for this fall have led to this weekend with the State Class A Tournament in Bozeman. In a field with eight other teams, the Ponies will be looking to beat the best in the state of Montana to bring home the trophy. "The state tournament is a unique and really exciting experience for our program to be able to have," HHS head coach Stephanie Huse said. "It's the top eight...
The wait is finally over. Once a perennial volleyball powerhouse, the Chinook Sugarbeeters are headed back to the state tournament. After winning the District 7C tournament, and finishing second at the Northern C Divisional on their home floor, the Beeters are returning to the state volleyball tournament for the first time since 2015. Chinook joins Northern C champion Belt in this weekend's Class C State Tournament, which is part of the All-Class State Volleyball Tournament...
Lizzi Haney Defense is always key to volleyball, and Havre High senior Lizzi Haney is a great defender. Playing libber for the Blue Ponies all season long, Haney has been a force in the back row, and she was again at the Eastern A last week in Sidney. Haney, who also excels in basketball and softball at HHS, finished the divisional tournament with 101 digs and five service aces. Haney helped the Blue Ponies reach the State A Tournament for yet another year. Braydon Cline It...
There's only one rivalry in Montana college wrestling. And the first salvo in that battle starts tonight in Great Falls, as the Montana State University-Northern Lights take on the Providence Argos. The No. 18 Lights are on a roll, too. MSU-N comes into tonight's dual having already dominated North Idaho College in its home debut, then crushing the competition at the Trapper Open in Powell, Wyoming, last Saturday. Led by nationally ranked NaKoda Siegel (174), Martin Wilkie (14...
U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA has designated Liberty County as a primary natural disaster area due to extreme weather June 7 through July 9, with Hill, Chouteau, Pondera and Toole counties also eligible for assistance as contiguous counties. The secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery...
National Center for Appropriate Technology The National Center for Appropriate Technology has launched a new, interactive website for its ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program which provides trusted and practical tools for farmers. Since 1987, ATTRA has been a key resource for sustainable and organic farmers and ranchers. The new website is at http://attra.ncat.org . “For 35 years, ATTRA has been helping sustainable farmers grow healthy foods, expand their market opportunities, and diversify their farm businesses through o...
U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a new online tool to help farmers and ranchers better navigate the farm loan application process. This uniform application process will help to ensure all farm loan applicants receive equal support and have a consistent customer experience with USDA’s Farm Service Agency regardless of their individual circumstances. “USDA recognizes more must be done to ensure all customers have equal access to our programs and services,” FSA Adminis...
Montana Farm Service Agency The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering virtual workshops for agricultural producers and stakeholders to learn about the latest updates and improvements to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and the Micro Farm insurance options, two of the most comprehensive risk management options available. These insurance options are especially important to specialty crop, organic, urban, and direct market producers, and this is part of the USDA’s Risk Management Agency efforts to increase participation i...
