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Articles from the November 21, 2017 edition


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  • Current needs for My Neighbor in Need program

    Updated Nov 24, 2017

    Myneighborinneed.org/havre is a website that provides local citizens a way to ask for help from their community and a way for the community to give back. My Neighbor in Need has completed 136 need fulfillments in the Havre community. We would like to thank everyone who has and continues to help their neighbors in need. Current Needs Neighbor in Need — Family in Need of help getting their car repaired so the wife can get her disabled husband to medical appointments. The car’s heater does not work, and it is too cold to have hi...

  • George Ferguson Column: Stitt Ousted: With Monday's announcement, I can't ramble on about Cat-Griz

    George Ferguson|Updated Nov 21, 2017

    This was going to be the column where I gave my random thoughts on yet another Brawl of the Wild. But, things certainly changed quickly. So here’s the two things I'll say about Cat-Griz, and the second one is what's caused me to have to move on in a hurry. First, congrats to the Bobcats. They dominated the trenches for the second year in a row, and as a result, ran right through and right over the Grizzly defense. Right now Cats, you indeed do own the state. Second, and I m...

  • FCC chairman sets out to repeal 'net neutrality' rules

    Updated Nov 21, 2017

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai followed through today on his pledge to repeal 2015 regulations designed to ensure that internet service providers treat all online content and apps equally, setting up a showdown with consumer groups and internet companies who fear the move will stifle competition and innovation. The current rules, known as net neutrality, impose utility-style regulation on ISPs such as Comcast, AT&T and Verizon to prevent them from favoring their own digital services o...

  • Council approves officer, sets ordinance meeting

    Alex Ross|Updated Nov 21, 2017

    The Havre City Council at their meeting Monday unanimously confirmed Officer James Tanner Donovan to the position of patrol officer with the Havre Police Department effective Nov. 30. Havre Assistant Chief of Police Jason Barkus said Donovan has successfully completed a one-year probationary period and fulfilled other requirements necessary for confirmation. "Officer Donovan has proven to be a very solid and dedicated officer with great professional skills to continue his...

  • Quick Pics: Taking Thanksgiving Dinner reservations

    Updated Nov 21, 2017

  • Quick Pics: Festival of Trees

    Updated Nov 21, 2017

  • Multi-vendor Gifting Wonderland set to benefit local programs

    Updated Nov 21, 2017

    A multi-vendor “Gifting Wonderland” is set to run the next three weekends in the District 4 Human Resources Development Council Fireside Room at 2229 Fifth Ave. for the next three weekends, with the opportunity to donate to HRDC programs and a community cause at the same time. “Come shop for your family, friends and loved ones in the Gifting Wonderland while giving back to local programs,” a release about the events said. More than 15 vendors will be at the events each weekend, held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25...

  • Thanksgiving in Montana

    Updated Nov 21, 2017

    Over 100 years ago, my great-great grandmother homesteaded 23 miles east of Conrad and that’s how my family made it to Montana. As a fifth-generation Montanan, I didn’t have to choose Montana — Montana chose me. And I’ll be forever thankful for that. Thanksgiving is a holiday that belongs exclusively to Americans. As far back as 1621, we have gathered with our families, friends and neighbors to thank God for all that He has given us. But it wasn’t until 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday...

  • For the Record, Nov. 21, 2017

    Updated Nov 21, 2017

    Havre Police Department An arrest was made after officers were called to a Second Street residence Monday at 10:48 a.m. to assist a caller with a missing granddaughter. No further information was provided about the arrest. —— Officers investigated after an 11th Street West caller reported Monday at 1:38 p.m. that someone had broken into her home and stole 200 music disks. —— Officers investigated after a Second Street caller reported at 4:04 p.m. Monday his apartment door looked like someone had tried to break in. —— Eric...

  • Hill County Democrats not holding November meeting

    Updated Nov 21, 2017

    Hill County Democratic Central Committee announced it will not hold a meeting this month. It might hold a listening session with Montana Democratic Party officials in early to mid-December. People are asked to watch for more information....

  • Obituary - Judy Rae Larson

    Updated Nov 21, 2017

    Judy Rae Larson, 70, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at Pondera Medical Center with her children by her side. Memorial services will be Friday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. at Pondera Valley Lutheran Church in Conrad. A reception will follow at the Conrad Moose Lodge. Judy was born Jan. 31, 1947, in Havre to Walter and Doris Welsh. She graduated salutatorian from Hingham High School in 1965. Judy married Hugh V. Larson Feb. 11, 1968. They later divorced. Judy worked at Farm Credit...

  • Lights go 1-2 on tough Oregon trip

    Chris Peterson|Updated Nov 21, 2017

    After a 3-0 start to the season, the Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team looked to test itself on the road this past weekend, against both Oregon Tech and Southern Oregon. What the Lights found out is that they were up for the challenge, they just couldn’t finish, as they dropped close games to both schools, falling to Oregon Tech 71-67 Friday night and 89-83 Saturday to Southern Oregon. Northern, which is 3-2, will try to rebound tonight in Portland, aga...