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Havre Police Department A McKinley Avenue caller reported Tuesday at 6:54 a.m. that a black Ford pickup was damaged in a hit-and-run crash. -- Desirea Lee Writingbird of Box Elder, 39, was arrested on a shoplifting charge after a caller at a First Street business reported a theft at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday and a caller on Ninth Avenue reported at 5:25 p.m. that a woman was laying in the alley by some trash cans. -- Child and Family Services reported a sex offense in the Havre area...
It has been some time since the spring sports season was canceled, with many athletes mourning the loss of the season that never came. This year, like always, would have seen many student-athlete's standout year in their respective sports. But now, that will not happen. Regardless, many athletes like Havre High softball senior Savannah Dawson have been pushing through and making the most of their last moments of high school. Not having a senior season hurts, but it has not...
Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday the first round of grants from the $1.25 billion the federal government provided to Montana through the CARES Act to help the state deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. "I want to be clear, this is just an initial round of funding based on the immediate needs identified by Montanans and small businesses," Bullock said. "There will certainly be additional funding announced in the future, and we’ll closely monitor the demand for this first round of emergency grants to adjust as needed to e...
Since April 29, the Havre Art Association has participated in "Painting for the Pantry" an ongoing event started in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in which artists around Montana sell paintings for $50 a piece and all the proceeds go to a food bank or pantry of the buyer's choice. Barbara Zuck, a professor at Montana State University Northern who is helping to organize the event, said it has been extremely successful so far. "It just blew up in a really positive way... the...
Results are trickling in from school elections, held as all-mail ballots this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Havre Daily News has obtained results from several local elections, and will publish other results as they become available. In Havre, incumbent school board trustees Curtis Smeby, Cindy Erickson and Timothy Scheele retained their seats as the three highest vote-getters. Erickson received 1,842 votes, Scheele 1,838 and Smeby 1,598. Challenger Erin Pulse received 1,328. The Havre High School mill levy passed with...
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 62 with 6 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 19,704. The number of deaths was 16. The number of recoveries was 417. Visit the state tracking map online through a link on http://covid19.mt.gov ....
Press release A Red Cross Blood Drive in Chinook is set for Tuesday, May 12, at Wallner Hall, 337 Ohio Street, from 12:30-6 p.m. Following is a message from the American Red Cross: “The American Red Cross is so grateful for partners that continue to stand with us throughout the coronavirus pandemic. While we have been able to meet immediate patient needs, your upcoming drive is essential to ensure a stable blood supply in the weeks to come. “Donating blood products is essential to community health and the need for blood produ...
By Carol Schmidt, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — A recent online poll of residents in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota and Utah found that respondents are supportive of coronavirus pandemic restrictions, but are also worried about its economic ramifications. David C.W. Parker, professor of political science at Montana State University, said the poll conducted in April found that while respondents back the restrictions imposed by local and state governments, people are also worried about the impacts to the economy and personal f... Full story
Press release Hill County has an immediate opening on the Great Northern Fair Commission. Fair Commission member terms are for three years. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. People are asked to mail a letter with their contact information and interest in serving on the Great Northern Fair Commission to the Hill County Commissioners Office, 315 Fourth St, Havre, Montana, 59501. Letters of interest must be postmarked by May 15....
In an article on the front page of Tuesday’s edition of the Havre Daily News about the annual Global 6K Walk for Water, the name of Havre team captain April Taber was misspelled.... Full story
Every Mother’s Day, I have a terrible time finding a card that remotely reflects the relationship I have with my mother. My mom is in her 80s now, and we have always had a good relationship, free of drama and never short of love. My mother has always been a wonderful role model. But the cards available all have paragraphs of gooey prose that in no way communicate what I want to say to my mother. I want a card that says my mother has good habits. This sounds a little dull — and...
After being closed for over a month, the Havre-Hill County library is again ready to check out books to the public. For the time being, the process will be more involved than we’d like it to be, for you and for us, but we have figured out a way to make the printed collection available while adhering to safety guidelines. We are carefully sanitizing all items as they are returned to us, but the best protection that we can provide is time. With that in mind, all items are quarantined for two weeks after they have been returned...
The NAIA is getting a new sport, and it could be very exciting. On Monday, the NAIA announced it is making women's flag football an official varsity sport for the 2021 school year, with the first-ever NAIA women's flag football national championship set for 2022. The NAIA is entering a two-year partnership the National Football League (NFL) and Reigning Champs Experiences (RCX). With support from NFL FLAG and RCX, NAIA will work to develop league infrastructure and operations...
The World Health Organization extended COVID-19 pandemic as the effects of this virus still warrant a public health emergency of international concern. This is our reality and the Montana Nurses Association wants everyone to be as safe as possible. The safety and well-being of our children, families, and communities is paramount. Furthermore, the safety of our nurses, health care workers and every frontline worker must be valued as they work every day caring for us. MNA continues to support loosening guidelines with the...
Press release BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last weeek a $15 million investment to help support the adoption of innovative conservation approaches on agricultural lands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting proposals through June 29 for national Conservation Innovation Grants. CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving solutions that boost production on farms, ranches and private forests and improve natural resources. This year’s priorities are water reuse, water quality, air...
From Montana Farm Service Agency BOZEMAN — Gov. Steve Bullock has issued a directive outlining the phased re-opening of Montana and establishing conditions for Phase One. The USDA Service Centers in Montana will continue to be open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While the program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with our producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. USDA Service Centers are e...
Press release HELENA — Montana Attorney General Tim Fox and attorneys general from other ranching states are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an antitrust investigation of the beef processing industry. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, the states request a investigation to determine if the companies have entered into agreements that deprive consumers and cattle ranchers of a competitive market. “Consolidation in the meat packing industry has certainly benefited those companies, but has bro...
