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Press release The North Star speech and drama team competed in the State Class B-C Speech, Drama, and Debate tournament held in Choteau Jan 26-27. All seven members made it to semi-finals, with one student making finals. Senior Emily Conner took fifth place at state in spontaneous oral interpretation of Literature. Other members that competed were junior Ecko Fraser with an original oratory titled “The Dress Code,” freshman Savannah Schaumloeffel in original oratory with a piece titled “Dance is a Sport,” freshman Christi...
Press release Havre High School took a small team to the Class A state speech, debate and drama meet in Columbia Falls over the weekend, and while no one brought home any hardware, the head coach said he is pleased with their performance. “All of our competitors are in their first year in their events, and while I would have liked to have seen some finalists, they did well against the best Class A has to offer for competition,” coach Tim Leeds said. Sophomore Paige Anderson, competing in her first year in impromptu spe...
With a story about Attorney General Austin Knudsen on the front page of Monday’s edition of Havre Daily News, the paper ran a photo of state Rep. Casey Knudsen, R-Malta....
Havre Police Department A Havre area caller reported at 9:03 a.m. Monday a possible temporary restraining order violation. -- A 10:45 a.m. Monday caller reported a sex offense in the Havre area. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after a caller at a First Street business reported Monday at 11:44 p.m. a man in a black hoodie and blue jeans was looking in vehicle windows and checking the vehicle doors. Hill County Sheriff's Office James Lee Smith of Havre, 44, was...
Singers from churches throughout Havre have joined together to form the Common Mission Choir, a group with representatives of five different Christian denominations, which has begun singing at worship services around town. First Lutheran Music and Worship Coordinator Sue Ost, who is also the new choir's co-conductor, said member churches have done something similar in the past, just before the COVID-19 pandemic, but she thinks this time around it has been much more...
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., held a press call Thursday with rural journalists where he expressed frustration at the state of the U.S. southern border and the lack of action by Congress to address it. Tester said it is going to be a busy year for Congress, with a budget that should have been passed last year, and a Farm Bill in the same boat, but the current frustration remains the southern border, a crisis he said is being perpetuated by partisanship, particularly from...
Press release The Salvation Army is asking everyone in Havre to donate to support neighbors in need in the new year. We are grateful to the many donors who gave generously this Christmas season, but the need persists. Donate in person at your local Salvation Army or online:www.northwest.salvationarmy.org . “The need for food, shelter, toys, and clothing for at risk families was at record levels this year, but we had fewer people donate to our Red Kettles this Christmas,” Divisional Commander Lt. Col. Cindy Foley said. “We rel...
by Emily Mayer The big news in Havre 100 years ago was not that great. At the time, Havre had two banks-Security State Bank and the Montana National Bank. The following was published on the front page of the January 23, 1924, edition of the Havre Daily Promoter: SECURITY STATE BANK OF HAVRE CLOSES DOORS PIONEER BANKING INSTITUTION SUSPENDS AS RESULT OF SERIES OF HEAVY WITHDRAWALS LESSENING DEPOSITS Officers of the Security State Bank of Havre yesterday morning posted notice that the bank was closed and its affairs were placed...
Press release Michael J. Dess of Havre, 20, and Lane T. Allen of Harlem, 22, have pleaded guilty and been sentenced on charges of poaching in Hill and Blaine counties. During the fall of 2022, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wardens received a 1-800-TIP-MONT call detailing unlawful hunting activity in the Bear Paw Mountains. After an extensive investigation, FWP filed charges against the two in Blaine and Hill counties alleging their involvement in the unlawful take of deer and elk out of season in 2021 and 2022. The charges...
Havre Police Department After receiving a request Friday at 12:57 p.m., officers provided extra patrols on Cowan Drive. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after a Third Avenue West caller asked Friday at 7:26 p.m. for assistance removing a person from the premises. -- Officers at 2:12 a.m. Saturday provided assistance to Hill County Sheriff's office on U.S. Highway 2 East. -- A hit and run crash was reported on First Street at noon Saturday. -- A 5:23 p.m. Saturday...
Press release Nomination petitions must be filed with election administrator for the upcoming Trustee Election to be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. No person signing a petition may sign more nomination petitions than there are trustee positions open. No candidate may appear on the ballot unless he or she meets this deadline, as required by Montana Code Annotated 20-3-305, 20-9-204, 13-1-111, 20-3-338 MCA, no earlier than 145 days, or no later than 70 days before election. This year, one trustee position is open for a one-year...
In the op-ed “Evaluate your candidates” by Walter Schweitzer on Friday’s Opinion page, Havre Daily News misreported his affiliation. Schweitzer is the president of the Montana Farmers Union....
Press release Montana VA Veteran Service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. Anyone interested in applying for benefits, needs to bring a copy of their discharge paperwork, DD214, with them to any of the following scheduled visit times. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 • Browning, 1-4 p.m., Blackfeet Veteran Center Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 • Cut Bank, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Glacier County Courthouse Annex, Room 19 • Shelby, 12:30...
Press release Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) of its intent to pursue legal action over the recent listing of wolverines as a threatened species. “In Montana, wolverines continue to do well and inhabit much, if not all, of their available habitat,” said Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Chief of Conservation Policy Quentin Kujala. “We work closely with our neighboring states to ensure the continued conservation of these iconic species. F...
Havre Daily News staff Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has announce that for at least the next week, the fishing access site at Bear Paw Lake, aka Second Lake, will be closed while construction crews are working to fix the road and dam at the lake. Part of the road along the dam washed out last summer as a result of heavy rains. The FWP Region 6 notice said that even though road access is closed across the dam the east side of the site can be reached via the access road along the south end....
Havre Public Schools will be sending out a comprehensive needs assessment to distinct parents, community members and stakeholders this weekend, which will inform decisions on future projects at the schools. District Superintendent Brian Gum said the assessment is being done as part of the state’s new accreditation process, but the results will be used by the school directly when evaluating ongoing needs. “We want to get community feedback on how we are doing,” Gum said, “... so we can do the best job possible for our kids....
Press release Independence Bank is again offering scholarship opportunities for incoming first-year students planning to attend Montana State University-Northern. To be eligible, students must graduate from a high school in Hill, Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Liberty, Chouteau, Cascade, Pondera or Toole counties. Independence Bank will award eight $1,000 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. Recipients will receive $500 during fall semester...
Press Release GREAT FALLS — A man and a woman who admitted to intimidation charges after they attempted to steal from a store on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation were sentenced today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Dustin Alan Robbins, 38, and Nicole Lynn Hicks, 37, both transients, pleaded guilty to intimidation in August 2023. Robbins was sentenced to one year in prison, to be followed by two years of supervised release. Hicks was sentenced to time served of 262 days, to be followed by two years of supervised releas...
Monday 9 a.m. Commissioner staff meeting in the Commissioners’ Office Tuesday 9:30 a.m. — Meeting with Jamie Ross regarding vehicles in the Commissioners’ Office 10:30 a.m. — Road Department meeting in the commissioner’s office Wednesday Claims and Payroll Thursday 9 a.m. — Rocky Boy Tribal Council meeting at Rocky Boy Tribal Council 9:30 a.m. — Oath of Office for Krystyn Wickham in the Commissioners’ Office 10 a.m. — Commissioner’s weekly business meeting in the commissioner’s office The public may participate in the Hi...
Davey School Board will hold their regular board meeting Monday, Feb. 2, at 4:30 p.m. at the school....
Havre Police Department A Fifth Street caller asked Thursday at 11:05 a.m. to speak with an officer. -- A hit and run crash was reported Thursday at 3:47 p.m. on 19th Avenue West. -- A vehicle crash was reported at 15th Street and Eighth Avenue at 4:09 p.m. Thursday. A fire crew for traffic control and an ambulance also responded. -- Someone stopped at the police station Thursday at 7:07 p.m. asking to speak with an officer. -- An 8:57 p.m. Thursday caller reported a child...
North Central Senior Center Jan. 29-Feb. 2 Menu Monday, Jan. 29 — Chicken ranch, potato bake, veggies, fruit, dessert Tuesday. Jan. 30 — Chicken fried steak, country gravy with mash potatoes, veggies, dessert Wednesday, Jan. 31 — tomato soup, grilled cheese, veggies, fruit, dessert Thursday, Feb. 1 — Polish sausage, sauerkraut, dessert Friday. Feb. 2 — Cook’s choice, dessert News from our gift shop: Valentine’s Day Items: Over “60” different heart trinket boxes, perfect as a gift or to hide a special valentine surpris...
