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  • Cats win in Brawl of the Wild Reading Challenge at Sunnyside

    Tim Leeds|Updated Nov 19, 2024

    Sunnyside Intermediate School students did a preview of the famed Brawl of the Wild MSU Bobcat UM Grizzly football game set for this weekend, with the Cats coming out on top. Sunnyside flew a MSU flag today in honor of the victory. Sunnysidede librarian Jade Miller said the school held a reading Brawl of the Wild Challenge using the Accelerated Reader program utilized by the school. In the program, students take a comprehension test an earn points for reading books throughout...

  • Public Works dealing with water main break on Fourth Avenue

    Updated Nov 18, 2024

    Havre Public Works announced this morning that it was notified of a water main break on the 400 Block of Fourth Avenue. The department said crews will be on scene soon to start repairs, and people are asked to avoid the area to let personnel work safely and efficiently to make he repairs and get service back to residents in the area....

  • HILL COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAMS.

    Updated Nov 15, 2024

    Press release Hill County has been chosen to receive a Phase 39 award of $6,933, Phase 40 award of $4,542, and Phase 41 award of $5,041.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Funds must be spent by December 31, 2024. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities,...

  • Apply by Dec. 1 to win a trip to Washington D.C.

    Updated Nov 15, 2024

    Havre Weekly Chronicle staff The Foundation for Rural Service and Triangle Communications are inviting high school juniors served by Triangle to apply for a chance to travel to the nation's capital. The Foundation and Triangle each year sponsor up to two high school juniors to a trip to Washington every proudly sponsors up to 2 high school juniors each year for a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C., every summer. Any 16-17 year old high school junior who is a dependent of...

  • North Star speech wins at CJI

    Updated Nov 15, 2024

    Press release The North Star Speech team clinched first place in their season opening meet hosted by CJI and placed third in Drama. In speech, C.J. Berton took first in spontaneous oral interpretation of literature, Ecko Fraser placed second in original oratory, Troy Barrett took third in humorous oral interpretation and Aydan Bettelyoun placed sixth in Lincoln-Douglas debate. In drama, trio Jon Schaumloeffel, Joshua Campbell, and Cooper Clawson placed third in humorous...

  • Havre Chamber issues request for proposal

    Updated Nov 14, 2024

    ISSUED November 14, 2024 DUE 3:00 PM December 16, 2024 I. Background II. Scope of Work III. Qualifications IV. Proposal Requirements V. Timeline VI. Evaluation VII. Additional Information and Conditions VIII. Exhibits and Attachments I. BACKGROUND Havre, Montana is the 11th largest city in the State of Montana, home to just over 9,300 residents. The town is developed along the Milk River and is flanked by wheat fields and rangeland in the plains. The Bears Paw Mountains and badlands are within view from the city limits. Havre...

  • From the Courts - Federal District Court: Man sentenced to more than three years in prison for stabbing woman on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation

    Updated Nov 14, 2024

    U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Fort Belknap man who admitted stabbing a woman multiple times during an argument on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation was sentenced Nov. 6 to three years and nine months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich. The defendant, Leon Boyd Messerly, 64, pleaded guilty in July to assault with a dangerous weapon. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. In court documents, the government alleged that on J...

  • From the Courts - Federal District Court: Woman sentenced to prison for lunging at airplane flight controls during landing at Havre airport

    Updated Nov 14, 2024

    U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A federal judge Nov. 6 sentenced a Havre woman to 19 months and 24 days in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for lunging at the controls of a small commercial airplane as the plane was landing, causing it to accelerate and turn on the runway, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Tracy Lynn Eagleman, aka Tracy Badmoccasin, 36, pleaded guilty in August to interfering with an aircraft in flight. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. M...

  • For the Record, Nov. 14, 2024

    Updated Nov 14, 2024

    Births A boy was born Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, to Sharetha Buffalo and Joseph Camacho-Otero of Rocky Boy. Editor’s note: Due to time constraints, deadlines and being short-staffed, Havre Weekly Chronicle has been unable to publish the full For the Record as it has in the past. The Chronicle intends to start printing this report again shortly....

  • MSU-Northern celebrates Homecoming Week with classic school spirit

    Updated Nov 13, 2024

    Press release Montana State University-Northern wrapped up last week a memorable Homecoming Week filled with campus spirit, community events, and long-standing traditions that brought students, faculty, alumni, and community members together. The festivities, which began with the third annual "Lighting of the N" ceremony, culminated on Saturday with the highly anticipated Homecoming football game and the crowning of the 2024 Homecoming Royal Lights. The week kicked off Monday...

  • Democrats dominate in local contested elections

    Tim Leeds|Updated Nov 11, 2024

    Democrats dominated Tuesday in local contested elections, while the area also supported putting the right to choose an abortion in the state Constitution and a Hill Count road mill levy passed and a Liberty County hospital levy passed. That as the area followed the rest of Montane in re-electing former Republican President Donald Trump to a new term in the office and elected Republicans to the thee open seats in Congress and to all statewide offices. In local Legislative...

  • Quick pics: Election Day

    Updated Nov 11, 2024

  • The Salvation Army: Volunteer bell ringers needed

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release The Salvation Amry needs volunteer bell ringers from Nov. 16 to Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday in Havre. 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 been a symbol of goodwill during the hol...

  • With new funding, Montana State scientists study how wild oats become Reagan Cotton

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    MSU News Service BOZEMAN - With new funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, scientists in Montana State University's Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology will seek to fill knowledge gaps surrounding an agricultural weed that has caused problems for Montana producers for decades. Jennifer Lachowiec, an associate professor in MSU's College of Agriculture, received two grants from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture totaling more than $900,0...

  • Havre marching band dominates at Davis Invitational Marching Competition

    Tim Leeds|Updated Nov 7, 2024

    The Havre High School marching band excelled at an out-of-state invitational competition Saturday, taking top spots in its class. The band traveled to Kaysville, Utah, for the Davis Cup Invitational in Kaysville, Utah, and took first in its class, band director Cullen Hinkle said. The band also received best overall visual, music, colorguard and percussion in its division. Hinkle said the band scored with to 10 points above its competition in every category. Watch for more in upcoming editions of Havre Weekly...

  • MT Premium Processing receives $250k MCap grant

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release Montana Premium Processing Cooperative will boost production capacity and invest in new equipment for value-added products thanks to $250,000 in Local Meat Capacity grant funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. See related story on Page C6. The member-owned, USDA-inspected Havre meat processing facility processes beef, bison, sheep, goats, and hogs. The MCap funds will be used to equip a value-added space at the facility, including a smoker, cooler, vacuum sealer, briner/injector, and machine to make...

  • Crawford receives Hill County Attorney's Office 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Award

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release The Hill County Attorney's Office is proud to present the second annual 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Award to Trina Crawford, director of The Salvation Army Service Center in Havre. The Domestic Violence Awareness Award acknowledges the outstanding efforts and contributions of individuals who assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Crawford was nominated by Heather MacLean, who said. "Trina works tirelessly serving victims of crime,...

  • Kellam new associate vice president of ag lending at Altana

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release Altana Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Mike Kellam as the new associate vice president of ag lending. Kellam will be leading Altana's efforts to serve local farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions to support our community's continued growth. Kellam grew up on his family's ranch south of Chinook and graduated from Chinook High School. He furthered his education at Montana State University in...

  • Senior Center News, Nov. 7, 2024

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Senior Center News Nov. 11-15 Menu Menu subject to change Monday — Closed for Veterans Day Tuesday — Hawaiian Chicken, Potato Gems, Green Beans, Pears Wednesday — Teriyaki Cube Steak, Baked Potatoes, Salad, Corn Bread Thursday — Pork Chops, Stuffing & Gravy, Corn, Mixed Fruit Friday — Beef Stew, Bread & Butter, Salad, Peaches, Chocolate Pudding Foot Clinic: call for an appointment 406-265-4776. Come to the Senior Center in our back room starting at 9:00 am for the clinic. TOPS: 9-10: Weigh-in at 8:30am to 9:00. Coffee Club: A...

  • Havre Middle School lists October Students of the Month

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for October is Bethany Secor. Bethany is the daughter of Luke and Kathie Secor. She has three siblings, Mackenzie, Audrey, and Emily Secor. Bethany plays the trumpet in the middle school band and is in cross country. Outside of school, she participates in Girl Scouts, 4-H, and softball. In her spare time, Bethany enjoys crafting, listening to music and spending time with family. In the classroom, Bethany is very...

  • Out Our Way: Doing it wrong

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    John 14:6 'I am the Way, the truth and the life' Out our way, everybody knows you mount a horse from the left side. More importantly the horses know it. But now and then some greenhorn will want to get on from the right (and wrong) side. The results can be interesting. Like everybody I know, my rope is tied on the right side of the saddle and would make mounting on that side a bit difficult. Doc is a pretty even-tempered fellow - and although he has dumped me a few times, it...

  • Pastor's Corner: Promises, promises

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Let's face it, we've all faced some dreadful days lately. Don't even try to deny it. As I write this, voters have yet to go to the polls. Even today, I dread going to the mailbox only to find it stuffed with paper representations of money well wasted. I dread answering the phone when it nags in the evenings. I dread turning on the TV at home, turning on the radio in my car, even checking my e-mail that's spattered with click-bait political ads. And I'm convinced that you...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    You know, Lord, a quick glance at the large colorful thermometer by the Beauty Shop shows "how the weather is doing", as weather is one thing most folks love to talk about, besides grain prices and grandkids, this thermometer 'sort of' lets you know "how the weather's doing." While chatting, Joni said, at the beauty shop the other day, conversations about church, café, kids, clothes, were quickly put aside, once the weather of the day and week started to be discussed. We...

  • Montana Leopold Conservation Award seeks nominees

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Montana Leopold Conservation Award®. The $10,000 award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. Sand County Foundation and national sponsor American Farmland Trust present the Leopold Conservation Award to private landowners in 28 states. In Montana, the award is presented with the Montana...

  • USDA invests to strengthen American farms, cusinesses, increase competition, lower costs

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release MANITOWOC, Wis. During a visit to Dramm Corp. today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced Oct. 30 that the Biden-Harris administration is making investments that will strengthen American farms and businesses by expanding innovative domestic fertilizer production and increasing independent meat and poultry processing capacity, which will in turn increase competition and lower fertilizer costs for farmers and food costs for consumers. The Department is awarding over $120 m...

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