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Havre Police Department Wilson Joel Blackelk III of Havre, 35, was arrested on four Justice or City court warrants and one state District Court warrant after an officer investigated suspicious activity on U.S. Highway 2 Northeast. —— Sam Edman Clawson of Havre, 80, was issued a summons on charges of failure to stop and identify self after striking an unattended vehicle and no vehicle insurance after a caller at a First Street business reported a hit and run crash Tuesday at 1:26 p.m. —— A vehicle crash was reported on Firs...
Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds specialty crop growers that assistance is available for producers who incur eligible on-farm food safety program expenses to obtain or renew a food safety certification through the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program. Producers can apply for assistance on their calendar year 2023 expenses through Jan. 31, 2024. “The Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program is just one of the many ways USDA is helping support local and reg...
Press release USDA continues to accept applications for assistance through the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program for Montana farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021. The application process will close Jan. 13, 2024. Borrowers have the option to apply for assistance online via https://22007apply.gov or through a paper-based form. Details about the program, including an application and e-filing portal, are available at 22007apply.gov....
Press release Honeybee producers are required to file an initial report of colony inventory by January 2 each year and report any changes to inventory, including movement of colonies into or outside of the county, within 30 days. Beginning with the 2024 crop year, honeybee producers will need to use the new Honeybee Colony Inventory Reporting Form, CCC-771. The established crop year for honey is January 1 through December 31. An initial report of colonies on a CCC-771 must be submitted to your local FSA office for each unit...
Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Energy will host a series of listening sessions this winter. The agencies invite perspectives on the benefits and challenges of the rapidly increasing levels of clean energy located on agricultural lands and in rural communities. USDA and DoE seek feedback directly from a diverse set of stakeholders about what the agencies can do through their leadership, program guidance or research and information sharing to encourage locations p...
While the area enjoys an unseasonably warm winter week, cold is expected to return somewhat this holiday weekend, but with little chance of a white Christmas. Average highs for this time of year is just below freezing, but the National Weather Service predicts that lows will stay at or just below freezing until Friday evening, with the high for today is predicted to be 43. Wednesday is predicted to reach a high of 51, with highs of 50 Thursday and 51 Friday. This December has...
Press release During their annual Christmas party, the members of Milk River Gobblers drew the winners of a raffle for two guns and a bow, a fund raiser with most of the proceeds going toward purchase of turkey for the annual Community Christmas Dinner. Shelby Wood was the winner of a 7mm mag rifle and Mike Evans was picked as the winner of a 12 gauge over/under shotgun. Dylan Chvilicek was drawn as the winner of a compound bow. The members of the Gobblers said they would like to thank all for participating in the annual...
Havre Police Department Officers arrested Michelle Rose Jiron of Havre, 32, on a charge of criminal contempt after a report at 8:18 a.m. Monday of a 24/7 sobriety program violation. -- Officers investigated a report made from First Street Northeast at 1:42 p.m. Monday of a vehicle theft. -- After a report of a person breaking a business sign was made Monday at 3:16 p.m. from Second Street and Fifth Avenue, officers officers arrested Jasmin Rose LaForge, 28, on a charge of...
Havre Salvation Army is putting out a call for donations as they remain well short of their funding goal for this year, jeopardizing their ability to provide for the area’s needs in the coming year. “Red Kettle donations permit The Salvation Army to meet the urgent needs of thousands of families who will not have Christmas this year without your help,” a press release from the organization said. The release said they’ve raised $13,761 in Havre this year as of Thursday, but to meet their goal of providing for local families th...
Another week of holiday events is coming to town this week, as Christmas approaches this weekend. Kris Kringle will be at the Rocky Boy Health Center Grand Hall Wednesday 3-7 p.m. for Pictures with Santa, a free event for the whole family with activities and snacks. Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at the Fort Belknap Bingo Hall will be the free Here Comes Christmas event, with face painting, arts and crafts, a bouncy house, door prizes, vendors and an appearance by the jolly old elf and his crew for pictures. Christmas Family Craft Day...
Press release The Day Eagle Hope Project, inspired by Tescha Hawley, a member of the Gros Ventre tribe on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, was recognized as a Top 10 CNN Hero during CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute Sunday, Dec. 10. Day Eagle Hope Project was celebrated by CNN Heroes for its work toward helping victims of cancer and healthy food sustainability. Presenting the award was actress Edie Falco, who made a special appearance to present the honor to Tescha Hawley, founder of the nonprofit, in celebration of her...
Water main breaks in Havre have been repaired, and no new ones were reported over the weekend. Late Thursday afternoon, Havre Public Works announced in a release sent out at 4:59 p.m. that it was dealing with a water break on the 1800 Block of U.S. Highway 2 East, in the area of Pacific Recycling as well as another break in the Carpenter Park area of town. The city had to shut the water off between 10th Avenue and 12th Avenue on Fourth Street while the department repaired the break. The U.S. 2 East break was repaired late...
Press release Davey School will hold a personnel hearing Wednesday, Dec. 20. at 2 p.m. at the school....
Havre Police Department A 13th Street West caller reported Friday at 7:50 a.m. that their mailbox had been hit during the night. -- Michelle Rose Jiron of Havre, 32, was issued a summons on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation reported at the police station Friday at 8:14 a.m. -- Landon Blacktongue of Havre, 25, was arrested on two Justice or City court warrants served during a Friday 9:11 a.m. vehicle stop on U.S. Highway 2 West. -- Thomas...
In his last rural press call of the year Thursday, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., discussed the recent passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, recent negotiations over Ukraine aid and border security and the ongoing effort to pass the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Compact and Settlement Act. Tester said the defense bill was passed Wednesday evening and it will ensure U.S. safety is maintained broadly, but will also provide a number of direct benefits to Montana....
An upcoming New Year’s Eve Gala in Chinook to benefit the revitalization of the city swimming pool and Sweet Park will be held Dec. 31 at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building. Heather DePriest is organizing the event, and community member Viki Tilleman will be spearheading the event as a fundraiser for Friends of the Pool and Park. All proceeds from this event will go toward the rehabilitation of the Chinook Pool and Park project. “This event is sure to be a great time with wonderful food, drinks, music and dan...
Havre Public Works repaired a water main break on U.S. Highway 2 east late Thursday, and now is working on a break near Carpenter Park. Late Thursday afternoon, Havre Public Works announced in a release sent out at 4:59 p.m. that it was dealing with a water break on the 1800 block of U.S. Highway 2 East, in the area of Pacific Recycling. The announcement said the department also had just been notified of another water main break in the Carpenter Park area of town, requiring the city to shut the water off between 10th Avenue...
The Great Northern Fair Board will meet Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Northern Fairgrounds Community Center. The meeting agenda is: Call meeting to order Roll call of members • Michelle • Bob • Ken • Kaleb • Casey • Alicia Recognize and record public attendees Approve minutes Public comment — anything brought up here will be added to the next month’s new business to be discussed and voted on Fair manager’s report Civic groups report Donated hours report Committee reports Buildings and Grounds Commissio...
Monday 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in the Commission Office 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging director meeting in the Commission Office Tuesday 10:30 a.m. — Road department mMeeting in the Commission Office 5:30 p.m. — Great Northern Fair Board meeting at the Great Northern Fairgrounds Community Center Wednesday Regular business hours Thursday 10 a.m. — Commissioner’s weekly business meeting in the Commission Office Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims and payroll Employment...
Havre Police Department A 14-year-old was issued a summons on a charge of underage tobacco possession or consumption after a juvenile with a vape pen was reported at Havre High School Thursday at 11:10 a.m. -- Lane Thomas Allen of Harlem, 22, was arrested on a state District Court warrant after a caller at probation and parole on First Street reported a man with an outstanding warrant at 11:21 a.m. Thursday. -- Lawrence Curtis Carter of Havre, 69, was issued a summons on a...
Isaiah 40:1 - "Every valley shall be raised up and every hill and mountain leveled, the twisted places straight and uneven ground leveled ... ." Out our way, I am amazed at how the cattle trails always seem to be the easiest roads to follow. Occasionally we have new pastures as Big Mike will lease out different grazing grounds, but Charlie rides point and guides us in the best and easiest route. He knows where the water is and the gate that opens into fresh pasture, and also...
When you are waiting for something special, time seems to come to a stand-still. For children anticipating Christmas, it can feel like an eternity waiting for Santa to make his world-tour. For adults rushing to get every last holiday detail in place, Christmas can come too soon. And yet the span of days for the children is the same span of days for adults, making our experience of time relative to our frame of reference. Einstein had a theory when it came to our experience of...
You know, Lord, the month of December usually puts us in a giving mood, right? For some folks it's typically cash, but it needn't be cash; clothes, shoes, socks, also toys could also be donated, as well as art, or like one friend we heard about, he gave an automobile to a gal who had lost her car in a wreck. Now and then, just giving time is also a wonderful item to give, when thinking about giving something. Another friend loved making quilts; each year, she'd pick a family...
