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  • Festival of Trees set for Saturday

    Updated Nov 16, 2023

    Press release The Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line's biggest fundraiser, the annual Festival of Trees, is set to start Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in the club. This year's theme is "Unwrap the Season." A multitude of items ranging from gift certificates to jewelry and from vases to barbecue grills going with the trees purchased in the auction. Other donated items, aside from trees, will be sold at the event in both a live and silent auctions. The festival also has an Ultimate...

  • For the Record, Nov. 16, 2023

    Updated Nov 16, 2023

    Havre Police Department Anthony Wayne Groce of Havre, 33, was arrested on a vandalism charge and a Justice or City court warrant after a Boulevard Avenue caller reported suspicious activity Wednesday at 8:47 a.m. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after a 9:55 a.m. caller on 11th Street West reported a suspicious male and a 10:16 a.m. caller on Boulevard Avenue reported that a man was knocking on the caller's door. -- A caller at Sunnyside Intermediate School reported...

  • Fair board talks improvements and future projects

    Christy Bambrough|Updated Nov 15, 2023

    The Great Northern Fair Board met Tuesday evening in the fairgrounds Community Center to discuss the progress and improvements of projects at the fairgrounds. In preparation for the winter months, an appointment has been made for the water lines to be blown out. Most of the rest of fairgrounds has already been prepped and winterized. Allotted money has been set aside for the repair of the Horse Barn doors and the Bigger Better Barn doors. Brand new roofs have been installed amongst countless buildings around the fairgrounds,...

  • Havre Public Schools four day week well received so far

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 15, 2023

    During a meeting of the Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees Tuesday evening, district principals gave reports on their buildings and how they've handled the new four day week schedule, and the feedback from teachers, students and parents appears to be largely positive. The schedule, adopted by the board earlier this year, extends class periods and the school day overall while eliminating mandatory attendance on Friday, a schedule that was supported by teachers who said it...

  • For the Record, Nov. 15, 2023

    Updated Nov 15, 2023

    Havre Police Department Jon Scott Stimson of Havre, 59, was arrested on charges of driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license and no Ignition Interlock after officers were asked Tuesday at 10:16 a.m. to assist probation and parole on U.S. Highway 2 Northwest. -- A Sixth Avenue caller reported Tuesday at 11:59 a.m. that a neighbor's window had been broken. -- A Tuesday 12:50 p.m. caller reported that they were delivering medication to a on Summit Avenue residence and...

  • USDA awards more than $1.1 million in Montana to lower energy costs and advance renewable energy

    Updated Nov 15, 2023

    Press release BOZEMAN — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development in Montana State Director Kathleen Williams announced Monday awards of more than $1.1 million in grant funding to 12 agricultural producers and rural small businesses across Montana through the Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP, so they can invest in renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. “These projects are part of one of the largest investments in history to foster a wider use of renewable energy. They benefit Mon...

  • Cover crops help the climate and environment but most farmers say no. Many fear losing money

    Updated Nov 15, 2023

    SCOTT McFETRIDGE The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — Called cover crops, they top the list of tasks U.S. farmers are told will build healthy soil, help the environment and fight climate change. Yet after years of incentives and encouragement, Midwest farmers planted cover crops on only about 7% of their land in 2021. That percentage has increased over the years but remains small in part because even as farmers receive extra payments and can see numerous benefits from cover crops, they remain wary. Many worry the p...

  • Havre High School FFA returns from nationals

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 14, 2023

    Havre High School's year-old Future Farmers of America chapter attended the 96th Annual National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis this month, giving agriculture students an opportunity to network and build leadership skills. Havre High School Agriculture Teacher and FFA Chapter Advisor Saralyn Standley said the event had more than 70,000 students from across the U.S., and while her chapter didn't do any competitions, they were able to attend workshops and go to...

  • Museum board prepares for winter

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 14, 2023

    The H.Earl Clack Museum Board decided at a meeting Monday evening to close the museum for January of the coming year. At the meeting, the board also discussed this year's expanded Dinosaur Christmas event and other news at the museum. Board Co-Chair Lela Patera said looking at years passed, so few people ever go to the museum in January that they've decided to close entirely for that month, which will give them a chance to do some deep cleaning and work on larger projects. Pat...

  • Havre speakers do well in Bozeman

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    Press release The Havre High School speech and debate team did well at a massive interstate tournament in Bozeman over the weekend. The tournament saw members of 25 teams compete, from schools in the Class C, B, A and AA brackets including a AA team that traveled from Pocatello High School in Idaho. The meet was filled with students, with close to 600 students including the 10 Blue Ponies competing. “This was great experience,” Head Havre High Coach Tim Leeds said. “We have many new competitors on the team along with some...

  • North Star Knights shine at Glasgow speech and drama meet

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    Press release Before the North Star Knights speech and drama team’s success at the C-J-I tournament last weekend — the Knights won the drama team trophy and took fourth in speech with high placings from team members — the Knights competed at the Glasgow Scottie Meet held Nov. 4 and also saw success there At Glasgow in speech, Ecko Fraser placed second in original oratory while Savannah Schaumloeffel took fourth in that event. Troy Barrett placed third in humorous interp. In drama, Emily Conner took third in dramatic solo...

  • Correction - LaVern Perkins obituary

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    An obituary for LaVern Perkins which ran in the Nov. 7 edition of Havre Daily News omitted a service that will be held in Havre. A Celebration of Life for LaVern Perkins will be held in Havre Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Holland and Bonine Funeral Home, 210 Third St....

  • Correction - Delbert Naber obituary

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    The time of a funeral service for Delbert Naber was changed after Havre Daily News ran an obituary in Monday’s edition. The time for his service is 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Holland and Bonine Funeral Home, 210 Third St. A reception will follow at the Eagles Club at 1 p.m....

  • For the Record, Nov. 14, 2023

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    Havre Police Department A Monday 11:01 a.m. caller on Fifth Avenue reported the theft of compliance monitoring equipment. -- A Havre area caller asked Monday at 3:29 p.m. to speak with an officer about a sex offense. -- A summons was issued after a caller at a First Street business reported a theft in progress Monday at 6:12 p.m. No details on charges were provided. -- Leilani Angel Whitehorse of Box Elder, 28, was arrested on a charge of criminal contempt related to a 24/7...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission business meeting agenda

    Updated Nov 13, 2023

    The Hill County Commission added an item after printing deadline for Friday’s edition of Havre Daily News to the agenda of its business meeting 10 a.m. Thursday. Following is the full agenda. Hill County Commission will hold its weekly business meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. The meeting agenda is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims and payroll Employment Budgets Abatements Journal and vouchers Ordinance Resolutions Resolution No. 23-2755 Requesting Bear Paw Development Corp. t...

  • WWII veteran celebrates 103rd birthday

    Updated Nov 13, 2023

    WWII veteran Sgt. Margaret Petrick celebrated her 103rd birthday last month, and, on Veterans Day, was presented a certificate of appreciation by the American Legion for her service to her country. Petrick, then Margaret Twedt, served in the United States Army Women's Air Corps from February 1943 to January 1946 at Governors Island in New York as a clerk in military intelligence, where she frequently worked with the U.S. Secret Service. She said her memory isn't what it used...

  • Quick pics: Veterans Day ceremonies

    Updated Nov 13, 2023

  • Unwrap the season at the Festival of Trees

    Updated Nov 13, 2023

    Press release A limited number of tickets are available for the main Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line fundraiser, The Festival of Trees, set for Saturday with the doors at the club opening at 6:30 p.m. The event includes live and silent auctions for trees and donated items. Numerous trees will be auctioned, including an entry from Havre's Optimist Club that has a beanie, scarf/neckerchief, a local-photos 2024 calendar, a tree skirt, a barnwood cross and horseshoe clock letter...

  • North Star Knights win drama sweeps trophy at C-J-I

    Updated Nov 13, 2023

    Press release The North Star Knights traveled a bit westward this past Veterans Day, to compete in the C-J-I Invitational speech, drama and debate meet. The team represented North Star well in both speech and drama. In drama, Christin Berton and Aspynn Cramer placed second in dramatic theatre, Joshua Campbell and Cooper Clawson placed second in humorous theatre and Emily Conner took third in dramatic solo, leading North Star to take first in drama sweeps. In speech, Troy Barrett took second in humorous interpretation, Ecko...

  • Briefs - Injuries in two crashes in Blaine County over weekend

    Updated Nov 13, 2023

    Havre Daily News staff Two vehicle crashes with injuries occurred in Blaine County over the holiday weekend. Montana Highway Patrol responded at 1:41 a.m. Friday to a crash on Lodge Pole Road near Helgeson Road about three miles west of Lodge Pole. Trooper Conor Doyle said four teenagers were in the vehicle when the driver lost control and rolled the vehicle. Two of the occupants were flown to Great Falls and one was transported to Havre for medical care. Doyle said this morning that he didn’t know the condition of the t...

  • For the Record, Nov. 13, 2023

    Updated Nov 13, 2023

    Havre Police Department A summons was issued after a caller on Second Street reported Thursday at 9:32 a.m. being bitten by a dog. -- A Thursday 10:43 a.m. caller on Washington Avenue reported items had been stolen. -- Officers assisted Havre Fire Department at a fire on Boulevard Avenue at 12:24 p.m. Thursday. -- A caller with a First Street organization asked Thursday at 5:37 p.m. to speak with an officer about an incident. -- A caller at a U.S. Highway 2 West business repor...

  • GoFundMe account set to help retired teacher Wagner with medical expenses

    Tim Leeds|Updated Nov 10, 2023

    A Havre High School teacher who helped students with math for four decades is looking for some help with medical problems. A release from GoFundMe said Mary Wagner, who retired in 2016 after 37 years of teaching math at Havre High, is in St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings as doctors try to treat what appears to be the rare immune system disorder Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which leads to nerve damage and muscle weakness. The release said Wagner is suffering from numbness and...

  • Havre Community Thanksgiving Dinner looking for volunteers

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 10, 2023

    The preparations for the Havre Community Thanksgiving Dinner are underway and organizers are looking for volunteers. The dinner is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Center and will include a meal of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, buns, corn, pumpkin pie and all the associated relish options. People who can't go to the dinner but would like a meal delivered can call the North Central Montana Senior Citizens Center to make a reservation, at...

  • Greytak calendar fundraiser supports 4-H youth

    Updated Nov 10, 2023

    Press release Calendars featuring drawings by Havre artist Don Greytak are available from the Montana 4-H Foundation as a fundraiser to support 4-H youth programs. The Montana 4-H Greytak 2024 calendar features the artist's pencil drawings of agricultural life in Montana and has been a traditional fundraiser for more than 30 years. Calendars cost $15. They are sold by 4-H members and are usually available at Montana State University Extension offices across the state. They...

  • Agenda - Cottonwood Schools board meetings set for Tuesday

    Updated Nov 10, 2023

    Press release Cottonwood Schools’ November regular/quarterly safety board meetings will be Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m. at the West School....

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