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  • Luke hired as Bear Paw Development community development specialist

    Updated Dec 7, 2023

    Press release Bear Paw Development Corp. announced Havre resident Emilee Luke has joined the organization as a Community Development Specialist, focused on assisting local and tribal governments with their infrastructure needs. "Emilee is going to be an outstanding addition to our team as we continue to work with our local government partners to help finance the rehabilitation of our area's physical infrastructure, which is aging and has often outlived its useful life," Bear...

  • Christmas tree collection for fish habitat begins Christmas Eve

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Dec 7, 2023

    The Fresno Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the City of Havre again are working together to collect Christmas trees for perch habitat, part of a years-long collaboration to enhance fishing operations at Fresno Reservoir. Local residents are encouraged to donate their used Christmas trees in a dumpster provided by the city at Memorial Park on Fifth Avenue near the softball complex for two weeks starting Christmas Eve. This spring Montana FWP...

  • For the Record, Dec. 7, 2023

    Updated Dec 7, 2023

    Havre Police Department A two-vehicle, non-injury crash was reported on First Street West at 12:36 p.m. Wednesday. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after a 12:52 p.m. Wednesday caller on First Street reported a man was still sitting behind a trash can after being asked to leave numerous times. -- A Sixth Street caller reported Wednesday at at 4:27 p.m. that the caller's Social Security Number had been stolen. -- Angel Gilead of Havre, 21, was issued a summons on a...

  • Harvest Hosts and Fresno Tavern join forces to support small businesses

    Christy Bambrough|Updated Dec 7, 2023

    A local business has joined a group that offers recreational vehicle travelers a place to stay across the country at the cost of a yearly fee. Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts, said Fresno Tavern on U.S. Highway 2 west of Havre is now part of the network. Representatives of the tavern did not respond to requests for comment. Holland said Harvest Hosts is a network of small and local businesses, including farms, breweries, historical landmarks, and more. The project spans across America and hosts offer space to RVers to...

  • New federal reporting law carries hefty penalties for small businesses

    Updated Dec 7, 2023

    Small businesses in Montana and throughout the country will soon need to comply with a new federal reporting law or potentially face steep consequences, including fines of up to $500 daily or even jail time. In January 2021, the United State Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), with a goal of detecting and reducing money laundering, fraud, and other misconduct through shell companies. As part of the legislation, almost all entities are required to file a report with details about their owners and the individ...

  • Havre Police Department hosts Shop With A Cop

    Christy Bambrough|Updated Dec 6, 2023

    The Havre Police Protective Association will be hosting again the Shop With A Cop this year for families and children in need. Last year was the first year since the COVID-19 pandemic started that the department started the event again. The police force will be taking young children to Walmart Saturday to shop for Christmas gifts, starting with breakfast at 9 a.m. The Shop With A Cop event has been held for years around Montana. The event was canceled for a few years due to CO...

  • Mullen stumps in Havre for secretary of state

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Dec 6, 2023

    Secretary of state candidate Jesse Mullen, a Democrat, campaigned in Havre Tuesday, meeting with local officials as well as a group of voters, as well as sitting down for an interview with Havre Daily News. Mullen, who owns Mullen Newspaper Company, said his experience as a reporter helping hold governments and their officials accountable was one of the things that influenced him to run for office against an incumbent, Republican Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen,...

  • Webinar on AI for business set for Thursday

    Updated Dec 6, 2023

    Press release Montana State University Extension is offering businesses the chance to learn how artificial intelligence can help their operations. Small Business Development Center Rural Business Advisor Rich Gannon of the Great Falls Development Authority is holding a 30-minute webinar Thursday. Gannon will will showcase a variety of AI tools designed to empower businesses. “From crafting compelling content to analyzing data and even creating interactive chatbots, AI has emerged as a versatile and indispensable tool for smal...

  • Divorce Care seminar starting in Havre in January

    Updated Dec 6, 2023

    Havre Daily News staff A local seminar to help people deal with the hurt of separation and divorce is starting in Havre in January. A release about the DivorceCare seminar said it will include topics of emotional healing, overcoming relationship struggle and handling practical challenges. The 13-week event will include a video seminar, a focused support group and participant guide. The seminar runs Jan. 8 through April 1 and will meet 6-8 p.m. in the hospitality room on the lower level of Havre Assembly of God Church at 901...

  • For the Record, Dec. 6, 2023

    Updated Dec 6, 2023

    Havre Police Department The Animal Control Officer reported picking up a stray black and white puppy on South Dell Drive Tuesday at 8:43 a.m. -- Stephen Lewis Newbury of Havre, 43, was arrested on six Justice or City court warrants after a Tuesday 10:41 a.m. caller at a First Street business reported finding a man asleep in the building. -- Pete Gabriel Longknife, 24, of Havre was arrested on two Justice or City court warrants after someone stopped at the police station...

  • USDA now accepting applications for farm loans online

    Updated Dec 6, 2023

    Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers. More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct Loan application each year can now use an online, interactive, guided application that is paperless and provides helpful features including an electronic signature option, the ability to attach supporting documents such as tax returns, complete a balance sheet and build a farm operating plan. This tool is part of a broader effort by USDA’s Farm Service Age...

  • Apply for USDA's Organic Transition Initiative in Montana

    Updated Dec 6, 2023

    Press release BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana is accepting applications for the Organic Transition Initiative. This is a USDA initiative that provides financial assistance and technical assistance for conservation practices that support organic production. NRCS accepts applications year-round, but applications for the current funding cycle must be submitted by Dec. 30, 2023. The Organic Transition Initiative furthers USDA’s objective of developing diverse food systems while enc...

  • Counterfeit Chamber gift certificates hitting area

    Pam Burke|Updated Dec 5, 2023

    Havre Area Chamber of Commerce Director Shelli Sayers is warning the public that counterfeit Chamber gift certificates are being used in the community. The gift certificates are often bought in batches and given out as bonuses or rewards, Sayers said, and it appears that someone, or more likely more than one person, has copied made copies of some of the certificates. The Chamber, she added, is working with Havre Police and local businesses to get the situation resolved and...

  • Park Board passes new permit fees

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Dec 5, 2023

    The Hill County Park Board voted for a substantial increase in Beaver Creek Park permit fees at their monthly meeting Tuesday, and announced that they are increasing their efforts to seek financial support for the construction of a new Beaver Lodge at Camp Kiwanis. Board member Pam Wilson, who took the lead on restructuring the permit prices, said the committee set up to recommend new prices agreed to the increases she proposed, with the exception of the price of the annual...

  • New city council members take oath of office

    Tim Leeds|Updated Dec 5, 2023

    Four incoming members of Havre City Council took the oath of office Monday during a council meeting in Havre City Hall, with Mayor Doug Kaercher saying the fifth, Chris Partin, would take the oath at the next meeting, Jan. 2. Kaercher also said the oaths don’t go into effect until the terms start Jan. 1. Ed Matter, Wade Bitz, Dave Brewer and Josh Gomez took the oaths Monday. Bitz and Matter already sit on the council, with Bitz appointed to fill out the year in place of Ward 1 council member Josh Miller, who died at Age 32 M...

  • For the Record, Dec. 5, 2023

    Updated Dec 5, 2023

    Havre Police Department Jasmin Rose LaForge of Havre, 28, was arrested on two Justice or City court warrants served on First Street Monday at 8:27 a.m. -- A Second Street caller reported someone violating conditions of their release Monday at 9:43 a.m. -- A Monday 12:48 p.m. caller at a First Street West establishment reported finding a bag of drugs. -- A caller with Havre Area Chamber of Commerce reported counterfeit Chamber gift certificates at 1 p.m. Monday and a second...

  • Holiday events on the Hi-Line continue this week

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Dec 4, 2023

    Another busy weekend of holiday events has come and gone, but there are still a few left, coming up this week as well. Wednesday, Winter Storytelling, a free family event that includes soup and biscuits, will be held at 6 p.m. in the Kills At Night Center in Hays. Thursday the Fort Belknap Indian Community’s Here Comes Christmas Parade is set for 6 p.m., with the procession of vehicles and floats decorated for the holidays starting at the Fort Belknap Bingo Hall. Organizers for the parade are asking participants to start l...

  • Special Olympics supporters brave icy waters in 2023 Polar Plunge

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Dec 4, 2023

    Local law enforcement and Special Olympics supporters took a dive into frigid waters to raise nearly $10,000 for local and state Special Olympics programs at the 2023 SubZero SuperHero Polar Plunge at Town Square Saturday. The event, which has been held by local law enforcement for years, is intended to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics and support its athletes, and it seems to have had a great turnout this year. Hill County Sheriff's Deputy Alex Esteves, one of t...

  • Havre speakers do well at massive meet in Helena

    Updated Dec 4, 2023

    Press release A small team of Havre speech and debaters went to a massive tournament in Helena over the weekend, and although none placed, they came close to moving into the outrounds for placement. Havre took three competitors, informative speaker Carinna Kline, Lincoln-Douglas debater Trinity Olsen and impromptu speaker Paige Anderson, with the rest of the team having conflicting events or other issues that prevented their competition. And the Havre trio faced a massive set of competitors. The Valley of Gold speech and...

  • For the Record, Dec. 4

    Updated Dec 4, 2023

    Havre Police Department A 7:07 a.m. Thursday caller on Third Avenue reported finding a credit card while out walking. Havre Police staff attempted to find the owner then destroyed the card. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after a caller reported a noise complaint on Ninth Avenue. -- A vehicle crash was reported Thursday at 10:52 a.m. at the hospital where the driver of a tall camper went through the passage at the emergency room. -- Fabian Joel Saddler Jr. of Rocky...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly calendar and business meeting agenda

    Updated Dec 4, 2023

    Due to deadline issues at the paper, Havre Daily News was unable to print this in Friday’s edition. Monday 2023 Montana Association of Counties elected officials training 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in the Commission Office 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging Director Meeting in the Commission Office 5:30 p.m. — Beaver Creek Park Board meeting in the Hill County Courthouse Timmons Room Tuesday 2023 Montana Association of Counties elected officials training 9:30 a.m. — Health department director meeting in the Commissio...

  • The perfect Christmas gift - still

    Ila McClenahan|Updated Dec 4, 2023

    Time is running out for finding the perfect Christmas gift. Christmas is just around the corner. A gift for an adult sibling? A grandchild? A good friend? Someone who loves Montana history? Someone who has connections to the "Out North" Country? Look no further than "In the (Even More) Days Gone By"! This recently published book was updated from a book written in 1964 about the homesteaders in the Simpson and Cottonwood areas north of Havre. It includes the first book "In the...

  • Quick pics: Sunny days on the way

    Updated Dec 1, 2023

  • Havre Public Works breaks down property taxes

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Dec 1, 2023

    Havre Public Works has posted a series of sample tax bills on its Facebook page in an effort to show how property taxes are used by the city, and give people an idea of what kind of resources their department has to address problems with roads in town. Havre Public Works Computer-Aided Drafting Technician Jamie Trueax, who made many of the posts, said people often look at their tax bill, see what looks like a very big number and assume Public Works has far more resources than they actually do, and the department is trying to...

  • Hill County Community Foundation announces grant recipients

    Updated Dec 1, 2023

    Press release The Hill County Community Foundation has announced 10 grant recipients for the 2023 grant cycle. This year’s grantees are the Hi-Line Arts Council, CASA of Hill County, Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen, Havre Public Schools Backpack Program, Greater Havre Area Ministerial Association, Family Connections MT, District 4 HRDC, Salvation Army, Rudyard Historical Society/ Depot Museum, and Boy Scout Troop 1438. HCCF had a total of $7,000 to grant out this year and organizations received grants ranging from $500 to $...

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