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Editor’s note: This version adds comments from the office of Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont. Members of the St. Mary Rehabilitation Working Group met Wednesday to discuss possible funding sources for improvements and repairs to the structure that provides water resources to northern Montana. The St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works, part of the irrigation Milk River Project and one of the first projects Bureau of Reclamation was authorized to build when it was created at the start of the last century, diverts water into the Nor...
You know, Lord, it's amazing what one can find out about plants, all sorts of plants named from A to Z, found in books, on computers or even from friends! How about alpine currants, (yum!), beautiful baby's breath, lovely canna lilies, beautiful yellow/gold daffodils, our neighbor's hardy pink hibiscus, and remembering mom's lovely pink and red impatiens! Thinking back to long ago, how about auntie's jacaranda tree! Wow! Rhubarb is special to many folks, too, especially the pi...
Beginning tonight, Montana Actors' Theatre will have performances of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in the former Herberger's location in the Holiday Village Mall. The MAT performance tells Roald Dahl's classic story of poor Charlie Bucket's adventure through Willy Wonka's magical, Oompa Loompa-filled factory, with a unique spin. "Something that makes it their own is that it's all youth produced. That's, you know, different. So it's directed by youth, and it's starred in...
At a quarterly meeting of the Hill County Board of Health Wednesday, Hill County Public Health Director and Health Officer Kim Berg said the county has 16 active cases of COVID-19, which she said has gone up quite a bit in the last few weeks, mirroring national and state trends due to the Delta variant. Berg said there are no confirmed cases of the Delta variant in the county yet. “We haven’t had any Delta variants identified through the surveillance testing that Montana is doing for Hill County, yet. That doesn’t mean it’s...
After weeks of negotiations, the Senate Wednesday advanced a bill to increase investment in U.S. infrastructure on a 67-32 vote with one senator not voting. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., voted for advancing the bill to the floor along with all other Senate Democrats, two independents and 17 Republicans, while Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., was one of the 32 Republicans voting against it. A fact sheet released by the White House says the deal includes $550 billion in new spending on infrastructure. The fact sheet says the bill...
Havre Police Department A Fifth Street caller asked officers Wednesday at 9:10 a.m. for help with her son. -- A caller reported Wednesday 10:40 a.m. a vehicle crash involving the vehicle and a fire hydrant on Second Street Northeast. -- Hailey Storme Britton of Havre, 24, was issued a summons on a charge of reckless driving after a caller on First Street reported and erratic driver Wednesday at 12:01 p.m. -- Officers assisted with a medical call at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday on 10th...
Press release Property West said in a release is is excited to welcome Russ Getten and Diane Savasten Getten to its team. Russ Getten grew up in Turner and graduated from the University of Montana. Diane Savesten Getten is native to Havre and graduated from Montana State University-Northern, the release said. The two bring a combined 82 years of Havre area real estate experience and knowledge to Property West's clients, and they said they look forward to continuing to assist...
Blaine County will move into Stage 1 fire restrictions Friday at 12:01 a.m. after another week of dangerous drought conditions and fires. The announcement was made during a regional fire call Tuesday morning. The restrictions prohibit building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire, except within an established metal fire ring within a designated, developed campground or recreation site, in Blaine County. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an...
Letter requests his resignation or board will vote on his removal In a letter to Great Northern Fair Board member Bob Sivertsen, the Hill County Commission requested he submit his resignation or the commission will vote Thursday on his removal from the board. “Since your appointment in April, our office has had numerous concerning calls, visits, emails and meetings with persons in our community asking what we are doing about reported incidents involving you in your Fair Commission capacity,” the letter dated Monday rea...
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees unanimously approved a raise in substitute teacher pay at a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Superintendent Craig Mueller said he thinks this increase in pay in the right thing to do and hopes it will attract more potential substitute teachers and retain those they already have. The proposed increase applies to substitute para-professionals, teachers who have substituted for the district for 30 days, and those who already have a certified teaching license. He said he hopes this will...
The Montana State University-Northern student radio station, KNMC 90.1 FM College Radio, is looking for performers for its Rock Lotto event during Havre Festival Days, and the sign-up deadline is Friday, Aug, 6, at noon. Rock Lotto takes place in the fall during Festival Days. Station Manager Dave Martens said Rock Lotto will be taking place on the Northern campus this year. He said the plan is to have the event in the Pershing Hall amphitheater. Martens said the station hosts...
Hill County Cemetery District will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 30, at the cemetery office. • Call to order • Public comment • Approval of minutes from previous meeting • Old business • New business • Claims....
Havre Police Department Child and Family Services Cross filed a report Tuesday at 12:33 p.m. -- Officers investigated a sexual or violent offender registry complaint made Tuesday at 2:06 p.m. at the police station. -- Skylar Rae Welter of Havre, 24, was arrested on a state District Court warrant, a Justice or City court warrant and a pick up and hold order, after officers stopped to speak with a woman Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. on First Street. -- Torie Juanita Teske of Havre, 43,...
Staff and wire report Montana Farm Service Agency’s website lists important dates and deadlines in programs for Montana producers, including some deadlines that just have passed. Dates listed on the website include: June 15: 2021 Nominations opened for 2021 FSA County Committee Elections July 12: First day of Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands Signup July 16: First day of CRP summer/fall non-emergency haying and grazing periods, prior approval required July 20: First day of Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program Signup J...
From U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $12 million in Farm to School Grants this year, announcing awards to 176 grantees, the most projects funded since the program began in 2013. The department is also releasing new data demonstrating the recent growth of farm to school efforts nationwide. Nearly two-thirds — 65 percent — of school districts and/or local entities responsible for school meals participated in farm to school activities during school year 2018-...
Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday approximately $16.6 million in available funding to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities that help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known as the 2501 Program. The 2501 pro...
Press release HELENA — As severe drought conditions and wildfires persist across the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers of the availability of the Hay Hotline, an online tool that connects people interested in buying, selling, or donating hay or pasture. The Hay Hotline allows producers to enter new listings with descriptions of the forage they have available to sell or donate. It also provides users with an option to search for available hay or pasture. The online tool is m...
Editor’s note: This version adds information received after printing deadline that the issue is on the agenda for the Hill County Commission business meeting 10 a.m. Thursday. Great Northern Fair Board member Bob Sivertsen said in a letter he has been asked to resign after being accused of misdeeds at the fairgrounds and has requested a public hearing to tell his side of the story. Employees at the fairgrounds accused Sivertsen, who was appointed to the board by the Hill C...
Havre’s Public Works Director Dave Peterson said this morning that multiple water main breaks in the city overnight resulted in flooding and some road damage. Peterson said the breaks occurred on Fourth Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets, another occurred on Fourth Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues, and a main transmission line broke on Third Street between Montana Avenue and First Avenue. Peterson said he was unsure of the exact cause of the breaks and Public W...
By all accounts, 4-H's activities at this year's Great Northern Fair were incredibly successful, from the students presentations to the shows and the livestock sale, practically everything saw bigger crowds and made more money than last year. Montana State University Hill County Extension Agent Kati Purkett said the livestock sale brought in just less than $215,000, up $32,000 from last year, and featured more market beef, lambs and pigs. Purkett said all of 4-H's animal...
Steve Mulonet, service officer for the Montana Veterans Affairs, will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. People who are interested in applying for benefits need to bring a copy of their discharge paperwork — DD214 — with them. Wednesday, Aug. 4 Shelby, Courthouse, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cut Bank, Glacier County Courthouse Annex Room 19, 1:30 –3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5 Browning, Eagle Shield Building, 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 Glasgow, Glasgow VA Cl...
The agenda for the Hill County Commission weekly business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims Employment Budgets Appropriation — Extension Ordinance Resolutions Resolution No. 21-2664 Cottonwood Bridge Project Contracts Board appointments Fair Commission Policy updates County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval Amended plat for Steve McLain County needs Digital Budget Book: Montana State Fund Safety Work Safe Champions Quit claim deeds Johnson u...
Havre Police Department A caller reported a domestic disturbance on Fifth Street Monday at 7:50 a.m. -- A 14th Avenue caller reported Monday at 10:13 a.m. that items were stolen from a yard. -- Michelle Nichole Healy of Havre, 39, was arrested on a pick up and hold order Monday at 10:23 a.m. on First Street. -- Leena Galan Healy of Havre, 26, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant during a well-being check Monday at 12:53 p.m. on Second Street. -- Officers were asked...
Story and photos from Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club Near the apex of Second Avenue is a profusion of floral color, textures, height and plant varieties mixed with various sizes of interesting rocks and graced with a few deciduous trees chosen as Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club featured yard. Chip Smith had a vision immediately when he purchased the sandstone brick house and, in its second growing season, has created a "Mountain Meadow effect" on the plains of north-central...
