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Editors’ note: This version corrects the location of the harmful algal bloom mentioned in the story. Hill County elected officials and department heads met Wednesday morning and discussed some possible minor changes to county policy regarding sick time and meal reimbursement as well as updates on their department’s activities. Hill County Attorney Lacey Lincoln said she thinks county policy should be shifted to providing advanced payment for meals during travel instead of asking employees to ask for reimbursement. Hill Cou...
You know Lord, camping friends shared about gazing up into a night sky lit with stars - way too many to count. E. K. mentioned seeing a mesmerizing sight, but what had their focus was a paper lantern moving above their heads. How still the night was, hardly any wind to blow the globe as it floated lazily toward the heavens. Along with their friends and the kids; "We all oohed and aahed as the glowing object moved over the tree tops and eventually beyond our vision." Despite...
North Central Senior Center Aug. 21-25 Menu Monday, Aug. 21 — Breakfast burritos, milk, donuts Tuesday, Aug. 22 — Turkey dinner, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, rolls, corn, dessert Wednseday, Aug. 23 — Biscuits and gravy, bacon, fruit Thursday, Aug. 24 — Pork chops, scalloped potatoes, peas, dessert Friday, Aug. 25 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert News from our gift shop: The gift shop is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New items are added often. Many unique gifts can be found. Handmade necklaces/bra...
President Joe Biden has declared the flooding in this region a disaster, including in Hill and Blaine counties. A release from the White House reported that Biden ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from April 10 to April 26 this year. Following heavy snow last winter through March - including a likely new record for December snowfall in Havre - and temperatures staying relatively cold through the...
U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Colorado man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation was sentenced to 10 years in prison, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Moises Zamora, 37, of Denver, Colorado, pleaded guilty in August 2022 to possession with intent to distribute meth. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided at Monday’s hearing. The government alleged in court documents that in September 2021, n...
Press release HELENA — State Auditor Troy Downing, who regulates insurance and investments for the state, put insurance companies on notice this week that his office will aggressively pursue insurance companies that deny coverage in low-risk fire areas. An Advisory Memorandum sent to companies Aug. 14 states that any refusal to renew or issue policies based on wildfire risks for properties not located in high-risk fire areas violates Montana Insurance Code. “As a consumer protection agency, it is our job to hold ins...
Havre Daily News staff Fort Belknap Indian Community has put out a call for address updates from tribal members before the next election. A primary election will be held Oct. 3, 2023, and a general election Nov. 7, 2023. A release said it is important for tribal members to update both their physical address and their mailing address before the elections. The release said neither the tribal election office nor the Bureau of Indian Affairs can update addresses for election purposes. Only the enrollment office can update...
Veteran service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. Anyone interested in applying for benefits need to bring a copy of their discharge paperwork, DD214, to the meeting. Tuesday, Sept. 5 Heart Butte, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Heart Butte Manpower Center Wednesday, Sept. 6 Cut Bank, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Glacier County Courthouse Annex, Room 19 Shelby, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Shelby Court House Lower Level Tuesday, Sept. 12 Glasgow, 1-4...
The full For the Record report for Tuesday through this morning will be included in the Friday print and online editions. Havre Animal Shelter The shelter this morning held two cats, two 23-week-old kittens and three 1-week-old kittens all of unknown gender, three female cats, six male cats and two male 13-week-old kittens. Additionally, two 15-week-old kittens were being housed off-site. —— The shelter also held three puppies from 8 to 16 weeks old, two male dogs, four female dogs and nine 14-week-old puppies. Add...
After a driver led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase through downtown Havre Tuesday morning, the Havre Police Department is looking for information anyone has for the investigation. A press release said that officers attempted to contact at about 10:24 Tuesday morning the driver of a white Dodge Charger that is suspected of being involved in an ongoing theft and criminal mischief investigation. The release said the driver fled in the vehicle and led officers on a...
The White House Press Office announced that President Joe Biden declared that flooding that occurred in this region from April 10 to April 26 a disaster and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., praised the declaration. "Significant flooding in northern Montana was devastating to farmers, ranchers, and small businesses, and this disaster declaration will help to make...
Havre Police Department A vehicle crash was reported at 13th Street and Fifth Avenue Friday at 7:54 a.m. -- Evelyn Frances Foursouls of Have, 40, was issued a summons on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program no-show at the police station at 8 a.m. Friday. -- Amari Love Longknife was arrested on a criminal contempt charge related to an 8:01 a.m. Friday no-show for the 24/7 Sobriety Program at the police station. -- Letisia Joy Badhawk of Box Elder, 31,...
National Weather Service predicts a minor break in the heat today, but it is expected to be back in full force Thursday and Friday, before cooling off a bit again. After temperatures in the 90s — Havre hit 95 Monday and Weather Service reported it was at 97 degrees Tuesday at 3:52 p.m. while this article was being written — the forecast called for a relatively mild high of 85 today, but breaking 100 Thursday. The highs for Havre and Big Sandy for Thursday were predicted at 101 degrees, with highs expected to be in the mid to...
The 2023 Blaine County Fair wrapped up Sunday after a week of rodeos, 4-H events, food and music, and attendees seemed to have good things to say this year. While this year's fair was mostly the traditional lineup of events, one of its centerpiece attractions, the demolition derby, was replaced with a concert by country music writer and singer Darryl Worley. Outside of that the fair featured its usual 4-H events and with animal shows, as well as a carnival and fair food...
Last week was a fairly quiet week for fire activity in this region of Montana as counties and agencies in the area decided to stick with their current fire restrictions. In a regional fire call Tuesday morning, National Weather Service in Glasgow reported that while some areas might see temperatures cool a bit today, the region as a whole looks poised to stay in the 90s for most of the week. Thursday appears to be the most dangerous day for fire conditions since it will be hot, dry and possibly windy, Weather Service in...
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte issued a release Tuesday encouraging people to file for the property tax rebate issued by the Montana Legislature this year. Montana had a massive — estimated at $2.5 billion — surplus in revenue this year. State budget analysts said the income tax growth was likely due to large influxes of money from the federal government in its COVID-19 relief funding and population growth including high-income people moving to the state. Gianforte said his administration prioritized property tax relief in the s...
Karen Vosen Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club On a beautifully clear night the solar lights illuminate the patriotic front yard at 1166 Cleveland Ave. with flag and red sylvia, purple petunia and acopa flowers. In a hanging basket is dragon wing begonia and sweet potato vine. The backyard is just as serene, which you can enjoy from the screened patio with the family antiques worked into the flower beds. You will find moss roses and dahlia in an old black butchering kettle. Wagon...
Havre City-County Airport Board will meet at Havre City Hall Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at 3 p.m. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of July minutes 2. Correspondence 3. Reports (A) Manager (B) Inspection (C) Finance (D) Engineer 4. Public comments 5. Unfinished business (A) North end of South Halfway Lake (B) Big Hangar (C) 2024 budget 6. New business (A) Approve Airport Affected Area, or AAA (B) Approve capitol improvement plan 7. Approval of August claims....
Press release Hill County will hold a public meeting Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hill County 4-H Chuckwagon Building at the Great Northern Fairgrounds to discuss with the public the current speed and load limits on 82nd Avenue West. For more information, people can contact the Hill County Commission at 406-265-5481....
Press release In a letter to National Farmers Union, the Environmental Protection Agency affirmed that the Clean Air Act cannot be used as a basis to restrict independent repair of farm equipment. “The Clean Air Act and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s implementing regulations clearly support repair by parties other than manufacturers,” EPA Administrator Micheal Regan wrote in his letter to National Farmer’s Union President Rob Larew. In opposition to Right to Repair legislation, equipment manufacturers and dealers...
The Hill County Commission is considering how to proceed with appointing a temporary replacement for Hill County Superintendent of Schools Vicki Proctor, who is temporarily unable to fulfill her duties due to illness. Hill County Commission Chair Mark Peterson said Proctor has been incapacitated and the county needs someone to handle the essential work of her position while she recovers. Hill County Attorney Lacey Lincoln said Proctor is ill, but beyond that she can’t say anything more. Havre Daily News was not able to c...
Havre Daily News staff Havre Public Works announced that street repair work will be occurring from Tuesday to Thursday this week on the 1200 Block of Grant Avenue, 1000 to 1200 blocks of McKinley Avenue, Ike Avenue, Ford Avenue, Second Avenue West between First and Second Streets, and Second Street West between Havre Ford and AmericInn. People are asked to detour around work zones. "Thank you for your understanding and cooperation," Havre Public Works said in a press...
The Box Elder Public Schools Board of Trustees voted to adopt a budget for the coming year that will involve no increase in taxes to local residents, as well as adopting new standards for participation in school athletics. Box Elder Public Schools Superintendent Jeremy MacDonald said this year's budget would see taxes go down slightly, but it would only be by pennies for most people, so it's a pretty negligible difference. During the meeting the board also approved new...
Press release HELENA — Three weeks ago, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ biologists were busy flying over Montana’s prairies counting pronghorn, or antelope. Last week, antelope licenses were drawn for the upcoming hunting season. These two circumstances are directly related and demonstrate how work on the ground directly affects hunters and the opportunities they have each fall. First, it’s important to set the stage. Every two years, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission establishes a quota range for most species...
