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Editor’s note: Havre Weekly Chronicle received this calendar and agenda after the Tuesday printing deadline for the Dec. 12, 2024, edition. MONDAY – December 16, 2024 9:30 a.m. – Commissioner Working Session in the Commissioner Office 1:30 p.m. – Unified Disposal Board Meeting TBD TUESDAY – December 17, 2024 10:30 a.m. – Road Department Meeting in the Commissioner Office WEDNESDAY – December 18, 2024 Regular Business Hours THURSDAY – December 19, 2024 10:00 a.m. – Weekly Commissioner Business Meeting in the Commissioner Offi... Full story
UPDATE Dec. 11, 2024: Chouteau County Coroner has released the name of the man who died in a crash in Chouteau County Dec. 2. Jerry Dean Frahm of Havre, 85, was killed in the crash. Posted Dec. 6, 2024: Montana Highway Patrol reports an 85-year-old Havre man was killed in a single-vehicle car crash in Chouteau County Dec. 2. The Chouteau County Sheriff’s Office said this morning the name of the fatality has not yet been released. The Highway Patrol report said the man, who was driving the Chevrolet Tahoe that crashed, was d... Full story
A post on the Havre Public Works Facebook page reports that a water main break was reported on McKinley Avenue between 12th and 13th streets west. “Crews are ready to begin work as soon as the utility locates are complete,” the post says, adding, “please avoid this area to let our guys work safely and efficiently and to make the necessary repairs and get residents back in service.” “Thank you for your patience and cooperation,” the post concludes.... Full story
A favorite holiday activity for local children is back, with the H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Dino Christmas at the Holiday Village Mall 1-3 p.m., during the Winterfest Craft and Vendor Fair. The museum, part of Montana's Dinosaur Trail, has been holding the Dino Christmas event for years. The offerings this year include cookie decorating, Christmas card, gift bag, and ornament crafting, other assorted holiday activities. The event is free, but donations a... Full story
Press release Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding two deer that were shot after the general season in eastern Blaine County. Wardens received a report of a deer left to waste on private property along New Hope Road in eastern Blaine County, about six miles west of Harlem. After investigating, wardens found the wasted deer that was reported, and in addition, found more blood and drag marks nearby, indicating that a second deer was... Full story
Press release The Salvation Army is asking everyone in Havre to donate to support neighbors in need this holiday season. People can drop cash or checks into a Red Kettle or donate online at northwest.salvationarmy.org. Red Kettle donations help The Salvation Army meet the urgent needs of thousands of families who will not have Christmas this year without the community's support. In Havre, $9,540.17 had been raised via Red Kettle contributions by Dec. 5, however an additional... Full story
Press release Editor’s note: This version corrects how long Gary Springer has been retired. The Havre/Hill County Preservation Commission has selected the GN 2584 Engine as this 13th historical ornament. The first ornament was presented in 2011, it depicted the historical Havre Post Office. The ornament was a sellout. This year’s ornament idea was brought to the Commission by Gary Springer, a retired railroad employee. Springer started work for the railroad 40 years ago, ret... Full story
From Havre Public Schools At approximately 7:50 am a parent identified a vehicle parked near the Highland Park School utilizing a recording device. During this time HPS administration made the decision to increase adult supervision with a heightened level awareness while children were outside. Our continuous level of security and building checks were maintained. Havre Police were notified and attempted to identify the vehicle. The vehicle was again seen in the area at... Full story
Editor’s note: This version corrects the spelling of the name of Jada Antley. Havre Police Department Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 Officers making a motor vehicle stop on the 1500 Block of U.S. Highway 2 West at 2:41 p.m. arrested Chancie Jade House of Havre, 33, on a charge of driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license and Nicholas George Lightfoot of Havre, 31, on a charge of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and on three Justice or City court w...
1 Corinthians 13:1 - 'Though I speak in the tongue of men and angels, if I have no love I am but a clanging gong ... ' Out our way, a good cow horse is essential for working the herds. Now my cow pony stood 17 hands high, was a "4 left hoof wonder" and was like riding a jack hammer. But he had a cow sense and taught me a lot...hence his name " Doc". He was my Professor with his Doctorate in Cow and Horse Sense. More than once he disciplined me for failing to pay attention and...
Tom Lutey Montana Free Press That mythical December character bearing gifts, could it be the Congressional Lame Duck? Irrigators along Montana’s Milk River hope it’s so. With weeks left in the congressional term, farmers along the Milk River are hopeful federal lawmakers will deliver at least some of the more than $300 million promised earlier in the year for the Milk River Irrigation Project, which delivers water to 18,000 people spread across 350-miles of the Montana Hi-line. The project’s plumbing rerouting water from... Full story
Editor's notes: Anyone with upcoming holiday events they want in Havre Weekly Chronicle can email [email protected] or call Tim Leeds at 406-265-6795. Events celebrating the holiday season get underway in full swing this week, with a community Thanksgiving Dinner and a slate of activities set for Saturday. The Havre-Hill County Library already started, with wagon rides held last Saturday and a sling auction fundraiser for Friends of the Library that began Friday and...
The holiday Pianos & Pipes Concert is again set to run in the First Lutheran Church in Havre, this year Sunday, Dec. 8. The free concert features local musicians and choirs. Donations for Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen and Havre Food Bank will be accepted. The concert starts at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the church, at 303 6th Ave., 406-265-5881.... Full story
An influx of money from the state of Montana has covered the costs to irrigators for repairing the system that brings much of the money to the Milk River each year. The state announced early in November that a deal had been reached with the Milk River Joint Board of Control, the board that oversees the irrigation projects along the Milk River in this part of Montana, to provide at $26 million loan to the board to use in repairing the siphons in the St. Mary Diversion and Conve...
Press release Havre Elks Lodge (BPOE 1201) will conduct their annual Memorial Service Sunday, December 1st at 2:00 p.m. in the Lodge Room located at 321 2nd Street. Lodge Exalted Ruler Matt Kretchmer, stated that this annual service honors the memory of Elks members who have passed away during the past year — as well as remembering those Elk members who have gone on before. This years’ guest speaker will be Curt Curtis from the Havre Assembly of God church. The Havre Elks Lodge officers will perform the Memorial Ritual and...
By Emily Mayer Thanksgiving was on its way, and the Personals society pages were chock-full of people leaving Havre to visit family or people coming to Havre to visit family during the big holiday. The larger grocery stores were advertising Thanksgiving turkeys, as were the beloved neighborhood stores that once dotted the town, as well as fruits and vegetables to go with that all-important holiday bird. For dessert, you could purchase your choice of marshmallow or black walnut ice cream or raspberry sherbet in brick form for...
Press release The North Star speech and drama team competed in the Conrad Whoop Up Tournament Saturday, Nov. 16. In drama, the humorous theatre trio of Jon Schaumloeffel, Cooper Clawson and Josh Campbell placed 4th. They brought home the 3rd-place drama finish for the team. On the speech side, in original oratory, Ecko Fraser took 2nd and Savannah Schaumloeffel placed 7th. In spontaneous oral interpretation of literature, C.J. Berton placed 8th. In humorous oral interpretation,Troy Barrett took 9th. Aydan Bettelyoun placed...
You know, Lord, it's a blessing to say 'THANKS' – that's an honor to God. That thought popped up as several guys were discussing the cancer diagnosis of their uncle. 'Johnny' spoke, stating that he'd been in the room with his uncle when the Dr. came in, suggesting he start each day by giving thanks, "For at least three things," she suggested. 'Dan' stated that Uncle starts out each day with words of praise; Thank You, God, for a good night's sleep. For my clean bed. For S...
The Hill County Weed Board will meet Friday, Decl 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the district office in the county shop at 1405 Second St. West. The meeting agenda is: Call to order Minutes Public comment Correspondence Unfinished business Trust fund grants New business Budget Drone update Purchase orders Set board dates for 2025... Full story
The Hill County Water District Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at in the district’s shop and office at 104 Second St. in Hingham. The meeting agenda is: Recognition of visitors Public comment limited to matters not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the board with a three-minuted time limit per speaker Call to order and approval of minutes of previous meeting Old business Other old business New business Employee report Financial report Other new business Other Delinquencies Bills Next regular meeting of t... Full story
Havre City Council will meet Monday, December 2, 2024, in Havre City Hall. The meeting agenda is: CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTES COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items: 1 — 5 ONLY. For Items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments offered here are limited to one (1) minute. REGULAR AGENDA 1. RESOLUTION 3912 — A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023 MONTANA CENTRAL REGION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. 2. Confirmation of Havre Police Officer Aubree Eri... Full story
Press release Hill County will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Chuckwagon Building located at the Great Northern Fairgrounds in Havre, Montana to discuss with the public a proposed waste water and water RSID in the area of Old Post Road to the Meadowlark Estates. For more information, please contact the Hill County Commissioners at 406-265-5481.... Full story
Senior Center News Dec. 1-5 Menu Menu subject to change Monday, Dec. 1, 2024 — Chicken Fried Steak, Mash Potato/Gravy, Corn, Mixed Fruit Tuesday, Dec. 2. Teriyaki Chicken, Mixed Veggies, Baked Potatoes, Frosted Cake Wednesday, Dec. 3. Sloppy Joe’s, Jojo’s, Peas & Carrots, Oranges Thursday, Dec. 4. Sweet & Sour Pork, Pork Fried Rice, Green Beans, Peaches, Jell-O Friday, Dec. 5. Shotgun Stew, Corn Bread, Salad, Peaches Foot Clinic: call 406-265-4776 to schedule. Come to Senior Center First Tuesday of each month for appoi...
Press release BILLINGS - The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee presented a check for $9,250 to the Montana Food Bank Network during their luncheon Tuesday, November 19. The luncheon was part of the 105th MFBF Annual Convention November 18-21 at the DoubleTree and Northern Hotels in downtown Billings. The donation came from proceeds raised during the YF&R Hoofin' it for Hunger race September 21 in Dillon, thanks to generous local...
Press release Montana Farmers Union members connected with women from across the country during National Farmers Union's Annual Women's Conference, held earlier this month in San Antonio, Texas. "The NFU Women's Conference allowed me to connect with women in ag from both Montana and all over the country. Both the networking and conference sessions helped fill my cup to continue the hard work that is agriculture in Montana," said MFU member Shawna McCauley. Attendees said they...
