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  • Agenda - Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees

    Updated May 19, 2023

    The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, May 23, at 12:15 p.m. in the Robins School Administration Building. The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. Old business D. New business 1. Personnel 2. Consideration of approval of the Teamsters agreement for 2023-24 Public Comment — An opportunity for any member of the audience to bring to the attention of the board q...

  • For the Record, May 19, 2023

    Updated May 19, 2023

    Havre Police Department A caller on First Street reported at 8:26 a.m. Thursday that an item had been stolen off the back porch during the night. -- Acoya Nathan Gopher of Box Elder, 25, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after officers made a prisoner transport from Blaine County Sheriff's Office at noon Thursday and a caller reported at 4:24 p.m. that a man was laying halfway in a side street off Fifth Avenue. -- A hit-and-run crash in Havre...

  • Out Our Way: Jesus wept

    Updated May 19, 2023

    John 11:35 "When Jesus saw her weeping and those who came with her also weeping, He groaned in His spirit and was troubled. 'Where have you laid him?' 'Come and see, Lord,' they replied. Jesus wept." Out our way, we sometimes discover that some animals have emotions not unlike our own. You may recall that incident at one fall roundup when Charlie and I were gathering the herd to move down to the winter pasture. Naturally as the "greenhorn preacher/cowhand" I rode drag, and...

  • Pastor's Corner: Entitlement

    Updated May 19, 2023

    Society has done a good job of convincing us that we deserve many things. Daily we are inundated by the media that tries to make us believe that we are missing out if we don't get whatever it is we desire. Whether a new car, the latest cellphone, or mega-wardrobe, we have come to believe that we are actually entitled to these things. Entitlement, used in this sense, is someone's belief that one deserves some particular reward or benefit. We feel that we have "earned" the...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated May 19, 2023

    You know, Lord, interesting things happen, when a friend and her friend, stop over, wanting to share a visit and some tea - like fun, right?! J. C. began: "Hey, I just wanted to tell you about my guy. He's one adorable chap, strong and brave, too. Interesting weather we've had, so, he got the tall ladder out, climbed to the top of the house, cleaned the eave troughs out. Looked scary to me, but he did a good job and safely climbed back down. He also helped the next-door...

  • Senior Center News, May 19, 2023

    Updated May 19, 2023

    North Central Senior Center May 22-26 Menu Monday, May 22 — Breakfast burritos, pears Tuesday, May 23 — Chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, coleslaw, cake Wednesday, May 23 — Tatortot casserole, corn bread, peaches Thursday, May 24 — Chicken sandwich, fries, green beans, Jell-O/fruit Friday, May 26 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert News from our gift shop: New items have been added. Visit the gift shop to find wall hangings, knick knacks, art glass, beautiful clear glass serving dishes, new baby afghan and m...

  • Governor declares flood disaster in area

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 18, 2023

    Gov. Greg Gianforte declared a disaster Wednesday due to flooding, opening up assistance from the state and the possibility of a federal disaster declaration. “Runoff from recent rainfall and snowmelt has compromised critical infrastructure and roads in Montana,” Gianforte said in a press release. “This order will help impacted communities rebuild and get back on their feet.” Following heavy snow this winter through March — including a likely new record for December snowfall in Havre — and temperatures staying relatively...

  • Quick pics: Getting water to the store

    Updated May 18, 2023

  • Tuss: 2023 legislative session saw some success

    Patrick Johnston|Updated May 18, 2023

    Editor's note: Havre Daily News is trying to arrange interviews with all local legislators to get their views on the last legislative session. Watch for more stories in upcoming editions. Montana Rep. Paul Tuss, D-Havre, said that while his first legislative session was afflicted by more partisanship than he'd like, he feels there were productive things that happened in Helena this year for northern Montana. Tuss, who was elected last year as one of only two democratic flips...

  • Quick pics: Still smoke in the air

    Updated May 18, 2023

  • Havre street sweeping schedule updated

    Updated May 18, 2023

    Havre Daily News staff Havre Public Works has given an update on the schedule for street sweeping, and asks people on the days sweeping is happening in their area to park off street so workers can get everything done that day. Friday, May 19, the department will be sweeping the Randolph Addition and by the Havre Middle School. Monday, May 22, the department will start sweeping in the Highland Park area. The sweeping will start on Wilson, Lincoln and Boulevard avenues from Ninth Street on the north end to 13th Street on the...

  • Free blood pressure testing at senior center Friday

    Updated May 18, 2023

    Havre Daily News Staff The community is invited to take advantage of free blood pressure testing with Janice Holt, RN, at North Central Senior Center, 2 Second St. W. Holt will be at the senior center beginning Friday, 11 a.m. to noon, and then every other Friday at the center at that time. A release from the center said: • The best way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. • Only about 1 in 4 adults with hypertension have their condition under control. • Having hypertension puts...

  • For the Record, May 18, 2023

    Updated May 18, 2023

    Havre Police Department Cletus Edward Knowles of Havre, 42, was issued a summons on a nuisance dog charge after callers reported at 7:06 a.m. Wednesday that a dog had been barking all morning on Saddle Butte Drive. -- Charles Randy Walker of Harlem, 72, was arrested on a charge of theft after a theft was reported at a First Street West business at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday. -- Amari Love Longknife of Havre, 18, was issued a summons on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7...

  • City Council member Joshua Miller dead at 32

    Patrick Johnston|Updated May 17, 2023

    Joshua Miller, a member of Havre City Council and the Hill County Weed and Mosquito District, died at the age of 32 Sunday. "This has been an incredibly hard loss, not just for the family, but for all that knew him," said Jennifer Tilleman, Miller's sister. "Whether or not people agreed with him, there was always an underlying respect and admiration for his strength and character. I'm afraid Josh is irreplaceable, he's left enormous shoes to fill. Our hearts are heavy." See a...

  • For the Record, May 17, 2023

    Updated May 17, 2023

    Havre Police Department A fraudulent check was reported at a First Street business Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. -- Evelyn Frances Foursouls of Havre, 40, was arrested on two Justice or City court warrants served at Hill County Detention Center at 3:21 p.m. Tuesday. -- A temporary restraining order violation was reported Tuesday at 5:36 p.m. in the Havre area. -- A lost phone was reported at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday on 10th Avenue. -- Fraudulent activity was reported Tuesday at 7:52 p.m. at...

  • Agenda - Havre City-County Airport Board

    Updated May 17, 2023

    Havre City-County Airport Board will meet at the airport terminal Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 3 p.m. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of April 20 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) Painting Big Hangar i. Becky Miller 6. New business (A) Maintenance contract (B) Pasture bid (C) T Hangar bid process (D) Montana Department of Transportation Grant — Generator 7. Approval of May c...

  • Cooler days with smoke expected today, Thursday

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 17, 2023

    National Weather Service is warning that smoke from Canadian wildfires is likely to be in this region today and Thursday, although it is expected to clear up some by Friday. Hill County Health Department has announced that, with the assistance and collaboration of Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Montana State University-Northern, it now has a permanent air quality monitor people can use to check the conditions in this area. The monitor is available online at...

  • Tempel reflects on 2023 Legislative Session

    Patrick Johnston|Updated May 17, 2023

    Editor's note: Watch for stories on other local legislator's thoughts on the 2023 legislative session in upcoming editions of Havre Daily News. Montana Sen. Russ Tempel, R-Chester, said the 2023 Legislative Session brought a lot of benefits to his district and the state but was not without its disappointments. Tempel said one of the primary goals of his and his fellow Republicans going into the Legislature was to give part of the state's surplus back to the people of Montana...

  • People warned of scam calls about Medicare

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 17, 2023

    The Montana Senior Medicare Patrol is warning people that calls are circulating targeting older Montanans with the callers claiming to represent Medicare. “Medicare will never call people on Medicare to ask for or check their Medicare number,” Renee Labrie-Shanks, statewide Senior Medicare Patrol program director at Missoula Aging Services, said in a press release. “As with any unsolicited call, do not give personal information over the phone, whether it’s your Medicare number, Social Security number, bank account informa...

  • Public invited to attend Tiber Reservoir public meeting

    Updated May 17, 2023

    Press release The Bureau of Reclamation is scheduled to host a public meeting Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at the Chester Community/Senior Center at 618 E. Adams Ave., Chester, to discuss recreation at Tiber Reservoir, Discussion topics will include camping, fishing, boating safety and more. There will be presentations about land and recreation, state of the fisheries, aquatic invasive species, noxious weed management and marina updates. “The public is encouraged to attend this public meeting,” Reclamation Natural R...

  • Chinook blood drive a success

    Updated May 17, 2023

    from Carla Jenewein Red Cross blood drive local coordinator The Chinook community hosted a Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, May 9. We had 48 donors presenting with 42 productive units on a goal of 46. Great job everyone. We had three first-time donors, Oliver Standiford and Eleesha Bell and Tess Langford. We also had one donor registering for the first time in a long while, Michelle Sather. We hope this was the first of many donations for all of you. The canteen was hosted by the United Methodist Church. Rita Surber and Cherie...

  • Havre man admits assaulting woman

    Updated May 17, 2023

    From U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS —A Havre man suspected of punching and strangling a woman on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation admitted to an assault crime Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Titus Lee Pedraza, 40, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury of a spouse, intimate or dating partner. Pedraza faces a maximum of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and not more than three years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. T...

  • USDA offers livestock disaster program flexibilities

    Updated May 17, 2023

    From USD Farm Services Agency BOZEMAN — USDA’s Farm Service Agency has provided additional flexibilities and further enhanced disaster recovery assistance provided by the Emergency Assistance for Livestock Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP), Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) in response to needs expressed by livestock producers in the Western U.S. who have experienced significant feed, forage, animal and infrastructure loss from preexisting, long-term drought con...

  • Graduation approaches for area schools

    Patrick Johnston|Updated May 16, 2023

    As the school year winds down, graduation ceremonies approach for high school seniors and schools are gearing up for the events that will take place over this month. Havre Public Schools will hold its graduation at Blue Pony Stadium, much like last year, May 28 at 2 p.m., though plans may change if the weather doesn’t allow for an outdoor event. However, most graduation ceremonies are scheduled for this weekend. Saturday, both Hays-Lodge Pole High School and Box Elder High School will have their graduation ceremonies in t...

  • Quick pics: Stage and surrey ride to the museum

    Updated May 16, 2023

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