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Havre City Council swore in new department heads, and confirmed a new police officer at their monthly meeting Monday evening. Stacy McIntosh and Trevor Mork were sworn in to the positions of finance director and public works director, respectively, with Havre Mayor Doug Kaercher administering their oaths of office. The council also confirmed the appointment of Lucas Elander as a full Havre police officer as his probation period had ended. Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said...
The Hill County Park Board discussed upcoming events, agenda procedures and possibly restructuring committees during its monthly meeting Monday. The board has been discussing a new policy document that would codify the procedures for public comments and agenda setting for their meetings. Board Chair Jeff Jensen said the draft largely reflects what they do already, but there were elements he wanted changed or added to. Jensen said he wants to make clear that the board will...
Press release As the world becomes more interested in where their food comes from, the spotlight turns on the farmers and ranchers. Historically, there has become a disconnect between urban and rural understandings of food production and agriculture. People have seen the difficulties that can arise when discussing environment and the climate. Communications between producers and consumers contributes to a more resilient and innovative supply chain, which strengthens the...
Press release GREAT FALLS — A man accused of trafficking drugs on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation after law enforcement found a pound of methamphetamine and eight firearms in his truck admitted to charges Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Thomas “Smurf” Knife, 41, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and to prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Knife faces a mandatory minimum 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine and at least five years of supervised release...
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...
Havre Police Department A Fifth Street caller reported Tuesday at 12:08 p.m. being threatened and intimidated. Hill County Sheriff's Office Noah Dean Sutherland of Box Elder, 33, was arrested on state District Court warrant and a Justice or City court warrant, both served after an 11:07 a.m. Tuesday transport to Hill County Detention Center from Rocky Boy Detention Center. -- A caller at a U.S. Highway 2 West business asked Tuesday at 3:51 p.m. for assistance. Montana Highway...
There will be two educational events put on by MSU Extension-Hill County the week of April 10. April 11 at 5 p.m. in the 4-H Chuckwagon will be a workshop covering water quality. During this workshop participants will learn about water quality and how to test your livestock water with MSU Water Quality Specialist Adam Sigler. Participants are encouraged to bring a sample of their livestock water in or the water they use in their chemical applications of crops. Also speaking that night is MSU Extension Forage Specialist Hayes...
From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension and a group of scientists who are studying drought impacts on Montana and Wyoming pasture and soil health are seeking feedback through a survey of beef cattle producers. Over the past few years, Montana and Wyoming have had record-setting droughts, and producers regularly altered management decisions to reduce drought impacts on pastures and cattle, said Megan Van Emon, MSU Extension beef cattle specialist and one of the researchers. Van Emon said the s...
Fifty years after the creation of National Agriculture Day, America’s farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners find themselves on the front lines of climate change. They are uniquely positioned to deliver solutions by implementing climate-smart production practices that conserve natural resources, build healthier soils, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and sequester carbon. National Agriculture Day is a day to recognize the producers who are the best stewards of our land. America’s producers are not only providing foo...
In time with the feeling spring is beginning to bud and the weather warming up, community members came out from their homes Saturday for a vendor event at Atrium Mall. The event was hosted by Craft Vendor with part of the proceeds to benefit NAMI Havre. NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a mental health advocacy group. NAMI Havre is a non-profit organization run by a handful of local volunteers. It's goal is to provide advocacy, education, support and public...
After months of meetings and years of requests the Hill County Commission has finally voted to raise the wages of Hill County Health Department employees to the state average after a very contentious meeting with department employees Monday morning. Hill County Health Department Public Health Director Kim Berg, who is also Hill County public health officer, said after the meeting the decision was unexpected, but she is thankful that it worked out this way and she can’t wait to tell her department the news. Hill County Health...
Country music singer Aaron Tippin will be at the Bigger Better Barn at the Great Northern Fairgrounds Thursday at 7 p.m. for the Annual Havre Police Protective Association Concert, a fundraiser for the organization’s local programs and operations. Havre Police Capt. Ryan Pearson said the event will fund things like maintaining a campground at Beaver Creek Park, the association’s Shop with a Cop program and donations to local youth sports as well as the Hi-Line Boys & Girls Club Festival of Trees and the Salvation Army’s Angel...
Press release BILLINGS — The contractor selected to complete the Fresno Dam Safety Modifications, NW Construction, plans to begin mobilization activities the week of April 17. The project will be one of the topics at the open house and informational meeting Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. at Havre Inn and Suites at 1425 U.S. Highway 2 NW in Havre. In the safety modifications project, initial site activities are anticipated to include mobilization of equipment and materials, i...
Information provided to Havre Daily News that ran on Friday’s Page A3 in North Central Senior Center News misreported that the center would be closed April 10. The center will be open that day....
A front-page article in Monday’s edition of Havre Daily News reported that proceeds from a vendor event in the Atrium Mall Saturday benefited NAMI Havre. A portion of the proceeds went to NAMI Havre....
Havre Police Department A hit and run crash was reported on 11th Street West at 7:54 a.m. Monday, and in connection with this incident, at 9:02 a.m. a Smithville Road caller reported that a family member had stolen the caller's truck and wrecked it. -- Officers notified public works of a road issue after several vehicles were reported stuck on the hill at 13th Street and Fifth Avenue at 7:56 a.m. Monday. -- A Fourth Avenue caller reported Monday at 8:54 a.m. that a work truck...
from Byron Ophus Perhaps news about weather and snow conditions is getting old but it's impossible to ignore the contrast that took place at the hill this past weekend. Spring skiing finally arrived Saturday. While ski weather has been pleasant and conditions good, until this weekend there really hasn't been a true spring skiing day. That changed Saturday. Temperatures were warm, well-above freezing. A slight wind blew at the top. The snow that started with a soft layer at...
Last week, the Federal Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter Narcan, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses, and local health officials have praised the move, saying it will not only increase accessibility to the drug, but decrease pushback surrounding drug addiction treatment. “It will hopefully get rid of some of that stigma,” Hill County Public Health Director Kim Berg said. Berg said she thinks this is a great development that will hopefully save lives. Narcan is a drug specifically tailored to reverse the...
Havre Police Department Jesse Lee Schoening of Havre, 33, was arrested on four charges of assault with a weapon and one charge of assault on a peace or judicial officer after Schoening requested an ambulance at 8:53 a.m. Friday, but after he pointed a rifle at emergency medical technicians, officers were called to the scene at 9:06 a.m. The incident is still under investigation. -- Melinda Rose Cochran of Fort Belknap, 41, was arrested on three Justice or City court warrants s...
Due to an error at Havre Daily News, this did not print in Friday’s edition. Monday 9 a.m. — Health department wage discussion in the Commissioners Office 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging director meeting in the Commissioners Office 5:30 p.m. — Park board meeting in the Timmons Room Tuesday 9 a.m. — Road Department meeting in the Commissioners Office 10 a.m. — Compensation board meeting in the Timmons Room Wednesday 2 p.m. — Fresno Dam land use meeting in the Commissioners Office Thursday 10 a.m. — Weekly business meetin...
A hero is a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his or her brave deeds and noble qualities. Heroes come in many forms in life. We look up to our heroes. They are role models, shining examples of what we should be. They are selfless, genuinely good persons. Often, they are willing to risk their own life to save another. Sometimes life takes you where you never expected to go. Such was the case about a month ago at church. I spotted my friend Jolene Ophus...
