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  • Pastor's Corner: Blushing at my Bible

    Updated Dec 4, 2024

    What’s one of your favorite Bible passages that almost never gets read at church? For me, it’s Song of Songs, better known as Song of Solomon. I know why it’s rarely mentioned in church: on the surface, it is an erotic love poem. There’s a woman and a man in a garden — and things are going down in the garden! In this famous — and infamous — little book, we find lines like 1:2, where the woman says to the man, “Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth, for thy love is bet...

  • Initiative provides assistance to farmers and ranchers directly impacted by the St. Mary Siphon Failure

    Updated Oct 2, 2024

    Press release BOZEMAN - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service n Montana is accepting applications for the St. Mary Initiative. Farmers and ranchers in Blaine, Glacier, Hill, Phillips, and Valley counties including the Blackfeet Nation and the Fort Belknap Indian Community directly impacted by the St. Mary Canal siphon failure should visit their local NRCS office now to apply. The final application batching date for the initiative will be Feb. 28, 2025. "We've been...

  • Man arrested after high-speed pursuit on multiple charges and felony warrant

    Tim Leeds|Updated Oct 2, 2024

    Hill County Sheriff's Office said in a release today that Kolten T. Demontiney of Billings, homeless, 21 was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday night after a high-speed pursuit. Demontiney was charged with criminal endangerment, motor vehicle theft, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, resisting arrest, fleeing or eluding a peace officer, reckless driving, speeding, other traffic crime, stop sign violation, operating a motor vehicle without valid...

  • US 2 construction beginning between Zurich and Harlem

    Updated Sep 24, 2024

    Press release The Montana Department of Transportation and its contractor, Wickens Construction, are beginning a project to reconstruct a portion of US Highway 2 between Zurich and Harlem. "This project will enhance safety on this stretch of US 2," said MDT Engineering Project Manager Mike Moore. "We thank the traveling public in advance for their patience as construction starts in this area." This project will widen a 7-mile stretch of US 2 between the intersections with...

  • From the Philippines to Montana: Finding home on the Hi-Line

    Updated Sep 24, 2024

    From Crystal J. Glade Northern Montana Health Care Marketing and Public Relations coordinator When John Basilio boarded a plane bound for Great Falls, Montana, he was looking for more than just a new job - he was looking for a new adventure. For the Filipino Medical Lab Technologist, Montana was a blank canvas, a place he had only heard of in name, thanks to the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana". But John, a big fan of Hollywood film and television, wasn't seeking fame or...

  • Some Havre streets closed for repairs Thursday

    Updated Sep 24, 2024

    From Havre Public Works Thursday, September 26th, The City of Havre Public Works crews will be doing street repairs in the following areas: *1st Avenue West between 1st Street West and 2nd Street West (Between O'Reilly's and Magic Diamond) *9th Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets (and Center Drive) There will be NO through traffic going westbound on Center Drive during this time. They may also be working on repairing smaller patches in town as time and materials allow so use...

  • Child Find helps provide special education and services to local students

    Updated Sep 20, 2024

    Press release The Bear Paw Cooperative, through local school districts, assists in the provision of special education and related services to children with disabilities. Through a process called Child Find, local school districts accept referrals, provides evaluations and special education for children ages 3-21 years if they qualify. People can contact their local school district or the Bear Paw Cooperative at 406-357-2269....

  • Library book sale running 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Saturday

    Updated Sep 20, 2024

    A Havre Festival Days calendar provided to the Havre Weekly Chronicle used for last week's special section on Festival Days Weekend listed the incorrect times for the Friends of the Library book sale at Havre-Hill County library. The book sale runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the library through Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday....

  • New MHP campus in Boulder named in honor of Hansen

    Tim Leeds|Updated Sep 19, 2024

    A brand-new location for the Montana Highway Patrol headquarters has been named in honor of a former Hill County attorney and state senator who represented Havre. The Kris Hansen Campus in Boulder was dedicated to the late Kris Hansen Sept. 4. Hansen spearheaded the creation of the location while serving as chief deputy state attorney general, a position she took in 2021. The Highway Patrol office was spread out in multiple offices and storage locations, and Hansen suggested...

  • Property Tax town hall set for Havre

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    Press release Montana Department of Revenue will be in Havre next Wednesday to try to help people understand how property taxes work in the state. DOR’s Property Assessment Division will hold a town hall in Havre at Havre High School from 6 to 8 p.m. “Property tax determination is a complex process in Montana, with state and local governments working together to accurately update and maintain Montana”s property valuation records,” an ad for the town halls says. DOR and local county governments are jointly hosting the town ha...

  • MAT presents Death By Chocolate

    Christy Ulmen|Updated Sep 19, 2024

    Montana Actor's Theatre is preparing for another fun year with Death By Chocolate. MAT Executive Director Jay Pyette will be spearheading this year's annual fundraiser. This year's fundraiser is set for Sept. 28, with the location being the same as last years, in the St. Jude Thaddeus School gymnasium. "This will be our 15th time. We started out in the SUB on the Northern campus, but as the event grew, we needed to move to a bigger space," Pyette said, "This event is the...

  • Hospitals not part of political ads about hospitals

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    Press release The Montana Hospital Association released Sept. 10 the following statement on recent political ads featuring hospitals. “A series of recent political campaign advertisements has raised concerns about closure of hospitals in Montana’s rural communities. These ads were not coordinated, approved or endorsed by the Montana Hospital Association nor any of the hospitals named in the ad. “It is important that residents understand that every one of Montana’s rural hospitals remains open and ready to provide vital h...

  • Celebrating History: New hospital on the way

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    Welcome all who are in Havre for Festival Days! There are many activities going on this weekend and there is something for everyone. Festival Days is a great tradition in Havre and one of the things that makes me proud to be from Montana’s North Star. One hundred years ago, the big event was a fundraiser for the Kennedy-Deaconess hospital. The results of the event were recorded for posterity in the September 20, 1924 Havre Daily Promoter. EXPECT TO WIPE OUT DEBUT OF HOSPTIAL BY JANUARY 1 Enthusiasm Marks the Meeting of Friend...

  • Country music gospel service set for Friday

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    Havre Daily News staff People are invited to come hear some Country Music Gospel with 2021 Country Gospel Music Association male vocalist of the year Mark Umfleet Friday. “You are welcome to come and enter The Door,” a flyer says. Concerst are from 3-5 p.m. Friday at Pepin Park and from 6-8 p.m. at Set Free Ministries at 720 Second Ave. The concert is free but free will offerings for the speaker will be accepted. People can cal Pastor Albert “A.J.” Jensen at 406-750-4946 or Chaplain Gilbert “G.B.” Bruce Meyers at 406-945-494...

  • 44th Annual Black Powder Spring/Fall Shoot Held at Fort Assiniboine

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    Press release Seventy-two shooters participated in the 44th annual Bullhook Bottoms Black Powder Club Spring/Fall Shoot held Aug. 31 and Sept. 1-2 at historic Fort Assiniboine south of Havre. The Spring Shoot normally held on Memorial Day weekend was canceled because of flooding and moved to Labor Day weekend. The weather was excellent for all three days. Shooting conditions would be rated as excellent. Shooters came from all parts of Montana with attendance down from 2023. Two new records were recorded this weekend. Luke...

  • From the Courts - Drug trafficker sentenced to more than six years

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Washington man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl pills in the Havre area and to illegally possessing a gun was sentenced Sept. 3 to six years and six months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Travis Lee Brown of Yakima, Washington, 42, pleaded guilty in April to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and to prohibited person in pos...

  • For the Record, Sept. 19, 2024

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    The Havre Weekly Chronicle was unable to complete the For the Record entry in time for publication this week. The paper intends to print the entire record in the Sept. 26 edition....

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly calendar and business meeting

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    Hill County Commission schedules and agendas also are posted in the Hill County Courthouse. Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner working session in the Commission Office 11 a.m. — Safety Committee Meeting at the Hill County Public Library 1:30 p.m. — Clerk and Recorder meeting in the Commission Office 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging Director meeting in the Commission Office Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 8:30 a.m. Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation fire update call in the Commission Office 10:30 a...

  • Proposed Packers and Stockyards Act rules receive overwhelming support

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    Press release Sept. 11, the public comment period for the USDA’s proposed Packers and Stockyards Act rules came to a close. Members of the Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC), Northern Plains Resource Councils (NPRC), Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA), Missouri Rural Crisis Center, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI), stand firmly behind the proposed rule, believing it will effectively combat the unfair practices of meatpacker monopolies and protect r...

  • USDA accepting applications for assistance to help dairy producers offset milk loss due to H5N1

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to provide financial assistance to eligible dairy producers who incur milk losses due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as H5N1 infection in their dairy herds. USDA’s Farm Service Agency expanded ELAP through the rule-making process to assist with a portion of financial losses resulting from reduced milk production when cat...

  • Senior News, Sept. 19, 2024

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    North Central Senior Center Sept. 23-27 Menu Menu subject to change Monday, Sept. 13, 20204 — Fish sticks, tarter aauce, apple sauce, macaroni salad, corn Tuesday, Sewpt. 24, 2024 — Chicken Caesar wraps, mixed veggies, mxed fruit, chocolate pudding Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 — Hot hamburger sandwich, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, Peaches Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 — Eggs Benedict, hash browns, oranges Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 — Ham and bean soup, deviled ham sandwich, green beans, apples, Rice Krispy tTreats Rudyard C...

  • Out Our Way: Riding Drag

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    1 Corinthians 15:9-11 "I am the least of the Apostles ..." Out our way, the term "drag" has a meaning that most of the rest of the nation does not understand. Once, the term "drag" tended to be about cars in "drag races" Nowadays, in this pop culture, it tends to refer to men dressed as women marching in parades or going into classrooms to read to little kids. So you can imagine the looks I get when I tell folks I used to ride drag. But as many of you know, when driving a...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Sep 19, 2024

    You know, Lord, sometimes something we see reminds us of something we heard, long ago; time, place and author, unknown. Seeing deer in the yard brought to mind this story about deer fillings. The author, a retired pastor, couldn't handle retirement so he volunteered at various places, doing various jobs because he knew that Old Folks Saying: "Old preachers never die, they just go out to 'pastor'". He worked an afternoon shift at a retirement center, stating that his wife...

  • Park Board discusses new lodge

    Christy Ulmen|Updated Sep 18, 2024

    Hill County Park Board met Monday to discuss cabin business and progress with the new Camp Kiwanis lodge in Beaver Creek Park. The board discussed projections that new lodge is expected to be completed during the summer of 2026. Construction to demolish and replace the lodge is expected to begin next summe. The new lodge will be built on the foot print the Beaver Lodge at Camp Kiwanis, which has been deteriorating and leading to several years of planning on how to replace it....

  • Suicide Awareness Walk set for tonight

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    Press release The Hill County Suicide Awareness Coalition will be hosting its 10th annual Suicide Awareness Walk on the Montana State University-Northern campus tonight in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day. Participants should begin gathering at the clock tower south of Cowan Hall on the MSUN campus after 6:30 p.m. and speakers will begin at 7 p.m. This year's theme is "Talk Away the Dark." Cadence Kallenberger, Havre High School senior and Key Club president will...

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