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  • Snow removal planned on Fourth Avenue for Tuesday

    Updated Feb 27, 2023

    Havre Public Works announced its snow removal plan for Tuesday has been adjusted. The will be clearing snow on Fourth Avenue from Second Street south through Fourth Street. The city will also be removing snow on Fourth Street between Third and Fourth Avenues in front of the Hill County Court house. "We will be opening up intersections as quickly as possible," a release said. "Please be aware of barricades and of work crews in the area. Adjust your commute as needed and thank...

  • Agenda: Hill County Commission weekly calendar

    Updated Feb 27, 2023

    Editor’s note: Havre Daily News did not receive this calendar until after printing deadline Friday. Monday 10 a.m. — Many Rivers Whole Health Meeting in Great Falls. 11 a.m. — Montana Association of Counties Insurance Renewal Meeting in Commissioners Office. 1 p.m. — Cushing Terrell HVAC System Check In. Zoom meeting in Timmons Room. 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in Commissioners Office. 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging director meeting in Commissioners Office. Tuesday 10 a.m. — Road Department meeting in Commissioners...

  • Investigation material in Joplin derailment release

    Updated Feb 27, 2023

    The National Transportation Safety Board opened to the public this week its investigation docket on the Sept. 25, 2021 Empire Builder derailment near Joplin, which killed three and injured 44 others. The docket includes 3,100 pages of documents on operations, track and engineering, signal and train control, and crashworthiness and survival factors, as well as interview transcripts and photographs. A press release from NTSB said the docket is not complete and is restricted to...

  • From the Fringe ... Thank you all: I got to live out all my dreams these last 22 years

    George Ferguson|Updated Feb 24, 2023

    All good things must come to an end, they say. They also say, it's hard to say goodbye. Well, I'm here to tell you, in my case, it's all true. Come Sunday, my wife, Amy, and I will be leaving Havre. For a plethora of reasons, family, friends, careers, the Blue Ponies, and this just being our home, it was the hardest decision I've ever been faced with. And that includes leaving my current position at the Havre Daily News. I've spent 22 years at the HDN in many different...

  • Havre panel talks issues in the next Farm Bill

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 24, 2023

    Montana Sen. Jon Tester held a listening session with local agriculture producers Thursday at Montana State University-Northern, where he heard from a panel of people representing agricultural organizations as well as local producers and citizens about their desires for this year's Farm Bill. Tester said this year's Farm Bill will have wide-reaching effects and it's important that Congress gets it right as it will have a significant impact on people looking to keep feeding...

  • In-person hunter education classes offered in Havre

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    Editor’s note: This version corrects an incorrect telephone number submitted with the original release. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education classroom course dates have been set for the Havre area for this year. There will be at least two regular youth classroom courses offered this year. The courses will be held at Montana State University-Northern at Cowan Hall, Room 300, and are free of charge. The course dates are: Class 1: • March 16, 6-7 p.m., orientation • March 20-24, 6-9 p.m., class • March 25- field d...

  • Montana Seed Show Bread Show just around the corner

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    Press release Spring will soon be just around the corner, and with that comes the Montana Seed Show. The Show runs March 9-11, and Friday, March 10, is bread entry day from 8-9:30 a.m. at Harlem High School big gym. Again, entry areas for both youth and adults are white bread, 100% whole wheat bread, machine white bread, machine 50% combo whole wheat and specialty yeast bread. If you have questions, consult your Seed Show book or contact bread chair Karolee Cronk at 406-353-2874. Whole grain wheat bread Ashlea Schroeder,...

  • Agenda - Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday. Feb. 28, 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 C. New business 1. Personnel 2. Ratify superintendent three-year contract Public Comment — An opportunity for any member of the audience to bring to the attention of the board questions or relevant c...

  • Correction - Hunter education in Havre

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    A press release about upcoming live hunter education courses in Havre listed the wrong number to contact Scott Hemmer. The correct number is 406-357-7524....

  • For the Record, Feb. 24, 2023

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    Havre Police Department Officers investigated a two-vehicle crash at Sixth Avenue and Fifth Street Thursday at 1:17 p.m. -- Karin Parker Sunchild of Havre, 54, was arrested on five Justice or City court warrants and Joshua Daniel Napoose of Havre, 24, was arrested on three Justice or City court warrants and charges of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, operating a vehicle without a valid registration, failure to carry proof of vehicle insurance and driving...

  • In-person hunter education classes offered in Havre

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    Press release Editor's note: This version corrects an incorrect number for Scott Hemmer submitted with the original press release. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education classroom course dates have been set for the Havre area for this year. There will be at least two regular youth classroom courses offered this year. The courses will be held at Montana State University-Northern at Cowan Hall, Room 300, and are free of charge. The course dates are: Class 1: • March 16, 6-7 p.m., orientation • March 20-24, 6-9 p.m...

  • Senior Center News, Feb. 24, 2023

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    North Central Senior Citizens Center Feb. 27 to March 3 Menu Monday, Feb. 27 — Breakfast burritos, hashbrowns, fruit cocktail Tuesday, Feb. 28 — Indian tacos, fruit Wednesday, March 1 — Pork chops, mashed potatoes, veggies, apple sauce Thursday, March 2 — Sloppy Joe’s, fries, dessert Friday, March 3 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert Tax time: We started taking reservations for tax preparation Jan. 23. Give us a call at 406-265-5464. Bits and Pieces: We are happy to announce the hiring of our new cook, Connie Duran. We hav...

  • Out Our way: Before you hang 'em up ...

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    Out our way, even the best of us are tempted to eventually hang up our spurs, When Charlie's horse fell on him and ended his days as a cowboy, and eventually his life; Charlie never quit being Charlie. Charlie and I worked out at the hospital therapy room all that winter and although he came and went in a wheelchair and knew this was the end of the trail (he died a few months later), he kept going. One of the proudest days (and saddest) was when he called me up and asked me...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    You know, Lord, one can certainly be caught off guard if someone asks us, "What has God done for you today?" Our minds freeze, that's almost like a pop-quiz teachers like to give, right? That question keeps one thinking about You all day, Lord. We notice Your fingerprints, Your goodness and faithfulness or more specific things like a glorious sunrise, lovely colorful sunsets, finding a penny in a parking lot or a favored item on sale at the grocery store, or even a hug from a...

  • Havre's Johnson inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    BATON ROUGE, La. — Kassie Johnson of Havre, a student at Montana State University, was among the people recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Johnson is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of ju...

  • VFW presents Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen awards

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    From Dale Herd, VFW Post 497 Havre's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 497 has presented awards to local students Porter Blackwell and Grayden Blackwell in its patriotic speech and essay programs. Voice of Democracy Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the VFW's premier scholarship program. Each year nearly 80,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships. This year's theme is "Why is the Veteran Important." We are proud to present this year's...

  • Stortz presented VFW Teacher of the Year Award

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    From Dale Herd, VFW Post 497 One of the primary goals of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is to promote civic responsibility and patriotism, and to support youth and local programs across America. We understand that the youth of today will be the leaders of tomorrow and that is why the VFW remain dedicated to establishing programs designed for young people and educators. Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects elementary, middle and high school teachers to participate in...

  • Local students received Good Citizens Awards from local DAR Chapter

    Updated Feb 24, 2023

    Press release The Daughters of the American Revolution Black Eagle-Assinniboine Chapter in Great Falls presented 11 Good Citizen Awards at its Feb. 11 meeting and George Washington Tea. Chapter Regent Selene Thomas and Good Citizen Chair Char Ross awarded Good Citizen certificates, pins and wallet cards to students including Lance Rutledge from Big Sandy High School, Bree Swanson from Chinook High School, Rayna Johnson from Havre High School and Rainee Watson from North Star H...

  • Quick pics: Celebrating the country on Presidents' Day

    Updated Feb 23, 2023

  • Plans to close part of Third Street Friday for snow removal

    Updated Feb 23, 2023

    Havre Public Works said it tentatively plans to close part of Third Street Friday, starting at 6 a.m., for snow removal. The street would be closed from Second Avenue to Fifth Avenue. "Please watch for barricades, and adjust your travel route as necessary.," a release said....

  • Warmer weather on the way, but snow likely to stick around

    Updated Feb 23, 2023

    After more extreme cold tonight, temperatures are expected to moderate in this region and even break the freezing point Saturday and Sunday, but the temperatures expected next week make it likely this week's snow will stay on the ground a while. Even so, drought conditions - with the worst conditions in the state centered around Havre - are likely to persist although improve in the next few months, the U.S. Drought Monitor reports. Temperatures in this region tonight are expec...

  • Committee advances bill aiming to protect cultural identity of Native children

    Updated Feb 23, 2023

    Montana Free Press A House committee Tuesday advanced a bill that would solidify out-of-home placement protections for American Indian children with their tribe onto the House floor for consideration after waiting nearly three weeks for action. Rep. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, introduced House Bill 317, that would put the federal Indian Child Welfare Act into Montana law. The significance of this bill and ICWA, Windy Boy explained, is to protect the cultural identity of American Indian children. “Indian policy in the U...

  • For the Record, Feb. 23, 2023

    Updated Feb 23, 2023

    Havre Police Department Lincoln Gregory Yarama of Havre, 21, was arrested on charges of criminal contempt and driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation reported at the police station 8 a.m. Wednesday. -- Elias Paul Lamere of Havre, 26, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant served in Havre Wednesday at 8:39 a.m. -- A vehicle was towed after a caller at Havre-Hill County Library reported Wednesday at 2:03 p.m....

  • Tester in Havre Thursday for Farm Bill listening session

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 22, 2023

    Sen. Jon Tester D-Mont., who announced his bid for reelection Tuesday, will be at Montana State University-Northern for an in-person listening session for local agriculture producers and leaders as well as members of the public to get their input on what should be in the 2023 Farm Bill. A press release from Tester's office said after the panel discussion he will take questions and comments from the audience. "As a third-generation farmer, Tester is committed to ensuring that t...

  • Area hit hard with snow

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 22, 2023

    After a brief reprieve from snow and ice, this area received a blast of the white stuff with Havre receiving nearly six inches of snow in a two-day storm that caused dangerous road conditions and hazardous conditions for anyone outside. After one of the snowiest Decembers on record the area saw a blanket of snow and ice become a near constant feature of the local landscape, but in recent weeks the sheet had been slowly melting as milder weather hit Havre. The National Weather...

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