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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.... Full story
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...
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...
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....
Havre Daily News staff Montana Actors' Theatre announced its scheduled performance of a stage adaptation of the Stephen King novel "Misery" has been canceled, following a two-week delay due to COVID-19 of its original scheduled premiere. "The production opened to a wonderful start last weekend after our COVID delays," MAT Artistic Director Grant Olson said in a Facebook post. "However, owing to a personal emergency within the cast, we will be unable to perform Misery on...
Havre Public Works announced that, starting at 6 am Thursday, Feb. 23, Third Avenue will be closed to thru traffic from First Street through Fourth Street for snow removal. Barricades will be placed in the work area and should not be moved or driven around. "Please find an alternate route for your travels and thank you for your cooperation with this project," the release said.... Full story
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...
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...
From Byron Ophnus Saturday morning, a few scattered flakes of snow fell in Havre. They ceased just as abruptly as they had begun. Looking south a heavy blanket of clouds shrouded the mountains, promising new snow at the hill. The promise was fulfilled. Arriving at the hill, there was 2 or 3 inches of new snow covering the bullet proof base of 18 to 32 inches. Snow was falling and continued through early afternoon enhancing conditions that were excellent to begin with. Later in the afternoon the sun shone, ushering an end to...
U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A man who admitted to assaulting a woman with whom he was in a relationship on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Clay James Bad Hawk, 25, pleaded guilty in October 2022 to domestic abuse by a habitual offender. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The government alleged in court documents that in December 2021, Bad H...
Havre Police Department A 14-year-old was issued a summons on a juvenile curfew violation charge after a caller on Sixth Street reported at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday that the juvenile left a note about running away. -- Skylah Marie Morsette of Box Elder, 27, was arrested on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and trespass to vehicles after a caller on Second Street reported finding an unknown female in a family member's car at 11:12 a.m. Tuesday. -- An 11:45 a.m. Tuesday...
Press release BOZEMAN — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program General signup starting Feb. 27 through April 7. CRP is a cornerstone voluntary conservation program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a key tool in the Biden-Harris administration’s effort to address climate change and help agricultural communities invest in the long-term well-being of their land and natural resources. “The Conse...
In a press conference last week, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont, bashed a Chinese high-altitude balloon that crossed the United States, including over Montana, before it was shot down off the coast of South Carolina Feb. 4 by a U.S. fighter jet, and also pushed his bill that would ban antagonistic foreign governments like China from buying U.S. farmland. "This was a clear violation of U.S. airspace and a completely unacceptable provocation from China," Tester said about the...
A blizzard that far surpassed expectations has shut down, delayed or rescheduled multiple events and services in this area, including public and school bus services, school classes and other services, with more expected to come. A winter storm warning is in effect for part of this region through 5 a.m. Wednesday, with more snow expected in the following days and the temperatures predicted to again drop to well-below zero. Liberty County was part of a winter weather advisory in...
Press release The Havre Youth Baseball Association announced it is preparing to get started with its 2023 season, bringing another year of youth baseball to the community. The annual signup night for T-Ball, Rookie, Minor, Major and Babe Ruth leagues will be Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5:30-7 p.m. at the HYBA Dugout facility in the lower level of the Holiday Village Mall. For people who can’t make the sign up night, online registration is also available. People can visit https://www.havreyouthbaseball.com for more information and to r...
Havre Police Department David Richard Place of Rudyard, 55, was issued a summons on a theft charge after a Monday 11:58 a.m. caller on First Street West reported that they think they found a saw that was stolen over the weekend, now for sale at a local pawn shop. -- A theft was reported by a caller at a First Street business Monday at 5:31 p.m. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after a Grant Avenue caller reported Monday at 7:59 p.m. seeing movement in a house that is...
