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Cottonwood Schools January regular meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m. at the North School. Public can attend via electronics. by calling 406-265-6970....
Freezing rain created black ice and hazardous driving conditions in this region overnight, with some school districts canceling some or all morning buses and some delaying class startup times. Montana Department of Transportation listed this morning black ice on U.S. Highway 2 and on U.S. Highway 87 as well as on Wildhorse Road and St. Joe Road. A special weather statement from Weather Service said the ice might stick around a while and create continued dangerous conditions....
The Hill County Park Board heard an update on activity in the park and set up a committee to discuss design ideas for a new Camp Kiwanis lodge at their monthly meeting Monday evening. The old Beaver Lodge has seen considerable deterioration over the past few years and the board decided to rehabilitate it last year, though opted to construct a new one when it became clear that rehabilitation was economically infeasible. Board Chair Jeff Jensen said the committee to discuss the...
The annual Havre-Hill County Library book club readings and discussions is about to begin, with the first discussion Thursday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. The first book in the 2023 Winter Reading Series is “People of the Book,” by Geraldine Brooks, and is available for checkout now. Light refreshments will be served at the discussion, and the next book, “The Book Thief,” by Markus Zusak, will be available for checkout. All are welcome to this free event. The Winter Reading Series is a longsta...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a Monday 1:30 p.m. report of a man in a First Street establishment who shouldn't be there drinking. -- A theft was reported at First Street business Monday at 3:09 p.m. -- Jennifer Jean Longknife of Havre, 31, was arrested on seven Justice or City court warrants and charges of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and resisting arrest when the warrants were served on Second Street West Monday at 3:53 p.m. -- A Monday...
With freezing rain creating hazardous driving conditions, some local school districts canceled some morning buses and some delayed start of classes. Havre Public Schools announced this morning that out-of-town school buses will not run this morning. The announcement said the out-of-town buses will run this afternoon. Chinook Public Schools announced on Facebook that school will start today on time for students who can make it. No morning bus service will run in Chinook but bus...
The Havre Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its 113th Annual Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Duck Inn Olympic Room and is requesting RSVPs by this Wednesday, Jan. 11. At the meeting the Chamber will discuss its activities in the past year, lay out their plans and goals for the coming year and introduce new people on the organization’s board of directors. Chamber Executive Director Jessica Fagerbakke said it is also a chance for people to network, learn about other businesses in the area and hear f...
The Bear Paw Ski Bowl is now open and earlier than usual after a massive amount of snow hit the area in December. Bear Paw Ski Bowl Mountain Manager Dave Martens Jr. described conditions at the bowl as, “excellent bordering on dynamite,” in an interview Friday afternoon as he and his crew of volunteers were about to set off, taking gear up to the mountain. Martens said he couldn’t account for the effects of the last week of snow, but December was great for them, allowing the bowl to open earlier than it has in quite a few y...
After a topsy-turvy two months of weather, National Weather Service predicts this part of Montana will see some unseasonably warm temperatures for the next week or two. Highs are expected to be in the 30s and even 40s through Sunday, though Tuesday night and Wednesday are expected to be a bit chillier with lows on the Hi-Line expected to be in the single digits Tuesday and Wednesday nights and the highs Wednesday mostly in the 20s. Lows otherwise are expected to be in the...
Press release Havre High School speech and debate did well at an invitational tournament in Shelby Saturday, including bringing home the Class A team sweepstakes trophy. "The students have been practicing and competing hard, and it showed this weekend," head coach Tim Leeds said. "We are in a good position going into divisionals." Senior Sterling Shelton, a second-year Lincoln Douglas debater, broke into finals for a rematch against the undefeated debater from Simms who won a...
Press release The North Star speech team competed in Shelby Saturday, Jan. 7, and did very well. In original oratory, Ecko Fraser placed second for the Knights, while Joshua Campbell took third in humorous oral interpretation of literature. This week, the Knights will compete in Huntley Project so wish them well as they will be battling in the largest meet of their careers so far. The Knights are coached by Linda Lett....
Havre Daily News staff A trivia night delayed due to weather has been rescheduled to this week. Havre High School CloseUp’s Havre History Trivia Night is set for Thursday starting at 7 p.m. at Havre Eagles Club. Proceeds from the event will help fund the nonprofit taking students to Washington, D.C., in March. Advisor Linsey Ratliff said 17 Havre High School juniors and seniors will be taking the trip, CloseUp includes virtual programs, current issues resources and professional development programs that use live and o...
Havre Police Department A fawn with an arrow in its leg was reported Friday at 9:26 a.m. on 18th Street. -- Nicholas Dee Birdtail of Billings, 50, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant served at Adult Probation and Parole on First Street West Friday at 10:04 a.m. -- A phone line was reported knocked down on Fifth Avenue at 8:55 p.m. -- Officers assisted sheriff's deputies at a vehicle rollover on State Highway 234 at 10:04 p.m. Friday. -- Arthur John Casioce of...
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. Let me introduce you to a hero named Dale Mueller. Most people in Havre and on the Hi-Line aren't familiar with the name Dale Mueller....
Montana Actors' Theatre is holding an audition for their all-ages production of Spongebob the Musical Monday and Tuesday evening at 7 in the Havre High School auditorium, their first true all-ages production in many years. MAT Director of Youth and Children's Theater Angela Pratt said they've done productions with a a mix of adult and high school actors along with some younger children before, but this is the first time in many years that they've done a play that's almost...
The Hill County Commission elected new officers during its weekly business meeting Thursday, with Mark Peterson and Jake Strissel being voted chair and vice chair, respectively. Peterson and Strissel both abstained from the votes for their nominations with the remaining two commissioners voting for their appointments. After the voting was over, Peterson said he wanted to reintroduce the practice of occasionally having other members of the commission become acting chair during certain meetings. He said he thinks everyone on th...
Montana State University-Northern Chancellor Greg Kegel in an interview this week provided details about ongoing projects on campus as well as his vision for the short- and long-term future goals for the university. As for the upcoming six months, Kegel said, the students will be returning to campus next week and faculty are preparing for their return. He said he's looking forward to this year's graduation, career fairs and outdoor activities. "Spring is always an exciting tim...
Press release GREAT FALLS — This January, the American Red Cross and Pro Football Hall of Famer and blood donor Peyton Manning are asking people to score big for patients in need – while getting a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona — by giving blood. The start of the new year marks National Blood Donor Month, a time to celebrate those who generously roll up a sleeve to keep blood products stocked for hospitals providing critical care. As the busy holiday season winds down and the threat of severe winter weath...
Cottonwood Schools’ January regular meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 5 p.m. at the North School. The public can attend via electronics and can contact the clerk 265-6970 for more information....
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Havre Middle School. The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Presentation and display 5. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. Unanimous consent agenda C. Old business 1. Safe return to schools and continuity of services plan 2. Consideration of new and revised policies on second and final reading: 7251, Sale of School District Property;...
Hill County Park Board will meet in the Timmons Room in the Hill County Courthouse Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting agenda is: 1) Approval of minutes 2) Approval of agenda 3) Guests and public comments on agenda items only/Agenda requests for next meeting 4) Cabin business: #6 Mooney’s Coulee- #8 Blackie Coulee- 5) Old business: Monitoring Lodge 6) New business Lodge Planning Committee One Page Budget Fact Sheet 7) Committee reports: Rules and Regulation Committee Finance and Planning Committee Grazing C...
Monday 10 a.m. — American Rescue Plan project review meeting in the commissioners’ office 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging director meeting in the commissioners’ office 5:30 p.m. — Hill County Park Board meeting in the Timmons Room Tuesday 9:30 a.m. — Health department director meeting in commissioners’ office 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in the commissioners’ office 10:30 a.m. — Local Emergency Planning Commission meeting at the detention center 1:30 p.m. — 911 meeting at City Hall Wednesday 10 a.m. — Safety meeting...
Havre Police Department A caller reported a vehicle was sideswiped by a semitractor-trailer at 7:33 a.m. Thursday on First Street West. -- The School Resource Officer investigated an incident at Sunnyside Intermediate School at 2:15 p.m. Thursday. -- Officers were asked Thursday at 3:46 p.m. to provide civil standby assistance for Child Protective Services in Havre. -- Someone stopped at the police station Thursday at 5:35 p.m. Thursday to report suspicious activity. --...
North Central Senior Citizens Center Jan. 9-13 Menu Monday, Jan. 9 — Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit Tuesday, Jan. 10 — Hamburgers, fries, fruit Wednesday, Jan. 11 — Fish, au gratin potatoes, peas, pears Thursday, Jan 12 — Pork chop sandwich, peas, pudding Friday, Jan. 13 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert Keeping up with the pandemic: Right now, community transmission is slowing down again, but, we should all be careful out in big crowds and wearing masks and social distancing is up to each one of us. Fall is the time...
"Yea, though I walk through the Valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou are with Me. Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me." Out our way, you would seldom see any resemblance to the modern Western town and the Hollywood version of it. Our streets are paved, we park cars and trucks instead of tie up horses, and seldom, if ever, do you see a modern cowhand walking about with jingling spurs or wearing his revolver in town. But up on the Tiger Ridge you...
