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  • Havre speech sees success in Chester

    Updated Nov 22, 2022

    Press release Editor’s note: This version corrects the grade level of Trinity Olsen. Havre High School speech and debate took a smaller team to a smaller tournament Saturday, the CJI High School invitational in Chester, and its competitors did well. Sophomore Trinity Olsen, competing in dramatic oral interpretation of literature at her second tournament, received some good marks from judges, including a second-place mark from one of the three finals judges, to end in third place at CJI. Havre’s public forum debate teams, the...

  • For the Record, Nov. 17, 2022

    Updated Nov 17, 2022

    Havre Police Department A summons was issued after a juvenile offense was reported in which drugs were reported found at Havre High School Wednesday at 9:35 a.m. No details on charges were provided. -- Brandon Thomas Gopher of Box Elder, 40, was arrested on a charge of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and on a Justice or City court warrant after a Wednesday 9:51 p.m. caller on First Street reported a disturbance involving a man and a woman in a verbal...

  • Quick pics: Learning culture during Native American Heritage Month

    Updated Nov 16, 2022

  • Fair board discusses progress on horse pavilion repairs

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 16, 2022

    The Great Northern Fair Board accepted a bid to temporarily remove the roof of the horse pavilion on the fairgrounds to evaluate damage and plan for improvements. Vice Chair Bob Kaul said they need to remove the roof to see if there is any damage that needs to be addressed under it so they know what improvements need to be invested in. Kaul said this will also provide the opportunity to make temporary repairs to portions of the roof that require it. Board member Ken Erickson said they will install a sealant to prevent as much...

  • Federal and state FSA brass tour new Montana meat processing co-op

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 16, 2022

    The Montana Premium Processing Cooperative, which will officially open Nov. 21, hosted Tuesday high-level state and federal officials from the USDA Farm Service Agency, as well as members of the Montana Farmers Union and local officials for a tour of their new facility. The co-op recently received a grant through the American Rescue Plan Act that focuses on increasing processing capacity and strengthening local and regional food systems. Among those present was USDA Montana...

  • Energy Share can help with heating bills

    Updated Nov 16, 2022

    Press release It is no secret that the cost of living is significantly higher than it was a year ago. Things are tough out there for a lot of people. If you or someone you know is struggling to pay their home energy bill, please contact Energy Share or the District 4 Human Resource Development Council in Havre at 406-265-6743 or 1-800-640-6743. Help is available in various forms such as emergency bill assistance through Energy Share of Montana or LIHEAP, formerly called LIEAP. The HRDC handles applications for both programs....

  • Agenda - Havre-Hill County Library Board

    Updated Nov 16, 2022

    Havre-Hill County Library Board will meet Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at 3 p.m. in the Havre-Hill County Library. The meeting agenda is: Minutes Sign monthly budget Watch short takes for trustees Library director’s report Old business • Strategic planning • Interlocal agreement New business Policy review Correspondence Public comment Adjournment Upcoming events Tuesday, Nov. 15, 3 p.m. — Cookies & Coloring Thursday, Nov. 17, noon — Friends of the Library meeting Thursday, Nov. 17, 3 p.m. — Library Board meeting Friday, Nov...

  • Agenda - Havre City-County Airport Board

    Updated Nov 16, 2022

    Havre City-County Airport Board will meet Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at 3 p.m. in the airport terminal. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of Oct. 20 minutes. 2. Correspondence. 3. Reports (A) Manager (B) Inspection (C) Finance (D) Engineer 4. Public comments 5. Unfinished business (A) North end of South Halfway Lake (B) Painting big hangar 6. New business 7. Approval of the November claims...

  • For the Record, Nov. 16, 2022

    Updated Nov 16, 2022

    Havre Police Department A two-vehicle, non-injury crash involving a Neon and a truck pulling a trailer was reported on 16th Street Tuesday at 8 a.m. -- A Tuesday 8:30 a.m. caller at Havre High School reported a sex offense involving photos. -- A 15th Avenue caller reported Tuesday at 10:29 a.m. parents had been scammed over the phone. -- Two summonses were issued after a fight was reported at Havre Middle School Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. No details were provided on the charges....

  • 2022 Farm Service Agency county committee elections open

    Updated Nov 16, 2022

    USDA Farm Service Agency The U.S. Department of Agriculture  began mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections  are  occurring  in certain local administrative areas — LAA — for these committee members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally.  Producers and landowners must return ballots to their local FSA county office or have their ballots postmarked by Dec.  5...

  • USDA provides nearly $24M boost for beginning farmers and ranchers

    Updated Nov 16, 2022

    U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture chief scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young announced Tuesday a nearly $24 million investment across 45 organizations and institutions that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers. “Investing in the professional development of our nation’s newest farmers and ranchers will help our food and agriculture sectors to flourish from the ground up,” said Jacobs-Young, who is also USDA’s Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics. “Strength...

  • County sees first influenza case

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 15, 2022

    The Hill County Health Department just confirmed it’s first case of influenza in the county this year, and are reminding everyone of ways to keep themselves safe. A release from the department Monday afternoon said the symptoms include fever and/or chills, headache, extreme tiredness and muscle aches, dry cough, sore throat and a runny or stuffy nose. The release says if anyone has it, or thinks they have it they should stay home, rest and drink plenty of fluids. Spread of the disease can be prevented by washing hands o...

  • Rocky Boy election winners sworn in

    Pam Burke|Updated Nov 15, 2022

    The Chippewa Cree Tribe Business Committee on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation swore into office its four new members this morning. Ethan Broncho, with 579 votes, Joseph “Joey” Rosette, 495, William “Corky” Corcoran, 468, and Lenore Myers-Nault, 422, were sworn in at 9 a.m., the tribe announced, and the Business Committee will have its reorganization meeting at 1 p.m. The four new members beat Daryl Wright II, 388, Theodore Edward Whitford, 346, Jody Ann Lamere, 324, and Michelle Billy, 306, in the general election Nov. 8. T...

  • Quick pics: Sanding the snow

    Updated Nov 15, 2022

  • Museum Board discusses winter closure and Christmas

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 15, 2022

    The H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Board discussed, at a monthly meeting Monday evening, its upcoming Dinosaur Christmas event, as well as when to close for the winter. Dinosaur Christmas is scheduled for Dec. 3 from noon to 2 p.m. at the museum’s old location at the Holiday Village Mall, just before Cookies and Books with Santa, also at the mall at 2 p.m. The event will have arts and crafts, a Christmas tree and dinosaur eggs for children to open. The board also decided that the museum will close Jan. 1 for the winter. At t...

  • LAC discusses updates with potential new members

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 15, 2022

    The Hill County Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council heard updates from their various associated organizations with a number of new faces at their bi-monthly meeting Monday. LAC Chair Andi Daniel said the council is required to have at least 51 percent of its membership be consumers of behavioral health services, or the family member of someone who does, and they are always looking for more members. Daniel said they are at about 45 percent right now, which is much better than it used to be, but they still need to meet...

  • Quick pics: Helping the pool and park

    Updated Nov 15, 2022

  • Music and pinochle at Havre senior center

    Updated Nov 15, 2022

    Press release Wednesday, Nov. 16, a concert featuring Gene Allen and Friends on guitar, mandolin, accordion and penny whistle will be performing old-time country hits from 1-3 p.m. at Havre’s North Central Senior Citizens Center. Lunch is at noon for a $5 donation for people 60 years and older and $6 for other community members. Pinochle Thursdays at Havre senior center This Thursday and every Thursday from 12:45-3 p.m., People are invited to play pinochle with friends. North Central Senior Center currently has 10 players. P...

  • The Postscript: Loved and lost

    Carrie Classon|Updated Nov 15, 2022

    We thought we would miss the festivities, which just shows how much we still have to learn about Mexico. My husband, Peter, and I arrived in San Miguel de Allende on the 2nd of November. “It’s too bad we’ll miss the Day of the Dead,” I told Peter when he made reservations. I knew a little about the Day of the Dead. I’d seen the elaborate skeleton costumes and the cemeteries filled with flowers and families. I figured it would be all over. But when we arrived, the streets w...

  • Agenda - Great Northern Fair Commission

    Updated Nov 15, 2022

    Editor’s note: Havre Daily News did not receive this agenda until late Monday morning and was unable to print it 48 hours before the meeting. Great Northern Fair Commission will meet tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Center, Great Northern Fair Fairgrounds The meeting agenda is: Call meeting to order Roll call of members Recognize and record public attendees Approve minutes Public comment. Anything brought up here will be added to next month’s new business to be discussed and voted on Fair man...

  • For the Record, Nov. 15, 2022

    Updated Nov 15, 2022

    Havre Police Department Samuel Alexander St. Marks of Havre, 41, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a caller at Havre-Hill County Library reported Monday at 10:21 a.m. that a man had been pounding the windows and doors and was sitting on the bench. -- A 14th Avenue caller reported his dog was attacked by an unleashed dog Monday at 1:53 p.m. -- A Havre caller reported Monday at 2:45 p.m. that an elder was being exploited. -- A Second Street caller reported two me...

  • Local veterans portraits displayed Friday

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 14, 2022

    Local U.S. Navy veteran Jason Geer unveiled a photography project showcasing the passions of local veterans at Crawford Distillery Friday. The project was made up of 28 portrait photos of local veterans doing the things they love. The photos hung from the walls of the distillery that night as Geer spoke to a gathered crowd about the project. He said his aim was to showcase all of the positive things veterans do in the local community, something he thought was necessary, as dis...

  • Sanctioned boxing returns to Havre after 2 decades

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 14, 2022

    The Eagles' Club Saturday hosted the return of boxing to Havre on, the first officially sanctioned boxing event in town since 1999. The event, the Inaugural Railtown Smackdown, was organized by the Rock Hound Boxing Team out of Havre, and the Hays Amateur Boxing Gym. It was sanctioned by USA Boxing and featured young boxers ages 8 and up from teams throughout Montana and Canada. It was sponsored by Little Monkeys Daycare, BNSF Railway, Tilleman Motor Company and Hi-Line...

  • North Star speech and drama does well at CJI

    Updated Nov 14, 2022

    The North Star Speech and Drama team traveled to CJI in Chester for its first meet of the year and represented the Knights well. Joshua Campbell placed third in Impromptu, a great job for his first meet. Ecko Fraser took a first place in original oratory and Emily Conner also took a first place, in dramatic interpretation. The team is coached by Linda Lett. The next meet will be in Malta, Dec. 10....

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly business meeting

    Updated Nov 14, 2022

    The agenda for the Hill County Commission weekly business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims Employment Budgets Ordinance Resolutions Sheriff wage county matrix Contracts Tabled lease between Hill County and Laredo Financial Business & Real Estate, LLC: Board appointments Policy updates County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval Tabled Certificate of Survey showing a Retracement of the Existing Flood Control County needs Rudyard Ambulance request...

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