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Press release As of January 7, 2025 there has been one confirmed case of pertussis reported in Hill County. "The Hill County Health Department wants you to know how to best protect yourself and your family from pertussis" the department said in a release. Pertussis is a contagious disease that affects the upper respiratory tract (throat and lungs) of those it attacks. Pertussis can occur at any age but is one of the most deadly diseases of infants and young children of our...
BLURB By Tim Leeds A former Chippewa Cree Tribal judge connected to a double homicide in Box Elder pleaded guilty Monday to unrelated drug charges, while a man who pleaded guilty to the crime was sentenced to 40 years in prison with a chance to reject the sentence. Judge Kaydee Snipes Ruiz sentenced Angleo Hawk Sanchez in state District Court in Fort Benton Tuesday to 50 years in the Montana State Prison with 10 suspended and credit for 285 days served. She ordered him to pay...
Havre's Montana Veterans Affairs Division office announced that some planned veterans outreach is canceled: "Due to weather forcast outreach is cancelled for: "Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Browning. "Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Cut Bank and Shelby. "Please contact our office for assistance. 406-265-4225. "We apologize for any inconvenience."...
Editor's note: This story was submitted to Havre Weekly Chronicle and Havre Weekly Chronicle originally listed it as a press release. It was a story written by Steve Edwards first published in Blaine County Journal News-Opinion Steve Edwards Blaine County Journal News-Opinion Danielle Kinsey Martin joined the staff of Chinook Dental in early fall. She grew up on Fort Belknap and graduated from Harlem High School in 2007. She is married to Nathan Martin and they have two childr...
The Hill County Commission submitted an amended agenda for its Weekly Commissioner Business Meeting Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in the Commissioner Office. The public may participate in the meeting at https//:teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODdhYTQxYjYtMjQ5My00MDBiLTg4YTItMGJiNGI5YjQ2MGMz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227b00d4a1-cb26-4a36-b112-66dd1ed5f2f6%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22189b3402-9c9d-470c-9a51-74c4ce679488%22%7d The meeting agenda is: Meeting called to order Commissioner Comments Public Comments on...
By Emily Mayer Editor's note: Due to technical issues, Havre Weekly Chronicle did not receive this Celebrating History in time to print it in the Dec. 26, 2024, edition. Following is the full column. It's Christmas week and a century ago, Havre was quite busy. Again this week, there were so many things going on, I had to pick and choose what would be included in this column. If I included them all, it would take up the entire page! So, here are the ones that made the cut, and...
Editor’s note: This version includes comments from Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams. The Hill County Commission voted 2-0 this morning to formally censure Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams. Williams was not present at the meeting. Hill County commissioners Mark Peterson and Jake Strissel voted in favor of the resolution. The resolution includes multiple allegations that Williams has taken actions that undermine public trust in Hill County Commission and has "...
Havre Public Schools is inviting people to help out special programs at the Havre Schools, and get some tax credits at the same time. Montana law allows people and corporations to donate up to their full income, with a maximum of $200,000 if their income exceeds that, to support innovative educational programs at the school district of their choice. The donations are tax-deductible. Starting Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m., districts may start entering the promised donations into an online portal at Montana Department of...
Additional funding for the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works and Milk River Project stayed in the continuing resolution that passed Congress and was signed by President Joe Biden, averting a government shutdown. After Elon Musk and then President-Elect Donald Trump opposed the bipartisan continuing resolution that was proposed, Congress put together a stripped-down bill to keep the government operating. It passed late last week. The office of Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont, said the CR that passed included more than $74...
Press release Hill County has been chosen to receive a Phase ARPAR award of $15,628 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; and, United Way of America which will provide the administrative staff and function...
Graham Promoted to Officer and Bookkeeping & eBanking Supervisor Independence Bank announced the promotion of Haley Graham to the position of Officer and Bookkeeping & eBanking Supervisor. Graham has been an integral part of the bank's team, demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise, a release from Independence Bank said. Graham grew up in Havre, and attended Montana State University-Northern. She joined Bear Paw Credit Union in August 2015 and served with...
Press release Fresno Chapter Walleyes Unlimited, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the City of Havre are working together to collect Christmas trees for perch habitat for the purpose of enhancing fishing at Fresno Reservoir. Trees will be distributed at various locations around Fresno Reservoir in the spring by Montana FWP and the Fresno Chapter. The collection location is Memorial Park by the Sixth Avenue softball complex with a dedicated container for Christmas trees be provided by City of Havre starting Dec. 24 and...
Press release An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Northern Montana Hospital, 30 13th St., Havre, in Conference Room 3 near the Main Entrance....
You know, Lord, it was great buzzing around town the other evening, viewing Christmas decorations and a multitude of lights. Then, Sunday in Church, two little boys were sharing with friends that they had been all over town, counting this and that. “I saw all sorts of ‘ballons’ of animals, dogs, bears and horses, no cows but one huge black cat — almost as big as the house it was by; it was wiggling its toes and nose! We saw stuff by 33 houses!” The other little boy mentioned...
Leviticus 19:18 Mk 12: 30-31 'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart...and your neighbor as yourself' Out our way - the lights on trees, houses, and on the streets bring a great blessing to all. The first Christmas tree lights came about, I am told, when Luther was in the forest and saw the lights of heaven through the pines. Though there aren't a lot of trees on the prairie, the star light and Northern Lights still shine. Like Martin Luther, we are in awe this t...
Senior Center News Dec. 30, 2024, to Jan. 3, 2025 Menu Menu subject to change Monday, Jan 30, 2024 — Tuna Casserole, Mixed Veggies, Salad, Pears Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2024 — Hot Turkey Burger, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Vanilla Pudding Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 — Closed for New Year’s Day Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 — Chef’s Surprise Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 — Chef’s Surprise Brad Taylor: Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 — Music 10:00am-12:00 pm Bingo: Tuesday the 31st of Decemeber, 1:00PM-3:PM $1. per card. Wednesday, Jan . 1 — closed for Ne...
Press release Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for December is Braxton Huse. Braxton is the son of Shawn and Stephanie Huse. He has two siblings, Molly, and Matthew Huse. Braxton is a member of the Student Council and sings in the middle school choir. Outside of school, he enjoys playing basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and golf. In his spare time, Braxton loves making jerseys, and hanging out with friends and family. At school, Braxton displays an...
Havre Police Department Monday, Dec. 16, 20204 Officers investigated a forgery report reported at the police department at 12:17 p.m. -- Officers responding to a report from the 1400 Block of 11th Street west of a student with a "weed pen" issued a summons to a 14-year-old on a charge of purchase or possession of intoxicants by a minor. -- Officers making a motor vehicle stop at 11:37 p.m. on 11th Street West imade a juvenile arrest on a 16-year-old on charges of driving...
MONDAY — December 30, 2024 8:30 a.m. — Wage Proposal Meeting in the Commissioner Office 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner Working Session in the Commissioner Office 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging Director Meeting in the Commissioner Office TUESDAY — December 31, 2024 Claims and Payroll 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Retirement Party for Commissioner Peterson in the Commissioner Office WEDNESDAY — January 1, 2025 Courthouse Closed in Observance of New Years THURSDAY — January 2, 2025 9 a.m. — Chippewa Cree Tribe Meeting at the Chippewa Cree Tri...
HELENA — The Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC) invites proposals to fund market development and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry. The Montana Pulse Crop Research & Marketing Program aims to stimulate and expand Montana’s pulse crop industry through research, promotion, and market development of pulse crops grown in Montana. For the complete Request for Proposals (RFP), list of guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application procedures, please visit, agr.mt.gov. The Monta...
News release BOZEMAN — Agricultural producers of perishable commodities including fruits, vegetables and floriculture can now get funding for controlled atmosphere storage through Farm Storage Facility Loans (FSFL) offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). Controlled atmosphere storage regulates the concentrations of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen in a storage room to increase the shelf life of crops. “Controlled atmosphere storage facilities are widely used by the cherry indus...
Press release WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last Thursday the second round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants, which is intended to allocate $300 million to 67 partners once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied, expanding American food and agricultural exports in emerging global markets. This latest investment brings total RAPP funding to $600 million in 2024. The new grants aim to diversify export markets in regions with rising consumer de...
After a few decades of being missing-in-action, FFA - Future Farmers of America - has returned to Havre High School with tremendous success. Havre High chapter members just returned last week from an event in Fort Benton where the Blue Pony FFA'ers placed first in every event. See related story on Page A2. The chapter has been busy all year - and for the last three - at events and competitions with the Havre students excelling in their work. That included attending the 97th...
Press release To date, the Red Kettle Campaign has raised $15,203.70 of our $45,000 goal for this season. This money will help the people in our community with a helping hand through 2025. We are short bell ringers at all sites: North 40, IGA both doors and the Mall on the weekends. The Red Kettle is in these locations from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Having a person manning the kettle helps bring in the finances needed to help the needy in our community. Please consider...
