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  • Port of Wild Horse starts summer hours

    Updated Jun 10, 2024

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it has decided to extend the summer hours of the Port of Wild Horse at the U.S.-Canadian Border north of Havre to its usual summer hours for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., sent a letter to a letter to Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Troy A. Miller the last week of May, saying the extended hours were “critical for the agricultural sector, tourism, and everyday trade and travel between the U.S. and Canada.” Tester also not... Full story

  • Agenda - H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Board

    Updated Jun 10, 2024

    Editor’s note: This version corrects the time of the meeting. The H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Board will meet Monday, June 10, at 6 p.m. in the H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum located at 2 Fifth Avenue, Havre The meeting agenda is: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call of members 3. Reading and approval of minutes 4. Museum Report — Caroline Tuss 5. Wahkpa Chu’gn Report — Caroline Tuss 6. The Foundation Report — Elaine Morse 7. Committee reports a. Budget — Val Hickman b. Election of officers — committee 8. Unfinished business a. C... Full story

  • Havre man dies in crash in Phillips County

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jun 10, 2024

    Filed 10:10 a.m. June 10, 2024 A 39-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash in Philips County early Friday morning. Phillips County Coroner was not available this morning when Havre Weekly Chronicle called to see if the name of the crash victim has been released. Montana Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred on U.S. Highway 2 at Mile Marker 462 near Malta. The Ford F-150 driven by the man was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 2 at 5:25 a.m. Friday when it drifted off the right side of the road and hit a delineator,... Full story

  • Contract awarded on St. Mary Dam project

    Updated Jun 7, 2024

    From the office of U.S. Sen. Jon Tester WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced Thursday that a more-than $88 million contract that is funded through his bipartisan infrastructure law has been awarded to Montana-based NW Construction to complete the St. Mary Diversion Dam Replacement project. The contract is part of the up to $100 million Tester secured for the Milk River Project through his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Tester negotiated and helped pass into law. Tester was the only m...

  • Agenda - Davey School sets board meeting

    Updated Jun 7, 2024

    DAVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 REGULAR/QUARTERLY SAFETY MEETINGS School Board Agenda Monday June 10, 2024 4:30 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Minutes III. Recognition of visitors A. Public comment IV. Accounts Payables A. Warrants- June 2024 Claims #61011561 thru #61011_____; Direct Deposits, Payroll & EFTs V. Financial statements VI. Old Business Maintenance: Rerouting Water Away from Storage Sheds & School Yard 3141 Non-Resident Enrollment a.k.a. Open Tuition Bill Policy – Second Reading Savvas Math Curriculum Payment Agreement: Denie...

  • Celebrating history: Graduations, Fourth of July and fairs

    Updated Jun 6, 2024

    By Emily Mayer Graduations continued this week 100 years ago in Havre, Montana. These two articles were printed on the front page of the June 4, 1924, Havre Daily Promoter. EIGHTH GRADERS RECEIVE STATE DIPLOMAS Thirty eighth grade graduates from the county schools and 20 from the parochial school received eighth grade diplomas after successfully passing the state examinations last week. The county students are: District 20-Martin Gillett, Edward Dolezal, Mary Gillett, Anna Hiller, Theresa Dolezal, Martha Sprague, Hortense...

  • Restoring Donaldson Hall at Northern

    Updated Jun 6, 2024

    Havre/Hill County Historic Preservation Commission The third building on Northern campus was the girl's residence hall, known by most as Donaldson Hall. The building provided rooms for 116 women attending college at Northern. The living room at Donaldson, now known as the Commons, was a social and elegant setting for college dance and receptions. The room was complete with fireplace and attractive furnishings. The grandness of Donaldson Hall quickly became the iconic symbol...

  • For the Record, June 6, 2024

    Updated Jun 6, 2024

    Havre Police Department Thursday, May 23, 2024 Officers responding to a report of employee theft at 1:18 p.m. from a business on the 10 Block of First Street West issued two summonses to Eddie Daniel Preciado of Havre, 54, each on a charge of theft by shoplifting. -- Officers responding to a call 3:07 p.m. from Second Street arrested Desirea Lee Writingbird of Box Elder, 43, on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. -- Officers at 6:54 p.m. at a U.S. Highway 2...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly calendar and business meeting agenda

    Updated Jun 6, 2024

    Note: Commissioner weekly business meeting has been changed from Thursday to Friday this week. Meetings will resume their normally scheduled times next week. Monday, June 10, 2024 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner working session in the Commission Office 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in the Commission Office Tuesday, June 11, 2024 8:30 a.m. — Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation meeting in the Commission Office 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in the Commission Office 10:30 a.m. — Local Emergency... Full story

  • From the Courts: Threats to blow up Dodson school send man to prison for more than one year

    Updated Jun 6, 2024

    U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS - A man who admitted making threats to blow up the Dodson school was sentenced May 29 to one year and one month in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today. Jacob Edwin Wilson, 40, a transient, pleaded guilty in January to false information and hoaxes as charged in an indictment. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The court also ordered $7,000...

  • From the Courts: Woman pleads to assault during attempted kidnapping at Rocky Boy

    Updated Jun 6, 2024

    U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS - A woman accused of beating another woman during an attempted kidnapping from Great Falls to the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation admitted to an assault charge Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Taneal Raschae Sutherland, 30, pleaded guilty to assault with the intent to commit a felony, a kidnapping. Sutherland faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised...

  • From the Courts: Man sentenced to more than three years for assaulting woman on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation

    Updated Jun 6, 2024

    U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS - A man who admitted to assaulting a woman at his residence on the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation in 2021 was sentenced Monday to three years and two months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Gabriel Evan Jordan, 26, pleaded guilty in January to a superseding information charging him with assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Chief U.S. District Judge...

  • From the Courts: Havre meth dealer sentenced to more than five years in prison

    Updated Jun 6, 2024

    U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS - A Havre man who admitted selling methamphetamine was sentenced Thursday, May 30, to five years and four months in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Stephen Eric Engelhardt Jr., 41, pleaded guilty in December 2023 to distribution of meth. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The government alleged that in March 2023, members of th...

  • Gianforte declares disaster from early May flooding

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jun 3, 2024

    Governor Greg Gianforte issued an executive order Saturday declaring a statewide disaster in response to flooding in northern and central Montana. The flooding occurred after heavy rainfall including a record-setting amount of 2.59 inches in Havre May 7. Hill County Commission declared an emergency, although it did not declare a disaster at that time. “Runoff from recent heavy rain and snow has compromised critical electrical infrastructure and roads and bridges in Montana,” Gianforte said Saturday in a release. “This order...

  • Quick pics: Honoring those who fell serving their country

    Updated May 30, 2024

  • Two connected to Box Elder double homicide arrested on drug charges

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 30, 2024

    Two women alleged to be connected to the March 28 double-homicide in Box Elder were charged last week with drug offenses. Melody Rose Bernard, who operates the restaurant Ziah’s Place and the businesss High Society in Box Elder, and Ashley Jocelyn “Green Eyes” Cortez of California were charged in U.S. District Court Wednesday with possessing with intent and conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. The charging document alleges that Cortez was a connection Bernard had with a drug ring headed by a gang leade...

  • MAT Renaissance Faire set in Beaver Creek Park

    Christy Bambrough|Updated May 30, 2024

    The Montana Actors' Theater Renaissance Faire in Beaver Creek Park is a widely anticipated summertime event and is right around the corner, June 7-9 at eagles Campground. The director of this year's Renaissance Fair play is Michael Stevenson. The play is called "The Imaginary Invalid," an update by Havre playwright Martin Holt of the Moliere classic. "This is my third year with the MAT Renaissance Faire," Stevenson said. "The first year I was the porter in the Scottish play ("...

  • Northern launches online elementary education Program for fall 2024

    Updated May 30, 2024

    Press release In response to the growing need for accessible and flexible teacher education, Montana State University-Northern announced the launch of its fully online Elementary Education program, beginning in Fall 2024. Recognizing the challenges faced by educators in obtaining certification while actively teaching, Northern is committed to providing a solution that empowers teachers to further their education without disrupting their current roles, press release said. The new online program offers teachers the opportunity...

  • Lunak named to Dickinson State University Spring 2024 President's List

    Updated May 30, 2024

    Press release DICKINSON, N.D. — Carson Lunak of Havre, Montana, has been named to the Dickinson State University President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State University recognizes those students named to the President’s List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.9 or higher....

  • Peterson graduates from Paul Smith's College

    Updated May 30, 2024

    Press release PAUL SMITHS, N.Y. — Rhoda Peterson of Havre, Montana, graduated form Paul Smith’s College in May 2024. Peterson earned a Bachelor of Science in ecological restoration from Paul Smith’s, located in the Adirondacks in Upstate New York. Peterson also has been named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s....

  • Senior Center News, May 30, 2024

    Updated May 30, 2024

    North Central Senior Center June 3-7, 2024 Menu Menu subject to change Monday, June 3 — Fish, coleslaw, fruit, dessert Tuesday, June 4 — Chicken parmesan, buttered noodles, veggies, dessert Wednesday, June 5 — Hamburger steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, dessert Thursday, June 6 — Macaroni and cheese casserole, veggies, fruit Friday, June 7 — Split pea soup with ham, grilled turkey sandwich, fruit, dessert Important: We will continue to prepare meals for the Rudyard Center until someone is hired. We will also cont...

  • Senior News - Rudyard senior center menu

    Updated May 30, 2024

    The Hill County Council on Aging has listed the meals to be served at the Rudyard senior center, 406-355-4240. No meals are served Tuesdays. The menus planned for the Rudyard center next week are: Monday, June 3 —Spaghetti, veggies, fruit Wednesday, June 5 — Pork chops, stuffing, veggies, fruit Thursday, June 6 — Sloppy Joes, chips, veggies, fruit Friday, June 7 — Taco soup, fruit Menus are subject to change without notice....

  • Out Our Way: Back off, Jack

    Updated May 30, 2024

    Isaiah 5:20 - "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil" Out our way, common sense is a virtue most of us cherish - especially when around horses. Only a moron will spook a green horse by walking up behind it without letting it first know you are there. And I have known of some folks whose mental dexterity was almost as bad. I was taking Doc to the vet for a visit and had loaded him in my trailer. Now Doc is a big dude and my trailer is small. Even with him tied off snug...

  • Pastor's Corner: Stewarding our legacies

    Updated May 30, 2024

    [Joshua 4:1-24] Visual aids make great memory joggers, don't they? Things like putting flags on veteran graves. With the phenomenon of a dried-up Jordan at the people's backs, Joshua turns them around for an object lesson. "What do these stones mean?" is the natural inquiry God and Joshua expect from the ever curious children of upcoming generations. Notice that the memorial celebrates not the people involved in this historic event but God who enacted the miracle (the second...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated May 30, 2024

    You know, Lord, it's interesting to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather. A friend, a few hours south of here, wrote that she'd grabbed her favorite glass of Cranberry Iced tea, deciding to stretch out in their back yard, pretending to relax. She mentioned that she had a lounge chair - so spreadeagled there, soaking in the air, soft and sweet having her eyes closed. She mentioned that she laid there for several minutes, surround by the fresh scents of spring with...

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