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Editor’s note: This version includes an item the Hill County commissoners added this morning, Aug. 21, to the agenda for Thursday’s business meeting. Monday 9 a.m. — Clerk and Recorder meeting in the Commissioners Office. Tuesday 8:30 a.m. — Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Fire Call Update meeting in the Commissioners Office 10:30 a.m. — Road Department meeting in the Commissioners Office Wednesday Regular Business Hours Thursday 10 a.m. — Commissioners business meeting in the Commissioners Office Publ...
Editors’ note: This version corrects the location of the harmful algal bloom mentioned in the story. Hill County elected officials and department heads met Wednesday morning and discussed some possible minor changes to county policy regarding sick time and meal reimbursement as well as updates on their department’s activities. Hill County Attorney Lacey Lincoln said she thinks county policy should be shifted to providing advanced payment for meals during travel instead of asking employees to ask for reimbursement. Hill Cou...
After months of clean-up, cataloging damage and efforts to maintain local infrastructure in the wake of massive flooding in April, the damage in northern Montana has finally been declared a national disaster by the federal government. Counties included in this declaration are Hill and Blaine counties along with Daniels, Park, Roosevelt, Sheridan and Valley counties and the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. This declaration allows the area to make use of federal money to address the damage sustained in the floods that occurred...
Press release Hill County Treasurer Sandy Brown said in a release Thursday that Hill County property owners who are applying for their property tax rebate, and are in need of property information such as their GEO code and 2022 property tax amount, can contact her via email at sbrown@mt.gov or text at 406-357-5653. She asked that inquiries include name and address of their primary residence....
Havre City Council will meet Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at 7 p.m. in City Hall. Meeting agenda is: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Minutes Committee reports Public comment on Agenda Items: 1 thru 9 only. For items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments offered here are limited to one (1) minute. Regular agenda Resolution No. 3885 (first reading) — A Resolution Levying and Assessing a Tax on Property within the City Limits to Defray the Cost of Maintaining Street Lights f...
Havre Police Department Letisia Joy Badhawk of Box Elder, 31, was arrested on a charge of violation of a protective order after a Sixth Street caller reported at 9:47 a.m. Tuesday that a woman with a protective order against her just showed up at the caller's residence and stole the caller's phone. -- A bad bank check was reported at a First Street business Tuesday at 1:05 p.m. -- Amari Love Longknife of Havre, 18, was arrested on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7 S...
The board of Cottonwood Schools’ August regular and budget meetings will be Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the North School....
A story on the front page of Thursday’s edition of Havre Daily News misreported that a harmful algal bloom was on Bear Paw Lake. The HAB is on Beaver Creek Reservoir.... Full story
Luke 16:19-31 Out our way, there are many cattle trails crossing the pastures, but only one large road leading from the upper to lower pasture and back again. One fall, as winter was starting to move in, Charlie and I saddled up to move the herd from the upper summer pasture down to the lower winter pasture. The lower pasture had not been touched since early spring, so the grass was lush and plentiful. The reservoir was full and deep with flowing water, and, best of all,...
The Scripture readings that we are using for this Sunday, Aug. 20, are as follows: First reading - Isaiah 56:1-6 Second reading - Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Gospel reading - Matthew 15: 21-28 In the First Reading from Isaiah, we read that the prophet is telling the people of God - the chosen people - that God's salvation is going to come for "foreigners who join themselves to the Lord." That His (the Lord's) "house of prayer will be called a house of prayer for all people." I...
You know Lord, camping friends shared about gazing up into a night sky lit with stars - way too many to count. E. K. mentioned seeing a mesmerizing sight, but what had their focus was a paper lantern moving above their heads. How still the night was, hardly any wind to blow the globe as it floated lazily toward the heavens. Along with their friends and the kids; "We all oohed and aahed as the glowing object moved over the tree tops and eventually beyond our vision." Despite...
North Central Senior Center Aug. 21-25 Menu Monday, Aug. 21 — Breakfast burritos, milk, donuts Tuesday, Aug. 22 — Turkey dinner, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, rolls, corn, dessert Wednseday, Aug. 23 — Biscuits and gravy, bacon, fruit Thursday, Aug. 24 — Pork chops, scalloped potatoes, peas, dessert Friday, Aug. 25 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert News from our gift shop: The gift shop is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New items are added often. Many unique gifts can be found. Handmade necklaces/bra...
President Joe Biden has declared the flooding in this region a disaster, including in Hill and Blaine counties. A release from the White House reported that Biden ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from April 10 to April 26 this year. Following heavy snow last winter through March - including a likely new record for December snowfall in Havre - and temperatures staying relatively cold through the...
U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Colorado man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation was sentenced to 10 years in prison, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Moises Zamora, 37, of Denver, Colorado, pleaded guilty in August 2022 to possession with intent to distribute meth. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided at Monday’s hearing. The government alleged in court documents that in September 2021, n...
Press release HELENA — State Auditor Troy Downing, who regulates insurance and investments for the state, put insurance companies on notice this week that his office will aggressively pursue insurance companies that deny coverage in low-risk fire areas. An Advisory Memorandum sent to companies Aug. 14 states that any refusal to renew or issue policies based on wildfire risks for properties not located in high-risk fire areas violates Montana Insurance Code. “As a consumer protection agency, it is our job to hold ins...
Havre Daily News staff Fort Belknap Indian Community has put out a call for address updates from tribal members before the next election. A primary election will be held Oct. 3, 2023, and a general election Nov. 7, 2023. A release said it is important for tribal members to update both their physical address and their mailing address before the elections. The release said neither the tribal election office nor the Bureau of Indian Affairs can update addresses for election purposes. Only the enrollment office can update...
Veteran service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. Anyone interested in applying for benefits need to bring a copy of their discharge paperwork, DD214, to the meeting. Tuesday, Sept. 5 Heart Butte, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Heart Butte Manpower Center Wednesday, Sept. 6 Cut Bank, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Glacier County Courthouse Annex, Room 19 Shelby, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Shelby Court House Lower Level Tuesday, Sept. 12 Glasgow, 1-4...
The full For the Record report for Tuesday through this morning will be included in the Friday print and online editions. Havre Animal Shelter The shelter this morning held two cats, two 23-week-old kittens and three 1-week-old kittens all of unknown gender, three female cats, six male cats and two male 13-week-old kittens. Additionally, two 15-week-old kittens were being housed off-site. —— The shelter also held three puppies from 8 to 16 weeks old, two male dogs, four female dogs and nine 14-week-old puppies. Add...
After a driver led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase through downtown Havre Tuesday morning, the Havre Police Department is looking for information anyone has for the investigation. A press release said that officers attempted to contact at about 10:24 Tuesday morning the driver of a white Dodge Charger that is suspected of being involved in an ongoing theft and criminal mischief investigation. The release said the driver fled in the vehicle and led officers on a...
National Weather Service predicts a minor break in the heat today, but it is expected to be back in full force Thursday and Friday, before cooling off a bit again. After temperatures in the 90s — Havre hit 95 Monday and Weather Service reported it was at 97 degrees Tuesday at 3:52 p.m. while this article was being written — the forecast called for a relatively mild high of 85 today, but breaking 100 Thursday. The highs for Havre and Big Sandy for Thursday were predicted at 101 degrees, with highs expected to be in the mid to...
The 2023 Blaine County Fair wrapped up Sunday after a week of rodeos, 4-H events, food and music, and attendees seemed to have good things to say this year. While this year's fair was mostly the traditional lineup of events, one of its centerpiece attractions, the demolition derby, was replaced with a concert by country music writer and singer Darryl Worley. Outside of that the fair featured its usual 4-H events and with animal shows, as well as a carnival and fair food...
Last week was a fairly quiet week for fire activity in this region of Montana as counties and agencies in the area decided to stick with their current fire restrictions. In a regional fire call Tuesday morning, National Weather Service in Glasgow reported that while some areas might see temperatures cool a bit today, the region as a whole looks poised to stay in the 90s for most of the week. Thursday appears to be the most dangerous day for fire conditions since it will be hot, dry and possibly windy, Weather Service in...
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte issued a release Tuesday encouraging people to file for the property tax rebate issued by the Montana Legislature this year. Montana had a massive — estimated at $2.5 billion — surplus in revenue this year. State budget analysts said the income tax growth was likely due to large influxes of money from the federal government in its COVID-19 relief funding and population growth including high-income people moving to the state. Gianforte said his administration prioritized property tax relief in the s...
Karen Vosen Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club On a beautifully clear night the solar lights illuminate the patriotic front yard at 1166 Cleveland Ave. with flag and red sylvia, purple petunia and acopa flowers. In a hanging basket is dragon wing begonia and sweet potato vine. The backyard is just as serene, which you can enjoy from the screened patio with the family antiques worked into the flower beds. You will find moss roses and dahlia in an old black butchering kettle. Wagon...
Havre City-County Airport Board will meet at Havre City Hall Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at 3 p.m. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of July 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) Big Hangar (C) 2024 budget 6. New business (A) Approve Airport Affected Area, or AAA (B) Approve capitol improvement plan 7. Approval of August claims....
