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The surge of COVID-19 cases continues to hit the area, straining health resources and raising risks to local residents, including children. The nation again is seeing high rates from the pandemic, with the seven-day average for new cases listed Saturday at 142,006 a day, for hospitalizations at 12,297 a day and for deaths at 846 a day. That is an increase from the week before of 2.8 percent for new cases, of 5.7 percent for hospitalizations and 11 percent for deaths. The numbe...
Montana State University-Northern Dean of Students Corey Kopp said the next few weeks will see the campus continue its efforts to engage with students and welcome them back with a series of events that were kicked off earlier this month with the Aurora Borealis Festival. Kopp said this week kicked off a series of programs held for the school’s residential community with the various residential halls hosting activities that range from “Adulting 101” courses for new residents, to academic networking among students with the s...
After more than 18 months, Montana Actors' Theatre will finally be able to put on their production of "Mamma Mia!", a show that was canceled at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The play is scheduled to run Sept. 10, 11, 16-18, 23-25 at 8 p.m., MSU-Northern's Little Theatre in Cowan Hall, and at 2 p.m. Sept. 12 and 19. MAT Youth Activities Director and House and Costume Manager Angela Pratt, director of the production who will also be playing Tanya, said it's been a...
The Montana state COVID tracking map after this morning’s update listed 890 new cases, 5,057 active cases, 251 hospitalizations and 1,800 deaths. The cumulative total for the state as 127,227 cases. Blaine County Health Department reported Monday evening being notified of 6 new cases Saturday through Monday, 43 active, no active hospitalizations listed, 954 total cases, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Monday evening that 16 new cases were reported Saturday through Monday, 79 active, 4 active hospitalizations...
Havre Police Department Monday at 6:44 a.m., a stolen electric scooter was reported by a Fourth Avenue caller. -- Officers investigated a two-vehicle crash on Fifth Avenue that was reported at 9:47 a.m. Monday. -- Officers assisted Casper Police Department with an investigation at 1:13 p.m. Monday. -- A summons was issued related to a 1:20 p.m. Monday call from the bus garage. No details on charges were provided. -- A summons was issued after someone stopped at the police stat...
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 Resolution No. 21-2669 Alcohol Tax Dollars to Cover the Receipt and Disbursement of Additional Tax Dollars Received from the State Contracts Council on Aging and North Central Montana Transit Contract Beaver Creek Park outhouse contract with Frank Leeds Construction Board appointments Phillip Moen appointment to the Mount...
An entry in For the Record on Page A5 of Monday’s edition of Havre Daily News misreported that Connor Bender was arrested on a charge of unlawful transfer or possession of alcohol. Bender was issued a summons on the charge....
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Twenty-three rural Montana communities including Chester-Joplin-Inverness and Hays are set to participate in a Montana State University Extension program that focuses on providing Montana’s small towns with opportunities to shape their future. The Reimagining Rural virtual gathering is a series of three evening events where people come together in their communities to listen to virtual speakers discuss positive examples of successful rural communities. Following the speakers, local groups wil...
Editor’s note: This version corrects a listing about a fake ID reported Saturday at 1:26 a.m. Havre Police Department Arthur Ryan Windboy Sr. of Havre, 43, was arrested on a charge of driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license after someone stopped at the police station Friday at 7:15 a.m. to report that a man without a valid driver's license had driven. -- Officers investigated a Friday 8:50 a.m. vehicle crash on Fourth Street after a caller reported that a woman dr...
The following cases were resolved by Havre City Judge Janie Hedstrom in April. —— Claren Olive Bauer, born in 1990, was fined $100 for disorderly conduct, amended from partner or family member assault causing injury. —— James Daniel Smallboy IV, born in 1994, was fined $200 for driving without a valid driver’s license; was fined $500 for failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, third or subsequent offense; and was fined $30 for failing to have a child properly restrained. —— Jalen Jaret Watson, born in 2001, was fou...
The Montana Bureau of Reclamation has extended the comment period on an environmental assessment for a Safety of Dams modification project scheduled for Fresno Dam in the coming years. BOR Engineer Steve Darlinton, the project manager for the Fresno Dam Modification Project, said the bureau is always running assessments on dams throughout the U.S. and the last evaluation of Fresno Dam in 2013 indicated that it did need some updates to increase safety. Darlinton said it's impor...
The Montana state COVID tracking map after this morning’s update listed 736 new cases, 4,822 active cases, 223 hospitalizations and 1,787 deaths. The cumulative total for the state as 126,338 cases. Blaine County Health Department reported Friday evening being notified of no new cases, 41 active, no active hospitalizations listed, 948 total cases, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Friday evening that 8 new cases were reported, 84 active, 4 active hospitalizations, 2,247 total cases, 47 deaths. It’s next upd...
Press release July 23-24 and again Aug. 20 Havre Police Department conducted alcohol compliance checks throughout the area. Compliance checks are used by the department to reduce the availability of alcohol to underage youth from local businesses that sell alcohol, such as bars, restaurants, liquor stores, convenience stores, breweries and grocery stores. Compliance checks are used to help prevent youth from accessing alcohol and to reduce the negative impact associated with underage drinking. Compliance checks will continue...
From Montana Highway Patrol HELENA — As students across the state return to the classroom, Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Montana Highway Patrol are reminding motorists to follow all school bus and school zone traffic laws, including new laws going into effect this year. By simply following the law and taking necessary precautions, motorists can help ensure Montana students get to and from school safely. “If one child gets injured on their way to or from school this year, it will be one too many,” Knudsen said. “Ever...
Press release Scholarships are being offered to help Montana students interested in entering a trade field. Gianforte Trades and Technology Scholarships are available to Montana students through Reach Higher Montana. “There are excellent career opportunities in trades and technology. Dual-degree programs are especially popular and get kids thinking about an education earlier,” Reach Higher Montana Executive Director Kelly Cresswell said. The scholarships provide $1,000 per semester for full-time students and $500 for par...
New cases of COVID-19 continue to be confirmed in the area, including in school districts. After Chester-Joplin-Inverness Schools this week delayed its planned Wednesday opening until Aug. 31 due to COVID-19, Havre Public Schools reported confirmed cases in the district in the first two days of school. CJI Superintendent Tim Bronk had not responded to requests for more information on those schools' closures by printing deadline this morning. Havre Superintendent Craig Mueller...
The Montana state COVID-19 tracking map this morning listed 706 new cases, 4,628 active, 228 hospitalizations and 1,783 deaths. The state’s cumulative total of cases was 125,616. Blaine County Health Department reported Thursday evening being notified of 10 new cases, 43 active, 1 active hospitalization, 948 total cases, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Thursday evening that 14 new cases were reported, 96 active, 5 active hospitalizations, 2,239 total cases, 47 deaths. Rocky Boy reported Thursday evening, a...
The delta variant of COVID-19 is affecting more and more young people as it becomes the dominant strain of the virus in this newest nationwide surge, and the Hi-Line seems to be no exception. While data from the state suggests that Liberty and Chouteau counties have a more even spread of cases in terms of age ranges, Hill and Blaine counties have seen a considerable number of new COVID-19 cases in young people these past few weeks. From Aug. 9 to Aug. 22 Hill County...
Big Sky 55+ hosted a discussion in Havre Thursday on the future of the fight to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S. and Montana, especially for those on Medicare Part D. Havre native Jacob Bachmeier, program director for Big Sky 55+, said this is part of a tour giving talks across the state and he's happy to be able to start in his home town. "I know so many people in this community who are being ripped off," Bachmeier said. He told the audience that by working...
Press release Hearing screenings will take place in Bear Paw Cooperative member schools from Aug. 23 through Oct. 30. Children enrolled in kindergarten and first grade and ninth or 10th grade will be screened. No other children will be screened without parental permission. People should contact their school if they have any questions or concerns, or the Bear Paw Cooperative at 406-357-2269. This service is sponsored by the Bear Paw Cooperative....
Monday 8 a.m. — Center for Mental Health meeting in Great Falls 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in the commissioners’ office 5 p.m. — District 4 Human Resources Development Council Executive Committee meeting at HRDC, 2229 Fifth Ave. Tuesday 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in commissioners’ office Wednesday 9 a.m. — NCRWA meeting in commissioners’ office Thursday 10 a.m. — Weekly commissioners’ business meeting in commissioners’ office Friday Regular business hours...
Hill County Cemetery District will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the cemetery office. • Call to order • Public comment • Approval of minutes from previous meeting • Old business • New business • Claims...
A story about Wednesday’s Hill County Health Board meeting in the Thursday edition of Havre Daily News misattributed a statement at the meeting. Audience member Charlotte Faust was the person who said, “We also have freedom.” The story also misreported details of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for fully vaccinated people. CDC recommends vaccinated people get tested 3-5 days after the date of being exposed to COVID-19 and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days after exposure or until...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a Thursday 9:10 a.m. report of a concrete bench on Third Avenue vandalized with spray paint. —— Wilford Dale Tilden Jr. of Havre, 39, was arrested on a state District Court warrant and a pick up and hold order when an officer stopped at Eighth Street and Third Avenue at 5:57 p.m. to serve the warrant. —— A summons was issued after a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation was reported at 8 p.m. Thursday at the police station. —— Offi...
North Central Senior Citizens Center Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 Senior Center is now open Menu Monday — Pulled-pork sandwich, coleslaw, corn on the cob, cookies Tuesday — Oven-baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, rolls, cake Wednesday — Chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, coffee cake Thursday — Ham and scalloped potato casserole, salad, carrots, brownies Friday — Soup, salad bar, chef’s choice, dessert, How are vaccines tested? COVID-19 vaccines are a key part of overcoming the pandemic. Fully vacci...
