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  • MSU-Northern's Aurora Borealis Festival set for Sunday

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 23, 2021

    Montana State University Northern’s Welcome Back Weekend is already in full swing, and will be capped off with a new event at noon on Sunday, the Aurora Borealis Festival. The festival will include live music, free food, outdoor lawn games, and a chance for students to connect with university groups as well as well as local organizations and businesses. MSU-N Dean of Students Corey Kopp said this festival will hopefully provide a relaxed but fun welcome for students, and help them connect with the community. “We’re tryin...

  • Correction - Class of 1970 get-together

    Updated Aug 23, 2021

    A story on Page A3 of Friday’s edition about a get-together for Havre High School’s class of 1970 Aug. 28 misreported the number people should text to RSVP with their name and the number of their guests. The number is 210-288-8169....

  • For the Record, Aug. 23, 2021

    Updated Aug 23, 2021

    Havre Police Department Officers investigated a report made at 9:04 a.m. Friday from Second Street of a dog bite. -- Officers investigated a report from a service on the 600 Block of Second Street at 1:14 p.m. Friday that someone had stolen a bicycle. -- Officers investigated a report made at 1:18 p.m. Friday from the 400 Block of First Street of a two-vehicle non-injury crash. -- Officers investigated a report made at 1:26 p.m. Friday from the 10 Block of First Street of a mo...

  • HHS Class of 1970 sets get-together

    Updated Aug 20, 2021

    The Havre High School Class of 1970 is holding a get-together Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Duck Inn Vineyard. The event starts with the get-together at 5:30 p.m. and a meal, with a choice of four entrées for $26.99 plus an 18 percent gratuity, payable at the time of the meal, starts at 6:30 p.m. People will pay for their own drinks at the event. People are asked to RSVP with the their name and the number of guests by texting 210-288-8168....

  • Rain, cooler weather helping with Pine Grove Fire

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 20, 2021

    Firefighters have gained at least a temporary respite in efforts to contain the Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains, although the incident command warns that could change very quickly. Rain, cooler temperatures, lower wind and higher humidity has allowed firefighters to slow the spread of the fire, and people evacuated from Zortman and the Pine Grove community have been allowed to return home, though they and other communities still are on alert. The update on the...

  • Havre alumni to honor late coach, instructor Tom Molen

    Dane McGuire|Updated Aug 20, 2021

    Havre High School alumni are holding a memorial dedication for former football and wrestling coach Tom Molen, who died in January. Noel Henderson, part of the schools state champion football team in 1972, said he discussed the matter with the school and other former athletes and a fiery maple tree has been planted at the football practice field in Molen's honor. Henderson said Molen's family will be in attendance at the football team's game Friday, Aug. 27, with a plaque dedic...

  • State and local COVID-19 update, Aug. 20, 2021

    Updated Aug 20, 2021

    The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 122,318 with 449 new cases, 3,473 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 200. The number of deaths was 1,755. Blaine County Health Department reported Thursday evening being notified of 4 new cases, 17 active, no active hospitalizations reported, 902 total cases, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Thursday evening that 9 new cases were reported, 64 active, 1 active hospitalization, 2,169 total cases, 46 d...

  • Horseshoe state championship in Havre this weekend

    Dane McGuire|Updated Aug 20, 2021

    The Montana Horseshoe Pitchers’ Association is hosting its annual state championship competition at Havre’s Tip-It Bar Saturday, Aug. 21 and Sunday, Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days of competition. Montana Horseshoe Pitchers’ Association Vice President Dave Rowin — who won a world championship horseshoe competition this year — told Havre Daily News this morning 60 throwers will be at the event this weekend. “We got 14 pips there. There’s a scorekeeping shack, which...

  • Hunter education classes offered in Harlem, Rocky Boy

    Updated Aug 20, 2021

    From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education course dates have been set for Harlem and Box Elder. All hunter education classes are free of charge. • Harlem, starting Aug. 23, 5 p.m. at the ECNA Church • Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, starting Sept. 7, 6 p.m. at Stone Child College Kennewash Building. In-person, instructor-led hunter education courses are available to anyone 10 and older. In-person courses are led by volunteer instructors who are passionate about preserving Monta...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly calendar

    Updated Aug 20, 2021

    Monday 1:30 p.m. — Council on Aging budget review meeting in the commissioners’ office Tuesday 8:30 a.m. — Department of Natural Resources and Conservation fire update call in commissioners’ office 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in commissioners’ office Wednesday 1:30 p.m. — Special Hill County Health Board meeting at the County Health Department Annex meeting room Thursday 10 a.m. — Weekly commissioner’s business meeting in commissioners’ office Friday 11 a.m. — Levee planning meeting in commissioners’ office...

  • Agenda - Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees

    Updated Aug 20, 2021

    The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. in Robins School Administration Building The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. New business Personnel Public Comment — An opportunity for any member of the audience to bring to the attention of the board questions or relevant comments concerning district matters not on the agenda. The board will not d...

  • For the Record, Aug. 20, 2021

    Updated Aug 20, 2021

    Havre Police Department Officers responding to a call from Second Street West at 7:30 a.m. Thursday arrested Stephanie Rae Spottedeagle of Havre, 47, on a Justice or City Court Warrant. -- Officers issued a summons at 8 a.m. Wednesday on allegations of a 24/7 sobriety program violation for failing to appear but details were not provided in the dispatch log. -- After receiving a call from Third Street West at 1:02 p.m. Thursday requesting the removal of trespassers, officers...

  • Senior Center News, Aug. 20, 2021

    Updated Aug 20, 2021

    North Central Senior Citizens Center Aug. 23-27 The Senior Center is open Menu Monday — Hamburger steak, mash potatoes and gravy, veggies, fruit Tuesday — Spiced applesauce, roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, rolls, cake Wednesday — Chicken chow mein, noodles, egg rolls, dessert Thursday — Cabbage Rolls, Baked Potatoes, Sunshine Carrots, Pudding Friday — Soup, salad bar, chef’s choice, dessert The Senior Center’s doors are open to the public, and crowds have been growing. We are very excited to be open and seei...

  • Lodge awarded Gary & Leo's scholarship to Northern

    Updated Aug 20, 2021

    From Gary & Leo’s Gary & Leo’s Fresh Foods and Pharmacy are Hometown Proud to announce its 2021-2022 Montana State University-Northern scholarship award, Megan Lodge. The winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship toward their tuition. “Our scholarships are made available to our staff and their family members,” said Tracy Job, store manager. “Congratulations to our 2021-2022 recipient. We are proud to support our students as they pursue their education at MSU-Northern.” Lodge has worked for Gary & Leo’s for 10 years this fa...

  • Montana Playwrights Network offers Montana playwrights' works

    Updated Aug 20, 2021

    From Montana Playwrights Network Montana Playwrights Network is offering performances of Montana-made works in September with Bards of the Big Sky. The production is a unique and entertaining blend of original plays written by Montana playwrights Jay Kettering, Pamela Jamruszka Mencher, and Cynthia Webb, coupled with lively and original music by Bozeman musician John Hosking. Supported by SHARP Grant funding from Humanities Montana and sponsor Slate Architecture, Montana Playw...

  • Out Our Way: Ready to ride? - John 5:6

    Updated Aug 20, 2021

    Out our way, when Charlie and I were going to work cows up on the Tiger Ridge, there were preliminaries to be done before we mounted up. We unloaded Doc and Jet from the trailer and tied them off on the side of the trailer. We then got out brushes and combs and curried them before laying the blanket flat and smooth on their backs. Then we got the saddle on, adjusted it so it fit snug and right - and then cinched them tight. We checked the hooves to make sure they were clear...

  • Pastor's Corner: Be happy that the Lord is in charge

    Updated Aug 20, 2021

    On Sunday, Aug. 1st, I preached the second sermon in the series "Anxious for Nothing." This series is based on the Apostle Paul's writings in Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV): "6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." We are also using a book written by Max Lucado by that same title...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Aug 20, 2021

    You know, Lord, a while back, friends stopped by one cool day; we sat out and watched a variety of birds checking out the birdbath. Sparrows seemed to enjoy dipping, sipping and just checking around. A few robins came by, sipping deep, followed by several Black Birds. Even a colorful Woodpecker stopped to check things out. That was amusing, too. Then two Asian mourning doves came, which aren't really friends to the original Mourning Doves who used to visit. These spoiled...

  • State team takes over command at Little Rockies fire

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 19, 2021

    The Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains, which has led to the evacuation of Zortman and the Pine Grove area on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, is being run as a Type 3 incident with a state fire management team in command and updates being posted on the InciWeb website. Firefighters are dealing with the fire in cooler, more humid weather than when the fire was first discovered, and National Weather Service reports about a half-inch of rain fell in the region Wednesday afernoon, significantly more than was predicted...

  • Gianforte visits Stricks Ag in Chester in all-county tour

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 19, 2021

    Gov. Greg Gianforte visited Stricks Ag, a pulse processing facility in Chester Wednesday, part of his 56 County Tour, where he spoke to employees and was shown the business's new building while being taught about the business's history. Stricks Co-Owner Jill Streit said the business was officially formed in 2014 when her family, the the Wicks family, teamed up to create an agriculture business that employees say has since brought people to the area. The name of the business...

  • State and local COVID-19 update, Aug. 19, 2021

    Updated Aug 19, 2021

    The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 121,877 with 499 new cases, 3,269 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 200. The number of deaths was 1,752. Blaine County Health Department reported Wednesday evening being notified of 1 new case, 15 active, no active hospitalizations listed, 898 total cases, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Wednesday evening that 13 new cases were reported, 57 active, 2 active hospitalizations, 2,160 total cases, 46 d...

  • County discusses ARPA fund applications

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 19, 2021

    Among a number of other issues, Hill County officials discussed progress on American Rescue Plan projects in the county at their monthly meeting Wednesday. Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said the county is working on a number of water-related projects they are hoping to get funding for and several of them have been ranked by the state. Peterson said Hingham’s wastewater system was ranked 96, the Milk River Levee project ranked 98, Lift Stations 29 and 30 ranked 115, and North Havre’s Water District ranked 194. He said...

  • Local News - Hi-Line Pregnancy Resource Center celebrates 10th anniversary

    Updated Aug 19, 2021

    Press release The Hi-Line Pregnancy Resource Center at 315 First Street is inviting people to its 10th anniversary open house Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will include door prizes and many giveaways along with donuts and coffee....

  • Welcome back to Lincoln-McKinley Primary students

    Updated Aug 19, 2021

    Dear Parents and Guardians of Lincoln-McKinley Students, The staff of Lincoln-McKinley Primary School is excited to welcome you to the 2021-22 school year. Hopefully, you had a safe and fun-filled summer. Our team is excited to meet all of the new students and welcome back those who are returning. An informational parent orientation will be held from 11:30 to noon or noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. This is a great way for families to meet their child’s teacher as well as learn important procedures to make this a w...

  • USDA accepting applications to help cover costs for organic certification

    Updated Aug 19, 2021

    From U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the  Organic Certification Cost Share Program  are due Nov. 1. People can visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/occsp/index ....

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