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The following cases were resolved by Hill County Judge Audrey Barger in March. —— Tanner Joseph Walker, born in 1982, was sentenced to 180 days in jail, one day credited and 179 suspended, for trespass to property. —— Zakary Kenneth Canning, born in 1995, was fined $100 and sentenced to 365 days in jail, four days credited and 361 suspended, for partner or family member assault causing injury, first offense, and had dismissed by the prosecution two charges: criminal mischief pecuniary loss less than $1,500 and obstruc...
Cottonwood Schools Board of Trustees is having a special meeting Wednesday, July 28, at 10 a.m. at the North School. People can contact the clerk at 265-6970 to attend by video conferencing....
North Central Senior Citizens Center July 26-30 Senior Center now open Menu Monday — Taco burger, Mexican rice, chips, black bean salsa, dessert Tuesday — Pork chops, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli Normandy, rolls, apple crisp Wednesday — Oven-baked fish, potato supreme, carrots, coffee cake Thursday — Cheeseburger, macaroni salad, baked beans, oranges 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 all very excited to be open an...
MILES CITY — Miles Community College announced that two Havre students have been named to the President’s Honor List for the Spring 2021 semester. Casidy Acord earned a place on the list with a 3.75-3.99 Term GPA and Kadyn Acord made the list with a 3.50-3.74 Term GPA. Students who are taking 12 or more credits and maintain a term grade-point average of 3.5 or higher are eligible for this scholastic recognition....
Out our way, the month of February is one of intense sacrifice and labor, for it is typically calving season. Us “sunshine” cowboys who just ride round ups and check the herds in the spring summer and fall usually are spared the February trials and leave that to the real deal cowboys and ranchers. Alberta Clippers love calving season and make it a favorite time for bringing greetings from the Arctic Circle; the snow can be deep and the temperatures, especially at night, are...
In church last Sunday, we read from Ephesians 2, and one particular verse caught my eye and tugged my soul: "Christ is our peace." A little bit of research later, and facts from seventh grade social studies came flooding into my brain. Ephesians was written during the time of Pax Romana, when Rome and Emperor Augustus ruled the day. Perhaps the words Pax Romana dredge up some of your own memories of middle or high school history classes, learning about this Roman peace that...
You know, Lord, some recipes are worth sharing! Here's one for any time - even if this one doesn't have salt! Author unknown, it's called Happy Homemaker Cake. "Mix two heaping measures of love with common purpose, sweeten with two full hearts. Sprinkle in a few little ones according to taste. For a rich color break in the yolks of two purses. Do not make too rich as by doing so, it crumbles and separates easily and this is not what we want. Stir yolks in the batter...
Hill County Disaster and Emergency Aid Services Coordinator Amanda Frickel provided an update on local and state wildfire activity in a meeting of Hill County Officials Wednesday, as well as new fire restrictions going into effect Friday. Frickel said Hill County will be moving into Stage 1 fire restrictions at 12:01 a.m. Friday, which means building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire is prohibited in Hill County, including Beaver Creek Park, Fresno Dam area, and Rocky Boy. Smoking, except within an enclosed...
Editor’s note: Watch for more on this in the next Hi-Line Farm and Ranch special section. Conservation Reserve Program General sign-up ends Friday, sign-up for a program that has recently expanded its benefits for agriculture producers looking to participate in the fight against climate change and gain a new revenue stream in the process. The federal program pays agricultural producers to set aside land that may be less productive for the purposes of conservation and carbon sequestration. United States Department of A...
Warrior Creed Veteran’s Motorcycle Club will be having its annual Burning Bike Rally Saturday, July 24, hosted by Tip-It Bar in Havre with all proceeds benefiting K-9 Care Montana Inc. Club member and event organizer Ron Fanning said K-9 Care Montana provides service dogs for wounded veterans, kids with autism, and now includes first responders. Fanning said he served in the U.S. Army for 38 years and he and other club members went to Iraq together. He said originally the club...
Havre Police Department Nicholas Ryan Pyle of Havre, 37, was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence, after officers were asked Wednesday at 6:26 a.m. to assist with a medical call on U.S. Highway 2 East. -- Someone stopped at the police station Wednesday at 10:38 a.m. to speak with officers about a scam. -- Officers investigated a complaint made Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. by a Fifth Avenue caller. -- A Ninth Avenue caller asked Wednesday at 5:32 p.m. to speak wih an...
An obituary sent to Havre Daily News for Stuart C. “Scott” MacKenzie, who died Oct. 14, 2020, which printed on Page A5 of Wednesday’s edition included the wrong time of a service. The service is Friday, July 30, at 3 p.m. at Chinook High School....
Press release National Weather Service has presented multiple awards for length of service in the National Climate COOP network in recent weeks, including a 25-year award to Todd Amsbaugh of IX Ranch near Big Sandy and 20-year awards to Durwin and Tammy Williams of Chinook and Patty Quisno of south of Chinook. The official National Climate COOP network of about 8,500 volunteer weather observers across the United States take daily weather reports; winter, spring, summer and...
From U.S. Small Business Administratio WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the addition of seven new clusters to the portfolio of communities it supports through the Regional Innovation Clusters initiative, including a cluster in Montana. Regional Innovation Clusters are geographically-concentrated groups of interconnected businesses, suppliers, service providers and related institutions in an industry that drive innovation and job creation and help grow the economy. “The SBA’s Regional Innov...
From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — Thursday, July 15, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute hosted a Pacific Northwest and Midwest Regions — Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska — briefing for small business owners about COVID-19 economic aid and recovery as part of the “Getting Back on Track: Help is Here” webinar series. More than 1,200 participants joined the livestream briefing featuring U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. “Because...
After wrapping up their spring league, seven Havre Trap Club members found success at the state trap competition in Ulm before the club's fall league and annual fall activities start up again. The 127th Montana State Trap Shoot was held at the Great Falls Trap and Skeet Club facility in Ulm July 7-11. Great Falls Club Secretary Jim Burman said the trap clubs in Great Falls, Missoula, Helena and Billings alternate hosting the state meet annually. "(The state shoot) keeps...
Following an announcement by the Canadian government an ease in border restrictions would allow fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents to enter the country for nonessential travel, Montana's senators are urging President Joe Biden to allow Canadians into the U.S. Canada's ease in border restrictions goes into effect Aug. 9 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. Sources report that U.S. Department of Homeland Security was publishing a notice today that U.S....
North-central Montana is in the midst of a serious hay shortage, the result of a perfect storm of severe drought conditions, a population explosion of grasshoppers and blister beetles, and the effects of last year's drop failure at the St. Mary Diversion. Montana State University Hill County Extension Agriculture and 4-H Agent Colleen Buck said the drought conditions and less-than-ideal nitrate levels in the soil have made it difficult to grow much of anything and a lot of peo...
Press release The Hill County Commission issued the following notice about the fire restrictions going into effect in the county Friday. In all of Hill County, in a joint effort between Disaster and Emergency Services, Hill County Commission, Beaver Creek Park superintendent and U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the following has been implemented: As of Friday, July 23, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., Stage 1 fire restrictions will be in effect. The following will be prohibited and punishable by law until further notice: • Building and m...
Press release Due to the increase in dry conditions and extremely hot weather the City of Havre will be implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions Friday, July 23, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. With the recent grass fires along with the forecasted weather patterns and fire conditions worsening, it is in the best interest of public safety. The following will be prohibited and punishable by law until further notice: 1. Building and maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire unless noted in the exceptions below. Recreational fires in...
The Great Northern Fair Board will meet Thursday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Center on the Great Northern Fairgrounds. The meeting agenda is: Call meeting to order Roll call of members Recognize and record public attendees Approve minutes Public comment. Anything brought up here will be added to next month’s new business to be discussed and voted on. Fairgrounds manager’s report Civic groups report Donated hours report Committee reports Buildings and grounds Commission policy Financial planning Events com...
Havre Police Department A caller at a U.S. Highway 2 West business reported Tuesday at 8:38 a.m. that a green bike had been left behind a garbage bin. -- A two-vehicle crash was reported at a Fifth Avenue business Tuesday at 12:46 p.m. -- A black 10-speed mountain bike was reported stolen from Second Avenue Tuesday at 1:39 p.m. -- Jeremy Clement Larsen of Havre, 43, was arrested on a pick up and hold order and charges of possession of dangerous drugs, tampering with or...
MSU News Service BOZEMAN — For those looking to buy a home for the first time, Montana State University Extension has a MontGuide available discussing how Montana law allows individuals to have a special savings account to pay for homebuyer expenses and reduce state income taxes. Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, said that as long as the money is left in the first-time homebuyer savings account – or withdrawn for eligible expenses — it is not subject to income taxation at the state level. Howev...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced that several angling restrictions on rivers in southwest, north-central and south-central Montana went into effect Tuesday due to warming temperatures and low flows. The restrictions include what are commonly known as “hoot owl” restrictions, which means fishing is closed from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. Some waters are under full fishing closures, which prohibit fishing at all times of day. These closures and restrictions will stay...
From Montana Legal Services Association The Sign-up Tool allows you to sign up for monthly Child Tax Credit payments if you qualify for the credit but aren’t required to file a federal tax return. Half the Child Tax Credit will be paid to eligible families in monthly payments and the other half will be included in your federal tax return. If you filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for the credit, you’ll get monthly payments directly deposited into the same account where you got your last refund. If you aren’t required to fi...
