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The Montana Joint Subcommittee Section B voted 15 to 9 last Thursday to restore two tribal health positions within the Montana Department of Health and Human Services that were eliminated as part of House Bill 2 earlier in the session. The positions, tribal relations manager, held by Blackfeet tribal member Lesa Evers, and director of American Indian health, held by Karen Cantrell, were scheduled to be officially eliminated at the end of this fiscal year. Rep. Jonathan Windy Boy D-Box Elder., who lead the effort to restore...
Vaccinations continue in Hill County after a small spike in COVID-19 cases, and Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said during a Hill County Board of Health meeting Friday that the board hold a special meeting in the Hill County Courthouse Annex at noon today to discuss the mask mandate. In the COVID-19 update, Friday Hill County Public Health Director and Health Officer Kim Larson said, as of 10 a.m. that day, the county only had 11 active cases of COVID-19, which was very exciting for the department. She said the week...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 101,933 with 151 new cases, 1,041 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 56. The number of deaths was 1,393. Blaine County, reported on the state update this morning, had no new cases, 707 total, 5 active, 24 deaths. Hill County, reported on the state update this morning, had no new cases, 1,933 total, 8 active, 41 deaths. Rocky Boy — current data not available. Fort Belknap — current data not available. Phillips Count... Full story
Havre Daily News staff Planters saved a new Havre clinic from having a vehicle drive through it Friday morning. Licensed Clinical Practical Counselor Kelley Ferguson, who opened the clinic on Seventh Avenue and Second Street with Family Nurse Practitioner Tammy Ralston last fall, said Friday some logs used to make planters stopped a vehicle just inches from the steps of the clinic. The facility actually sustained little damage, she said. Havre police report that Sydney Calf Robe of Great Falls, 24, was arrested on charges of...
The Hill County Conservation District Board will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Best Western Plus Havre Inn and Suites at 1425 U.S. Highway 2 Northwest....
The Havre Daily News did not receive this until after printing deadline for Friday’s edition. The Great Northern Fair Board will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Northern Fairgrounds Community Center. The meeting agenda is: Call meeting to order Roll call of members Recognize and record public attendees Approve last meetings minutes Public comment: Anything brought up here will be added to next month’s new business to be discussed and voted.) Fair Manager’s Report Civic Groups Report Donated hours Report: Commi...
Havre Police Department A cross report of an incident was reported by a another agency Friday at 11:54 a.m. -- Anthony Thomas Filler of Havre, 31, was issued a summons on a vicious dog charge after a caller at the hospital reported Friday at 5:44 p.m. that a dog had bitten someone. -- Chelsea Moore of Havre, 25, was arrested on a DUI charge after an 11th Street West caller reported an erratic driver Saturday at 1:34 a.m. -- A caller at a First Street West establishment...
From Montana Department of Revenue Montanans who have filed their 2020 Montana income tax returns can now check the status of their refunds online. Montanans can simply visit the department’s website at http://MTRevenue.gov/refund to learn whether their return is still being processed, if there’s been a delay, or if their refund is on its way. Electronic filing is the safest and fastest way for people to file their return and get their refund as quickly as possible. For all taxpayers, it could take as long as 90 days to rec...
From Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — Glacier National Park will hold a virtual community discussion Thursday, March 18, 7-8 p.m. regarding challenges the park and visitors will face in 2021. Sponsored by the Glacier National Park Conservancy, the virtual meeting will be held over Zoom. Members of the public are welcome to attend and can register online on the Glacier National Park Conservancy website at http://www.glacier.org . Park Superintendent Jeff Mow will provide an overview on topics such as the proposed t...
MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension has teamed up with several state departments to create a free packet of information related to giving care for those with memory loss. “Legal and Financial Steps and Resources for Caregivers and Others Concerned about Memory Loss” was created in partnership with the Montana Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Workgroup, Alzheimer’s Association Montana Chapter, AARP Montana and the Department of Public Health and Human Services. “We want to ensure those with Alzhei...
Aging Services Specialist Lisa Baxter The Aging and Disability Resource Centers were developed through a partnership between the Administration on Aging/Administration for Community Living, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, with overall goal of the ADRC Program is to empower individuals to effectively navigate their long-term services and supports options to make informed choices, to streamline access to long-term services and supports and organize the long-term support system. The vision is to have ADRCs...
For now, entities in Hill County, cannot vaccinate 16- and 17-year-olds with underlying conditions despite them being eligible for vaccination due to a lack of the Pfizer vaccine, requiring them to go to other counties. Hill County Public Health Director and Health Officer Kim Larson confirmed the situation in an email Thursday and said it will continue as long as the county only has access to the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, a situation she does not see changing soon. “Locally, we can only vaccinate people 18 a...
The Hill County Board of Health will hold a special meeting Monday to reconsider the county’s direction when it comes to actions addressing COVID-19 in the area. Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson, who called for the meeting, said this morning that a couple members of the board, including himself, requested that the meeting be called but he’s not sure what direction it will take. “I don’t know if we’re going to change any thing, but we need to have a discussion,” Peterson said. The meeting is set for noon in the Hill Co...
The three members of Montana's congressional delegation have introduced a bill to pay for work starting to rehabilitate the system that provides much of the water that runs through the Milk River each year and to study how much local users should pay for the rehabilitation. The St. Mary's Reinvestment Act, being introduced by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., will authorize $52 million to rehabilitate the St. Mary's Diversion...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after TODAY’s update was 101,556 with 132 new cases, 951 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 53. The number of deaths was 1,392. Blaine County Health Department reported Thursday evening being notified of 2 new cases, with 738 total, 11 active, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Thursday evening being notified of no new cases, 1,924 total, 11 active, 2 active hospitalizations, 41 deaths. Rocky Boy, reported Thursday, also r... Full story
The Havre Public School Board of Trustees in a meeting Thursday appointed Garrit Ophus to take the recently vacated position of former Trustee Scott Adams. Michele Holden also applied to the position. Adams was appointed in December of last year to the position previously held by Brian Williams, who resigned from the board due to his move away from Havre. Adams resigned after less than three months on the board, prompting the remaining board members to, on the advice of Havre Public Schools’ legal advisor, immediately b...
Havre Daily News Staff At the Hill County Commission’s weekly business meeting Courtney Tait was appointed to the Board of Rural Fire District 1. Hill County Commissioner Diane McLean said another person has filed to run for another seat on the board via election and is currently unopposed, leaving one empty seat on the board. Kody Peterson and Chad McCormick were reappointed to the Kremlin Fire District at the meeting as well....
Information in an obituary for Rose Shennum that was on Page A5 in Wednesday’s edition of Havre Daily News misreported her age. Shennum was 91.... Full story
Monday Noon — Board of Health meeting at the Health Department Annex 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting Tuesday 10:30 a.m. — Road Department meeting in commissioner’s office 5:30 p.m. — Fair board meeting Wednesday 1:30 p.m. — Levee Inspection Thursday 10 a.m. — County Officials Meeting in the Timmons room 11 am - Weekly Business Meeting in the Commissioner’s office 3 p.m. — Airport Meeting Friday Regular business hours...
Havre Police Department A caller at 14th Place and Jefferson Avenue reported Thursday at 7:25 a.m. seeing tire marks and a street sign down. -- Travis Dillon Granger of Havre, 32, was issued a summons an a charge of violation of a no contact order after Thursday 9:52 a.m. caller asked for officers at a disturbance on Fifth Street. -- A two-vehicle crash involving a Chevrolet Silverado and a Ford Explorer was reported at 11:08 a.m. Thursday on Cowan Drive. -- A 23rd Street...
North Central Senior Citizens Center, March 15-19 Menu by Earlene DeWinter, subject to change Monday — Taco burger, Mexican rice, chips with nacho cheese, dessert Tuesday — Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, green beans, salad, pineapple cake Wednesday — Corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, carrots, fruit Thursday — Pork tips, noodles, salad, coffee sake Friday — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert The Senior Center’s doors are still closed to the public. We are providing limited services by phone with individuals bringing thei...
Press release Havre Elks Lodge # 1201 will conduct its annual memorial service Sunday, March 21, at 3 p.m. in the Lodge Room located at 321 Second St. Lodge Exalted Ruler Matt Kretchmer said the annual service honors the memory of Elks members who have passed away during the past year as well as remembering those Elk members who have gone on before. Program Chairman Bob Nieuwenhuyse said that this years’ Memorial Service speaker will be Jeremiah Nitz, elder at Fifth Avenue Christian Church. Havre Elks Lodge officers will p...
Havre High School has listed the students selected as students of the month for February and March. Addison Golie is one of Havre High's February 2021 students of the month. The daughter of Trina, mom, and Ken Hanson, step-dad, and Brendon Golie, dad, Addison, a sophomore, has one older sibling, Jenna, 17. Addison is a member of the Havre High cheer team and the pep club, while outside of school she works at the Boys & Girls Club. Her hobbies and interests include art,...
Havre Middle School's Sixth Grade Student of the Month for February is Jediah Antonich. Jediah is the son of Matt and Johnna Antonich. He has four sibilings, Avery, Soren, Ezekial and Wyatt Antonich. At the middle school, Jediah participates in the school band. Outside of school, he is active in basketball and plays the piano. In his free time, Jediah loves spending time hunting and fishing with his family. Jediah has a positive attitude and eagerness to learn. He is well...
