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Havre Police Department Clayton Blade White of Havre, 25, was issued a summons on a theft charge after a caller at a First Street West business reported Friday at 1:54 p.m. that a customer had scammed them out of money. -- John Curtis Striker of Box Elder, 47, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, failing to carry proof of insurance and open container in the city during a vehicle stop on First Street Saturday at 2:12 a.m. -- Saturday at 11:25 a.m., a caller...
The 20221 Arctic Games Ice Fishing Tournament is set for Saturday at Fresno Reservoir. Organizer Kodi Peterson said Fresno Tavern is hosting the fishing tournament this year with help from past organizers, including members of Fresno Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited and staff at Havre Area of Chamber of Commerce, along with Hill County Search and Rescue volunteers. This year, the Fresno tournament will be all for individuals rather than teams. Ice fishers can pre-register with...
The Havre Dog Park Club is holding a first of the year fundraiser with its “Souper” Event 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Old Station Brewing Co. Wanda Meredith, co-chair of the group, said that since last summer the dog park, behind Havre Ice Dome at 2585 Fifth Ave. S.E., has the basic dog park setup with both large and small dog areas fenced and in use. The dog park is free for everyone to use, she added, along with the toys that are up there. But the club is ready for its next round of improvements and fundraisers like this one hav...
The Hill County Board of Health voted 3-1 to implement a countywide mask order at a special meeting Wednesday after a long and occasionally heated discussion. The order requires universal mask wearing except for children under the age of 5 - though 3- and 4-year-olds are still encouraged to wear masks - and other specific exemptions. The order will remain in effect for 90 days, or until the county sees a per-capita spread of COVID-19 of 10 per 100,000 people or lower for two...
Out our way, there is the old saying "Ain't a horse that can't be rode nor a cowboy who can't be throwed." I confess I was never much of a rider and was tossed a lot more often than many, but the folks who really can ride aways assured me that "getting dusted" is part of the process, and that what counts is not how often you were tossed off, but how often you got back on. I recall riding one day along a hard-packed logging road in the Bear Paws - and I was enjoying racing...
Havre's freshman Rep. Ed Hill, a Republican, had his first hearing on his first bill this week, with one person speaking in support and a number of people speaking against his proposal to change Montana's immunization laws, saying it would endanger the health of school children and other Montana residents and could lead to outbreaks of diseases eradicated in the state for decades. House Bill 332 was heard Wednesday in the House Education Committee, with Hill saying it is just...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after TODAY’s update was 98,377 with 244 new cases, 2,425 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 96. The number of deaths was 1,339. Blaine County, reported Thursday evening 2 new cases, 686 total, 6 active, 24 deaths Hill County, reported on the state update this morning, 3 new cases, 1,888 total, 25 active, 40 deaths Rocky Boy — reported Thursday evening, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County numbers, no new cases, 792 total, none act...
The Hill County Commission discussed grant receipt, resignations and new hires at its weekly business meeting Thursday. The commission passed a resolution to amend the budget for the Beaver Creek Dam to receive funds from a Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Renewable Resources Grant, which Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said will allow for the last of the dam’s immediately needed improvements. “This could be the last project to bring Beaver Creek Dam up to specs,” he said. He said projects on th...
By Patricia Kime Kaiser Health News A Learjet 31 took off before daybreak from Helena Regional Airport in Montana, carrying six Veterans Affairs medical providers and 250 doses of historic cargo cradled in a plug-in cooler designed to minimize breakage. Even in a state where 80-mph speed limits are normal, ground transportation across long distances is risky for the Moderna mRNA-1273 vaccine, which must be used within 12 hours of thawing. The group’s destination was Havre, 30 miles from the Canadian border. About 500 m...
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Havre Middle School. The meeting will be available through Zoom at the link https://us02web.zoom.us/i/86143358677 . The link also will be available at the district website at http://www.blueponyk12.com . 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 1. Personnel 2. Reopening plan update 3....
Monday 10 a.m. — Sheriff’s Department Inventory Request in the Commissioner’s office 1:30 p.m. — Bear Paw Development Project(s) Meeting in the Commissioner’s office Tuesday 10:30 a.m. — Road Department Meeting in Commissioner’s office 2 p.m. — DES Meeting 3 p.m. — Hill County Levee Meeting Wednesday Regular business hours Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — MACo Mid-winter Conference Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — MACo Mid-winter Conference...
Havre Police Department A caller at 7:49 a.m. Thursday reported a two-vehicle non-injury crash between a RAV 4 and a Chevrolet pickup truck at 13th Street and Fifth Avenue. -- A two-vehicle, non-injury crash involving a Jeep and a Chevrolet car was reported at 8:01 a.m. at Eighth Avenue and 15th Street. -- A caller at Montana State University-Northern asked Thursday at 12:27 p.m. to speak with an officer about a question. -- Cody Arthur Shortman of Havre, 36, was issued a...
Press release The Montana Association of Clerk and Recorders is again sponsoring two scholarships for graduating seniors who will be attending an in-state college or university. The first-place scholarship is for $1,000 and the second-place scholarship is for $500. The last day of acceptance of applications is March 12. Application forms are available from the guidance counselor at the high school or from Hill County Clerk and Recorder Susan Armstrong, at 315 Fourth St., Havre MT 59501. People who have any questions can call...
During the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and stress caused by it, many people are looking for resources for themselves and others who need support. Following are a list of some numbers people can call for help and support. • Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 • Tumbleweed Runaway and Family Crisis Program: 406-259-2558 and, toll free, 1-888-816-4702 • Friendship Line by Institute on Aging is both a crisis intervention hotline and a warm-li...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks The new license year for hunting and fishing in Montana opens March 1, which means that is the day people can buy your 2021 hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species — deer, elk, antelope, deer B, elk B, antelope B, moose, sheep, goat, bison, bear, turkey — can be made beginning March 1. Hunters and anglers can buy licenses and apply for permits on the FWP web...
Van Orsdel United Methodist Church has graciously offered to be this year's host of our Havre community's Lenten Luncheons. These will take place at noon on five Thursdays leading up to resurrection Sunday - Easter - Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25. All are invited to attend. The luncheons feature soups and sandwiches provided by a different church each Thursday, along with a devotional thought from a person who regularly attends the church providing the food. Attendees are...
You know, Lord, it was entertaining and enjoyable checking out a saved article about having fun. Sharing with others, we did have to chuckle as sure enough, some of what we read already was us! So, thought we'd share some secrets (author unknown): • Your kids are becoming you - but your grandchildren are perfect. • Going out is good, but coming home is even a whole lot better. • You forget names, but that's OK because other folks forgot they even knew you! • You realize...
North Central Senior Citizens Center, Feb. 22-25 Menu by Earlene DeWinter, subject to change Monday — Pulled-pork sandwich, coleslaw, corn on the cob, lemon bars Tuesday — Salad, meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, green beans, roll, gingerbread Wednesday — Salad, lasagna, bread sticks, cessert Thursday — Polish sausage, sauerkraut, crunch onion potato bake, pudding 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 b...
Gov. Greg Gianforte provided an update on Montana's vaccine rollout and reiterated his concerns about the allocation given to the state by the federal government at a press conference Wednesday where he also addressed the resignation of State Medical Officer Greg Holzman. Gianforte said the state continues to see an effective vaccine rollout as its case numbers continue to drop. He again talked about the state redirecting 20,000 doses of unused vaccine and how last week he...
While forecasters predict this part of Montana will move out of the bitter cold snap it has been under for more than a week, other parts of the country continue to reel from severe winter weather, although that also is expected to let up in upcoming days. The forecast for this part of north-central Montana calls for highs in the 20s today with lows tonight in the single digits in most of the region and up into the teens near Big Sandy. The predicted highs are nearly 50 degrees...
The Havre group Downtown Montana Matters has been working to beautify the alley between Second and Third streets and Third and Fourth avenues with LED lights and artwork as part of their mission to make the town more enjoyable to walk in. One of the group's members, Debbie Vandeberg, said the organization, formerly called the Havre Main Street Group, was created as a result of a meeting years ago about becoming an official Main Street program through Montana's Department of...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 98,100 with 244 new cases, 2,562 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 109. The number of deaths was 1,337. Blaine County reported Wednesday evening 1 new case, 686 total, 4 active, 24 deaths Hill County reported Wednesday evening, 8 new cases, 1,878 total, 19 active, 3 active hospitalizations, 40 deaths Rocky Boy — reported Wednesday evening, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County numbers, no new cases, 792 tot...
Due to an editing error, the online link for veterans to receive COVID-19 vaccination updates from Veterans Affairs was left out of a story on the front page of Wednesday’s Havre Daily News. The link is https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVA/subscriber/new ....
Bear Paw Ski Bowl is opening Saturday, with operating hours of 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for both days this weekend. Bear Paw Winter Sports, the ski equipment rental and merchandise shop, will be open Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday 9 to 9:30 a.m. and for returns 5 to 6 p.m. People will be required to wear a face mask — even over the nose, the press release said — in lift lines and public areas at the hill and the store. Lift ticket prices are $10 for rope tow...
Press release A call has gone out to student artists, art educators and mentors announcing that the 2021 Montana Junior Duck Stamp Contest is accepting entries now until March 19. Entries can be mailed or hand delivered to Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge at 4567 Wildfowl Lane, Stevensville, MT 59870. People can call the refuge at 406-777-5552. The art image should be of a live, native North American waterfowl species that measures 9" by 12" in a horizontal layout....
