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  • MFU members help shape National policy

    Updated Apr 2, 2024

    Editor's note: This version corrects the caption with the photo of Hi-Line rancher Tammy Copenhaver speaking at the National Farmers Union convention. Family farmers and ranchers from Montana traveled to Scottsdale, Ariz., March 10-12 for the 122nd National Farmers Union convention. Delegates and attendees heard from nationally known speakers, administration officials, and each other during policy debate. Over the past year, NFU has increased membership by more than 12,600 mem...

  • Chinook man killed in car crash March 17

    Updated Apr 1, 2024

    BLURB Montana Highway Patrol released a report Saturday about the dearth of a Chinook man after a single-vehicle car crash the afternoon of March 17 on Montana Secondary Highway 529, also known as Clear Creek Road. Blaine County Sheriff/Coroner John Colby said the man who died was Larry Larson of Chinook, 68. Highway Patrol reports that it is believed that as medical emergency happened prior to the crash. The eastbound Chevrolet Silverado left the south side of the roadway at about 2:05 p.m. March 17, traveling in the ditch...

  • Three arrested in Box Elder shooting deaths

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 29, 2024

    3:15 p.m. Hill County Sheriff’s office announced that three people have been arrested in the shooting deaths of Darin Benard Caplette and Thomas Roderick Yallup in Box Elder shortly after midnight Thursday. Hill County Sheriff Jamie Ross said in a release that Angel Isaiah Castillo Haffley of Corning California, 18, has been arrested for deliberate homicide and Angelo Hawk Sanchez, also of Corning, California and also 18, has been arrested for deliberate homicide by a...

  • Commission discusses board appointment policy, health department grant

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 29, 2024

    The Hill County Commission approved new grants and contracts, revised office rules for the courthouse and revised a written policy for board appointments during its business meeting Thursday. Commissioners have been discussing the matter of board appointment and interview procedures for some time, with Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams in particular raising concerns regarding insufficient advertising of open positions and a need for a clear written policy regarding the interview process. Earlier this week the...

  • Celebrating History: Some good news in the papers

    Updated Mar 29, 2024

    by Emily Mayer There was some positive news in the papers 100 years ago. This article was published on the front page of the Havre Daily Promoter March 29, 1923. PROSPECTS GOOD TO REORGANIZE SECURITY BANK Stockholders Consider Contract for Organization of New Bank and Take Up Subject With Depositors Stockholders of the Security State bank of Havre, which closed in January, yesterday discussed plans for organizing a new bank and taking over at par a portion of the assets of the closed institution. As a result of a large...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commissioner weekly calendar and business meeting

    Updated Mar 29, 2024

    Monday, April 1, 2024 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner weekly working session in the Commission Office 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in the Commission Office 5:30 p.m. — Hill County Park Board meeting in the Timmons Room Tuesday, April 2, 2024 9:30 a.m. — Health department director meeting in the Commission Office 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in the Commission Office 2 p.m. — Hill County Quick Fix Bridge Repair Teams meeting in the Commission Office Wednesday, April 4, 2024 1 p.m. — Briana Warren interview for...

  • Agenda - Havre City Council

    Updated Mar 29, 2024

    Havre City Council will meet Monday, April 1, 2024, at 7 p.m. in City Hall. The meeting agenda is: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Minutes Committee reports Public comment on agenda items one through eight. For items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments here are limited to one minute. Regular agenda — 1. Ordinance 929 (Second reading) — An Ordinance Amending Title 11, Chapter 1, Section 2 Residential — One Family (Class A) District, Title 11, Chapter 1, Secti...

  • Agenda - Davey School District #12

    Updated Mar 29, 2024

    The Davey School District will hold its board meeting Tuesday, April 2, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. in the school The meeting agenda is: I. Call to order II. Minutes III. Recognition of visitors IV. Public Comment V. Accounts payables VI. Financial statements A. Revenue and expenditures B. Investment VI. Old business — discussion/action A. Lead teacher 1) Job description 2) Contract — second reading B. External door locks C. Specialties job descriptions: Counselor, libration and music para E. 2024-25 teacher position F. Pol...

  • Correction - Hill County Commission meeting

    Updated Mar 29, 2024

    The cutline to a photo with a story on the front page in Tuesday’s edition of Havre Daily News about a Hill County Commission working meeting misspelled the name of Hill County Clerk and Recorder Lexis Dockter....

  • Out Our Way: Homeward bound

    Updated Mar 29, 2024

    Luke 24:13-35 Out our way, that final trip back to the table and the fresh hay, grain and water is an amazing journey. After hours of heat, and often cold, being baked dry - or soaking wet - both horse and rider are worn out. Doc and I both tended to droop a good deal as we finished checking the fence, herd, and pushing some stray youngsters back towards mama. I have shared before that sensation that comes when, barely able to keep moving, we crossed that last ridge and saw...

  • Agenda - Hill County Park Board

    Updated Mar 29, 2024

    The Hill County Park Board will meet Monday, April 1, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hill County Courthouse Timmons Room. The meeting agenda is: 1) Approval of minutes 2) Approval of agenda 3) Guests and public comments on agenda items only/Agenda requests for next meeting limited to 1 minute 4) Cabin business #12 Sawmill Gulch Lane 5) Old business Lodge Finance and Rules Committee draft/composition Spring tank repair issue 6) New business Chapel repairs Eagle Campground bridge Employee mileage 7) Committee reports Grazing...

  • Pastors Corner: "It is finished"

    Updated Mar 29, 2024

    In John 19:30, Jesus declared: "It is finished." This was a declaration of a mighty, mighty victory. From that day forward, these final words from the cross would serve to change history. First of all: A mission was accomplished In John 17:4, Jesus states to God, His Father, that He was "finishing the work that you gave me to do." Obviously, there was much more to Jesus' time on earth than what meets the eye. The statement "It is finished" means that Jesus accomplished His...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Mar 29, 2024

    You know, Lord, a while back, a Sunday School teacher smiled as kids came in; she asked, "What Day is today?" All raised their hands, she nodded, all said, "Easter Sunday!" "How did it happen?" she asked. Jake spoke: "My Grandma's visiting us, she said that word comes from another language, means spring time or maybe dawn." Judy spoke: "Our family knows that Day One was crucifixion, Day Two was burial and Day Three was when Jesus rose from the dead." Joe: "I can't even...

  • Senior Center News, March 29, 2024

    Updated Mar 29, 2024

    North Central Senior Center April 1-5 Menu Monday, April 1 — Biscuits and gravy, fruit, dessert Tuesday, April 2 — Goulash, veggies, fruit, dessert Wednesday, April 3 — Soft taco, veggies, dessert Thursday, April 4 — Barbecued meatballs, rice, veggies, dessert Friday, April 5 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert Important: Do to certain circumstances, Hill County Council on Aging will be working diligently to get another site-manager and delivery driver hired for the Rudyard Center. We will be providing these services as soon as...

  • Two shot to death in Box Elder

    Updated Mar 29, 2024

    Darin Bernard Caplette, 41, and Thomas Roderick Yallup, 42, died after being shot early Thursday morning while they were at the gas pumps at D&L Bar in Box Elder, Hill County Sheriff Jamie Ross said in a press release Thursday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched to the scene after the sheriff's office received a call at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday reporting shots had been fired. The first deputies on the scene discovered two men had been shot at the pumps, the release said. Both...

  • Myriad Easter egg hunts set for holiday weekend

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    Easter is on the horizon and numerous organizations in the region are gearing up for their Easter egg hunts. That includes Friday, when the Havre-Hill County Library will hold their Egg Hunt after their 10:30 a.m. Family Story Time. Both events are free and open to the public. “Kids of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend,” a release from the library said. Later that day, from 2 to 5 p.m. Aaniiih Nakoda Family Healing Center on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation will have their annual Egg Hunt with prizes for eac...

  • Easter church services set through Sunday

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    From today through Easter Sunday local churches will be holding special services for local worshipers to honor the coming holidays. Tonight at 6 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Havre there will be a Maundy Thursday service, as well as one at 6:30 p.m. at St. Jude Thanddeus Catholic to honor the day. For Good Friday First Lutheran Church will also have a Good Friday Service at 6 p.m., as will 5th Avenue Christian Church, which will have communion at the same time. At 6:30 p.m. that day St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church will...

  • Quick pics: Ridin' the rails on the Hi-Line

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

  • For the Record, March 28, 2024

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    Havre Police Department Edwin Vernel Franklin of Havre, 63, was arrested on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation reported at 7:23 a.m. Wednesday at the police station. -- Officers searched for but couldn't locate a suspiciously parked vehicle reported Wednesday at 9:35 a.m. at a U.S. Highway 2 Northwest parking lot. -- Officers assisted with a Wednesday 12:40 p.m. medical call on Fourth Street. -- Someone stopped at the police station at...

  • Holt family seeks assistance after accident injures horses

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 27, 2024

    A local family is reaching out for help after a crash that left three horses with injuries they are struggling to pay for care for. Local resident Lisa Holt set up a GoFundMe page for her brother and sister-in-law Kenny and Meghan Holt, who sent a trio of horses to stay with friends Chris and Liz Olson in Nebraska while the Holts are expecting their first child. Havre Daily was unable to directly contact the Holts for direct comment. On the GoFundMe page Lisa Holt said it...

  • Quick pics: Some music during a chilly spring

    Updated Mar 27, 2024

  • MFU commits sponsorships to new FFA Chapters including Havre's

    Updated Mar 27, 2024

    Press release Montana Farmers Union has invested $30,000 in burgeoning FFA chapters over the past year through it’s new FFA New Chapter Sponsorship program. Montana Farmers Union’s standing FFA New Chapter Sponsorship program was created in 2023 to help with startup costs associated with building a chapter. The program is specifically for new or rechaptered FFA programs from Jan. 1, 2022, and offers $2,500 per qualifying chapter. Florence, Frenchtown, Harrison, Havre, Augusta, Belt Valley, Scobey, Nashua, Whitehall, Win...

  • For the Record, March 27, 2024

    Updated Mar 27, 2024

    Havre Police Department Officers provided services on a 7:56 a.m. Tuesday complaint of a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation. —— A hit and run vehicle crash was reported on Second Street at 8:53 a.m. Tuesday. —— Officers assisted a detective with another law enforcement agency who asked Tuesday at 8:58 a.m. to speak with an officer about someone in the Havre area. —— Raymond Windyboy of Box Elder, 62, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and littering after an 11:37 a.m. Tuesday caller reported an intoxicated man sitting...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly business meeting

    Updated Mar 27, 2024

    Editor’s note: The Hill County Commission submitted an amended agenda for its Thursday business meeting after print deadline Tuesday. The full agenda follows. The Hill County Commission will hold its weekly business meeting Thursday in the Commission Office at 10 a.m. The agenda for the meeting is: Meeting called to order Approval of last week’s minutes Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Employment Budgets Abatements Journal and vouchers Ordinance Resolutions Contracts Hygienix Contract wit...

  • FWP announces CRP Add-on Lease enrollment period

    Updated Mar 27, 2024

    HELENA — Agricultural producers with land enrolled in the federal Conservation Reserve Program are invited to apply for enrollment in Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ CRP Add-on Lease option. This option is designed to benefit producers while also providing habitat for upland game birds and other wildlife and also giving game bird hunters more places to hunt. The CRP Add-on Lease option is offered through FWP’s Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program and is available to private landowners, including landowners with land enrol...

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