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U.S. Sen. Jon Tester D-Mont. visited the soon-to-be-opened Merril Lundman VA Clinic at the Holiday Village Mall Wednesday, and said it is an impressive facility that will make local veterans proud. The new clinic is nearly three times the size of its pervious location on 13th Street was designed to make use of the VA’s Patient Aligned Care Team — PACT — model, which is meant to make it a one-stop shop for nearly all veterans medical needs. Tester said this is especially important since so many veterans have multiple inter...
Havre Public Schools announced Friday afternoon it is having a special board meeting tonight at 6:30 in Havre Middle School and via Zoom. The agenda only has two items of business, a notification from the interim superintendent and consideration of methods to conduct a superintendent search. The complete agenda and a link to the Zoom meeting is at the district website, http://www.blueponyk12.com ....
North Central Senior Citizens Center Jan. 18-23 Menu by Earlene DeWinter, subject to change Monday — Holiday — Closed Tuesday — Salad, baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, rolls, apple crisp Wednesday — Unstuffed chicken cordon bleu, potato wedges, vegetables, fruit Thursday — Hamburger stroganoff, buttered noodles, broccoli, coffee cake Friday — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert The Senior Center is providing medical transportation only for now. Remember to call ahead for Friday’s appointments. Remember to wash your hands...
Havre Daily News staff Rocky Boy Public Schools Superintendent Voyd St. Pierre announced Thursday that the district’s Board of Trustees voted in a special meeting Wednesday to move the district to a partial reopening/hybrid model of instruction. The board was presented with three options, full reopening, the hybrid model and staying in the remote model. “I made the recommendation for the board to consider implementing Option 2,” St. Pierre said in the release. “The board voted 3-2 for option 2 (Partial Reopeni...
Havre Daily News Staff Montana State University-Northern issued a release giving an update on the roof of its Vande Bogart Library. The roof was damaged by high winds during the windstorm Wednesday, a storm that stretched from the Pacific Coast into Montana and caused serious damage in multiple communities in the state and widespread power outages. Havre had sustained winds in the 50-mph-range and gusts up to 78 mph Wednesday. Northern's release said the main entryway roof...
Hill County Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator Amanda Frickel was named as County Fire Warden at the Hill County Commission’s weekly business meeting Thursday. Hill County Commissioner Diane McLean said she received word earlier in the week from former commissioner Mike Wendland that he had officially resigned from that post. Frickel was approved for the position 2-0, with McLean and Commissioner Jacob “Jake” Strissel voting in favor, and Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson absent. McLean said Frickel has alrea...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 88,635 with 515 new cases, 5,089 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 188. The number of deaths was 1,086. Blaine County reported Thursday evening 2 new cases, 627 total, 9 active, 1 active hospitalizations, 24 deaths Hill County reported Thursday evening 9 new cases, 1,769 total, 60 active, 1 active hospitalizations, 40 deaths Rocky Boy reported Thursday evening, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County numbers, no...
Press release The Montana Association of Clerk and Recorder’s is again sponsoring two scholarships for a graduating senior 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 the Hill County Clerk and Recorder, Susan Armstrong, at 315 Fourth St., Havre MT 59501. People who have any questions c...
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...
The Havre Community Pool will be closed Monday, Jan 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. For more information call 265-5781 or 8161....
Havre Daily News staff Barring unforeseen changes, North Star Elementary will return to in-school instruction beginning Monday, a release from North Star Public Schools said. Students who have been identified as close contacts, positive cases, or are otherwise restricted should not return until all conditions for safe return have been met, the release said. In addition, people who have sick family members in their household are asked to not send their students to school. “They should not attend until any household illness t...
From U.S. Customs and Border Protection The U.S. Border Patrol's Havre Sector has announced the arrival of Chief Patrol Agent Eduardo Payan. Payan, who most recently served as the Chief Patrol Agent at the Buffalo Sector, is a 33-year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol, and will assume command of Havre Sector on Jan. 17. Payan will replace Chief Sean L. McGoffin, who recently transferred to Texas to serve as the chief patrol agent of the Big Bend Sector. "I am excited for the o...
From Internal Revenue Service DENVER — The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division — IRS-CI — is warning Montana taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact Payments. In the last several months, IRS-CI has seen a variety of Economic Impact Payment — EIP — scams and other financial schemes designed to steal money and personal information from taxpayers. Criminals are taking advantage of the second round of Economic Impact Payments ...
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 meeting’s 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: Committee reports: Buildings and Grounds Commission Policy Financial and Events Old business: 1. 4-H sidew...
Monday Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday 10:30 am — Road Department meeting in the Commissioner’s office 1:30 pm — Bid opening in commissioner’s office for security system project 1:30 pm — Building manager meeting in commissioner’s office 5:30 pm — Fair board meeting at the Great Northern Fairgrounds Community Center Wednesday Noon — Hill County Board of Health meeting in the Annex Meeting Room 6 p.m. — Rural Fire District 1 meeting in the Timmons Room Thursday 10 a.m. — County officials meeting i...
Havre Police Department A Second Avenue caller asked Thursday at 8:46 a.m. to speak with an officer about guns stolen from a vehicle. -- Alfred James Chandler of Havre, 61, was arrested on charges of driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license, driving without vehicle insurance and possession of drug paraphernalia during a vehicle stop on 12th Avenue Thursday at 9:01 a.m. Hill County Sheriff's Office A caller at a U.S. Highway 2 West business reported a theft...
From University of Montana Western DILLON — The University of Montana Western named 572 students to the 2020 fall semester Dean’s List. To achieve this honor, students must be enrolled full-time or for 12 semester credits and carry a minimum 3.33 grade point average. Local students named to the list include: Ethan Haberts, Chester Acadia Overlie, Chester Tamer Jamieson, Chinook Trevor Reid, Chinook Katlynn Bodner, Havre Trinity Leeds, Havre Nicole Stimson, high honors, Havre...
Press release The Montana State University-Northern’s fall semester Dean’s List contains 347 students. To be included in the Dean’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and earn a grade point average of 3.25 or better. Students who received an incomplete or “F” during this semester are not included on the honor roll listing. The following list of local students is organized alphabetically by home town. People should note, though, that many students give a Havre address instead of a home town address, and thus...
Out our way, I found working cattle was a lot different from what I grew up seeing on TV. Of course, there is a difference between trailing cattle hundreds of miles and simply moving a herd from one pasture to another, but some things I suspect were the same. Quiet herding was better than being loud and noisy. I have written about my first round up in Wyoming when we were gathering cow/calf units for the branding. Things were going smoothly until the owner of the herd drove...
This next work week, Monday-Friday, Jan. 18-22, the Greater Havre Area Ministerial Association - G.H.A.M.A. - will be leading our community in observing the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity." Each of the five mornings, we are inviting people to gather at the St. Jude's Parish Center at 7 a.m. for devotions, prayer, and breakfast together. The minister sharing the devotions will change from day to day: Monday – Pastor Curt Curtis, Havre Assembly; Tuesday – Father Dan Wathen...
You know, Lord, as a child, I can imagine that any one of us just loved it when our mom would read to us. We would sit on Mama's lap and listen to every word. As she read, we would examine the details of every picture and wait eagerly to hear what was on the next page. Did any of us ever think about the idea that our lives also tell a story? In every situation - good, bad, or indifferent - people around us are watching and listening to the story we are telling. Our story is...
A major wind storm blew through Montana from the West Coast Wednesday, causing some extremely high wind gusts and some major damage in the Havre area. The wind pulled the roof off of the Vande Bogart Library at Montana State University-Northern and slammed the roof off a building on U.S. Highway 2 being used by Big Equipment Co. into power lines, causing a power outage. NorthWestern Energy - the power outage webpage for which is not available due to the company being unable...
Montana’s senior senator said Wednesday that members of Congress who objected to certifying the results of the presidential election should have to face the consequences. “If you do stupid stuff, you should make amends, and the enablers did some real stupid stuff,” Sen. Jon Tester said Wednesday during an interview in Havre. He said members of Congress who objected to the votes bear part of the responsibility for the attack by spreading misinformation or by needlessly objecting to legitimately cast electoral votes. “The...
At a press conference Wednesdsay afternoon, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced a revision to the COVID-19 mandates of his predecessor that effectively eliminates any restrictions on gathering size, the operating hours of restaurants, bars, breweries and casinos or their in-dining-room capacity. This new directive will go into effect Friday at 5 a.m. Gianforte said his administration has consulted with public health experts, health care providers, and business leaders before making...
Hill County reported Wednesday evening another COVID-19-related death. The number of active hospitalizations was 192. The number of deaths was 1,077. Blaine County reported Wednesday evening 1 new case, 625 total, 9 active, 1 active hospitalizations, 24 deaths Hill County reported Wednesday evening 8 new cases, 1,760 total, 68 active, 3 active hospitalizations, 39 deaths Rocky Boy reported Wednesday evening, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County numbers, no new cases, 784 total, 30 active, 29 active on Rocky Boy’s I...
