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Havre Daily News staff 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. Craig Mueller, the district assistant superintendent, was appointed interim superintendent after Andy Carlson resigned from the position in June. Mueller has been acting superintendent from July 1 on. Mueller said...
The number of active hospitalizations was 172. The number of deaths was 1,092. Blaine County reported on the state map Sunday morning, no new cases, 621 total, 4 active, 24 deaths Hill County reported Sunday evening 2 new cases, 1,778 total, 37 active, 2 active hospitalizations, 40 deaths Rocky Boy — current data not available. Fort Belknap — Current data not available. Liberty County reported on the state map Sunday morning, no new cases, 103 total, 2 active, 1 death Chouteau County reported on the state map Sunday mor...
Hill County Conservation District will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Havre Inn & Suites meeting room....
Havre Police Department A Lincoln Avenue caller reported Friday at 12:40 p.m. that items were stolen out of a Jeep. -- A caller with Fort Belknap police asked Friday at 12:47 p.m. for assistance finding a vehicle. -- Windows were reported broken out of a vehicle at a First Street business Friday at 3:14 p.m. -- Lavail Shayne Christian of Poplar, 27, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant and on a charge of driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license, and Clay...
Press release The North Star Knights competed in the Great Falls Central online meet Saturday and did well. Four students made it to semifinals and two went on to place in finals. In dramatic duo acting, Choral Wicks and Kaden Frickel placed fifth, and Garret Pedersen took eighth in impromptu speaking. Collin Welch went to semis in impromptu and placed 14th. Emily Conner did a wonderful job in humorous solo acting, placing 13th. Next up for North Star speech and drama is divisionals, being hosted by Cheste...
by Rhonda Petersen CJI Speech Coach Saturday, Jan. 16, the CJI Hawks Speech team competed at the Great Falls Central BC Virtual Meet. The Hawks had three speakers compete. The Hawks were missing junior Azeria McIntosh. Senior Emma Wickum once again led the way for the Hawks. Wickum scored two ones in preliminary extemporameous speaking rounds to go into finals in first place. After the final round, Wickum ended up in second place for the fourth time this season. Cain Cole scored a one in preliminary rounds and went into memor...
Press release Havre High School speech and debate fielded its smallest team in decades at an online tournament hosted by Corvallis High School Friday and Saturday, but still saw success at the tournament. Senior LillieAnn Mecklenburg and sophomore Paige Bertelsen competed in Lincoln-Douglas debate for Havre, facing off against 32 opponents in the event. The tournament saw 20 Class A schools including Havre competing. Mecklenburg, a fourth-year debater for Havre, only lost one debate in the preliminary rounds, a close match...
Hill County Public Health Director and Health Officer Kim Larson provided an update on many aspects of how COVID-19 is being handled in the community, and answered a few common questions. She said even with the vaccine rolling out, people in the community need to remain aware of the still-present risks of spreading the virus. “Everyone is ready for this pandemic to be over, and believe me, we are as well,” Larson said. “But we need to stay vigilant in protecting our communities through easy preventive measures such as social...
The Merril Lundman Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic's new location is less than a week from opening, on Inauguration Day, and features a myriad of improvements over it's previous location that aim to make the experience of both patients and providers more efficient and enjoyable. Clinic Manager Raymond Tierney said the new location is not only triple the size of the old location, but designed to make comprehensive care easier with specialists on staff and more...
Havre Daily News staff Within hours of Hill County Health Department announcing a vaccination clinic was set next week to vaccinate 200 Hill County residents, the clinic was filled. “All appointments for (Jan. 21) are full,” said a release sent by the health department to Havre Daily News Thursday an hour-and-a-half after the release announcing the clinic was sent. “If people would like to be on a list for the next clinic, which is still undetermined at this time, they can call 400-2369. “All clinics are dependent on vaccine...
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...
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...
