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  • Foster Home and Hearth opens in 305 Building

    Kimberly Bolta|Updated Dec 24, 2020

    A new business in Havre is offering some home goods during the holiday season. Foster Home and Hearth, a home décor and clothing store, opened in Havre the second week in November. The store is located in 305 Building on the corner of Third Street and Third Avenue. The owner of the store, Mayke Brenna, said she wanted to give some more shopping opportunities in Havre. "The goal of the store was to have somebody walk in and get a gift for somebody, whether its a housewarming,...

  • The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after TODAY's update was 78,929 with 537 new cases, 7,837 active.

    Updated Dec 24, 2020

    The number of active hospitalizations was 241. The number of deaths was 916. Blaine County, reported Wednesday evening 2 new cases, 600 total, 32 active, 4 active hospitalizations, 23 deaths Hill County, reported Wednesday evening 17 new cases, 1,601 total, 87 active, 4 active hospitalizations, 36 deaths Rocky Boy — reported Wednesday evening, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County numbers, 2 new cases, 744 total, 31 active, 30 active on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, no active hospitalizations, deaths not lis...

  • Grants announced to grow Native American-owned small businesses

    Updated Dec 24, 2020

    Press release HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock announced $350,000 in funding to support the growth of 34 Native American-owned small businesses in each of the eight Tribal Nations in Montana through the Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant program at the Montana Department of Commerce, including some local businesses. “Investing in Native American-owned small businesses means investing in opportunities to create jobs and strengthen local and tribal economies across Montana,” Governor Bullock said. “The Indian Equity Fund Sm...

  • For the Record, Dec. 24, 2020

    Updated Dec 24, 2020

    Havre Police Department Officers investigated a Wednesday 9:45 report at the police station of the theft of sobriety compliance equipment. -- A caller on Saddle Butte Drive reported at 4:22 p.m. Wednesday that a person took the caller's vehicle. -- A dog bite was reported by hospital staff Wednesday at 7:46 p.m. -- Raymond Windyboy of Box Elder, 58, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a caller at a Third Avenue establishment reported an intoxicated man sleeping...

  • Montana Farmers Union makes second donation of pork ribs to the food bank network

    Updated Dec 24, 2020

    From Montana Farmers Union GREAT FALLS - Montana Farmers Union and Farmers Union Enterprises made another sizeable in-kind donation of 38,000 pounds of pork ribs to the Montana Food Bank Network. The ribs are from Redwood Farms and will be distributed by the Montana Food Bank Network. Redwood Farms is one of the entities in the Farmers Union family of businesses owned by Farmers Union Enterprises. MFU and FUE donated 30,000 pounds of pork ribs in May to the Montana Food Bank...

  • Havre Middle School names students of month

    Updated Dec 24, 2020

    Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for December is Ishaan Vikas. Ishaan is the son of Yesodharan Vikas and Kasthuri Udayakumar. He has one brother, Hridwin Vikas. Ishaan plays the saxophone in the middle school band. Outside of school, he participates in soccer and swimming. In his free time, Ishaan loves reading, computer coding and being involved in a variety of family activities. As a student, Ishaan is exceeding expectation with virtual learning. He is...

  • Christensen earns degree from NDSCS

    Updated Dec 24, 2020

    Press release WAHPETON, N.D. — A Havre resident was one of the students to whom North Dakota State College of Science awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates to online spring and summer semester 2020 graduates. Tyler Christensen of Havre received an Associate of Applied Science degree in robotics, automation and mechatronics technology....

  • Pastor's Corner: God with us … Really!

    Updated Dec 24, 2020

    As we celebrate Christmas and move toward the end of 2020, so many people are experiencing what Saint John of the Cross called the “dark night of the soul” — a time and/or season of life in which we are lonely, out of touch with God, and just struggling to get by day-by-day. It is during these times that we desperately need to move beyond thinking about God’s presence to experiencing it. Matthew 1:23 states 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translat...

  • Out Our Way: Thinking of mangers - Luke 2:1-20

    Updated Dec 24, 2020

    Out our way, the trail for home always seems to take forever, but at the same time it is when the heart is lighter and the aches and pains of the day seem less. As I have noted before, ole Doc always seems to have a bit more zip in his gait, holds his head a bit higher, and certainly is in a better mood on the back trail, heading for the stable and manger. He knows what is waiting at the end of this day’s trail and it gives him great joy to know it. Naturally, “mangers” are a popular theme this time of year for those who r...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Dec 24, 2020

    You know, Lord, the old is everlastingly new as we anticipate the celebration of Christmas. Though that special event, Your gift of Your only begotten Son from heaven, happened about 2000 years ago, it is unendingly a pristine, a new, a treasured message each year. Thank You, Lord, for the Christmas story in Luke, chapter two, where the Angle said to the shepherds, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people.” Below is a little poem that draws attention to that very specia...

  • Community Christmas Dinner set for Friday

    Kimberly Bolta|Updated Dec 23, 2020

    The Eagles Club is still looking for volunteers for the Community Christmas dinner. The event will be held despite the COVID-19 pandemic but will contain changes to follow social distancing guidelines. No in-club dining will occur, instead people will go through a walk-through line to receive the meal and leave the club. Masks will be required as well. Deliveries will still be made Christmas Day, and volunteers are still needed for that as well as for helping in the club...

  • Blaine County law enforcement offering rides over the holidays

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Dec 23, 2020

    The Chinook Police Department, Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and the Blaine County DUI Task Force are offering rides home for people who feel too intoxicated to drive safely. “If anyone is intoxicated and they don’t want to drive they can call and as long as there is an officer available they will be given a ride home,” Blaine County Sheriff John Colby said. Colby said this practice of offering rides to the intoxicated has been in place for more than a decade and is available any time of year, but it’s being advertise...

  • Quick pic: A bit of snow before Christmas

    Updated Dec 23, 2020

  • The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's update was 78,522 with 590 new cases, 8,053 active.

    Updated Dec 23, 2020

    The number of active hospitalizations was 251. The number of deaths was 914. Blaine County reported Tuesday evening 1 new case, 598 total, 32 active, 4 active hospitalizations, 23 deaths Hill County reported Tuesday evening 4 new cases, 1,584 total, 84 active, 4 active hospitalizations, 36 deaths Rocky Boy Health Center — latest data not available Fort Belknap Indian Community — latest data not available Liberty County reported on the state update this morning, had no new cases, 99 total, 2 active, 1 death Chouteau Cou...

  • For the Record, Dec. 23, 2020

    Updated Dec 23, 2020

    Havre Police Department A caller on First Street reported Tuesday at 6:50 a.m. that a delivery truck hit a fire hydrant. -- Tuesday at 8:58 a.m., a pistol was reported found by a caller on U.S. Highway 2 East. -- Brandon Wayne Glover of Havre, 38, was arrested on a federal warrant and charges of driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license, failing to carry proof vehicle insurance and driving under the influence but refused to test during a vehicle stop on Sixth...

  • Blaine county to receive COVID-19 vaccine this week

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Dec 22, 2020

    The Blaine County Health Department announced that it will be receiving its initial allocation of COVID-19 vaccine this week, although it warns people to still take precautions to reduce the spread of the disease until everyone is vaccinated. A press release sent to the Havre Daily News said this round of vaccine is intended to immunize people in Phase 1A of the state’s immunization plan including front-line health care workers, and long-term care facility staff and residents. “We are currently working with Phase 1 par...

  • Quick Pics: Grazing in the frost

    Updated Dec 22, 2020

  • Merril Lundman VA clinic to open in new location on Inauguration Day

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Dec 22, 2020

    The new location of the Merril Lundman VA Outpatient Clinic will open in the Holiday Village Mall in Havre on inauguration day, Jan. 20. A press release from the Montana Veterans Administration Health Care System announced the opening and says the new location will provide more than 3,000 square feet of space, nearly tripling the size of the previous location. The original Merril Lundman VA Clinic located on 13th Street was named after a Havre-area veteran who fought to get a clinic in the area until his death Dec. 22, 2007,...

  • Senators: Montana benefits included in COVID relief, omnibus spending bill

    Tim Leeds|Updated Dec 22, 2020

    Montana’s U.S. senators Monday touted provisions in a COVID-19 relief bill and an omnibus spending bill that includes the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes water compact. The bills passed also include funding for Amtrak. The $900 billion COVID-19 bill is a scaled-down version of proposals that have been in the works since spring but stalled in Congress. Democrats wanted a larger bill that provided more relief to groups like consumers and people who had lost their jobs as well as state and local governments, while R...

  • The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after this monring's update was 77,947 with 556 new cases, 7,951 active.

    Updated Dec 22, 2020

    The number of active hospitalizations was 253. The number of deaths was 895. Blaine County reported Monday evening 6 new cases, 597 total, 37 active, 4 active hospitalizations, 23 deaths Hill County reported Monday evening 16 new cases, 1,580 total, 87 active, 3 active hospitalizations, 36 deaths Rocky Boy Health Center current data not available. Fort Belknap, reported Monday, also reported on either Blaine or Phillips County numbers, 1 new case, 349 total, 4 active, no active hospitalizations, 12 deaths Liberty County...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission business meeting

    Updated Dec 22, 2020

    The Hill County Commission will hold its weekly business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. The meeting agenda is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda Items Claims Employment Budgets Resolutions Resolution for Council on Aging – Cares Act funding Contracts Contract for Council on Aging Board appointments Hill County Weed Board Policy updates County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval County needs Bid for security cameras...

  • For the Record, Dec. 22, 2020

    Updated Dec 22, 2020

    Havre Police Department A 12:58 p.m. Monday report of a water main break at 10th Street and Fifth Avenue was referred to Havre Public Works. -- A two-vehicle crash involving a sedan and a pickup truck was reported on Third Avenue at 1:53 p.m. Monday. Hill County Sheriff's Office Vandalism was reported at Optimist Park at 1:22 p.m. Monday. -- A 17-year-old boy was issued a summons on a charge of minor in possession, after a caller at a U.S. Highway 2 West business reported a...

  • Local News - HRDC closed over Christmas

    Updated Dec 22, 2020

    Press release District 4 Human Resources Development Council will be closed from Thursday, Dec. 24, to Sunday, Jan. 3. For food emergencies during this closure, people can call Alma at 406-945-2403. For heating emergencies, people can call Anthony at 406-262-5183. For domestic abuse or sexual assault emergencies, please call the Crisis Line at 406-265-2222. District 4 HRDC will reopen to the public at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4...

  • Local News - Comunity pool closed for Christmas, New Year

    Updated Dec 22, 2020

    Press release The Havre Community Pool will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, Dec. 24-15 and Jan. 1. For more information, people can call the Havre Community Pool at 265-8161 or 265-5781....

  • Crisis help and support numbers listed

    Updated Dec 22, 2020

    Press release 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...

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