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A man who pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sexual or violent offender was sentenced in state District Court in Havre to 10 days served, with the judge saying additional sentencing would be an inefficient use of state resources. James Thomas Block was charged Feb. 10 after Colorado law enforcement contacted Havre law enforcement Jan. 27 to report Block had not updated his registry and was believed to be in Havre. He was arrested Feb. 3. Block is required to register under a 1996 conviction of sexual assault in Colora...
Raymond O’Claray was sentenced in state District Court in Havre to three years probation after he previously pleaded guilty to an assault charge and an assault with a weapon charge was dismissed. O’Claray was charged after a woman said they had gotten into a fight March 18 during which a wine glass O’Claray was holding had the base broken off and he tried to stab her with the broken stem. O’Claray was charged March 24 with felony counts of assault with a weapon and partner or family member assault. July 1, he pleaded no cont...
Press release MONTANA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that the eight tribal nations in Montana will receive a share of $160,000 to support small businesses through economic and business development organizations. Each tribal community will receive $20,000 to support the development of Native-owned small businesses through Commerce’s Native American Business Advisors program. The program assists tribal entrepreneurs with resources to launch or grow a small business, application guidance for Indian Equ...
Havre Police Department Jerimi Thomas Rutherford of Harlem, 32, was issued a summons on a criminal contempt charge after a breath test violation was reported at the police station Wednesday at 1:28 p.m. -- Someone stopped at the police station Wednesday at 4:05 p.m. to speak with officers about a stolen phone. -- A caller reported an intoxicated man walking along Ninth Street at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday. -- Jacob Wade Russette of Box Elder, 20, was arrested on charges of...
Havre Daily News staff Havre-area residents say they have received a phone call from people claiming they are representing Wells Fargo Bank informing them they have won a multi-million dollar lottery and all they need to do is call a toll-free number to claim the winnings. Wells Fargo said the calls are scams. The Wells Fargo website warns of this scam specifically as a common scam: “You receive a phone call, email or letter stating you have won a lottery or sweepstakes,” the Wells Fargo website says. “Scammers require you t...
Press release The Department of Public Health and Human Services announced Wednesday a Montana State Hospital patient has died due to COVID-19-related illness. The patient, a resident of Lewis and Clark County, died Monday, Aug. 31, at MSH. This is the first COVID-19-related death at MSH. This death is reflected on the Wednesday, Sept. 2, state COVID-19 tracking map. To protect the privacy of the deceased and their family and to comply with state and federal law, DPHHS will not release further information. “Our heartfelt s...
People have been invited to an event to share their experiences and stories, learn about and walk to increase awareness of the need of suicide prevention. People can also register by Friday for a book discussion series Hill County Suicide Awareness Coalition is sponsoring with the Haver-Hill County Library. The Sixth Annual Hill County Suicide Awareness Walk is set for Thursday, Sept. 10, starting at 6:45 p.m. at Cowan Hall on Montana State University-Northern’s campus. “The walk provides a venue for people who have been affe...
The United States Department of Agriculture announced Monday it is extending its free children's summer meal service to December, and it is being used at some local schools, although it does not apply to some others. "The extension will allow us to continue to provide meals to our students as we navigate through the pandemic," Havre Public Schools Interim Superintendent Craig Mueller said. "Our food service staff has done an amazing job transitioning to serving meals to...
The deadline for responses to the 2020 Census is Sept. 30, and the Hi-Line area is lagging behind the rest of the state when it comes to response rate. Bear Paw Development Corp. Executive Director Paul Tuss said according to the numbers he’s seen, every county in his organization’s development district has a lower response rate than Montana as a whole with Hill County at 54 percent compared to the state’s 58. He said Liberty County is at 42 percent and Phillips County is at 32 percent. Tuss said a number of factors contr...
Montana Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney held a campaign event Tuesday afternoon at Gibson Park in Great Falls, livestreamed over Facebook, to talk about his Growing Montana Plan, which he said is aimed at helping rural agriculture producers around the state amid uncertain economic times. Cooney is facing Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., Libertarian candidate Lyman Bishop and Robert Barb, who is running as a Green Party candidate, in the gubernatorial race in the 2020 general election. Cooney said the plan’s goal is to invest in Montana agr...
Press release Montana State University-Northern announced that it received two major gifts this past week totaling $250,000 in support of MSU-Northern’s athletic facilities. The gifts were made to the MSU-Northern Foundation and came from two local sources. The Patrick Family gifted $200,000 and an anonymous donor contributed $50,000. With the football construction for Phase 1 near completion, the fundraising has not stopped. “This dream has come to life all thanks to private donors, so it is no surprise that these two gif...
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 461 with 150 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 253,973 with 1,577 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 109. The number of recoveries was 5,584 and the number of active cases was 1,998. The new cases by county were in: Hill: 3 new cases, 91 total, 36 active, 49 recovered, 4 current hospitalizations, 2 deaths Liberty: No new cases, 5 total, 4 active, 1 recovered Blaine: No new cases, 15 total, none...
Havre Police Department Officers assisted a woman who had a child locked in a vehicle at Highland Park school Tuesday at 8:44 a.m. -- An officer investigating suspicious activity on Fourth Avenue Tuesday at 12:49 p.m. seized two bikes that were discovered to be stolen. -- Toni Rae Cochran of Havre, 41, was issued a summons on a charge of driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license after a caller at a First Street West business reported Tuesday at 2:16 p.m. that a...
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...
Alaynna Gray has been sentenced in state District Court in Havre to 12 years, eight suspended and ordered to pay restitution on a charge of negligent homicide in the freezing death of Kyla Valdez. According to a court document, about 8:19 a.m. Nov. 8, 2018, 911 received a call from Gray, who was on Bullhook Road about 15 miles south of Havre and who said she had been arguing with Valdez and left her on the road earlier. She told the 911 dispatcher she was back at the scene...
Staff and wire report With mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 presidential election approved by the Hill County Commission, the Hill County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has provided information on how the election will proceed. A release from the Clerk and Recorder’s Office said the election will be conducted by mail ballot with an in-person voting option available Oct. 2 through Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Registration and ballot request deadlines have also been extended. “We hope that voters will take advantage of the oppor...
From Canada Border Services Agency The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding all travelers ahead of the upcoming Labour Day long weekend that travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings. The Government of Canada remains committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians and reducing the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. All travel of an optional or discretionary nature, including tourism, recreation and entertainment, is covered by these measures across all ports of entry in...
The Chippewa Cree Tribe Natural Resources Department has issued a warning to the public about black bear sightings in the Bear Paw Mountains. Officials said people have reported several sightings, so they are warning people to remember to keep their property and campsites tidy with food and garbage secured. State recommendations for campers are for garbage to be in a container or enclosed structure and food to be in bear-proof containers, an enclosed structure or hung several...
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 447 with 140 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 252,296 with 2,058 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 105. The number of recoveries was 5,459 and the number of active cases was 1,945. The new cases by county were in: Hill: 2 new cases, 88 total, 37 active, 47 recovered, 2 deaths Liberty: No new cases, 6 total, 3 active, 3 recovered Blaine: No new cases, 15 total, none active, 15 recovered...
Workers continued to pour concrete last week on Drop 5 of the St.Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works, the drop which collapsed in May near the end of the 29-mile system of dams, dikes, canals, gigantic metal siphons and concrete drop structures that transfers water to the Milk River. "It will be the largest pour to date, of approximately 160 yards on the bottom wall segment," Milk River Joint Board of Control Project Manager Jennifer Patrick said. It has been 16 weeks since...
Havre High School science teacher Erika Brekhus was named Havre Public Schools certified employee of the year/teacher of the year by the district. "It's quite an honor to be number one nominated for it and then receiving the award to be recognized by others that you work so closely with on a day-to-day basis, and you see the amazing things that they do on a day-to-day basis, Brekhus said. "It's quite an honor." At Havre High she teaches Unified Lab Science, Chemistry 1 and...
HELENA — The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced Monday that nearly 54,000 Unemployment Insurance payments totaling more than $42M were issued the week of Aug. 24-28, providing benefits to eligible Montanans. That figure includes regular UI benefits, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation benefits, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits, Extended Benefits and the new Lost Wages Assistance supplement. The distribution of the $400/week LWA payments for eligible regular UI claimants began Aug. 25. DLI w...
The Hill County Commission will hold its business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. People are asked to wear a mask or face covering if they attend. People are able to join the meeting remotely if they wish using their computer, tablet or smartphone by logging in at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/285550365 . They also can dial in using their phone. For supported devices, people can tap a one-touch number below to join instantly. United States toll free: 1-866-899-4679 One-touch: tel: 18668994679, 285550365# United States:...
Havre Police Department A caller at 17th Street West reported vandalism Monday at 12:47 p.m. Hill County Sheriff's Office Someone stopped at the sheriff's office Monday at 5:55 p.m. to ask for assistance. -- Shane Gabriel Hollis of Box Elder, 34, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant after a caller at a Box Elder establishment reported a man was trying to fight people Monday at 6:24 p.m. Havre Fire Department Emergency medical personnel responded to two calls...
