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  • Blaine County US 2 construction paused for winter

    Updated Nov 20, 2024

    Press release The Montana Department of Transportation and its contractor, Wickens Construction, have paused the project to reconstruct a portion of US Highway 2 (US 2) between Zurich and Harlem for the winter. This project will widen a 7-mile stretch of US 2 between the intersections with Eight Mile Road, 4 miles east of Zurich, and Thirty Mile Road, just west of Harlem. It will include 12-foot travel lanes and 8-foot shoulders, adding 2 miles of passing lanes in both directi...

  • Cats win in Brawl of the Wild Reading Challenge at Sunnyside

    Tim Leeds|Updated Nov 19, 2024

    Sunnyside Intermediate School students did a preview of the famed Brawl of the Wild MSU Bobcat UM Grizzly football game set for this weekend, with the Cats coming out on top. Sunnyside flew a MSU flag today in honor of the victory. Sunnysidede librarian Jade Miller said the school held a reading Brawl of the Wild Challenge using the Accelerated Reader program utilized by the school. In the program, students take a comprehension test an earn points for reading books throughout...

  • Quick pics: Remembering and honoring our veterans

    Updated Nov 18, 2024

  • Public Works dealing with water main break on Fourth Avenue

    Updated Nov 18, 2024

    Havre Public Works announced this morning that it was notified of a water main break on the 400 Block of Fourth Avenue. The department said crews will be on scene soon to start repairs, and people are asked to avoid the area to let personnel work safely and efficiently to make he repairs and get service back to residents in the area....

  • HILL COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAMS.

    Updated Nov 15, 2024

    Press release Hill County has been chosen to receive a Phase 39 award of $6,933, Phase 40 award of $4,542, and Phase 41 award of $5,041.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Funds must be spent by December 31, 2024. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities,...

  • North Star speech wins at CJI

    Updated Nov 15, 2024

    Press release The North Star Speech team clinched first place in their season opening meet hosted by CJI and placed third in Drama. In speech, C.J. Berton took first in spontaneous oral interpretation of literature, Ecko Fraser placed second in original oratory, Troy Barrett took third in humorous oral interpretation and Aydan Bettelyoun placed sixth in Lincoln-Douglas debate. In drama, trio Jon Schaumloeffel, Joshua Campbell, and Cooper Clawson placed third in humorous...

  • Holiday food baskets available

    Updated Nov 14, 2024

    Havre Weekly Chronicle staff Havre Community Food Bank is offering holiday food baskets to low-income and needy families in Hill County. To sign up, people can contact The Salvation Army Havre Service Center at 460-265-6411 or stop in at 328 Third St. to sign up. Required documentation is: Photo ID for the head of household, Social Security Card for all household income, proof of residence in Hill County — a power bill or rent receipt suffices — and proof of income. Sizes and gift ideas for children zero to 12 years of age ar...

  • State approves $26 Million for St. Mary Canal Repair

    Updated Nov 14, 2024

    Havre Weekly Chronicle staff Gov Greg Gianforte announced Tuesday that the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation recently entered into a $26 million loan agreement with the Milk River Joint Board of Control to help fund repairs on the St. Mary Canal. June 17, a catastrophic failure of siphons in the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance works shut down the diversion that supplies much of the water in the Milk River each year. The river where it enters into Fresno Reservoir has been dry for most of the summer....

  • Community Thanksgiving Dinner is getting set up

    Updated Nov 14, 2024

    Press release The planning for the 2024 Community Thanksgiving dinner is in progress. The intention of this dinner is to provide a free Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings to all who wish to participate rich, poor, young, old, singles, couples and families. The spirit of the project is to bring our community together as one big extended family to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. All supplies are paid for by an anonymous donor and are prepared by volunteers and IGA. The dinner is held at the St. Jude Thaddeus Parish...

  • Democrats dominate in local contested county, legislative elections

    Tim Leeds|Updated Nov 14, 2024

    While this area pretty well followed the rest of the state in statewide elections, and the state and nation in the presidential elections, Democrats dominated Tuesday in local contested elections, while the area also supported putting the right to choose an abortion in the state Constitution and a Hill Count road mill levy passed and a Liberty County hospital levy passed. The area followed the rest of Montane in re-electing former Republican President Donald Trump to a new term in the office and elected Republicans to the...

  • Open enrollment for health insurance is here, and deadlines are important

    Updated Nov 14, 2024

    Press release November 1 marked the official open enrollment period for Americans to enroll in the marketplace, apply for Medicaid, or change their health care plans to better meet their needs. This open enrollment period is crucial for the 2,120 Hill County residents who lost Medicaid or Healthy Montana Kids coverage because the window for people to reenroll is closing quickly. People have until January 15, 2025, to reapply, or they may have to wait until November 2025 to apply again. “Over the past year and a half, t...

  • Havre Chamber issues request for proposal

    Updated Nov 14, 2024

    ISSUED November 14, 2024 DUE 3:00 PM December 16, 2024 I. Background II. Scope of Work III. Qualifications IV. Proposal Requirements V. Timeline VI. Evaluation VII. Additional Information and Conditions VIII. Exhibits and Attachments I. BACKGROUND Havre, Montana is the 11th largest city in the State of Montana, home to just over 9,300 residents. The town is developed along the Milk River and is flanked by wheat fields and rangeland in the plains. The Bears Paw Mountains and badlands are within view from the city limits. Havre...

  • MSU-Northern celebrates Homecoming Week with classic school spirit

    Updated Nov 13, 2024

    Press release Montana State University-Northern wrapped up last week a memorable Homecoming Week filled with campus spirit, community events, and long-standing traditions that brought students, faculty, alumni, and community members together. The festivities, which began with the third annual "Lighting of the N" ceremony, culminated on Saturday with the highly anticipated Homecoming football game and the crowning of the 2024 Homecoming Royal Lights. The week kicked off Monday...

  • Democrats dominate in local contested elections

    Tim Leeds|Updated Nov 11, 2024

    Democrats dominated Tuesday in local contested elections, while the area also supported putting the right to choose an abortion in the state Constitution and a Hill Count road mill levy passed and a Liberty County hospital levy passed. That as the area followed the rest of Montane in re-electing former Republican President Donald Trump to a new term in the office and elected Republicans to the thee open seats in Congress and to all statewide offices. In local Legislative...

  • Quick pics: Election Day

    Updated Nov 11, 2024

  • The Salvation Army: Volunteer bell ringers needed

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release The Salvation Amry needs volunteer bell ringers from Nov. 16 to Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday in Havre. The 2024 annual Red Kettle Campaign is on of the Army’s primary fudraising efforts which helps raise much-needed funds to support the multiple services and programs throughout the year, including feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and providing toys to disadvantaged yourth. For over 100 years, The Salvation Amry’s Red Kettles have been a symbol of goodwill during the hol...

  • Josh Stoychoff new DNRC Northeastern Land Office Lewistown Unit Manager

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Northeastern Land Office announced Josh Stoychoff has been hired as the new Lewistown Unit manager. Stoychoff officially started in the position October 21, 2024, succeeding Jocee Hedrick, who now serves as the Northeastern Land Office Area Manager. As the Lewistown unit manager, Stoychoff will oversee the activities of the Forestry and Trust Land Division programs across eight counties, including...

  • Havre marching band dominates at Davis Invitational Marching Competition

    Tim Leeds|Updated Nov 7, 2024

    The Havre High School marching band excelled at an out-of-state invitational competition Saturday, taking top spots in its class. The band traveled to Kaysville, Utah, for the Davis Cup Invitational in Kaysville, Utah, and took first in its class, band director Cullen Hinkle said. The band also received best overall visual, music, colorguard and percussion in its division. Hinkle said the band scored with to 10 points above its competition in every category. Watch for more in upcoming editions of Havre Weekly...

  • MT Premium Processing receives $250k MCap grant

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release Montana Premium Processing Cooperative will boost production capacity and invest in new equipment for value-added products thanks to $250,000 in Local Meat Capacity grant funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. See related story on Page C6. The member-owned, USDA-inspected Havre meat processing facility processes beef, bison, sheep, goats, and hogs. The MCap funds will be used to equip a value-added space at the facility, including a smoker, cooler, vacuum sealer, briner/injector, and machine to make...

  • Crawford receives Hill County Attorney's Office 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Award

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release The Hill County Attorney's Office is proud to present the second annual 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Award to Trina Crawford, director of The Salvation Army Service Center in Havre. The Domestic Violence Awareness Award acknowledges the outstanding efforts and contributions of individuals who assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Crawford was nominated by Heather MacLean, who said. "Trina works tirelessly serving victims of crime,...

  • Havre Girl Scout earns prestigious Gold Award

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release Billings - Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming announced Liliana Smith of Havre has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. Gold Award Girl Scouts, like Smith, are changing the world today-their ingenuity enables them to meaningfully address some of the most pressing issues facing their communities and the world. For her Gold Award project, Smith partnered with her local dance studio to offer a free Intro to Dance class gea...

  • "Always the Wind" book update discussion set

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release The possibility of updating the book “Always the Wind” will be discussed at a meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at “The Bridge” at 2:00pm. “The Bridge” is located at 586 Bullhook Drive SE. All interested neighbors, descendants and friends are invited. “Always the Wind” is a book written in 1975 about the homesteaders in the St. Joe area north of Havre from the town north to the Canadian border. The writers worked tirelessly to contact as many descendants of the original homesteaders as possible. It tr...

  • Town Pump matching over $1 million for food banks

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Press release As increasing food costs and other everyday expenses push more Montanans to local food banks for help, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is matching over $1.1 million to help raise $4 million during its annual fundraising campaign for food banks, including the Havre Community Food Bank and Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen. A record 116 food banks statewide are participating this year in the “Help Those in Need” campaign, which originated in 2001. The campaign has raised about $52 million for Montana food banks in...

  • Adult Ed has numerous classes scheduled

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Havre Daily News staff Havre Public Schools Adult Education has listed classes available in the near future. November Classes Artificial Intelligence Location: Havre High School Library When: Tuesday, November 12th Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. First-Time Home Buyer Location: Havre High School Library When: Wed., November 13th Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All of the following classes will be in the High School, room 53 from 6-7:30 p.m. November 7th- Making Royal Icing and Consistencies Have you ever wanted to learn how to...

  • Havre Middle School lists October Students of the Month

    Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for October is Bethany Secor. Bethany is the daughter of Luke and Kathie Secor. She has three siblings, Mackenzie, Audrey, and Emily Secor. Bethany plays the trumpet in the middle school band and is in cross country. Outside of school, she participates in Girl Scouts, 4-H, and softball. In her spare time, Bethany enjoys crafting, listening to music and spending time with family. In the classroom, Bethany is very...

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