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Press release As of January 7, 2025 there has been one confirmed case of pertussis reported in Hill County. "The Hill County Health Department wants you to know how to best protect yourself and your family from pertussis" the department said in a release. Pertussis is a contagious disease that affects the upper respiratory tract (throat and lungs) of those it attacks. Pertussis can occur at any age but is one of the most deadly diseases of infants and young children of our... Full story
BLURB By Tim Leeds A former Chippewa Cree Tribal judge connected to a double homicide in Box Elder pleaded guilty Monday to unrelated drug charges, while a man who pleaded guilty to the crime was sentenced to 40 years in prison with a chance to reject the sentence. Judge Kaydee Snipes Ruiz sentenced Angleo Hawk Sanchez in state District Court in Fort Benton Tuesday to 50 years in the Montana State Prison with 10 suspended and credit for 285 days served. She ordered him to pay...
Editor's note: A shorter version of this was printed in the Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, edition of Havre Weekly Chronicle. Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams has denied allegations in a resolution to formally censure her passed 2-0 by Hill County commissioners Mark Peterson and Jake Strissel Dec. 26. Williams said in a telephone conversation later Dec. 26, while she was on the road, that the allegations in the resolution are untrue, but the resolution passing does not lead he... Full story
Editor's note: This story was submitted to Havre Weekly Chronicle and Havre Weekly Chronicle originally listed it as a press release. It was a story written by Steve Edwards first published in Blaine County Journal News-Opinion Steve Edwards Blaine County Journal News-Opinion Danielle Kinsey Martin joined the staff of Chinook Dental in early fall. She grew up on Fort Belknap and graduated from Harlem High School in 2007. She is married to Nathan Martin and they have two childr...
Editor’s note: This version includes comments from Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams. The Hill County Commission voted 2-0 this morning to formally censure Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams. Williams was not present at the meeting. Hill County commissioners Mark Peterson and Jake Strissel voted in favor of the resolution. The resolution includes multiple allegations that Williams has taken actions that undermine public trust in Hill County Commission and has "... Full story
Havre Public Schools is inviting people to help out special programs at the Havre Schools, and get some tax credits at the same time. Montana law allows people and corporations to donate up to their full income, with a maximum of $200,000 if their income exceeds that, to support innovative educational programs at the school district of their choice. The donations are tax-deductible. Starting Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m., districts may start entering the promised donations into an online portal at Montana Department of...
Additional funding for the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works and Milk River Project stayed in the continuing resolution that passed Congress and was signed by President Joe Biden, averting a government shutdown. After Elon Musk and then President-Elect Donald Trump opposed the bipartisan continuing resolution that was proposed, Congress put together a stripped-down bill to keep the government operating. It passed late last week. The office of Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont, said the CR that passed included more than $74...
Press release Hill County has been chosen to receive a Phase ARPAR award of $15,628 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. 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, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; and, United Way of America which will provide the administrative staff and function...
Graham Promoted to Officer and Bookkeeping & eBanking Supervisor Independence Bank announced the promotion of Haley Graham to the position of Officer and Bookkeeping & eBanking Supervisor. Graham has been an integral part of the bank's team, demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise, a release from Independence Bank said. Graham grew up in Havre, and attended Montana State University-Northern. She joined Bear Paw Credit Union in August 2015 and served with...
Press release Fresno Chapter Walleyes Unlimited, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the City of Havre are working together to collect Christmas trees for perch habitat for the purpose of enhancing fishing at Fresno Reservoir. Trees will be distributed at various locations around Fresno Reservoir in the spring by Montana FWP and the Fresno Chapter. The collection location is Memorial Park by the Sixth Avenue softball complex with a dedicated container for Christmas trees be provided by City of Havre starting Dec. 24 and...
Press release An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Northern Montana Hospital, 30 13th St., Havre, in Conference Room 3 near the Main Entrance....
Press release Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for December is Braxton Huse. Braxton is the son of Shawn and Stephanie Huse. He has two siblings, Molly, and Matthew Huse. Braxton is a member of the Student Council and sings in the middle school choir. Outside of school, he enjoys playing basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and golf. In his spare time, Braxton loves making jerseys, and hanging out with friends and family. At school, Braxton displays an...
After a few decades of being missing-in-action, FFA - Future Farmers of America - has returned to Havre High School with tremendous success. Havre High chapter members just returned last week from an event in Fort Benton where the Blue Pony FFA'ers placed first in every event. See related story on Page A2. The chapter has been busy all year - and for the last three - at events and competitions with the Havre students excelling in their work. That included attending the 97th...
Press release To date, the Red Kettle Campaign has raised $15,203.70 of our $45,000 goal for this season. This money will help the people in our community with a helping hand through 2025. We are short bell ringers at all sites: North 40, IGA both doors and the Mall on the weekends. The Red Kettle is in these locations from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Having a person manning the kettle helps bring in the finances needed to help the needy in our community. Please consider...
Press release CHINOOK — PAWS of Chinook is pleased to announce it has been awarded $1,500 through AgWest Farm Credit’s Rural Community Grant program to be used towards its winter shed project. The funds granted to PAWS of Chinook will impact its current canine residents at the shelter by providing materials to renovate a shed that can be used during times of inclement weather. “We are so honored to be awarded this grant from AgWest. Our shelter is currently over capacity with 5 of our 11 dogs lacking their own kenne...
The Havre Eagles Club is again hosting the Annual Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. Eagles Club manager Candace Des said the meal at the club is free, although free-will donations will be accepted. Volunteers are asked to show up at 9:30 a.m. Christmas Day to help with the meal or with meal delivery, Dess said. The meal will be served in the Eagles Club Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. People can also request delivered meals for homebound people. They should call the North Central Senior Center at 406-265-5464...
Press release Montana State University-Northern’s College of Health Sciences has been awarded a $17,800 grant from Accelerate Montana to provide free Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS®) training to 40-50 healthcare professionals across Montana, with a focus on rural communities along the Hi-Line. “This initiative is more than just a training program—it’s a direct investment in the health and safety of our communities,” said Dr. Tiffany Vickers, dean of Northern’s College of Health Sciences. Stroke is a leading cause of dea...
From Daceen Verploegen, FFA reporter Allison Denton, FFA advisor Tuesday, Dec. 10, Havre FFA traveled to Fort Benton for the FFA Winter Districts Career Development Events. Twenty-two members competed in Agronomy, Vet Science, and Mechanics. The chapter was extremely successful and they are excited to be qualified to go to the State Convention in April for the opportunity to represent Montana at the National FFA Convention in October 2025. The Vet Science team placed 1st out...
By Emily Mayer One of the traits I love and admire about the people of this area is our propensity to give. We give our time to causes we believe are important, our resources to improve our community, funds to make life better for many, and, for those who are believers, our faith in God to pull us through the bad times and praise Him for the good times. We have a long history of giving in this prairie town, and Christmastide of 1924 was awash with community members’ generosity and commaraderie. There were so many entries this...
From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN - Calendars featuring drawings by artist Don Greytak are available from the Montana 4-H Foundation as a fundraiser to support 4-H youth programs. The Montana 4-H Greytak 2025 calendar features the artist's pencil drawings of agricultural life in Montana and has been a traditional fundraiser for more than 30 years. Calendars cost $15. They are sold by 4-H members and are available at most Montana State University County Extension offices...
Press release The Hill County government has extended an invitation for a retirement party for Commissioner Mark Peterson in the commission office in the Hill County Courthouse, 315 Fourth St., Tuesday, Dec. 31. A release invites people to help celebrate the retirement of “a huge supporter of law enforcement, local agriculture and local history, and 12 years as our Hill County commissioner for District 3....
Havre Weekly Chronicle reached out to local churches to find any special Christmas services the churches are holding. Following are the services at churches that responded to the enquiries. Watch at www.havreadilynews.com for any updates Chinook Alliance Church 115 Indiana St., Chinook Chinook Alliance Church will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Tuesday at 5 p.m. Community Alliance Church 925 Eighth St., Havre Community Alliance Church in Havre will hold a Christmas Eve candle light service at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec....
