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  • Pie makers invited to compete during Montana Seed Show

    Updated Feb 29, 2024

    Press release Pie bakers — both men and women — should start looking for their favorite pie recipes. The Montana Seed Show is fast approaching, and one of the most popular events is the pie-baking contest. Entries will be taken Friday, March 8, between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. in the big gymnasium at Harlem High School. Categories are adult double crust, youth double crust and dessert/cream pie, which is open to all ages. Prizes for adult double-crust pies are $400 for first, $300 for second, $200 for third and $100 for fourth. You...

  • Holden seeks seat in U.S. House of Representatives

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 28, 2024

    Former state senator and current Dawson farmer and rancher Ric Holden is among the increasingly crowded field of Republicans running for the Eastern District of Montana's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Tuesday did an interview with the Havre Daily News in which he laid out his legislative priorities. The seat is held by Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., who had a short-lived campaign to challenge Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., for his seat in the body. Rosendale...

  • Corner receives Optimist donation for Eagle Scout project at Veterans Memorial Park

    Updated Feb 28, 2024

    by Mitch Forsyth Chloe Corner, a Havre high school sophomore, is working to construct a veterans memorial as part of her Eagle Scout project. It is located at the new Havre Veterans Memorial Park, formerly US Bank Park, across from the Montana State University-Northern football stadium. The Optimist Club of Havre, along with several of its members, donated $1,100 to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 497, the project sponsor, to help Chloe fund a portion of her project. The park,...

  • BLM seeks public comments on Bullwhacker Left Coulee Access EA

    Updated Feb 28, 2024

    Press release Bureau of Land Management planners invite public input on an environmental assessment analyzing the potential opening of a 0.6-mile primitive road through a travel plan amendment that would provide legal public motorized and mechanized access to the Bullwhacker area of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. The EA and supporting documents are available on the e-Planning website for a 30-day public comment period – Feb. 28 through March 28, 2024 — at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplan...

  • Wendland ordered to pay restitution in ag vandalism case

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 27, 2024

    In Blaine County District Court Monday, Jasper Wendland was sentenced to pay thousands of dollars in restitution for destroying nearly half a million dollars in farming equipment in a drunken rampage in 2022, but no jail time, with a six year deferred imposition of sentence. Judge Olivia Rieger said Wendland must pay nearly $40,000 to the Gasvoda family of Lone Tree Cattle Company, and $3,700 to Blaine County for the night of destruction, though she did not impose restitution...

  • Quick pics: Gray skies foreshadow cold night

    Updated Feb 27, 2024

  • Bread Show set for Montana Seed Show

    Updated Feb 27, 2024

    Press release Editor’s note: Watch for more on the Montana Seed Show in upcoming editions of Havre Daily News. Spring is just around the corner, so the Montana Seed Show in Harlem will be coming soon. March 7-9 mark the dates for this annual event, which will be held at Harlem High School. Entry date and time for the Bread Show is Friday, March 8, between 8 and 9:30 a.m. at the school’s big gym. Categories (both youth and adult) are: white bread, 100% whole wheat bread, machine white bread and machine 50% combination who...

  • Quick pics: A calm before the cold

    Updated Feb 26, 2024

  • Rosendale takes step toward possible reelection run

    Updated Feb 26, 2024

    by Havre Daily News Staff Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., filed an amended statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission Saturday, which may indicate he is seeking reelection, though his press spokesperson had yet to respond to a request for comment by printing deadline this morning. Rosendale's potential reelection bid comes after a fleeting campaign for U.S. Senate which was shuttered after less than a week when Republican kingmaker former President Donald Trump...

  • Bing 'N' Bob's under new but familiar ownership

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 26, 2024

    Legacy Havre Business Bing 'N' Bob's is under new ownership with long-time employee Matt Sasaki and his wife, Cindy, taking over the 75-year-old sporting goods store. Matt Sasaki said he's been working at the business for 21 years, taking over earlier this month from previous owner Jim Evans, and is looking to keep the store going more or less as it has been for all of his time there. Sasaki said he's been coming to Bing 'N' Bob's for practically his entire life, introduced...

  • Siemens receives grant for Eagle Scout project

    Updated Feb 26, 2024

    Press release Life Scout Jackson Siemens of ScoutsBSA Troop 1438 has received a grant from Hill County Community Foundation to help replace a sign at Rotary Park in Havre. Late last year, the Hill County Community Foundation of the Montana Community Foundation announced the yearly grant awardees. One of those recipients is First Lutheran Church of Havre for ScoutsBSA Troop 1438. The $500 grant was written by Jackson to help fund his Eagle Scout Service project. The funds will...

  • Local News - Havre High School Parent-Teacher Conferences

    Updated Feb 26, 2024

    Havre High School Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, Feb. 29, 4:15-7:15 p.m. for all parents and guardians of HHS students. Conferences will be held in classrooms. All parents or guardians of HHS students are invited and encouraged to attend....

  • Harlem schools seek RFPs

    Updated Feb 26, 2024

    Press release Harlem Public Schools is seeking qualified contractors to respond to an RFP for the DOE Renew America’s School Grant & Guaranteed Energy Performance Contract services by March 8, 2024. People can visit https://www.harlem-hs.k12.mt.us under the news section for more information. All questions concerning this RFP are to be directed to Director of Infrastructure and Technology Marty Dirden at marty@harlem-hs.k12.mt.us, phone 406-353- 3810 or fax 406-353-2674....

  • Boucher wins Hill County Spelling Bee, advances to state bee

    Updated Feb 23, 2024

    Havre Daily News staff The 57th Hill County Spelling Bee was one for the records, Hill County Superintendent of Schools Vicki Proctor said, with competition going 27 rounds as the top three contestants fought for the privilege to represent Hill County at the Treasure State Spelling Bee March 9 on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman. Havre Middle School eighth grader Riley Boucher won the bee and will represent Hill County at the state bee in Bozeman. Second-place...

  • Great Plains Veterans Center continues expansion

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 23, 2024

    The Great Plains Veterans Center continues to expand its services with new suicide prevention programs and a new fleet of vehicles to transport rural veterans to the resources they need, an expansion that has been accompanied by some serious growing pains as the organization's reach grows. Great Plains Veterans Center Communication Specialist Becky Lewis said the center's reach has grown far larger over the last few years, between a 2021 rebrand and getting new vehicles with...

  • Hileman, Chapman and Olson the HMS December students of the month

    Updated Feb 23, 2024

    Press release Risa Hileman was the Havre Middle School sixth-grade student of the month for December. Risa is the daughter of Ben and Christin Hileman. She has one brother, Lane Hileman. Risa sings in the middle school's choir and is a member of the cross-country track team. Outside of school, she loves reading, writing, running and creating art. In her spare time, Risa enjoys spending time with family and friends. At school, Risa has a positive attitude and exceeds...

  • Quick pics: Displaying Hi-Line Scout history

    Updated Feb 23, 2024

  • Rehberg declares new run for Congress

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 22, 2024

    Former long-time Congressman and lobbyist Denny Reberg is looking to get back into the U.S. House of Representatives, declaring his candidacy for Montana’s eastern district seat, joining a crowded field of primary opponents, one that does not yet include the seat’s current occupant Matt Rosendale. Rehberg announced his candidacy Wednesday, touting his years of experience in public service and painting a dire picture of the country under Democratic leadership which he cited as his primary reason for his run. “Joe Biden is ma...

  • Quick pics: Scraping away what is left of the ice

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

  • Bear Paw Development sets annual meeting Feb. 29

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

    Press release Bear Paw Development Corp. announced its annual meeting luncheon for 2024, along with the keynote speaker, is set for Thursday, Feb. 29, at noon in the Best Western Plus Havre Inn and Suites, located at 1425 U.S. Highway 2 West in Havre. The keynote speaker will be Rick Edwards, director of community connections with NorthWestern Energy, whose topic is "Dynamics of a Multi-Generational Workforce." "We have intentionally chosen a topic for our annual meeting this...

  • Students set to compete at Hill County Spelling Bee

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 21, 2024

    Havre Daily News staff The winners and placers of the local school spelling bees are gearing up to compete at the Hill County Spelling Bee, set for Thursday starting at 9 a.m. in the Havre Middle School Assembly Room, with a chance to earn a berth at the state spelling bee on the line. The state bee, the 59th Annual Treasure State Spelling Bee is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. March 9 on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman. The local school district spelling bees have been held in recent weeks with the individual...

  • Fair board celebrates completed fairground projects

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 21, 2024

    Members of the Great Northern Fair Board are considering adding to the fairgrounds' long-range plan, now that a substantial number of the projects in the plan have been completed or are close to being completed. This long-range plan was developed in late 2021 and early 2022 and was meant to act as a priority list for large projects to improve the fairgrounds and its facilities over the coming three to five years. However, board Vice Chair Bob Kaul said Tuesday that a...

  • Havre Cub Scout top popcorn seller in the state

    Updated Feb 21, 2024

    Press release Havre Cub Scout Sam Malley reached a singular honor this year, selling more Scout popcorn than anyone in the state. Each fall, local Cub Scouts and ScoutBSA scouts sell popcorn as a fundraiser to support their scouting adventures. The local scouts are part of the Hi-Line District, which includes Liberty County, Hill County, Blaine County and the Northern part of Choteau County. The Hi-Line District is one of 12 districts that make up the Montana Council. All of...

  • Swanson seeks top seat in Montana Supreme Court

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 20, 2024

    Montana Supreme Court Chief Justice candidate Cory Swanson, Broadwater County attorney, stopped in Havre earlier this week and sat down for an interview with the Havre Daily News about his candidacy. Swanson, who was a deputy attorney general under Tim Fox, said he decided to run primarily out of concern that former state auditor John Morrison would take the seat of Chief Justice Mike McGrath. He said he thought Morrison was unfit for the position. Morrison has since dropped...

  • Above average temps, clear skies in Havre this week

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 20, 2024

    A week of clear and relatively warm weather is on the horizon for the Havre area, though plenty of snow and ice remains from recent precipitation. National Weather Service predicts that today's high will be 40 degrees with a low of 24, and mostly sunny skies. Temperatures are expected to stay consistent with a high of 37 Wednesday, 40 Thursday, and 42 Friday and Saturday. Lows will also stay consistent fluctuating between 21 and 26 across the week. Skies are expected to be...

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