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Press release Davey School, District #12, announced it has open enrollment available for the 2023-24 school year. People can contact the district clerk at 406-265-6970 for more information....
Editor’s note: This verson corrects the spelling of Christen Obresley’s name in the photograph caption. With summer approaching, Havre's Women's Trap League is looking to recruit new members. Board member Emi Smith said the Havre club needs at least five participants in its women's league to move forward with their expected event dates. Smith is organizing the event this year. The women's trap league meets on Monday evenings, and the open shooting practice occurs on Wed...
American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are preparing to commemorate Memorial Day Monday, working with the newly re-established VFW Auxillary. “We encourage all who are able to join us in this honor,” VFW Post 497 Commander Bill Tucker said. Leslie Johnson of the American Legion, also is helping organize this year’s ceremony said that Sunday at 9 a.m. the American Legion and VFW, with help from the public, will be placing an American flag at each veteran’s headstone at Highland Cemetery. “On Monday, May 29, Memor...
The Hill County Commission approved the purchase of a new body scanner for the Hill County Detention Center and renewed a contract for meals for inmates at their weekly business meeting Thursday. Hill County Sheriff Jamie Ross has said the body scanner would prevent contraband from entering the facility and increase the safety of everyone there. In Thursday’s meeting Ross said the original quote for the machine was $164,000 but the price of maintenance has since gone down a bit. Ross recommended the commission raise the s...
Staff and wire report Havre Public Works Department announced that work to repair a water main on the 700 Block of First Street - U.S. Highway 2 as it passes through Havre - will start Tuesday, May 30. The repairs, on the street north of Gary & Leo's Fresh Foods will include men and equipment in the area as well as redirected traffic, road closures, and possible delays. A release from Public Works asked for people to plan their route accordingly and allow for extra time. The...
A number of local students, listed below, were among the 335 students named to the The Montana State University-Northern’s Spring semester Dean’s List. To be included in the Dean’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and earn a grade point average of 3.25 or better. Students that received a pass, incomplete or “F” during this semester are not included on the honor roll listing. The following list of students is organized alphabetically by hometown. Please note that many students give a Havre address instead o...
Staff and wire report Ellyssa Mary Tempel of Chester and Kaylee A. Ellingson of Havre were among the 313 graduates of the class of 2023 upon whom Carroll College conferred degrees Saturday, May 13, 2023, during its 113th commencement ceremony held in Nelson Stadium. Tempel, who majored in nursing, graduated magna cum laude. Elllingson earned a degree in business: accounting and strategic finance, and a financial planning certificate. To be eligible for graduation honors, a Carroll student must complete 60 hours of coursework...
Press release University of Montana Western in Dillon announced that Megan Ehinger, a 2023 graduate of Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School, is one of the recipients of Western’s 2023-24 Chancellor’s Leadership Scholars Award. The award is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded to exceptional students residing in the state of Montana who will be attending the University of Montana Western in the fall. Ehringer said she would like to thank her teachers for their encouragement and guidance. While taking a com...
Press release Milk River Gobblers announced the recipients of the 2023 scholarships the group awarded. The Gobblers gave out $2,500 in scholarships to area students “to enhance their way to their college dreams,” the group said in a release. Receiving $500 scholarships were Lance Ruttledge and Jaycee Worrall, both of Big Sandy High School, and Morgan Freide of Chinook High School. Receiving $250 scholarships were Rainee Watson of North Star High School, Taylor Ball of Fort Benton High School, Brie Swanson of Chinook High Sch...
Counties are still working to address damage caused by this year’s flooding as they finish necessary documentation for the government to declare a federal disaster. Last week, Gov. Greg Gianforte declared a disaster due to flooding that occurred the previous month, opening up assistance from the state and the possibility of a federal disaster declaration. Following heavy snow this winter through March — including a likely new record for December snowfall in Havre — and temperatures staying relatively cold through the start...
Staff and wire report People are again invited to an afternoon and evening of art, music and companionship in downtown Havre. "Spring is here and plans are in the works for this year's Spring Celebration in the Art Alley in downtown Havre," a release said, adding, "This year's celebration will be Saturday, June 3." The release adds that, weather permitting, the activity is planned for 3-7 p.m. that day. The Art Alley is the result of years worth of work to clean up and...
Blaine County Health Department Wednesday reported two more COVID-19-related deaths. The county had a surge in COVID-19-reported cases in the past few months, and also reported another COVID-19-related death May 11. The deaths bring Blaine County’s total COVID-19-related deaths since the emergency was declared in March 2020 to 37. Hill County Health Department reports it was made aware of the latest COVID-19-related death in the county May 17. Wednesday’s release said no new cases were confirmed from May 13 to May 24, and...
Staff and wire report Havre Police Department is urging people to follow the law and buckle up as the summer season arrives. “Buckling a seat belt takes less than two minutes, Capt. Ryan Pearson of the Havre Police Department said in a press release. “It’s a simple yet crucial step towards safety for both drivers and passengers. Our priority is for you to arrive safely at your destination every trip, every time.” The release said Havre police and Montana Highway Patrol are reminding all Montanans to buckle up as they start t...
Press release MISSOULA - The deadline is fast approaching to register in a contest to help fight the use of methamphetamine in Montana and possibly win large cash prizes in the process. The deadline to register in the Montana Meth Project's Paint the State 2023 art contest is Wednesday, May 31. People entering the contest have the opportunity to compete for major cash prizes thanks to the support of the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation. Prizes totaling more than...
Area seniors can get help setting up their legal documents June 8 at Montana State University-Northern where Montana Aging Services Bureau will be holding a Legal Document Clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Senior Defense Grant Project Coordinator Richard Heitstuman said their staff can handle wills, living wills, power of attorney documents, declarations of homesteads and transfer on death deeds. He said they can handle most other documents in that legal realm but they can’t really help people with trusts, as they are extremely c...
Press release WASHINGTON — As summer approaches, millions of Americans will hit the road to visit national parks, beaches and campgrounds. While packing that sunblock, bug spray and picnic blanket, people should make sure to also take some U.S. Department of Agriculture food safety tips along for the ride. “USDA reminds summer travelers not to let your outdoor meal become a feast for bacteria,” USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Emilio Esteban said. “Bacteria grows faster during the summer months because it’s warmer an...
Members of the St. Mary's Rehabilitation Working Group discussed at its meeting Tuesday bills in the 2023 legislative session that would provide the project with millions of dollars. House Bill 6 will provide $26 million to the project as a nontraditional loan, which requires repayment of interest but not principal, and House Bill 8 will provide another $26 million as a traditional loan. Members of the group said they were extremely happy about this outcome, but the group's...
MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS - Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed legislation giving Native American families preference in fostering and adopting Native children involved with child protective services, a proactive move to protect such rights as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case that could undercut them nationally. Gianforte signed Monday the Montana Indian Child Welfare Act, sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, after it passed the...
Press release Havre Public Works Department announced that Thursday May 25, work crews will be in at 4 a.m. to begin sweeping the following areas: Between First Street on the north and Second Street on the south and including the following avenues: Fourth Avenue West, Third Avenue West, Second Avene West, First Avene West, Montana Avenue and First Avenue. People who live in the area are asked to park off street if possible. The department will be attempting to get done before...
Press release The Havre Social Security office, located at 123 Fifth Ave., has updated its hours for in-person services. In-person services are now available from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. Local telephone service remains available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is provided by the Great Falls Social Security office at 1-877-583-4114. People can save a trip. Most Social Security services do not require the public to take time to visit an office. Many Social Security...
Press release Davey School, District #12, announced it has open enrollment available for the 2023-24 school year. People can contact the district clerk at 406-265-6970 for more information....
Staff and wire report Hill County Disaster and Emergency Services has issued an update on road closures for the county as of May 23, 2023. A sudden increase in high temperatures following heavy snow through the winter led to extreme flooding, causing the county and the state to declare a disaster due to the flooding. The disaster declaration also included Liberty and Blaine counties and the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. The declaration also allows the chance for President Joe Biden to issue a federal disaster declaration,...
Press release Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host a public meeting on the Environmental Assessment of the intent to purchase property for a new FWP Havre field office Thursday in the current office location, 2165 U.S. Highway 2 East, starting at 6 p.m. FWP leases its current field office location along Highway 2. Due to limited office space and equipment storage, no meeting room, a very small customer service and retail space, a small maintenance shop, and limited public parking, a facility that can better accommodate...
