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  • Local News - Knights of Columbus holding Tootsie Roll Drive Saturday

    Updated Aug 29, 2024

    Knights of Columbus will be holding its annual Tootsie Roll Drive to support Havre Day Activity Center at Gary & Leo’s Fresh Foods, North 40 Outfitters and Walmart from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....

  • New mural completed in Havre's Art Alley

    Updated Aug 27, 2024

    Press release Editor’s note: This version lists Hill County Community Foundation as a contributor to the project. A new mural in Havre's Art Alley was recently completed. The Art Alley group of the Art and Beautification Committee is very excited about the mural, a replica of an old Havre postcard, located on the alley wall of Havre Hardware between Third and Fourth avenues. The mural was painted by Havre native Madison Ruff, a muralist who works throughout the western U...

  • Racicot, Brown expound on reasons endorsing Democrats

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 25, 2024

    When prominent former Montana Republican elected officials Marc Racicot and Bob Brown and other members of Republicans for Tester recently endorsed Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont, in the 2024 election, they drew a scathing rejoinder from the campaign of his opponent. "'Republicans for Tester' makes about as much sense as a jumbo shrimp - 'Two-Faced Tester' has made a career of serving at the pleasure of New York's Chuck Schumer to advance their 'Montana Last' agenda while pretending...

  • Celebrating History: The fair was back

    Updated Aug 23, 2024

    By Emily Mayer Excitement was building for the revival of a county fair for Hill County this week 100 years ago. The businessmen of the community worked together and many contributed to the effort. Donations ranging from $100.00 to $5.00 show this commitment to the community and its economy. R. G. Linebarger, editor of The Havre Daily Promoter, again published an editorial regarding the effort. This was printed in the Aug. 17, 1924, edition: THE COUNTY FAIR The response that has greeted the committee in charge of plans for ho...

  • Quick pics: School's back from summer

    Updated Aug 23, 2024

  • Hill - Running for a third time for the same reason as the first

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    Former Rep. Ed Hill, R-Havre, said he is back in the ring to try for a seat in the Montana Legislature basically for the same reason he first ran in 2020 - He sees a need for his candidacy. "The reason I I ran again, I guess just just to just the need, and realizing that, well, it is a thankless job and nobody else was chomping at the bit and wanting to do it," he said. Hill won the election in 2020 to represent Havre in the Legislature, but lost to Democrat Paul Tuss in the...

  • Mothers invited to prayer group

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    Press release A local chapter of a prayer network aiming to help children in the modern world is inviting local mothers to join the Havre group. “With all of the issues families have to face these days, there is a need to wrap our children, our schools and our community in prayer,” a flyer for the Havre Moms in Prayer said. “Moms in Prayer of Havre meets weekly and is open to all women who feel a burden for the children of our community. “If you would like to join us in prayer, please call Theresa at 406-344-2347,” the flyer...

  • Local News - HRDC closing today, Friday for training

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    Press release District IV Human Resources Development Council will be closed today, Aug. 22, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m. and all day Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, for an agency training event. The offices at 2229 Fifth Ave. will be reopening Monday, August 26, 2024. If it is an emergency, people contact following number below as necessary. Rental Properties: 406-262-4694; Food Bank: 406-879-6785; Crisis Line: 406-265-2222; Heating: 406-945-0104....

  • OPI offers grants to Montana teachers for math and reading projects

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    Press release HELENA — The Montana Office of Public Instruction announced it is allocating $1.5 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief — ESSER — funds to Montana teachers for math and reading projects. OPI has partnered with DonorsChoose, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit, to offer $500 direct grants to all K-12 public school teachers in Montana. To qualify for a math or reading project grant, teachers must: • Visit the DonorsChoose Montana Teachers page • Teach K-12 in a Montana public school ...

  • Milk River study board meeting in Malta Oct. 2

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    Press release The International St. Mary and Milk Rivers Study Board will be holding a public town hall meeting October 2, 2024. All are welcome to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to update the public on the study’s progress, work plan and timeline of studies into 2024, as well as to solicit public feedback on future engagement. Members of the Study Board will present information on various topics the Study Board has been working on. The Study Board is very interested in hearing the perspectives of citizens around t...

  • Hunter named to President's List at University of Maryland Global Campus

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    ADELPHI, Md. — Grace Hunter of Havre was named to the President’s List in late June 2024 at University of Maryland Global Campus. Students who qualified for the prestigious list at UMGC must have graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree and a cumulative grade point average of 4.0. Hunter earned a Master of Science Learning Design and Technology....

  • Republicans endorse Tuss, Tester

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 18, 2024

    Editors note: This version includes a comment from Tim Sheehy campaign spokesperson Jackie O’Brien that was received after the printing deadline for this edition. Watch for more in next week’s Havre Weekly Chronicle. Two local politicians have received unusual endorsements, endorsements from major Montana Republicans. Former Montana Gov., Attorney General and Republican National Committee Chair Marc Racicot has endorsed Rep. Paul Tuss, D-Havre, in his race to retain his seat in a race against Republican former Rep. Ed Hil...

  • Quick pics: A misty morning

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

  • Havre's National Night Out set for Aug. 27

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Havre’s law enforcement agencies are again bringing a night of socialization and entertainment to people in the community with Havre’s National Night Out set for Tuesday, Aug. 27. The night, running from 6-8 p.m. on the Montana University-Northern SUB drive, is hosted by Havre Police Department in conjunction with Hill County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Border Patrol Havre Sector, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Havre Station, Hill County Search and Rescue, Havre Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services, the FBI, Bear Paw V...

  • Clack Museum board discusses report updates

    Christy Ulmen|Updated Aug 15, 2024

    H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Board members met Monday evening to discuss updates on reports. The Dino Trail saw 41 visitors in July, with 40 of them being stamped and one sold. Some additions to the gift shops this summer were copper buffalo coins, Zuul the dinosaur toys, and Dr. Seuss dino book, Clack Museum/Wahkpa Chu'gn sticker, a Dinosaur Trail sticker, and a Dinosaur Trail Museum postcard. Raffle tickets for a quilt and a rifle are for sale at the museum. The drawing...

  • Havre Trails to Host 6th Annual Summerfest

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Press release Havre Trails members said they are excited to host the 6th Annual Summerfest in Havre’s Pepin Park Saturday, Aug. 24, from 2 to 7 p.m. The event will feature dozens of beers, ciders, wines, and seltzers, as well as live music and food. Drink stations will include Triple Dog Brewing, Gally’s Brewing, Cross Country Brewing, Wild Fig, White Raven Winery, Gusto Distributing, and Havre Distributors. Food vendors will include Chachi’s Tacos, The Stack, and Dale Dogs. Live music will be provided by Havre’s own Corey Ko...

  • Local News - Fall closure for Havre pool set for Aug, 19

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    The city pool end of summer closure for the Havre swimming pool this year will be from Aug. 19 to Sept. 2. “We will let you know our fall hours once everything is finalized,” a release from Havre Parks and Recreation Department said. Hours will also be posted on the Parks and Recreation website at https://www.ci.havre.mt.us/parks-recreation . The release said the department is hiring for the fall in all positions. “We are looking for lifeguards, swim instructors, and custodians,” the release said....

  • Local News - Celtic duo to perform at Havre-Hill-County Library

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Celtic duo Willson and McKee will be performing at the Havre-Hill County Library Monday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. Ken Willson and Kim McKee specialize in Celtic folklore-music, dance, stories and the culture of Ireland and Scotland, mingled with the lush life and landscapes of the rural West. The concert is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served....

  • Celebrating History: Good news 100 years ago

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    By Emily Mayer Due to some technical difficulties at the library, I was not able to copy off all this week’s newspapers from this week 100 years ago. However, the editions I did copy had some good news concerning both the present and the future. For the present, discussions of reviving a fair for Hill County were planned. This article was in the Aug. 10, 1924, edition of The Havre Daily Promoter. WELFARE CLUB WILL DISCUSS COUNTY FAIR The proposed Hill County fair to be held here this fall will be the subject of discussion at...

  • Work progressing to end water restrictions

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 11, 2024

    Havre City Council heard an update Monday on the water restrictions in place in Havre, which have been eased, and on plans to permanently fix the issue. Havre Public Works Director Trevor Mork and Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Amanda Vaughn talked about the issue during the council's meeting Monday in Havre City Hall. The ban was issued July 19, effective that date, and would last until conditions change, the release said. The ban prohibited most non-essential uses and...

  • Park Board discusses the importance of maintenance for the park

    Christy Ulmen|Updated Aug 11, 2024

    Hill County Park Board members met Monday evening to discuss updated and soon-to-come maintenance projects for the park. The board members interviewed three contractors for the overall Camp Kiwanis Beaver Lodge project. Korb Construction, Clausen and Sons, and Sletten Construction from Great Falls were the contractors considered for this project. Korb Construction was chosen to handle the project. Specifics regarding cabin inspections and the conditions that properties should...

  • Man sought in connection with shooting death on Rocky Boy

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 8, 2024

    Rocky Boy Police are looking for a man they want to speak to about a shooting death on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation early Monday morning. The Rocky Boy Police Department posted an official release on their Facebook Page last Thursday that said the department is looking for Gordon Denny Jr., 29, to talk to about the shooting. The name of the shooting victim was not listed in the press release. No one was available to talk to the Havre Weekly Chronicle in calls starting July...

  • Back to school stories on the way

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 8, 2024

    School is just around the corner and many events already are taking place to get students into their classrooms and activities. Havre Weekly Chronicle will be posting information on its website at www.havredailynews.com and will publish a special section on back to school with next week’s edition. Watch for updates on school events from Harlem, Turner and Hays-Lodge Pole wast to Chester and south to Big Sandy online and in next week’s special section....

  • Online tool offered to help with election worker recruitment

    Updated Aug 8, 2024

    Press release HELENA — Montana Secretary of State”s office announced that, as itand the Montana Elections Team continue to prepare for November's 2024 General Election, the state launched a new poll worker recruitment tool for Montana counties. People interested in becoming poll workers can visit our voter resources website, https://VoteMT.gov, and select the “Election Judges/Poll Workers” link under the “resources” tab. They can also access the poll worker recruitment tool online at https://votemt.gov/pol...

  • State gives notice of property tax rebate

    Updated Aug 8, 2024

    Press release HELENA — The Montana Department of Revenue will soon be distributing its second round of property tax rebates to eligible Montana taxpayers as part of a property tax relief package passed in 2023. The property tax rebate is a rebate of up to $675 of property taxes paid on a principal residence. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in a Montana residence for at least seven months of 2023 and paid the property taxes on that residence. Properties owned by an entity and irrevocable trusts are not eligible for t...

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