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At their weekly business meeting Thursday the Hill County Commission passed a resolution authorizing the Montana Association of Counties to intervene on their behalf in ongoing litigation between the state and counties regarding state education levies. Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Department of Revenue recently directed the counties to collect the full 95 mills of the state’s school equalization levy, which supports schools in lower income areas, but counties across the state, including Hill County, bucked the governor, ins...
by Emily Mayer Fifty years ago, on a beautiful autumn October afternoon, hundreds of local women gathered at the Armory Gymnasium on then Northern Montana College's campus to attend the 1973 Food Fair and Fashion Festival. This event was organized by the many homemaker extension clubs in Hill, Blaine, Chouteau and Phillips counties, local merchants in those communities, KOJM radio station, the Havre Chamber of Commerce, and others. The purpose of the event was to share...
Press release The Hi-Line Curling Club announced the commencement of the upcoming curling season with two free open curl sessions. "We are delighted to invite the community to our open curl sessions," Hi-Line Curling Club President Carl Little said. "Curling is a sport that promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and a sense of community. We welcome everyone to come and try it out, regardless of their experience level. It's a chance to have fun, stay active, keep the winter blues...
By: Patrick Johnston A brush fire east of Big Sandy is sending plumes of smoke into the air, but details remain scarce for now. The Chouteau County Sheriff’s Department reports that the fire is between mile markers 76 and 77 on Judith Landing Road east of Big Sandy. The department reports that Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Volunteer Fire Department and Loma Rural Volunteer Fire Department are on scene now, but there is no other available information. Watch for updates here.... Full story
A meeting of the Hill County Board of Health became contentious Wednesday as Hill County Public Health Director Kim Berg, also the county's health officer, repeated her request that the Hill County sanitarian be brought back under the Hill County Health Department, a request that received significant resistance. Berg said the duties of the Hill County sanitarian - a position now filled part-time by Clay Vincent, who has been retired as the county full-time sanitarian and...
At a meeting of Hill County officials Wednesday morning, Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson asked that department heads hear and pass on a number of reminders to their employees regarding following county policy. Peterson said he wanted to remind everyone to be respectful in their dealings with those in and outside of their departments, and that the county relies on proper communication to function. “We have some issues within departments of not wanting to communicate very well,” he said. He also said he’s heard about...
Press release Montana State University-Northern will kick off its fall 2023 Brown Bag Lecture Series with a presentation by Associate Professor of English Valerie Guyant, Ph.D. The event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. in Hensler Auditorium in the Applied Technology Center, and it is open to the public. The presentation is titled "Vampires & Other Blood Drinkers: Take a Bite Out of Literary History Across Time and Cultures." If someone says the word...
For the first time United Way of Hill County is offering individual tickets to the public for its 8th Annual Crab Boil Saturday, its biggest yearly fundraiser. United Way of Hill County Executive Director Danielle Golie said they only have a handful of tickets left for the event and it always fills up, and tickets will not be available at the door Saturday. Normally, Golie said, they fill the event through the purchase of table tickets and their event sponsors, but things will be a bit different this time. She said this is...
The Great Northern Fair Board approved work to replace the roof on their commercial buildings at its monthly meeting Tuesday evening where members also discussed a host of upcoming events. Board Vice Chair Bob Kaul said their commercial building roofs are starting to see a bit of wear and tear and they are hoping to have them replaced before winter to prevent any issues during the months of difficult weather the area is likely to get. A second set of new bathrooms have also...
The FBI Havre office is seeking information regarding a former local resident who has been charged in federal court in Billings with multiple counts relating to allegations of child sexual abuse. A release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana said James Kirby King, 57, a former resident of Hays, has been indicted on multiple counts. He has been charged with • Aggravated sexual abuse of a child, three counts. • Incest, four counts. • Sexual exploitation of child...
A world-renowned pianist is returning to Chester to play a benefit concert for his hometown Sunday, Oct. 22. Patty DeVries, president of the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce, said she can remember when Phil Aaberg, a famous native son of Chester, returned home. "I can still hear the freight train whistle on that particular day in July," DeVries said. "It was a sweltering day outside and inside Chester Public School's Auditorium. The doors were propped open and Chester...
Press release The Havre High School speech and debate team is hosting its invitational speech, debate and drama tournament at the high school Saturday, Oct. 28, and is inviting anyone interested to contact the team about judging at the tournament. “We have a great, loyal pool of judges, but we have lost contact with some of them as they change phone numbers and emails, and we want them to get back with us,” head coach Tim Leeds said. “I know there are plenty of other people out there who haven’t judged for us yet who would e...
Havre Police arrested Joe Don Demontiney, 41, of Box Elder Friday after locating an unattended vehicle they said he had used to lead officers on a high speed chase, an incident that is still under investigation. Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said at 1:44 p.m. Friday officers stopped a 2008 GMC Sierra, operated by Demontiney, on the 100 Block of First Street West but he accelerated and attempted to escape, driving recklessly while doing so. Matosich said he traveled westbound up the hill toward the Holiday Village Mall...
A renowned performer will be in Havre this week, as the Hi-Line Arts Council sponsors Jack Gladstone's performance in Montana State University-Northern's Little Theater. Gladstone said he will be providing his own music for the public to enjoy. "I am pleased and eager to perform for Havre schools as well as for a public presentation. My set list will contain original compositions and narratives grounded in over 40 years of inquiry, recording and performances across North...
A car chase in Blaine County ended in an arrest of Christian Daniel Takesenemy of Hardin, 26, on federal warrants just west of the Hill-Blaine county line Sunday evening. Hill County Sheriff’s office received a call to assist another agency on U.S. Highway 2 Sunday just after 10 p.m. Hill County Undersheriff Stan Martin said Chinook Police had been pursuing a vehicle and Montana Highway Patrol deployed spike strips to stop the vehicle just west of the county line between Hill and Blaine counties. Martin said the suspect f...
As litigation continues to hold Montana’s recently passed charter school bill in limbo, a pair of local Native American leaders have intervened in the case to voice their support for the bill, detailing their plans for advancing language and cultural studies for Native American students they argue isn’t possible without the new law. House Bill 562 allows for the establishment of “community choice” schools with the approval of a local authorized school board or an autonomous state commission, schools that would be eligibl...
Havre High School Attendance Secretary Kaci Hipple was named the second winner of the Pony Pride Award, a monthly award for outstanding work in Havre Public Schools, which she was presented with earlier this week by its first recipient, Havre High Assistant Principal Jeremiah Nitz. Hipple said the receipt of this award was an unexpected honor and she looks forward to continuing her work at Havre High School. As attendance secretary, she said, her job involves interacting with...
The Havre area saw record setting rainfall yesterday, with 0.46 inches dropping, cutting this year’s water deficit in half, and the area northeast of Havre saw similar precipitation. National Weather Service Great Falls Lead Meteorologist Jim Brusda said the previous record for Oct. 11 was 0.24 inches, and Havre got nearly double that. Meteorologist Matt Ludwig said Chinook and Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation got even more with a full half inch, with Fort Belknap Indian Community and Harlem getting 0.34 inches. Ludwig said Che...
A celebration is set for the dedication of a re-themed park and its monument marking the start of the walking trail at the park. "Mark your calendars for the dedication ceremony of the Veterans of Hi-Line Park on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at 10 a.m.," a release said. Local veterans organizations have taken over the park on 11th Street West, formerly US Bank Park, and have built a memorial at the start of the walking trail at the park. They requested last year that the city...
Press release The Havre Police Department has seen a recent increase in vehicle and house break-ins. It is a good practice for the public in regards to safety and security to lock all doors, windows and vehicles. Havre Police officers are working diligently to solve these investigations, and are asking that if anyone in the public sees anything suspicious they contact the Havre Police Department, 406-265-4361. Or they can leave an anonymous tip at CrimeStoppers, 406-265-4444. Havre Police Department thanks the public for any...
