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Hill County Sheriff's Office said in a release today that Kolten T. Demontiney of Billings, homeless, 21 was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday night after a high-speed pursuit. Demontiney was charged with criminal endangerment, motor vehicle theft, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, resisting arrest, fleeing or eluding a peace officer, reckless driving, speeding, other traffic crime, stop sign violation, operating a motor vehicle without valid...
A man who was living with a young woman in Havre when she notified authorities she was the one who went missing as a child four years earlier in Arizona pleaded guilty in Hill County District Court Monday to an unrelated felony count of sexual abuse of children. Edmund Davis Harris, 37, entered his plea before state District Judge Kaydee Snipes Ruiz. A second count of sexual abuse of children will be dismissed under a plea agreement. Snipes Ruiz sent the sentencing date for...
Press release The Montana Department of Transportation and its contractor, Wickens Construction, are beginning a project to reconstruct a portion of US Highway 2 between Zurich and Harlem. "This project will enhance safety on this stretch of US 2," said MDT Engineering Project Manager Mike Moore. "We thank the traveling public in advance for their patience as construction starts in this area." This project will widen a 7-mile stretch of US 2 between the intersections with...
Havre was again filled with a rocking' weekend for Festival Days, starting with the library book sale Thursday with it and other events running through Sunday. Once again the parade filled Fifth Avenue for more than an hour Saturday, the Kiwanis Pancake Feed filled people Saturday morning, the car show thrilled fans Friday, 48 hours of softball entertained on the field, people could watch both high school and college football over the weekend, and more. Havre Area Chamber of...
By Emily Mayer Local news in the papers this week 100 years ago was a mixed bag. Local resident Edward Burke was none too happy about not being able to cash in some accounts held in the Security State bank. This article was printed in the September 23, 1924, Havre Daily Promoter. BURKE BRINGS SUIT AGAINST SECURITY STATE BANK Edward F. Burke, through his attorneys Jos. P. Donnelly and Louis P. Donovan, yesterday started suit in the district court against the Security State Bank for the money he had on deposit at the time the b...
Press release HELENA — The Montana Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2025 Noxious Trust Fund Grant Program. Established by the 1985 Montana Legislature, the Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants provide funding for noxious weed research projects, development projects, state and community education, and on-the-ground management through a landowner cost share. Applicants may apply for funding up to $75,000 per project. Applications are due Monday, January 6, 2025, via WebGrants at http...
From Crystal J. Glade Northern Montana Health Care Marketing and Public Relations coordinator When John Basilio boarded a plane bound for Great Falls, Montana, he was looking for more than just a new job - he was looking for a new adventure. For the Filipino Medical Lab Technologist, Montana was a blank canvas, a place he had only heard of in name, thanks to the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana". But John, a big fan of Hollywood film and television, wasn't seeking fame or...
Press release The Bear Paw Cooperative, through local school districts, assists in the provision of special education and related services to children with disabilities. Through a process called Child Find, local school districts accept referrals, provides evaluations and special education for children ages 3-21 years if they qualify. People can contact their local school district or the Bear Paw Cooperative at 406-357-2269....
A brand-new location for the Montana Highway Patrol headquarters has been named in honor of a former Hill County attorney and state senator who represented Havre. The Kris Hansen Campus in Boulder was dedicated to the late Kris Hansen Sept. 4. Hansen spearheaded the creation of the location while serving as chief deputy state attorney general, a position she took in 2021. The Highway Patrol office was spread out in multiple offices and storage locations, and Hansen suggested...
Press release Montana Department of Revenue will be in Havre next Wednesday to try to help people understand how property taxes work in the state. DOR’s Property Assessment Division will hold a town hall in Havre at Havre High School from 6 to 8 p.m. “Property tax determination is a complex process in Montana, with state and local governments working together to accurately update and maintain Montana”s property valuation records,” an ad for the town halls says. DOR and local county governments are jointly hosting the town ha...
Montana Actor's Theatre is preparing for another fun year with Death By Chocolate. MAT Executive Director Jay Pyette will be spearheading this year's annual fundraiser. This year's fundraiser is set for Sept. 28, with the location being the same as last years, in the St. Jude Thaddeus School gymnasium. "This will be our 15th time. We started out in the SUB on the Northern campus, but as the event grew, we needed to move to a bigger space," Pyette said, "This event is the...
Press release The Montana Hospital Association released Sept. 10 the following statement on recent political ads featuring hospitals. “A series of recent political campaign advertisements has raised concerns about closure of hospitals in Montana’s rural communities. These ads were not coordinated, approved or endorsed by the Montana Hospital Association nor any of the hospitals named in the ad. “It is important that residents understand that every one of Montana’s rural hospitals remains open and ready to provide vital h...
Welcome all who are in Havre for Festival Days! There are many activities going on this weekend and there is something for everyone. Festival Days is a great tradition in Havre and one of the things that makes me proud to be from Montana’s North Star. One hundred years ago, the big event was a fundraiser for the Kennedy-Deaconess hospital. The results of the event were recorded for posterity in the September 20, 1924 Havre Daily Promoter. EXPECT TO WIPE OUT DEBUT OF HOSPTIAL BY JANUARY 1 Enthusiasm Marks the Meeting of Friend...
Havre Daily News staff People are invited to come hear some Country Music Gospel with 2021 Country Gospel Music Association male vocalist of the year Mark Umfleet Friday. “You are welcome to come and enter The Door,” a flyer says. Concerst are from 3-5 p.m. Friday at Pepin Park and from 6-8 p.m. at Set Free Ministries at 720 Second Ave. The concert is free but free will offerings for the speaker will be accepted. People can cal Pastor Albert “A.J.” Jensen at 406-750-4946 or Chaplain Gilbert “G.B.” Bruce Meyers at 406-945-494...
Press release Seventy-two shooters participated in the 44th annual Bullhook Bottoms Black Powder Club Spring/Fall Shoot held Aug. 31 and Sept. 1-2 at historic Fort Assiniboine south of Havre. The Spring Shoot normally held on Memorial Day weekend was canceled because of flooding and moved to Labor Day weekend. The weather was excellent for all three days. Shooting conditions would be rated as excellent. Shooters came from all parts of Montana with attendance down from 2023. Two new records were recorded this weekend. Luke...
Hill County Park Board met Monday to discuss cabin business and progress with the new Camp Kiwanis lodge in Beaver Creek Park. The board discussed projections that new lodge is expected to be completed during the summer of 2026. Construction to demolish and replace the lodge is expected to begin next summe. The new lodge will be built on the foot print the Beaver Lodge at Camp Kiwanis, which has been deteriorating and leading to several years of planning on how to replace it....
Press release The Hill County Suicide Awareness Coalition will be hosting its 10th annual Suicide Awareness Walk on the Montana State University-Northern campus tonight in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day. Participants should begin gathering at the clock tower south of Cowan Hall on the MSUN campus after 6:30 p.m. and speakers will begin at 7 p.m. This year's theme is "Talk Away the Dark." Cadence Kallenberger, Havre High School senior and Key Club president will...
As Sept. approaches, so does the start of the school year, except it started later that it does today. This article was found on the front page of the Sept. 7, 1924, edition of The Havre Daily Promoter. PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN MONDAY MORNING The Havre public schools open tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock. All the high school pupils will not report until then. All boys and girls who are to enter the grade departments should be at their respective schools promptly and this likewise applies to the junior high and the high school student...
People are invited Monday, Sept. 16, to come and meet CASA. An event will be held Monday at 5 p.m. at the Court Appointed Special Advocates Hill County office at the District 4 Human Resources Development Council Building at 2229 Fifth Ave., use the north door for entrance. “Join our CASA staff to learn about our special program and how we serve the local children in foster care,” a poster says. CASA recruits, trains and supports citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in cou...
Press release Linda Warburton, “The Rose Lady,” said she is very grateful to the people who came to the fundraising dinner to help with her expenses dealing with cancer. Warburton is fighting small cell lung cancer, and she said she has to travel to Great Falls for treatment. The fundraiser was held to help with her travel expenses. “The fundraiser is over, but if people still want to help,” she said, an account is set up at Independence Bank where people can make donations to help with her ongoing expense...
Press release BILLINGS — Western Native Voice has announced the launch of its “Snag Dat Vote Tour,” which will kick off Sept. 16 on the Blackfeet Reservation. The organization said the tour aims to energize Native American communities across Montana and encourage voter registration and participation in the upcoming Nov. 5 presidential election. The Snag Dat Vote Tour will feature a two-day event at each stop, combining community engagement, voter education and outreach, and entertainment to build Native power at the polls. Da...
Press release The Federal Emergency Management Agency has designated 12 Montana Counties, including Blaine, Chouteau and Hill, and the Rocky Boy’s and Fort Belknap Indian reservations, as primary natural disaster areas. A USDA release said the designation is in response to severe winter storms and flooding. The presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency to extend through emergency loans emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. Emergency loan...
North Central Senior Center Sept. 16-20 Menu Menu subject to change Monday, Sept. 16 — Bacon, Cheese Dogs, Corn, Jojo’s Oranges Tuesday, Sept. 17 — Chicken Parmesan, Buttered Noodles, Green Beans, Pears Wednesday, Sept. 18 — Beef Rice & Onions, Peas & Carrots, Apple Sauce, Cup Cakes Thursday, Sept. 19 — Hawaiian Chicken, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Raspberry Jell-O Friday, Sept. 20 — Cheese Potato Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Green Beans, Rice Krispy Treat Rudyard Center News: Jessie is gone. We will be back to delivering...
Press release Mr. and Mrs. John Well-Off-Man said they are happy to announce that their daughter Sonya has been accepted to pursue her Ph.D. in audiology at the University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California. Sonya Well-Off-Man is an enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation....
Press release Want to see a stunning display of flowers? Drive over the Milk River to the north side of Havre at 417 Seventh Ave. Each year, Dale and Debbie Erickson plant many colorful annual flowers utilizing antiques including a wagon, milk separator, an old cream can, children's wagon and wooden barrels. Adding to the charm are garden statues among the plants including chickens to remind us of the good old days. They installed drip irrigation to keep the flowers fresh and...
