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For runners from Havre, and all across the country, the wait was worth it, as they finally got run in the inaugural Bear Paw Marathon. Over 300 runners competed on Saturday morning across three events. The premier event was the full marathon itself that began at Sucker Creek Road and ended at the Montana State University-Northern campus. Out of all the runners that competed in the marathon, Havre local Chris Durward had the best finish. "It's been pretty special. I've only...
After being postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the inaugural Bear Paw Marathon, held June 5 in Havre, was a success. Whether running in the day's 5K, half marathon or the full marathon race, runners came together following more than a year of anticipation to finally achieve their goals. "Since I started running six, seven years ago, this has kind of always been one of my dreams is to be able to run in your hometown. I mean, I never expected I'd win this thing....
Fort Assinniboine saw a significant influx of attendees to their Living History event last Saturday, an event aimed at celebrating and providing education about the history of the fort and its effect on the area. The event was a revival of activities pretty well shut down last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Central Montana Everything Antique Show, held the same weekend as Living History, also shut down in 2020 due to the pandemic but was back, running Friday...
Hill County Public Health Director and Health Officer Kim Berg said, in a Hill County Board of Health COVID-19 update last Friday, that the area has seen an uptick in cases these past few weeks. Berg said by 11 a.m. that day the department had already found four new cases bringing the total for the county to 17 active cases with three hospitalizations. She said contact tracing is still ongoing so the numbers may still go up, but for now, 60 people are in quarantine and being monitored by her department. She said these new...
People can find online where vaccines are available in their area through https://vaccinefinder.org , operated by Boston’s Children’s Hospital and supported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Digital Service. The state COVID-19 Montana state tracking map has not been updated since Friday morning. Blaine County Health Department reported Friday evening being notified of 1 new case, 830 total, 12 active, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Friday evening 5 new cases, 2,017 tot... Full story
Patrick J. Lamphier, 76, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, after a five-year battle with cancer that never destroyed his spirit. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, with Deacon Tim Maroney officiating. A reception will follow the memorial service at the Great Northern Fairgrounds Chuckwagon. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in... Full story
Lucile Fay (Secora) Courtnage of Big Sandy, 92, passed away of complications of Parkinson’s on June 4, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at the Big Sandy Cemetery where she will be buried with her parents and brothers. Lucy’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to the Big Sandy Swimming Pool Fund.... Full story
From U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS – A Havre man accused of receiving child pornography on his cell phone admitted to charges Thursday, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Joshua Daniel Kaupang, 38, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography. Kaupang faces a mandatory minimum five years to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and at least five years to life of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Morris set sentencing for Sept. 19. Kaupang was released p...
From U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A man who admitted assaulting a woman, causing serious injuries, on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison and to three years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Kelcey James Morsette, 31, pleaded guilty on Feb. 24 to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Morris also ordered $941 in restitution. The government alleged in court doc...
Havre Police Department A two-vehicle crash was reported at 10:11 a.m. on Third Avenue. -- Nathaniel Sean Grey Bear of Poplar, 29, was issued a summons on a charge of shoplifting after a caller at a U.S. Highway 2 Northwest business reported a shoplifter Friday at 3:43 p.m. and officers investigated suspicious activity on First Street at 6:08 p.m. -- A Second Street caller reported Friday at 3:52 p.m. that two handguns, a 9mm and a 45mm, had been stolen. -- A Friday 6:38 p.m....
Press release The Hill County Counsel on Aging, also known as the Senior Center, is excited to say we are sponsoring a total of 20 Silver Sneaker memberships at Down Under Fitness Center for June and again for July. At this time, 10 of these memberships are for new members to the program and ten are for people currently attending their Silver Sneaker program. The classes are at 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday and 2 p.m. Wednesday. At this point in time, the Wednesday classes will be limited to ten participants with all COVID-19...
With the school year now over, the Havre Northstars American Legion baseball club can now get into the swing of their summer schedule starting with the Havre Jamboree at Legion Field this past weekend. The Northstars played four games across the weekend as they faced the Glendive Blue Devils, Billings Expos, Gallatin Valley Outlaws and Glasgow Reds. The Northstars started the weekend strong with two straight wins but faltered at the end with two tough losses. "Great start and...
