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Articles from the March 29, 2023 edition


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  • Drought still here but eases across the state

    Tim Leeds|Updated Mar 29, 2023

    For the first time in months, Montana has no area listed on the U.S. Drought Monitor as in extreme drought, a possible sign that this part of the state might move out of extreme dry conditions for the fist time in nearly three years. A patch across the northern part of the state, starting in Hill and Chouteau counties and running through Blaine County, to the North Dakota Border, still is listed as in severe drought, but a patch of the bright red Category D3 Extreme Drought...

  • NAMI has events slated through June

    Updated Mar 29, 2023

    Staff and wire report National Alliance on Mental Illness Havre has released its newsletter for April updating events it has coming up. “We hope that everyone is happy to see spring and now it time for showers to come,” the newsletter says. NAMI Havre is having a craft and vendor show April at the Atrium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, people can call 406-265-2258. “We will have more dates on craft and vendor shows that are going to be coming up so be watching for them,” the newsletter said. “May 13, 2023, fro...

  • Local early childhood screenings set

    Updated Mar 29, 2023

    Press release People in the Big Sandy, North Star Schools, Gildford Colony, East End Colony and Hilldale Colony who would like to have their preschool-aged children participate in a free early childhood screening, have an opportunity in the next few weeks in screenings sponsored by the Bear Paw Cooperative. In Big Sandy, screenings are set for Friday, March 31, 2023, at F.E. Miley Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The screenings are by appointment only. People can call Cinda at (406) 378-2406 for appointments. The...

  • Obituary - Arnold N. Hokanson

    Updated Mar 29, 2023

    Arnold N. Hokanson, 91, passed away due to natural causes Friday, March 24, 2023. Cremation has taken place and, at his request, no services will be held. Arnold requested that memorial donations be made in his memory to the Dedman Animal Shelter and Foundation in Fort Benton, the Montana State University-Northern Diesel Mechanic's Program in Havre, or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Arnold's...

  • Obituary - Stan Turner

    Updated Mar 29, 2023

    Stan A. L. Turner, age 70, passed away peacefully at Northern Montana Hospital February 23, 2023 with his son Nathan at his side. Cremation has taken place, and his ashes will be spread at a private, family memorial in Landusky. Please visit Stan's online memorial page to leave a message of condolence for his family at https://www.hollandbonine.com. Stan was born in Havre in October 1952 to David H. Turner and Mary F. Winburn Turner. Stan grew up in Havre and graduated from...

  • Obituary - Ronald Wayne Stump

    Updated Mar 29, 2023

    Ronald Wayne Stump, 61, passed away due to natural causes Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence. Wake services began at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, and continued until his funeral service, which was set for 9:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, all at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Vohs and Harlan Baker officiating. Burial followed in the Stump Family Cemetery....

  • Water main break stopping traffic on McKinley Avenue

    Updated Mar 29, 2023

    Havre Daily News staff Havre Public Works announced this morning that a water main break was reported on the 1200 Block of McKinley Avenue. The department asked people to watch for equipment and workers in the area. The road will be closed to through traffic during excavation and repair, please use an alternate route. People were advised to keep their eyes on the Havre Public Works Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089297250715 for updates....

  • Agenda - Hill County Public Cemetery District

    Updated Mar 29, 2023

    Hill County Cemetery District will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 31, at the cemetery office. • Call to order • Public comment • Approval of minutes from previous meeting • Old business • New business • Claims...

  • For the Record, March 29, 2023

    Updated Mar 29, 2023

    Havre Police Department A caller on 13th Street reported Tuesday at 8:10 a.m. that their vehicle was hit in a parking lot. -- A summons was issued after a caller at Havre Middle School reported a juvenile with a vape device Tuesday at 10:50 a.m. -- A summons was issued after a caller at Havre High School reported a juvenile with a vape device, cigarets and marijuana at 12:51 p.m. Tuesday. -- Shayna Jo Marie Koop of Box Elder, 26, was issued a summons on a partner or family...

  • Lights announce 2023 schedule

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 29, 2023

    About ready to begin spring football, the Montana State University-Northern Lights now have a schedule to prepare for. Northern head coach Jerome Souers recently announced MSU-N's 2023 schedule, which includes two non-conference games, and an exhibition game. "We are excited to finally complete our fall competition schedule for 2023, with exciting home games and a few different opponents," said coach Souers. "Our schedule reflects three non-conference games before our first...

  • Hi-Line Athletes of the Week

    Updated Mar 29, 2023

    Carter Spangler At the Cut Bank Invite this past weekend, Havre's Carter Spangler went undefeated to start the 2023 tennis season. He started the meet with a 6-0 victory against Cut Bank's Jack Black. He followed that up with a 6-2 victory over Cut Bank's Berkham. Spangler will look to build off that performance as he heads into the rest of his junior season. Rayna Johnson Havre's Rayna Johnson started the season by going 1-1 in singles at the Cut Bank Invite this past...

  • Lights ink All-Region forward

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 29, 2023

    For the Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team, it’s time to start building for next season. MSU-Northern men's Basketball Coach Shawn Huse has announced the signing of Leon Sayers. The 6-foot-7 forward from Spokane, Washington, earned First Team All-Region and First Team All-Tournament honors in the 35-team Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). He led the Trojans to a historic run to the NWAC title game for just the second time in program history, and the...

  • MSU Extension shares weather-based spring fertilizer adjustments

    Updated Mar 29, 2023

    From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN - A Montana State University Extension soil fertility specialist suggests considering spring soil water content and temperatures when making fertilizer decisions for the upcoming growing season. Clain Jones, MSU Extension soil fertility specialist and a professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, said many parts of Montana east of the Continental Divide received above-average precipitation from September 2022...

  • MFU scholarships deadline fast approaching

    Updated Mar 29, 2023

    Press release GREAT FALLS — The deadline to submit applications for Montana Farmers Union scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 is fast approaching. The annual scholarships are offered through MFU as part of the organization’s commitment to education and include the Bud Daniels Memorial Scholarship, the John Korsbeck Memorial Scholarship, and the Cascade County-wide Farmers Union Local, Chouteau County Farmers Union Local and Flathead County-wide Farmers Union Local scholarships. Applications are due April 17. The sch...