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Waters are receding in streams, creeks and rivers, although flood warnings have been extended through Tuesday evening and Harlem came close to setting a new record level for the Milk River. Melting snow throughout the region has forced people from their homes and caused flooding and damage to roads and covered fields and valleys with water. Harlem was anticipating possibly breaking the 1986 record, when the Milk River hit 25.7 feet, but National Weather Service reports the...
Press release BOZEMAN — Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte announced that members of his staff will conduct mobile office hours in northern and eastern Montana, Libert Countys. Staff will be in Chester Tuesday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Liberty County Library, 110 East First Street Area residents are invited to visit with a member of Gianforte’s staff on an individual basis and share their views, questions, or concerns regarding the federal government. These comments will be shared with Gianforte. Residents may also inquire abo...
Thanks to a stellar night on the mound from Alex Barkus and a memorable three-run home run from Kinzee Peterson, the Havre Blue Ponies did something in softball that they haven’t done in years and that’s beat Lewistown. After getting 10-run ruled by Lewistown just 10 days prior, 14-4 in Lewistown, the Ponies evened the season series between the two teams at the Sixth Avenue Memorial Field Friday night, knocking off the Eagles 8-5. Barkus, who was the losing pitcher for Hav...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has released more details about boat access to Tiber Reservoir south of Chester, which will be covered in two public meetings next week. New rules have been put in place at Tiber — and throughout the state — after invasive aquatic mussel larvae were discovered in Tiber in 2016. The agency had originally proposed limiting access to the reservoir to two locations, Tiber Marina and the VFW campground, but started collecting more public comments after concerns about having access limited that muc...
Montana Public Service Commission candidate and former state Rep. Randy Pinocci, R- Sun River, said at a meeting of the North Central Pachyderm Club Friday, that his work as a lawmaker makes him the candidate with the experience needed to serve on the commission and blasted one of his primary opponent's 2015 vote for a water compact. Pinocci, State Rep. Rob Cook, R-Shelby, former Libertarian U.S. House candidate Mark Wicks of Inverness and Cory McKinney of Great Falls are all...
The spring weather may be upon us in Havre, but the harsh, long winter in the North Central part of Montana has caused yet another sporting event to be canceled this month but athletes still will be able to compete in the state games. The Havre Special Olympics team, which is part of the Great Northern Area of the Montana Special Olympics and consists of athletes from high school-age to 70 years old, was set to host the Great Northern Spring Games, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year, though, the games have fell victim...
This week, students and the public will have the opportunity to view “THE ROCK AND ROLL EXPERIENCE” with north-central Montana’s own one-man band. Tuesday, April 24 at Hays-Lodgepole High School at 8:20 a.m. and Friday, April 27 at Dodson High School at 2:30 p.m., Hays-Lodgepole High School Band Director John Steinhardt will perform as his alter ego, Schizoid Johnny. Both performances are free and the public is encouraged to join. Steinhardt’s alter ego not only sings but he also plays a variety of instruments includi...
Candace A. Velk, a loving mother and wife, educator, and reading enthusiast, current resident of Boise, ID passed away Nov. 25, 2017, at the age of 65. Candace was born in Chandler, Arizona, April 27, 1952 to R.J. Puckett and Mary Flynn. She lived in Riverside, CA, during her younger years through high school, where she formed lifelong friendships she treasured deeply. She met her husband, Vic, in Chicago, IL, in 1972 and they later married October 6, 1973. She had a passion... Full story
Thursday, March 29, 2018, Constance (Connie) Keller, formerly of Havre, MT, was called home by our Heavenly Father for the Easter Celebration in Heaven. Connie was born Jan. 28, 1961, to Willis (Red) and Ruby Keller. She attended high school in Havre, graduating in 1979. Although she attended college and obtained a double degree with honors, Connie preferred to cook and bake in restaurants. Cooking was her passion. She was also a gardener, green to both armpits, just like her father. Connie’s kind, loving soul always made s... Full story
Havre Police Department Officers investigated after a caller reported someone had kicked in a door Friday at 11:21 a.m. at a Third Street business. —— Officers investigated after a caller reported a disturbance with her boyfriend Friday at 1:13 p.m. on 16th Street West. —— Officers investigated after a caller reported her wallet and medications were stolen out of a bathroom Friday at 9:22 p.m. at an 11th Street West business. —— Shane Miles Ironmaker of Havre, 35, was arrested on two Justice or City court warrants Fr...
Mary I. Lee, 97, passed away at the Hi-Line Retirement Center in Malta Friday, April 20, 2018, due to natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and at Mary’s request no services will be held. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Mary’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at http://www.hollandbonine.com.... Full story
Montana is at a crossroads. Will we continue to preserve and protect our access to public lands and waterways? Or, will we allow wealthy corporations and ultra-rich individuals pick apart our access to hiking, biking, fishing, hunting and enjoying the rights we have today? The strength and resilience of Montana’s economy is largely dependent upon the wild attractions of our beautiful state. Yellowstone Park and Glacier Park get a lot of attention, drawing millions of visitors. Of course, Montana has much more to offer. S...
Press release The District 4 Human Resources Development Council will be closed Tuesday, May 1, for a staff training. Northern Montana Child Development Center will be open. District 4 HRDC will resume normal business hours Wednesday, May 2, at 8 a.m....
For the first time under head coach Andrew Rolin, the Montana State University-Northern football team held a spring game and in front of a sizeable crowd, the Lights gave fans a glimpse at what they might see this fall. And if Saturday was any indication, fans will see a lot of smash-mouth football. In a simulated scrimmage, on a sunny Saturday afternoon at the Northern practice field, the Lights offense won the day, rushing for well over 200 yards in the scrimmage and...
After taking part in their first track meet of the season last Monday in Glasgow, the Havre High track teams made the trip to Belgrade Saturday to take part in the annual Gallatin Valley Invitational. Unfortunately, against some very good competition from the western part of the state, the Blue Ponies struggled to score points. Huntley Project won the boys meet with a total of 69 points. Dillon was second with 57.7 and Laurel was third with 54.6. Havre finished 17th with two...
For the months of February and March, all anyone could talk about is snow. And that includes local golfers and golf course owners. Now, after one of the harshest winters on record around the Hi-Line, the golf talk is turning from snow to water. While spring temperatures have finally ended what was a long delay to the local golf season, the wait and see to golfing in Havre and around the Hi-Line isn't quite over yet. That's because lowland flooding is occuring all over the...
There haven't been many days in the sun for the Havre High tennis teams. But, Saturday was one of the rare ones, as the Blue Ponies traveled to Lewistown for a productive day of tennis. At the Lewistown Duals, the Havre boys and girls battled Great Falls Central, with both Pony teams defeating the Mustangs, while the Havre boys lost close matches to Livingston and Lewistown, and the HHS girls split with the Rangers and Eagles. However, scores aside, HHS head coach George...
