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  • 2 dead in Box Elder accident

    Updated Sep 21, 2015

    BOX ELDER (AP) — Two people are dead following a near head-on collision in southern Hill County. The wreck was reported to the Montana Highway Patrol at 4:30 a.m. Saturday near Box Elder. The patrol tells the Great Falls Tribune (http://gftrib.com/1KrQDhh ) that a Chevrolet Impala, traveling southbound, crossed the center line and hit an oncoming Pontiac sedan in the driver's side door. Two of the three occupants of the Pontiac, a 26-year-old and a 23-year-old, both from Box Elder, were pronounced dead at the scene. The t...

  • Bulldogs bite Lights on homecoming

    George Ferguson|Updated Sep 20, 2015

    The Montana State University-Northern Lights will have to wait another week to win their first football game of the season. On Saturday afternoon, the No. 19 UM-Western Bulldogs turned away the Lights 44-2 at Blue Pony Stadium. The loss dropped Northern to 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the Frontier Conference. Western, which is now 3-0, held the MSU-N offense scoreless, as the Lights haven't scored an offensive touchdown now in their last two games. MSU-N's lone points came on a...

  • Friday's Prep Football: Havre knocks off Sidney

    Updated Sep 19, 2015

    The Havre Blue Ponies needed a win and Friday night, in a hard-fought football game with Sidney, they got it. Thanks to three critical fourth-quarter stops, Havre managed to hold off the Eagles and escape Blue Pony Stadium with a 26-21 victory. Havre is now 2-2 on the season and will travel to Browning to open Central A conference play next week. The drama may have lasted into the fourth quarter, but the big plays came early. With the score tied at 7-7 in the first quarter,...

  • Hi-Line Living: Havre Pride

    John Kelleher|Updated Sep 18, 2015

    On Saturday morning, people young, old and middle-aged, were on the streets, sidewalks, fields and ditches of Havre crawling around and picking up trash. They were all having fun. It was a bright, shiny day with none of the oppressive heat we've been having this summer. They were taking part in the twice-annual Havre Pride, a gathering where people come together to pick up trash that has collected over the summer so the city will look spick-and-span when visitors flock to...

  • Police Officer Day celebrates cops

    John Paul Schmidt|Updated Sep 18, 2015

    Laura Mayer works at Bear Paw Credit Union and has taken it upon herself to create the push for the community to show their support for the Havre police. She said that for “Thank a Police Officer Day,” which is this Saturday, she has sent out letters and emails to the community and business owners. “The community has really responded with donations of pizza, lens cleaner, sunblock — lots of really great things,” Mayer said. She said she hoped to be able to give to the Highway Patrol this year, but as of right now, it’s dire...

  • Celebrating History: A new church and a new temple

    Updated Sep 18, 2015

    From Emily Mayer The good news regarding buildings in Hill County continues in the papers from 100 years ago. A few weeks ago, Kremlin celebrated the construction of a new church. This week, so does Gildford. This article was on the front page of The Havre Plaindealer on Sept. 18, 1915. DEDICATE GILDFORD CHURCH ON SUNDAY Vested Choir of St. Mark's will Render Music. Trinity church, Gildford, Montana, will have an eventful day this coming Sunday. For eight or nine years the...

  • SMART Schools helps reduce costs

    Updated Sep 18, 2015

    As a 20-year classroom teacher, I’ve seen first-hand how schools constantly work to make their education dollars stretch as far as possible. From textbooks and lab supplies, to technology and instructional tools, Montana educators are ensuring that the resources that are allocated to schools are used in the most efficient way possible. An often forgotten cost of educating students is the expense of keeping lights on and water running in our schools. This is why I’m pleased, this week, to be kicking off the second annual SMA...

  • Our View: Hi-Line darts and laurels

    Updated Sep 18, 2015

    Laurel — It’s Festival Days weekend, and lots of people will return home to Havre to see the parade and take part in the various programs and special events. Thousands of people will take part in the festivities, but it also takes thousands of people to put them on. The Havre Area Chamber of Commerce coordinates the efforts of the weekend, but most of the work is done by various groups that put on the shows, games and entertainment programs. We could start listing the volunteers who run the events, but we could never fin...

  • View from the North 40: Smile through the dark days

    Pam Burke|Updated Sep 18, 2015

    I don’t mean to be bossy, but you need to sit down, take a few deep breaths and remain calm if you intend to continue reading. I am, at this very moment on this Friday afternoon of this beautiful fall season, experiencing a major medical crisis. I have an angry, inflamed pimple on my nose. Yes, thank you for your sympathy, prayers and good vibes. Believe me, I’m feeling you feeling my pain, and you will never know how much your emotional support means to me in these try...

  • Obituary - Gladys Astrid Crites Thackeray

    Updated Sep 18, 2015

    Gladys Astrid Crites Thackeray, 86, of Havre, died Saturday, Sept. 12, at Sweet Nursing Home in Chinook after a long illness. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday at 1 p.m. at Community Alliance Church, 925 8th St. in Havre, with Pastor Tim Zerger officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Holland & Bonine has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Gladys' online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at... Full story

  • Obituary - Violet I. Hansen

    Updated Sep 18, 2015

    Violet I. Hansen. 93, of Kalispell passed away of natural causes Sept. 16, 2015, at The Springs Assisted Living in Whitefish. Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Pastor Michael O'Hearn officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. In honor of Violet please wear a beautiful color to represent her love of flowers. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements.... Full story

  • Obituary - Elbert W. Dolph

    Updated Sep 18, 2015

    Elbert W. Dolph, 91, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, at the Northern Montana Care Center of natural causes. A viewing will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home in Havre, and his funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Elbert’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family a... Full story

  • Obituary - Arlene M. Anderson

    Updated Sep 18, 2015

    MALTA — Arlene M. Anderson, a homemaker, died Wednesday, at her home with her family by her side. No services are planned. Cremation has taken place at the Hi-Line Crematory. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Kirkwood’s of Malta is in charge of arrangements.... Full story

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