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Officially, winter is over. But in Havre, is it really ever over for good? That's the question everyone wants to know as spring has sprung. Of course, Havre and much of Montana got a big gasp of winter just a week ago when 7.1 inches of fresh snow fell in the area, and a week later some of it still lingers, as below average temperatures followed. However, according to Matt Jackson of the National Weather Service in Great Falls, Havre's winter was not average, not by a long...
HELENA - Montana's governor today announced he is extending his orders to reduce exposure to novel coronavirus 2019 through April 10 and mandated "social distancing." "Montanans have an obligation to slow the spread of this virus. Our fellow Montanans can all continue to set a good example for each other in adhering to social distancing directives, and know that it will save lives," Gov. Steve Bullock said in a press release. "For every person who stays at home and avoids... Full story
The Hill County Commission notified the Havre Daily News this afternoon that it was adding Camp spot contract for Beaver Creek Park Website to its agenda for its business meeting this week. The agenda for the Hill County Commission business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims Employment Resolutions Ordinances Contracts • Camp spot contract for Beaver Creek Park Website Board appointments Policy updates County permit approval • Road encroachment permit Sub... Full story
From the Hill County Commission Effective today at 5 p.m., the Hill County Courthouse shall remain open; however public access shall be restricted. Members of the public who need to access services in the courthouse shall call and make an appointment. All doors to the courthouse shall be locked. Members of the public who need to conduct business in person will be escorted in and out of the courthouse by a member of the courthouse staff. The public is encouraged to conduct business online, by telephone, or by fax. The...
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Havre Middle School. The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. New business 1. Approval of remote learning plan 2. Consideration of new District Policy 3650 Pupil Online Personal Instruction Protection on first reading 3. Consideration of the 2020-21 school calendar 4. Consideration of... Full story
Editor's note: With school closures, the Havre Daily News was not able to contact all school districts in the area. "Our number one priority is getting in touch with our families and our students," Havre Superintendent Andy Carlson said Sunday. "We've done pretty well with that, but we still have some families we haven't been able to check in with, so what I'm going to do is direct people to our website." Gov. Steve Bullock ordered March 15 all public K-12 schools in the... Full story
Cottonwood School Board is holding a special meeting Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the West School.... Full story
The numbers by county were: Blaine: 0 Chouteau: 0 Hill: 0 Liberty: 0 Gallatin: 16 Yelllowstone: 7 Missoula: 6 Flathead: 4 Silver Bow: 3 Cascade: 3 Lewis and Clark: 3 Madison: 1 Ravalli: 1 Broadwater: 1 Roosevelt: 1 Visit the state tracking map online at http://bit.ly/MTCoronavirusMap... Full story
More restrictions have been announced due to the coronavirus 2019 pandemic, including checkpoints and screenings at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation. The Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation announced in a post on the tribe’s Facebook page that the Rocky Boy Police Department will be implementing checkpoints at the entrances to the reservation today at noon. “The primary goal of this action is to promote community safety by monitoring incoming traffic to reduce and or eliminate the spread of COVID-1... Full story
The Centers for Disease Control recommends disinfecting surfaces, but it helps to know a little more about products to get that done effectively and safely. Cleaning and disinfecting are two different things, the “Clean & Disinfect” guidance for households from the CDC says. Cleaning is the “removal of germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces,” and it isn’t done to remove germs. It does lower germ numbers and lowers the risk of spreading infection. Disinfecting, on the other... Full story
Havre Police Department A Fifth Street caller reported a dog bite Monday at 12:36 p.m. -- Christopher Paul Hammond of Havre, 21, was issued a summons on charges of habitual traffic offender, driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license and forgery, after a caller at a Third Avenue business reported Monday at 2:19 p.m. that someone was trying to pass a fake $20 bill. -- A summons was issued after a caller at a First Street West business reported Monday at 6:13 p.m....
Press release HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock announced Monday measures to ensure the state can swiftly acquire the hospital space and medical supplies needed to rapidly respond to a potential surge in COVID-19 cases. “While it’s paramount that Montanans stay vigilant with social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 and avoid burdening our health care system, we must also prepare for a potential surge in critically ill patients and ensure there is hospital space and supplies to respond,” Governor Bullock said. “Today... Full story
Press release SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to all Montana small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced Saturday. SBA disaster assistance is now available in all counties within the state of Montana and the neighboring counties below. Neighboring Idaho counties: Bonner, Boundary, Clark, Clearwater, Fremont, I... Full story
Davey Elementary School Board is holding a special meeting Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Davey School....
Press release GREAT FALLS — The Montana Department of Transportation announced and invited the public to comment on a safety improvement project to install shoulder rumble strips on U.S. Highway 87. The U.S. 87 Safety Improvement Project begins just north of Great Falls and ends just south of Big Sandy. Rumble strips are designed to save lives and prevent serious crashes. The Department of Transportation is designing the safety improvement project on U.S. 87 to address roadway departure and crashes along this route. Construct...
James Thomas Lowe, 94, passed away peacefully at the Northern Montana Care Center March 22, 2020. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Full obituary will follow. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit James’ online memorial page and leave a message of condolences for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com .... Full story
Press release An antibody medicine being evaluated to treat severe cases of novel coronavirus 2019 will receive additional support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response under an existing partnership with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals of Tarrytown, New York. The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority within ASPR will provide support for a U.S. Phase 2/3 clinical trial to evaluate Kevzara as a potential treatment for severely ill C... Full story
Construction on the football stadium at Montana State University-Northern began last week. And while a timetable for completion and opening of the stadium hasn't been given just yet, the Lights also released their 2020 schedule last week, and they're hoping many of those games will be inside the new on-campus stadium. Northern's 2020 schedule starts with the second half of a home-and-home deal with Arizona Christian University on Aug. 29 in Havre. The Lights will play the...
Accolades from the 2019-2020 high school basketball season continue to roll in, including awards from the Northern B. On the girls side, Harlem senior L'Tia Lawrence was named Class B All-State for the fourth straight year, as well as First-Team District 2B for the fourth straight season. Lawrence is signed to play for the Montana State University-Northern Skylights next fall. Harlem sophomore Taya Trottier was also named Class B All State as one of just three 2B standouts on...
