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Articles from the January 24, 2017 edition


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  • A bitter pill: Northern looks at prescription drug addiction

    Alex Ross|Updated Jan 24, 2017

    Montana State University-Northern kicked off four days of activities to raise awareness about prescription drug and opiate abuse Monday night with an opening reception for an art exhibit at the Vande Bogart Library. "Bitter Pill: Montana Lives Affected By RX Abuse," is a traveling art exhibit featuring more than 30 pieces by professional and amateur Montana artists meant to document experiences and views on prescription and opiate drug addiction and recovery. Renee Nelson, an...

  • Judge denies accused stabber's bail reduction

    Paul Dragu|Updated Jan 24, 2017

    State District Judge Daniel Boucher denied the motion to reduce bail Monday in District Court in Havre for Nevada St. Marks, a local man accused of stabbing someone multiple times in September. St. Marks, who is charged with attempted deliberate homicide and assault with a weapon and is listed in Hill County Detention Center on a $150,000 bond, told Boucher the main reason he wanted to be released was to care for his 3- and 1-year-old children, who he said are being...

  • Local News - Jan. 24, 2017

    Updated Jan 24, 2017

    Speech coaches needed for B/C state Press release For the second week in a row, Montana State University-Northern is hosting a major speech, debate and drama event, and the organizers of the State Class B/C tournament is hoping the region will again step up to help with the event. People interested in judging at the tournament can visit its Facebook page, State B/C Speech and Drama 2017, facebook.com/state2017, or email Chinook High School head coach Bonnie Ortner at [email protected]. She said people who don’t have...

  • Letters to the Editor: Jan. 24, 2017

    Updated Jan 24, 2017

    It was close to being a “Chamber of Commerce” day weather wise, for the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, after such a long cold and snowy period leading up to the day. As I noted, “to be in business is courageous and we thank you for your investment in Havre.” Thank you also, for sharing your time and expertise and giving throughout the year to support and sponsor the many Chamber projects. Thank you, Debbie Callahan and Andy Carlson, for your years of dedicated service to the Chamber. It has been rewarding to work with each of y...

  • Correction for Jan. 23, 2017

    Updated Jan 24, 2017

    In a front-page story in Monday’s edition of the Havre Daily News titled “Fort Belknap signs agreement with FEMA,” Fort Belknap Historic Preservation Officer Michael Black Wolf’s name was misreported....

  • For the Record, Jan. 24, 2017

    Updated Jan 24, 2017

    Havre Police Department Sheldon Joseph Flying of Havre, 47, was issued a summons on charges of shoplifting, revocation of suspended or deferred sentence and violations of conditions release after a First Street business caller reported Monday at 8:35 a.m. that a beer theft took place the night before. —— Officers investigated a suspicious activity report at Havre Middle School Monday 10:30 p.m. —— Lawrence Kapualikai Duque of Havre, 18, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant Monday at 2:15 p.m. near an 11th Street...

  • Obituary: William James Morsette Jr.

    Updated Jan 24, 2017

    William James Morsette Jr., 67, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22 at his home of natural causes. His wake service began Monday, Jan, 23, 2017, at 4 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary. His funeral mass was this morning, Jan. 24, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rocky Boy, Montana, with Father Pete Guthneck officiating. Burial followed at the Rocky Boy Cemetery. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Please visit William's online memorial at www.holland... Full story

  • Obituary: Gregory J. Feig

    Updated Jan 24, 2017

    Gregory J. Feig, 75, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at the Northern Montana Care Center of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and at Greg’s request, no services will be held. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Greg’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com.... Full story

  • Hi-Line Athletes of the Week

    Updated Jan 24, 2017

    Keevan Borlaug, North Star Basketball The North Star Knights didn’t quite get two wins this weekend. But in an important District 9C split, Keevan Borlaug was fantastic. Borlaug scored a season-high 27 points in North Star’s dominant win over Turner Friday night, and he answered the bell again with 25 points in a tight loss to Box Elder Saturday. Borlaug is having a big season for the Knights, one that has carried over from football where he was a Six-Man All-State sel...

  • Hi-Line Girls Roundup: Chinook, Fort Benton sweep 9C games

    George Ferguson|Updated Jan 24, 2017

    By this time next month, district tournaments for Hi-Line girls teams will already be over. That’s how fast the 2016-17 basketball season is flying by. And that’s part of what made this last week such a big one. The action started back on Tuesday as the Turner girls continued their great season with a 56-30 thumping of Dodson. Turner started the game on an 18-4 run and never looked back as Ella Billmayer scored a game-high 13 points. The Rocky Boy Morning Stars also won a mak...

  • Hi-Line Boys Roundup: Bears, T-Birds roll on; Tornadoes win

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jan 24, 2017

    It was another busy week of local boys basketball along the Hi-Line, with the action starting when Turner beat Dodson Tuesday night, 59-57. Harlem, which has had a tough season, continued its woes Thursday, dropping a home game against District 2B rival Malta by the score of 69-40. Corbin Brockie and Brad Cichosz both scored 11 in the loss for Harlem. Malta got 16 from Nate Costin. The Wildcats followed that up, with a road game against Wolf Point Friday, another game Harlem...

  • Pony girls look to wrangle Rustlers tonight

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jan 24, 2017

    It has been a busy 10 days for both Havre High basketball teams, as each Blue Pony squad will play tonight in its fifth game since Jan. 14. The Pony girls, who currently sport a 10-1 record, will look to improve upon that tonight, as they will host CMR inside the HHS gymnasium. The boys team, on the other hand, is coming off consecutive home defeats and will look to get back in the win column tonight, in Great Falls, also against CMR. That game will be played at the CMR...