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POLSON (AP) — A 56-year-old Polson man is charged with trying to hire someone to kill his ex-girlfriend to prevent her from testifying against him at his rape trial. District Judge James Manley on Friday granted a request by Lake County prosecutors to have Dennis Jay Hobbs held on $5 million bail. He is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday on charges of solicitation of deliberate homicide, stalking and tampering with a witness. Hobbs was released on bond last year after being charged with two counts of raping and a... Full story
Because of the bedlam over how to best execute condemned prisoners, Montana’s death penalty is on hold. District Judge Jeffrey Sherlock has ordered further hearings on use of phenobarbital as the primary drug used in executions. Montana’s Legislature specified that “ultra-fast acting” drugs be used in executions. That’s getting harder and harder. Many companies are refusing to sell drugs to states for executions, reacting to a change of attitude from the general public about the death penalty. State governments are morbidly... Full story
The 2014 graduating class of Harlem received diplomas in the school's gymnasium Sunday. "There's been a lot of fears along the way and a lot of triumphs," Principal John Salois said. Carrigan Jones, the class salutatorian, spoke in front of a full audience at the ceremony. "I can remember growing up and watching my friends graduate and couldn't wait for my turn," Jones said. Seth Adams and Trent Noel were the co-valedictorians of the graduating class. "Forging relationships...
The competition the Havre High softball team ran into over the weekend was stiff. But in the final weekend of the regular season, the Central A Blue Ponies were able to get four more games under their belt, as well as one more win before the post season begins. HHS spent the weekend in Butte, playing four nonconference games in two days at the Butte Central Invite. Friday, the Ponies went 0-2, losing a 7-2 game to Polson, followed by a 6-2 loss to Libby. Saturday the Ponies fared a little bit better on the road by going 1-1,...
In recent years, the Glasgow Reds have proven they are one of the best American Legion baseball teams in the state. The Havre North Stars American Legion baseball team got the opportunity to match up with the Reds' A and B squads, and saw how talented the Reds' program is first hand. Sunday at Legion Field in Havre, the North Stars hosted Glasgow for a non-conference doubleheader. And coming off of a home split with the Great Falls Electrics earlier in the week, the North Star...
Central A Division tennis titles are nothing new to the Havre Blue Ponies. But their most recent one was one of dominance. But in recent years, the Ponies have been winning divisional titles by very slim margins. Not this weekend in Bozeman, however. Havre scored 48 points, swept the singles and doubles titles and routed the rest of the field at the 2014 Central A tennis tournament Thursday-Friday in Bozeman. Anaconda was a distant second with 30 points, while Lewistown... Full story
Once upon a time the Havre High girls tennis team was racking up Central A and Class A state trophies at a rapid pace. But the Blue Ponies hadn't carried a trophy home since the Central A Divisional of 2010. On Saturday morning in Bozeman, that all changed. Blue Pony junior Tatiana Ralph scored a dramatic and unusual win in the girls singles consolation match of the 2014 Central A Divisional tournament in Bozeman, and that win gave Havre 47 team points, one better than defendi... Full story
Last year America produced 84 percent of the energy we consumed, the highest level since 1987. Our net energy imports — measured in terms of energy content — are at a 26-year low. The speed with which our energy imports have been diminishing is astonishing. According to the Energy Information Administration, our net imports of energy decreased 19 percent from 2012 to 2013. With that fast pace, America is truly on a trajectory to full energy self-sufficiency in the very near future. Part of the decline in energy imports has... Full story
Americans overwhelmingly disapprove of Obamacare. Montanans rejected Obamacare’s individual mandate at the ballot box by a 2-to-1 vote. It is not hard to understand why. Obamacare was crafted behind closed doors by special interest lobbyists — the pharmaceutical industry, the hospital industry and major health insurers. The public was cut out from the process entirely. The consequences were disastrous. Thousands of Montanans had their insurance policies canceled last year, and insurance premiums are skyrocketing. Last wee... Full story
While traveling through your town on May 8 from Alberta to Ontario, we stopped to shop at your mall. When I went to pay for my purchases, I realized that I didn't have my wallet. After searching through the parking lot and the car and asking at a few stores, I went into Herbergers and asked them if anyone had found a wallet. A very nice sales lady hugged me and told me that her friend (I think her name was Cynthia) had found a wallet in the parking lot and had brought it into the store. Although I offered her money to pass... Full story
MaryAnn Reum, 84, died Friday, May 16, 2014, at Big Sandy Nursing Home of natural causes. MaryAnn spent most of her life farming and ranching with her husband Curtis Reum, who passed away in November 2013. Cremation has taken place, and upon her request there will be no services. MaryAnn loved working on all kinds of arts and crafts over the years, always having a project. She is survived by her son, Tony (Peggy) Reum; and her daughter, Carla Cotnoir; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Bert (Josephine)... Full story
Carmen V. Christianson, of Helena, formerly of Havre, passed away on May 13, 2014. She is survived by sons, Jim (Irene) Christianson of Great Falls and Denis (Grace) Christianson of Gillette, Wyoming; daughter, Ingrid (Don) Childress of Helena; five grandchildren: and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to St. Peter's Hospice at 201 S. California, Helena, MT, 59601, or to Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church at 3580 N. Benton Ave., Helena, MT 59602. A memorial service... Full story
Delores "Dolly" Lorraine (Armstrong) Farley began her life born in Havre, Montana on Feb. 13, 1935. Her family included parents Donald and Elin Armstrong, brothers Dave and Donald "Bill", and sister Lillian. Her children, Debbie, Bill and Perry were all born in Havre. Delores was a devoted mother and provider to her children, working diligently to care for them. To everyone's delight, into their lives came James M. Farley, who decided to trade in beloved bachelor branded red... Full story
Jerry Lee Borst, 59, passed away at his Havre residence, May 15, 2014. Jerry has been cremated and services will be held at a later date. The family has suggested that memorials in Jerry's name can be made to the Autism Research Institute, 4182 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Memories and condolences can be expressed at www.hollandbonine.com. Jerry was born Oct. 5,... Full story
Hill County Attorney Gina Dahl has been named to the Montana Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council. Gov. Steve Bullock made the appointment Friday. The council, formed in 2007, is an independent quasi-judicial board. It sets employment and training standards for public safety officers and provides for the certification or recertification of public safety officers and the suspension or revocation of certification of public safety officers. Dahl has been county attorney for six years. She, like the governor, is...
Anderson ZurMuehlen, Montana’s largest owned and operated CPA and business consulting firm, will merge with Hamilton Consulting Group of Havre on July 1. Anderson ZurMuehlen has more than 200 professionals in six Montana locations. Hamilton Consulting Group, which will assume the Anderson ZurMuehlen name, employs eight professionals in Havre. “This merger allows Anderson ZurMuehlen to more easily serve clients in the northeastern part of Montana,” said Don Laine, Anderson ZurMuehlen's CEO. “The collaboration of the combine...
Bill Dritshulas' family has been involved in the Havre business community since 1909, when his grandfather opened a creamery on 1st Street. Now his family operations include Great Northern Inn and the Duck Inn complex. One of the company's biggest expansions is scheduled to be completed this fall when Havre Inn and Suites, a hotel with 68 rooms and suites, will open on the hill west of the city. Visitors to the hotel will be able to see a panoramic view of the badlands to the... Full story
A Federal Reserve economist told people attending the inaugural Hi-Line Economic Summit that a recession doesn’t appear to be in sight, in fact, the last few years have been a time of growth for the U.S. economy. “2013 was a record year,” Regional Economist Toby Madden of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis said during his keynote address Wednesday. “Yeah, yeah, right. You don’t believe me, do ya?” “… You didn’t realize we were producing record year after record year? We’ve been winning the Super Bowl for the last two or... Full story
