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A Havre man accused of having and sending child pornography through the internet pleaded not guilty to the charge Wednesday in state District Court as he appeared before the judge. Jason R. Keller, born in 1987, is charged with one felony count of sexual abuse of children. Charging documents say the investigation into Keller began after a photograph of two prepubescent boys engaged in oral sex was sent from his IP address. The photo was flagged as child pornography by the...
Great Northern Fair 4-H schedule for this afternoon and Friday Today: 2 p.m. - 4-H Small Animal Show • Cat showmanship and judging • Pocket pet showmanship and judging • Rabbit showmanship and judging • Poultry showmanship and judging 9:30 p.m. - Exhibit Buildings, Bigger Better Barn, beef and horse barns close 11 p.m. - Chuckwagon closes Friday: 9 a.m. - Bigger Better Barn concessions open to public • 4-H Beef Show • Beef/mini beef showmanship • Breeding beef show • Feeder...
Mitchell LaMere of Box Elder faces federal charges in the death of Freddy Bacon and was transferred to the Hill County Detention Center Tuesday. Hill County Detention Center Administrator James Dahl confirmed Wednesday that the transfer had taken place and LaMere would be temporarily held without bond at the detention center until he can be arrested by U.S. marshals and brought before a federal magistrate. Dahl said LaMere faces one count each of first-degree and...
On the third night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Brad Lotton found himself in close proximity to the party’s nominee. Lotton, a Havre resident and one of 27 delegates representing Montana at the convention, posted three photos and a comment on the Hill County GOP Facebook page of the billionaire Republican candidate and his family standing “immediately to the left of us” as Trump’s son Eric addressed the convention Wednesday night. “Trump and his family came right down into the audience to listen to...
The 2016 Havre Junior Rodeo began Wednesday afternoon just minutes after a quick but intense downpour had soaked the area, rendering the dirt grounds so wet that puddles emerged in hoofprints caused by the horses in the competition. But by the time the Canadian and American national anthems were being sung at 5 p.m., the sun was out, people were filling the stands and the kids were ready to compete. The first event was the Sheep Riding contest for 4- to 6-year-olds....
And “the best things in life are dirty,” the gospel according to Ben Rumson (Lee Marvin) and Pardner (Clint Eastwood), words to live by from “Paint Your Wagon.” Amen. A lot of spiritual truths hide in songs and when I’m up to my knees in mucky ol’ mud, and the song, even a song from a cringe-worthy musical, makes me smile, so be it. Rainy season is here, an undeniable truth. Josue and Abel are building my new wall between my casita and the neighboring property. The man who...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident after a caller from Northern Montana Hospital reported Wednesday at 10:22 a.m. that she had noticed damaged to her car. —— Officers investigated an animal control report after a 10th Avenue caller reported Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. that two dogs attacked her cat. —— Jaime Lynn Windyboy, 34, of Havre was arrested on a state District Court warrant Wednesday at 2:40 p.m. at a 1st Street business. —— Officers investigated a complaint after a 4th Street call...
The name of Junia Holland, 2016 reserve champion in the Hill County 4-H Cake Decorating category, was misreported to the Havre Daily News and printed as “Julia Holland” on Page B3 of Wednesday’s edition of the Havre Daily News.... Full story
Eldora Jean "Dora" Bauer, 59, passed away due to natural causes on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at her residence. Wake services will begin at 5 p.m., and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, July 21, 2016, all at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rocky Boy. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2016, also at St. Mary's, and burial will follow in the Russette Family Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.... Full story
Robert "Bob" William Keeler, 65, passed away on July 18, 2016, at Benefis Medical Center in Great Falls, Montana. He was surrounded by his loving children, family and dear friends. He succumbed to injuries he suffered from a fall off of the roof of his house on the previous Thursday, July 14, 2016. A prayer vigil service will be held at 7 p.m., July 21, 2016, followed by his funeral Mass at 1 p.m., July 22, 2016, both at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Deacon Timothy... Full story
Jayla Meldrum Junior Trail Reserve (no photo available) Editor’s note: Exact placement of some 4-H’ers in some events was not available by printing deadline this morning....
From Independence Bank Bill Keller has been promoted to executive vice president at Independence Bank. "Bill has provided outstanding leadership to the lending team at Independence Bank resulting in significant loan growth in the bank. In his new role as executive vice president and as a member of the board of directors, he will help shape the future of Independence Bank and our presence in the communities we serve," said Miles Hamilton, president of Independence Bank. In his...
The fair is here. Of course, everyone loves the fair and why wouldn’t they? Great food, fun rides, fun events, not to mention the smell of delicious fried food or the sounds of carnies calling — what’s not to love? Yet, I can remember a specific time when the fair brought about a feeling of dread inside me; dread because I knew football season was coming and my summer was about to be over. That time specifically was when I was in high school and took part in two-a-day football practices. You see, I have always loved footb...
Professional rodeo comes to Havre but once a year. And it's always during the Great Northern Fair. However, this year's Great Northern Ram Rodeo will have a slightly different look and feel to it than many of the past rodeos during the annual fair. That's because this year, the Great Northern Ram Rodeo, which starts tonight and concludes Friday night, will be a completely open rodeo. The local rodeo association decided that the rodeo at the Great Northern Fair would not be...
The Great Northern Ram Rodeo is one of the most exciting events of the Great Northern Fair. Yet, before the professionals take to the fairgrounds today, the youngsters had their chance to make a name for themselves Wednesday night at the Havre Junior Rodeo. The junior rodeo, which always helps kickoff the Great Northern Fair, had another spectacular night as more than 100 cowboys and cowgirls took part in the annual competition. When it was all said and done, the...
