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  • Agenda - Hill County Commission

    Updated Aug 22, 2017

    Tuesday 8:30 a.m. — Building Manager Anez 9:30 a.m. Oath of Office Deputy Flanagan 10:30 a.m. Road meeting, Hanson Wednesday Office Hours Thursday 10 a.m. Business meeting Friday Office hours... Full story

  • People watch eclipse at Havre library

    Paul Dragu|Updated Aug 22, 2017

    A large crowd gathered Monday at Havre-Hill County Library to take advantage of eclipse glasses and watch a partial eclipse. Unlike neighboring Wyoming, the moon only partially blotted out the sun in Montana. Nevertheless, more than 100 people packed the lawn of the west and east sides of the library to share the momentous event, which peaked around 11:38 a.m. The library received 30 pairs of eclipse glass that NASA sent to state libraries all over the country, which in turn...

  • Quick Pics: Eclipse across America

    Updated Aug 22, 2017

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  • Havre City Council passes budget, approves pet ordinances

    Alex Ross|Updated Aug 22, 2017

    Havre City Council voted 7 to 0, with one absence, Monday to approve the city’s $18.7 million preliminary budget during the council’s meeting. Council member Karen Swenson was excused. City Clerk/Finance Director Doug Kaercher said the proposed budget is “pretty lean” and is only about $17,000 more than last years’. “We move things around to make them work from year to year so when we have needs in certain areas we make it work,” Kaercher said. Kaercher said the preliminary draft budget has an appropriation roughly a mil...

  • North Star Schools start classes today

    Updated Aug 22, 2017

    From North Star Schools North Star Schools is ready for another school year, with classes starting today. The schools’ mission statement was reviewed and revised last year with input from staff, students and the community. North Star Schools is dedicated to providing the youth of the community with a safe and stable environment. Students attending North Star schools will develop individuality, integrity, respect and a strong work ethic. Graduates will be leaders in their communities who show generosity toward others and a t...

  • CJI kicks off school year with a picnic

    Updated Aug 22, 2017

    From CJI Schools With the daylight hours becoming shorter and store aisles getting stocked with back-to-school supplies, it is apparent the time is here for children to head back to the classroom for another year of schooling. As children and families have been taking advantage of the summer break for swimming, fishing, traveling, vacationing, farming, relaxing or other activities, school personnel have been active preparing for the upcoming year. Maintenance staff have been busy cleaning, painting, landscaping and repairing...

  • Havre Middle School set for new year

    Updated Aug 22, 2017

    From Havre Middle School The Havre Middle School Office Staff would like to welcome students to the 2017-2018 school year. People who have any questions or concerns during the year can contact Principal Dustin Kraske; Vice Principal Jeremiah Nitz or secretaries Brandee Parsons and Meg Lippy Havre Middle School Registration starts today and continues through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m each day. Any sixth-, seventh-, eighth-grade or new student could register during these scheduled days. Students must be accompanied by...

  • Local News - Knights of Columbus holding Tootsie Roll Drive

    Updated Aug 22, 2017

    From Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus is holding its annual Tootsie Roll Drive this week, with volunteers selling the treats Saturday, Aug. 26, at local businesses from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds from the annual Tootsie Roll fundraiser will go to Havre Day Activity Center....

  • Correction - Rick Magnussen

    Updated Aug 22, 2017

    In the front page story “Hill County Dems hear LGBT issues during Politics in the Park” in Monday’s edition of the Havre Daily News the name of Rick Magnussen was misspelled.... Full story

  • For the Record, Aug. 22, 2017

    Updated Aug 22, 2017

    Havre Police Department Officers investigated after a caller from Montana State University-Northern said at 10:36 a.m. Monday someone stole items from his dorm room. —— Officers investigate a vehicle crash Monday at 1:11 p.m. after a First Street West caller reported a fire hydrant had been "taken out by a vehicle." —— Officers investigated after a Northern Montana Hospital caller, Monday at 4:41 p.m., reported a dog bite incident. —— Officers investigated after a caller from 11th Street in Highland Park at 5:14 p.m. Monday...

  • From the courts: District Court

    Paul Dragu|Updated Aug 22, 2017

    A Box Elder woman was sentenced under a plea agreement to six months probation Monday in District Court for entering someone else’s house, falling asleep and becoming belligerent when confronted by those living in the house. Monica S. Morsette, born in 1975, received six months with the county jail, all suspended and credit for 22 days served, for misdemeanor theft; 10 days in jail suspended for six months with credit for 22 days served for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor; and six months with the county jail, all s...

  • Obituary - Danny Lee Corrigan

    Updated Aug 22, 2017

    Danny Lee Corrigan, 61, passed away peacefully Aug. 3, 2017, with his children by his bedside, at the University of Washington Medical Center, after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Danny was born Feb. 14, 1956, in Havre, Montana, to his parents, Carson and Evon Corrigan. He graduated in 1974 from Fergus High School in Lewistown, Montana. Shortly after, at the age of 17, he moved north to Fairbanks, Alaska, with his family. Danny worked for the family fuel... Full story

  • Obituary - Sophia Viola (Moser) Brownell

    Updated Aug 22, 2017

    Sophia Viola (Moser) Brownell of Conrad, 96, passed away Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. A service will be at a later date. Condolences can be left at http://www.asperfh.com.... Full story

  • Red Cross calling for blood donations

    Updated Aug 22, 2017

    From Red Cross The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a chronic summer blood shortage. In August, regular donors may delay giving as final summer vacations are planned and back-to-school activities ramp up. To fully meet the needs of hospital patients in the coming days and weeks, donations are urgently needed from new and current donors. Those who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to donate again. Blood...

  • George Ferguson Column: Feels like it's time to let this summer go

    George Ferguson|Updated Aug 22, 2017

    To say the least, it’s been one weird summer. For starters, do any of us even vaguely remember what rain looks or feels like? The drought we’re all going through is real and it’s bad, and yet, ironically, I get compliments on how good my yard looks every other day. No, for me personally, it’s kind of been an ironic summer all the way around. On one hand, my wife and I have been able to indulge in what has become a true summertime passion — hiking. We’ve done some fantastic h...

  • Blue Pony golfers staying busy on the courses

    George Ferguson|Updated Aug 22, 2017

    It’s safe to say, the Havre High golf teams are now into the full swing of things. The 2017 season began a week ago, and after Monday’s trip to Bozeman, the Blue ponies already have three varsity tournaments in the books. HHS hosted the Havre Invitational last Thursday at Prairie Farms golf course, before heading to Bozeman for Monday’s Belgrade Invitational. The tournament, held at Riverside Country Club in Bozeman, featured fellow Central A rivals Belgrade, Livingston and L...

  • Local Golf Report: Independence Bank wins ladies title

    George Ferguson|Updated Aug 22, 2017

    From high school tournaments, to the start of the college golf season, to men's and women's league championships, competitive golf is at an all-time high right now in the Havre area. And last Thursday was a big, big day at Prairie Farms Golf Course, as the Havre Invitational was held during the day, and the women's league championship match was contested that night. In the final match of the ladies' league season, Independence Bank bested Northern Montana Hospital 19-17 over...

  • Reminders to area coaches and athletic directors

    Updated Aug 21, 2017

    The Havre Daily News is once again excited to be covering another year of high school sports in Havre and on the Hi-Line. But we need your help to bring our readers and your fans the best, and most in-depth coverage of your sports as possible. We would like to ask all coaches or athletic directors to please send us numerical rosters and schedules of all of your fall sports seasons. Our sports staff will also be calling coaches to get insight into the coming season. The HDN...