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Hill County has a workforce shortage problem, with some industries hit harder than others. As of Friday, the Havre Job Service listed 229 available jobs, with 176 of them in Hill County. Those are jobs that employers asked to be listed and does not include other available jobs, not listed on the website. Carol Lamey, manager at Havre Job Service, said the service industry is the one affected most by low unemployment, as well as employers who are paying minimum wage or...
Selena Ditmar, 88, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at the Ditmar Residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Red Whip Center in Fort Belknap.... Full story
Diane McLean has won two elections for Hill County Superintendent of Schools, but this year she is seeking a different office, McLean, a Republican, is campaigning to be Hill County commissioner. She faces independent Ted Solomon and Democrat James Bedwell in the election to replace retiring incumbent Jeff LaVoi. “I searched long and hard (as to) whether I had the desire and the will to learn a different position and a different office,” McLean said. Solomon is a neighbor of hers and that initially made entering the race unc...
Ted Solomon is hoping to soon add the position of Hill County Commissioner to his varied resume. Solomon, a Havre resident, is running as an independent for the seat on the Commission now held by Jeff LaVoi who opted not to run for a another six-year term. He will face Democrat Jim Bedwell and Hill County Superintendent of Schools Diane McLean, a Republican. In the past, Solomon mounted three unsuccessful campaigns for office as a Republican: two runs for the Montana Senate in 1994 and 2002 and one for Montana Public Service...
James Bedwell is making his first run for public office. Bedwell, an equipment operator with the Hill County Road Department for the past 22 years and a Havre resident, is the Democratic candidate for Hill County Commission. He faces both Hill County Superintendent of Schools Diane McLean, a Republican, and independent Ted Solomon in November’s general election. The three are seeking to fill the seat now held by Commissioner Jeff LaVoi, who is not seeking re-election. Bedwell conducted a write-in campaign less than two weeks...
Amy Beth Hanson Associated Press HELENA — An eastern Montana judge who has been criticized for handing down a suspended prison sentence in an incest case defended his decision in a statement released Friday. District Judge John McKeon said Valley County prosecutors did not challenge a psychosexual evaluation that said the 40-year-old defendant could be safely treated and supervised in the community. The plea agreement that recommended at least a 25-year prison sentence allowed for a lesser sentence depending on the results o...
Press release Under an agreement reached by the Hill County Election Department and the Chippewa Cree Tribe, an Alternative Voting Office will operate on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation for the 2016 Federal General Election. Hill County’s alternative voting office opened Oct. 12 and will again be open on Wednesdays, Oct. 19 and 26 and Nov. 2. It is on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation at the new Stone Child College in the foyer of the Kenawash Building, 8294 Upper Box Elder Road, Box Elder. Late registration and absen...
Press release The North Central Senior Center in Havre is setting up its annual fundraising rummage sale, slating the event this year for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29. Bazaar tables are available to rent at the event for $10. People can contact Gwen at 265-5454 for more information. At the sale, Indian tacos will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, and from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Cinnamon rolls will be served Saturday, Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m....
Editor, Parents across Montana applaud the recent Western Attorneys General report regarding transferring ownership of our public lands to state or private entities. The report found that there is no legal means to “transfer” our federal public lands to state control. We thank Montana Attorney General Tim Fox for his thoughtful support of this report. On the heels of this report — as parents raising families and paying taxes in Montana — we are concerned with the vital fact that states, and state taxpayers, simply aren’t...
Editor I also am impressed with Jacob Bachmeier. He is a student at Montana State University-Northern but he has a plan on how he can finish school and still represent us. He is polite, intelligent and refreshing. He is a bright spot in this dismal election. He tells you why he is the best candidate, not why the opponent is a bad candidate. I appreciate that. Good luck Mr. Bachmeier. You have my support. Lita Thisselle Havre...
Editor, Congressman Ryan Zinke we appreciate your military service. Largely because of that service, we Montanans hired you to represent us in Washington. We certainly believe in giving a vet a shot. We had hoped that a spirit of patriotism would have molded your service in the U.S. House. You were sent there to get positive things done. Now it’s time for your performance evaluation. What legislation have you sponsored and shepherded through the legislature that has become law and had a positive impact on us? I think we know...
Editor, As the mother of two children who thrived in Montana public schools, I know how important education is to our children’s future. In my work with teachers and public employees, I’ve been fortunate to know many of the people running for statewide office in Montana. I am impressed with Melissa Romano, who is running for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction. Melissa is a classroom teacher who loves her students and the teaching profession. She is an outstanding, master teacher. Denise Juneau, our current sup...
I know you are busy but I hope you will take time to read this. My first presidential campaign was in 1960. The candidate was John F. Kennedy. I went to rallies, walked door to door, talked to everyone I could because I believed in him, and he passionately supported the issues I cared about: nuclear disarmament, women’s rights and civil rights. I knew if Kennedy lost, these goals would not be achieved. For these past five decades, many in my generation have fought — tirelessly — for what we believe in. We have campaigned and...
Every election cycle, I’m reminded of the sad reality that politics are often void of truth. Just look at our own congressional race. Montanans have been barraged by a series of false attacks coming from Denise Juneau. It’s frustrating to see the truth become an afterthought. I’ve known Congressman Ryan Zinke for years. He is an honorable man, who speaks his mind and serves his constituents without prejudice or fear. I’ve come to appreciate his no-nonsense approach, because I know that whether we agree or not, when dealing...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a found or lost property report after a Fifth Avenue caller asked to speak to an officer Friday at 11:44 a.m. —— Officers investigated a possible sex offense after a caller on First Street West made a report Friday at 2:47 p.m. —— Chaska Nakota Earthboy of Harlem, 28, was arrested on a state District Court warrant and two Justice or City court warrants and a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia after a First Street Northeast caller reported that someone had trespas...
Neal A. Lucke, 94, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 13, 2016, at home with his wife by his side. Neal was born on June 4th, 1922, to Harriet and Lou Lucke in Havre, Montana. Neal grew up in Havre with his four siblings, where he graduated from high school. A memorial service officiated by Paul Wagner will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Moses Lake Presbyterian Church, 1142 W. Ivy Ave., Moses Lake, WA 98837. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Big Bend Community College Foundation.... Full story
A front-page story in Friday’s edition of the Havre Daily News about Hill County Commission candidates speaking at a forum misprinted the length of terms for Hill County commissioners. A commissioner’s term is six years.... Full story
In a letter to the editor printed on the opinion page in Thursday’s Havre Daily News supporting Democratic House District 28 candidate Jacob Bachmeier, who faces Rep. Stephanie Hess, R-Havre, in the general election, the age of Thomas Jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence was mistyped by Havre Daily News staff. Jefferson was 33 when he wrote the document.... Full story
MISSOULA (AP) — At home, the Montana Grizzlies are on a roll, and showing no mercy. Jeremy Calhoun's three touchdowns kick-started a record runaway for the No. 10 Grizzlies Saturday en route to a 68-7 Big Sky Conference thrashing of Sacramento State inside Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Calhoun had touchdown runs of 32 and 23 yards in the first quarter as Montana (5-1, 2-1) took command. And then the offense exploded. Brady Gustafson threw four touchdown passes in the second q...
Coming off their first win of the 2016 season, the Glacier Nationals were looking to keep pushing forward, especially with another game in Havre Ice Dome. And for a time Friday night, the Nationals looked like they would get there. However, the Helena Bighorns would put an abrupt halt to Glacier's momentum, and eventually, sweep the Nationals in a two-game set this past weekend. On Friday night, the Bighorns beat the Nationals 5-4 in Havre, then, the series moved to Helena,...
In the final preparation for the Class A state meet next weekend in Kalispell, the Havre High cross country teams were in Belgrade last Saturday, taking part in the Central A divisional meet. And while neither Havre team stood atop the podium when it was all said and done, both Blue Pony teams finished third and had a number of standout individual performances. The Pony boys finished third with 74 points, well behind second-place Belgrade, which had 43 and Lewistown, which...
The Montana State University-Northern defense might have been reeling after two rough games back-to-back. But, on the road, against a very good offense, the Lights' defense stood tall, and as a result Northern found itself in one of its closest games in years, and in a dogfight with the Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears. Unfortunately, three truly huge plays by the Bears kept the Lights from getting over the hump Saturday at Herb Klindt Field in Billings, in what was a...
It may be hard to fathom, with fall just getting started, but the winter sports season for Montana State University-Northern is not far off and this past Saturday, the Northern wrestling team kicked things off with its annual Alumni Dual. The Lights, who are once again led by head coach Tyson Thivierge, took on an Alumni team that featured 11 All-Americans and two former national champions. And like usual, the Alumni dominated the meet, winning nine of the 12 shortened...
Winning in Lewistown has always been tricky for the Havre High football team. But last Friday night, the Blue Ponies road trip there turned into an absolute nightmare. With second place in the Central A conference and a home playoff game on the line, everything seemed to go the way of Eagles in a 34-21 win, while the Ponies were left to wonder what happened. With the loss, Havre is 5-3 overall on the season and 2-2 in the Central A. “We felt that we had a really good plan c...
Before its final stretch of Central A conference matches, the Havre High volleyball team went on the road this past Saturday and the results, were not what the Blue Ponies were hoping for. Havre, which came in the weekend with a 5-9 record and fresh off back-to-back wins, were wanting to give some payback to the Choteau Bulldogs, who beat the Ponies in Havre in four games last month. Yet, the story was much the same, as the Bulldogs won the match by the scores of 25-22, 25-19...
