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Articles from the March 18, 2021 edition


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  • Suspect in custody in Fort Belknap shooting

    Tim Leeds|Updated Mar 18, 2021

    Fort Belknap Indian Community reports a suspect is in custody in an investigation into a shooting Wednesday. FBI Public Affairs Specialist Sondra Yi Barker said this morning that Fort Belknap Tribal Police and the FBI are investigating the shooting. She said three people are in tribal custody, and she did not know the condition of the person who was shot. A release from Fort Belknap said the shooting took place about 4 p.m. on Bureau of Indian Affairs Route 11 east of the Lodge Pole area. A caller told officials they had...

  • COVID-19 variant confirmed in Hill County

    Tim Leeds|Updated Mar 18, 2021

    The same week that a new variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed to be in Hill County, the chair of the county Board of Health this morning signed a mandate issued by the board last month requiring people to wear masks in public places in the county. Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services issued a release late Wednesday afternoon saying Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified DPHHS Wednesday and Thursday that testing had found 11 more cases of variant strains of COVID-19 in Montana including a case...

  • Public meetings on beaver trapping to begin next week

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 18, 2021

    The Hill County Park Board's Rules and Regulations Committee will hold a meeting Monday, March 22, at 6 p.m. in the Hill County Courthouse Annex for the public to voice their perspectives on beaver population control in Beaver Creek Park and what direction the board should take in the future. Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said this will be the first in a series of meetings that will take place before the committee and board make any decisions on potential changes to...

  • State and local COVID-19 update, March 18, 2021

    Updated Mar 18, 2021

    The state COVID-19 map update was not available by printing deadline today. Blaine County Health Department reported Wednesday evening being notified of no new cases, 710 total, 15 active, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Wednesday evening being notified of no new cases, 1927 total, 5 active, 1 active hospitalizations, 41 deaths. Rocky Boy Health Center reported March 11, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County numbers, 794 total, none active, no active hospitalizations, total deaths not listed.... Full story

  • For the Record, March 18, 2021

    Updated Mar 18, 2021

    Havre Police Department A caller on First Avenue reported a PayPal account issue Wednesday at 9:57 a.m. -- Stacey Lynn Huntley of Havre, 27, was arrested on a charge of endangering the welfare of children and on Justice or City court warrant and Veronica Lynn Huntley of Havre, 26, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant after a caller on Third Street reported finding a little boy wearing only a diaper walking on the street Wednesday at 9:59 a.m. -- Holly Marie...

  • Crisis help and support numbers listed

    Updated Mar 18, 2021

    Press release During the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and stress caused by it, many people are looking for resources for themselves and others who need support. Following are a list of some numbers people can call for help and support. • Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 • Tumbleweed Runaway and Family Crisis Program: 406-259-2558 and, toll free, 1-888-816-4702 • Friendship Line by Institute on Aging is both a crisis...

  • Knights of Columbus continue donations despite pandemic

    Updated Mar 18, 2021

    Press release The Havre Knights of Columbus have continued making donations to causes this year despite the pandemic. The Knights participated in ringing bells for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign this year, and presented a check to Salvation Army Havre Service Director of Social Services Center Trina Crawford. This week, the Knights presented a check to Havre Day Activity Center despite the usual source of the donations being canceled. The Knights have a Tootsie Roll...

  • Looking out my Backdoor: The constancy of change

    Sondra Ashton|Updated Mar 18, 2021

    It’s a paradox. Constancy — firm, steadfast, permanent, consistent, un-changing. We can count on something with the property or nature of constancy. One thing we can count on is change. Saturday I double-masked my face, and with my bottle of sanitizer in hand, went to town, for the second time in a year. The first time was three weeks ago for vaccination. While this later trip was not of ultimate necessity, I let impatience rule and set off for my favorite furniture store...

  • A cheer championship for HHS

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 18, 2021

    Cheerleading may not be seen as a traditional sport by some, but that does not mean they can't bring home the hardware. The Havre High School cheer team proved just that when the Blue Ponies won their first state title in the 2021 Spirit Spectacular last week. The Blue Ponies had to earn it as they won the title over schools from Class A, B and C, which comprises more than 150 schools. Havre cheer head coach Stephanie Borst hopes that the state title will encourage students...

  • Four Ponies earn All Northeast A

    Kason Clark|Updated Mar 18, 2021

    It was another strong season for the Havre High boys basketball team. The Blue Ponies finished with an 8-4 overall record and went 7-1 in the Northeast A to finish first in the conference. Despite falling in the Eastern A Divisional to end the season, their performance earned several of their players honors on both the all-state and all-conference teams. All four players who earned the honors were seniors, making it a fitting end to their successful tenure at Havre. Kellen...

  • Isaac Bartel named CCC Wrestler of the Year

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 18, 2021

    There usually isn't a Frontier Conference Notebook this time of year, but as is the case with everything that's happened this past year, this spring isn't normal either. No, the Frontier Conference isn't just starting spring golf, rodeo, track and field, and more, the league is also almost all the way through a special spring volleyball season, and is one week into a spring football season that seemed like it may never come. Last Saturday, the first college football game in...

  • SBA extends deferment period on disaster loans until 2022

    Updated Mar 18, 2021

    From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, until 2022. • All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2020, including COVID-19 EIDL, will have a first payment due date extended from 12-months to 24-months from the date of the note. • All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2021, including COVID-19 EIDL, will have a first payment due date...

  • Stockman Bank of Montana Receives 5-Star rating

    Updated Mar 18, 2021

    From BauerFinancial Inc. Stockman Bank of Montana has once again been awarded the highest — 5-Star — rating for financial strength and stability from the nation’s premier bank rating firm, BauerFinancial, Inc. This rating recognizes Stockman Bank for excellence in such areas as capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. As a leader in local, community banking services, Stockman Bank has consistently earned and maintained this 5-Star rating for 50 consecutive quarters. As a result, Stockman Bank has...

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