Week of October 31, 2024
Week of October 31, 2024
From Havre Fire Department Havre firefighters were dispatched Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:36 p.m. for a report of a structure fire in the 1300 Block of 4th Street. En route, Engine 1 was advised fire was in the basement with one possible victim. On arrival, Engine 1 reported a single family residence with smoke showing from the front door. The house was located off the alley, so crews had to stretch firehose down the alley for fire attack. As crews made their way to the house, they encountered a burn victim with burns to his...
Press release WASHINGTON, October 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Oct. 23 a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land. Partners will provide $968 million in contributions to amplify the impact of the federal investment. Selected RCPP projects will help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners adopt and...
Press release With assistance from Humanities Montana, the Hi-Line Arts Council is sponsoring a Montana Conversation program entitled "Montana Towns: Then, Now, Tomorrow" with storyteller Hal Stearns on Monday, November 11th at 6 p.m. at Beaver Creek Perk, located in downtown Havre at 137 Second Street. The presentation is free and open to the public. Funding for the Montana Conversations program is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for...
By Jessica Ophus According to KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling, and news organization, Montanans have a higher rate of anxiety and depressive disorders than the natational average. If that is not concerning enough, Montana is also listed as a mental health care shortage area. To do our part to bridge the gap for some of the 27,000 people served by the Big Sandy Clinic every year, an Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Program will be launched at the BSMC Rural Health Clinic. With the help of a $125,000 2-year...
An article on the front page of the Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, edition of Havre Weekly Chronicle about a march organized to support CI-128 incorrectly said in the first paragraph the march was in support of Ci-126 and misspelled “presentation” in the second paragraph where it should have read “where a presentation on CI-126.” The article also omitted the text of Ci-128, which it said would be included. Following is the full text of CI-128. THE COMPLETE TEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 128 (CI-128) Article II of...
Montana Actor’s Theatre is showing, and bringing to life, for the Halloween season a classic sci-fi horror show . In the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the main characters, Brad and Janet, are stuck with a flat tire during a storm. The couple discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a biker and a creepy butler. Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation, a man named Rocky, through dance and song. The movie...
Havre firefighters will be out with lights flashing on their vehicles and sirens on Wednesday night collecting food for the Havre Food Bank in their Everybody Loves Firefighters food drive. Head Elf Cody McLain said the firefighters will be out from about 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, and if people can put out any food they want to donate and leave the outside lights on so the firefighters know a donation is there. "It's basically like a trick-or-treat situation," he said. The...
[Psalm 146] The nation goes to the polls on Tuesday. Here are some helpful ideas that come from a surprising source: an ancient composer of songs. After a long and brutal race for the White House, we need a few laughs. Presidential campaigns have become a slugfest, and most of us are not feeling particularly lighthearted as we prepare to enter the voting booth. But regardless of what happens on Election Day, the earth will keep turning, the seasons will change, babies will be...
Havre City Council will meet Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at 7 p.m. in Havre City Hall The meeting agenda is: CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTES COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items: 1 – 6 ONLY. For Items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments offered here are limited to one (1) minute. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Ordinance 932 (second reading) – AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION d/b/a NORTHWESTERN ENERGY A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AND...
The polls will be open for people to cast their ballots next Tuesday in person, although mail-in ballots have been out for several weeks. Due to printing deadlines, Havre Weekly Chronicle will not be able to publish a story on the results in next week’s print edition, but people can look for updates and results at www.havredaillynews.com Tuesday night and Wednesday. The election has several hotly contested elections, from the top down to local races. The most visible race is for president, with Republican former president...
The Salvation Amry needs volunteer bell ringers from November 16th-December 24, 2024 from 9 am -7pm Monday through Saturday in Havre MT. The 2024 annual Red Kettle Campaign is on of the Army's primary fudraising efforts which helps raise much-needed funds to support the multiple services and programs throughout the year, including feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and providing toys to disadvantaged yourth. For over 100 years, The Salvation Amry's Red Kettles have...
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana BILLINGS — United States Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced Friday that the Justice Department will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Blaine County for the Nov. 5 general election. The Justice Department enforces federal voting rights laws that protect the rights of all eligible citizens to access the ballot. The department regularly deploys its staff to monitor for compliance with federal civil rights laws in elections in communities all across the country....
Senior Center News Nov. 4-2024 Menu subject to change Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 — Salmon Fillets, Baked Potatoes, Salad, Oranges Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 — Closed for Election Day Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 — Beef, Rice & Onion, Corn, Peaches, Rice Crispy Treats Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 — Chicken, Ham & Swiss, Texas Toast, Mixed Veggies, pears Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 — Clam Chowder Soup, Grilled Cheese, Salad, Apple Sauce Nerds of Notes a Barber Shop Quartet will be entertaining at the Senior Center on November 6, 11:00 AM....
Romans 13:12'The night is far spent and the Day is at hand' Out our way, in addition to being a local pastor, I got to live a lifelong fantasy as a cowhand from time to time, riding with my Pard, Charlie, as we moved Big Mike's herd on Tiger Ridge up in the Bear Paw range. Like many kids, I wanted to be a real cowboy when I grew up - and while I never got that wish, I came close when I mounted up ole Doc and rode with Charlie to push cows. Now as anyone who rode with us or...
You know, Lord, in a few days a 'time-change' is coming up - like when we get up and when we go to bed. Not everyone likes to deal with 'Time Change'! Oh - it probably only affects people; it probably doesn't 'bother birds, beasts, beavers or bears' - 'nor the chickens', one gal added. But remembering WAY back when we were kids at home and had to 'help' do the chores; milking the cows, for a while, we got a bit less milk in the milk bucket but the cows soon 'adapted' to the...
Havre Public Schools Adult Education is holding a class at the high school Wednesday: Don’t Worry. Retire Happy Location: Havre High School Library When: Wednesday, November 6th Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00...
Democrats dominated Tuesday in local contested elections, while the area also supported putting the right to choose an abortion in the state Constitution and a Hill Count road mill levy passed and a Liberty County hospital levy passed. That as the area followed the rest of Montane in re-electing former Republican President Donald Trump to a new term in the office and elected Republicans to the thee open seats in Congress and to all statewide offices. In local Legislative...
Posted 8:10 p.m. The Associated Press at 8 p.m. Mountain Time called the Montana gubernatorial race for incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte. Gianforte faced Democratic challenger Ryan Busse, a former gun company executive. AP also called the presidential race in the state for Republican former President Donald Trump. Posted 8:05 p.m. The polls have closed in Montana and the results of the 2024 election in the state soon will be known. Watch here for updates on election...
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I share the passing of our beloved father, Lance Harold Ramberg. He left us August 28th to join his greatly missed wife Sally Kay, his father Harold Albin, mother Phyllis Edna Larsen, and grandson Alexander Joseph Konefes at the age of 74. His loving family was with him in his final moments. He was a man of immense humor, wisdom and kindness, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. His passion for woodworking and...
Rocky Lee Rice, 73, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare Monday, October 21, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2024, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Pastor Carl Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Rocky’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to the Big Sandy Methodist...
October 21, 2024, Arleta Mae Plummer passed peacefully at home with her family surrounding her. Arleta was born July 15, 1943, in Fort Belknap, Montana. She was raised by Norman Plummer and Marie (Werk) and Virgil McConnell. Throughout Arleta's life, she held various roles including telephone operator, restaurant manager, a teacher and counselor for West Harrison Schools. Arleta's favorite roles were mom and grandma. Arleta had six children who were her whole life for so...
Carol “Bud” Borlaug, a devoted family man and dedicated worker, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church in Havre. Military Graveside Honors will follow at the Highland Cemetery. Please visit Bud's online memorial at https://www.hollandbonine.com to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family. Born to George and Clara (Christensen) Borlaug in Havre,...
Lawrence L. Miller, 89, passed away on October 29, 2024 at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home with his wife, Sheri, by his side. Lawrence was born and raised in the Milk River Valley by Paul and Mabel Miller. He married Sheri Corrigan on August 9, 1958. They were happily married for 66 years. They spent the first 4 years of their married life around Great Falls where he worked in construction. In 1962, they moved back to Chinook where they raised two boys, Lawny and Alan, and...
Marlene June (Newlan) Donoven of Kremlin, MT, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Northern Montana Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael O’Hearn officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations and memorials can be sent to Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp and the Feed My Sheep Community Soup Kitchen in Havre, MT. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home...
Marlene June (Newlan) Donoven of Kremlin, MT, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Northern Montana Care Center. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael O'Hearn officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. In lieu...
James Rolph Edwards James Rolph Edwards passed away peacefully October 6th, 2024, in Salem, UT. Jim was born April 26, 1944, in Albany, CA, to Virgil J and Delva Whitehead Neeley Edwards. He was a professor at MSUN for many years. His full obituary and a link to his graveside service will available until the end of this year at https://www.rasmussenmortuary.com/obituaries/james-edwards...
James P. Tautges, 85, passed away due to natural causes at his Timbercreek residence on Monday, October 7, 2024. Jim was born on January 18, 1939, in Havre to Peter and Gladys (Armstrong) Tautges. He was raised on his family's farm south of Havre with his sister. Jim attended school in Havre, graduating from Havre Central. He then returned to the farm, where he cared for his family's home and land until 1998, when he sold to his neighbor, and moved to town with his new wife,...
Annette T. "Toni" Comp, 88, passed away due to natural causes at her residence on October 3, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Toni's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, the Montana Hope Project, or the Dedman Animal Foundation. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please...
Memorial service for Anna Mae Gomke are Saturday November 16th at 1:00 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, 1009 18th Avenue SW, Great Falls MT. Please bring any photos or remembrances you would like to...
It was a season of injuries and near-misses for the Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team last winter. The Lights, of Hall of Fame head coach Shawn Huse, went just 3-13 in the Frontier Conference as they lost so many single-digit outcomes. And Northern lost even more when leading scorer Zack Martinez graduated this past spring. However, Northern brings back plenty of talent, and Huse has reloaded the roster as well, as the Lights get ready to begin a new...
The Havre High football team suffered a heartbreaking home loss to end the 2024 regular season. The 31-27 loss to Lewistown last Friday night at Blue Pony Stadium was a tough pill for the Ponies to swallow. But, the season is far from over, and Havre is quickly moving on. That's because Friday night at Blue Pony Stadium, Havre comes right back to open its Class A playoff march with a home game against the East Helena Vigilantes. The game will be a rematch from a battle back...
The Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team has gone through so many ups and downs over the last several seasons. From the COVID-19 year, to inquiries and heartbreaking losses, Northern just hasn't been able to break through in recent years. But with an absolutely loaded roster for the 2024-25 season, and the return of longtime head coach Chris Mouat, this season could certainly eb the dawning of a new era in Northern women's basketball. After going 5-10 in...
It's here. November has arrived, and I'm not excited for turkey. Instead, November, in Montana, is the only month that will see the biggest football game, hell, the biggest sporting event, to be played in the Treasure State. Yes, the arrival of November means the annual Brawl of the Wild, the bitter rivalry between Montana State and Montana, is just around the corner. In fact, it's a mere 21 days away. And just where are we as we steam towards that epic showdown in Bozeman?...
The Havre High cross country teams, and many area runners took part in the Montana State Cross Country Championships on a beautiful afternoon last Saturday in Missoula. Racing at the UM Golf Course, the Havre High girls finished seventh in Class A with a score of 247. The Hardin girls captured the state championship. Hailey Gingery led the Blue Ponies with a 21st place finish in 20:49.4. Ela Harbor finished 39th, Marley Springer took 50th, Paige Anderson was 65th, Gracie...
Still in search of their first win of 2024, the Montana State University-Northern football team traveled to Ashland, Oregon last Saturday. However, against the high-scoring Raiders, the Lights fell to 0-6 in the Frontier with a 57-17 loss. Northern held the Raiders to just an 8-0 lead in the first quarter, but then the flood gates opened as SOU scored 35 points in the second stanza to build a 43-0 halftime lead. Colter Wolstad scored two touchdowns in the second half for the...
Excited to make their 2024-25 season debut, the Montana State University-Northern Lights suffered a tough setback last Friday night in the Armory Gymnasium. Opening their season against the North Idaho College Cardinal, the Lights fell in their home debut 27-10. The Cardinal, a perennial NJCAA powerhouse, won the first five matches of the night, before the Lights got on the board with a 5-3 win from Travis Waldner at 165 pounds. Devin Crawford, one of the top wrestlers in the...
The Havre High volleyball team is certainly trying to close out the regular season on a night note. And Havre was doing just that last week. In its last three matches, Havre swept Browning at home, went on the road and beat Class B Malta, then return home to beat conference rival Sidney on Senior Day last Saturday at the HHS gymnasium. Havre honored seniors Adi Olson, Kylee Tyler, Emily Leeds and Macee May before the Ponies win over Sidney in what was a dominant performance...
It was a good start for Hi-Line high school football teams in the first week of the MHSA playoffs. In Class C 8-Man, Chinook won its first playoff game in eight years as the Sugarbeeters upset undefeated Valley Christian 40-24. The Beeters held the Eagles to just three points in the first half en route to a berth in the quarterfinals where they'll travel to Drummond-Phillipsburg this Saturday. Fort Benton is also moving on as the Longhorns thrashed St. Ignatius 32-6 Saturday...
The Big Sandy Pioneers made them work for it. But, the Fort Benton Longorns are the District 7C volleyball champions. On Saturday night, Fort Benton beat Big Sandy in a second championship match after the Pioneers won the first match in the 7C tournament in Chester. Earlier Saturday, Big Sandy outlasted the host Hawks in the third-place match to advance to the finals against the Longhorns, who had defeated the Hawks in the undefeated semifinals in Friday night. Meanwhile, Big...
The Havre High football team is once again moving on. Friday night at Blue Pony Stadium, the Ponies crushed East Helena 42-19 in the first round of the Class A playoffs. The win pushed Havre into the quarterfinals where the Ponies will travel to No. 1 seed Frenchtown this weekend. Despite trailing 7-0 early on, Havre was dominant for much of the game. After a Pierce Caplette interception, the Ponies got on the board with the first of four Tate Nelson touchdowns. Griffin Terry...
After building some momentum, the Montana State University-Northern volleyball team suffered a pair of tough setbacks last weekend. The Skylights volleyball team lost to No. 19 Montana Tech last week in Havre. The Skylights lost against the Orediggers in five sets (23-25, 25-22, 25-15, 27-29, and 15-13). The first set was anyone's game, as the Skylights went on a 6-1 run to end the set up 25-23. The second set went back and forth until Tech went on a 7-1 run to take the lead...
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Junior Bergen returned a punt 84 yards for his Big Sky Conference record sixth-career touchdown to highlight No. 8 Montana’s 42-7 win over Cal Poly on Saturday. The Grizzlies, ranked eighth in the FCS coaches poll, were leading 14-0 as Keali'i Ah Yat and Logan Fife threw first half touchdown passes. Late in the third quarter, Bergen fielded the punt at the right hashmark and angled to the left before blazing down the sideline. The Grizzlies (7-2,...
In each life it seems there might be one or two individuals with whom, no matter how hard we try, we simply cannot communicate. We usually marry them. Seriously, if nothing else, we surround ourselves with people of like mind. We act together in ways beneficial to both parties. We are on the same track, click-clacking to the same destination. However, now and then we encounter a person with whom out tongue jumps the track, derails, stops at the wrong station, or otherwise...
I am quick to criticize other people’s luxuries. “Buying a latte every day?” I say. “What a waste!” But, of course, I have Peter making me coffee, and I can have it exactly the way I like it. (Lots of milk, not too much coffee.) I think sailboats and horses are crazy expensive, but campers and RVs make sense — because that’s what I grew up with. “Economics don’t count when you are talking about campers!” my father has repeatedly told me. My father is a...
It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent Havre and Hill County in the Montana Legislature. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assure our special part of rural Montana has a seat at the table in Helena. My commitment to the residents of House District 27 has never been stronger. But there’s also a lot more work to do. I want to take my experience with me to the upcoming session to assure the priorities of Havre, Hill County and the Hi-Line get the attention they deserve. Over the past several months, our...
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS - Republican Tim Sheehy bolstered the GOP's Senate majority with a victory over three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in a contest of national importance that featured a record-setting torrent of spending by the two sides. Sheehy, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, closely aligned his campaign with Donald Trump and leading conservatives while painting Tester as a corrupt Washington insider. The Republican also promised to address the...
By AMY BETH HANSON and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte won a second four-year term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Ryan Busse. The victory continues Republican control in a state where the GOP also enjoyed a supermajority in the state Legislature. Gianforte's first term as governor was mostly controversy free — save for clashes with the Montana Supreme Court over laws on abortion access and gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth — as he...
By AMY BETH HANSON and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte won a second four-year term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Ryan Busse. In another key race, Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana won reelection to the House, again defeating challenger Monica Tranel. The victories continue Republican control in a state where the GOP also enjoyed a supermajority in the state Legislature. Gianforte's first term as governor was mostly controversy free — save...
By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, WILL WEISSERT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch...
By JOSH BOAK and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A disaffected electorate wanted former President Donald Trump to return to the White House, a blatant rejection of Vice President Kamala Harris and her nearly four years with President Joe Biden. The Republican's victory came from a public so put off by America's trajectory that they welcomed his brash and disruptive approach. About 3 in 10 voters said they wanted total upheaval in how the country is run, according to AP VoteCast, a sweeping survey of more...
By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Polls have closed in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin and North Carolina, six of the seven closely fought battlegrounds expected to decide the presidential election, but the results there are too early to call, as balloting continues in Nevada and other parts of the West. Donald Trump won Florida, a one-time battleground that has shifted heavily to Republicans in recent elections. He also notched early wins in...
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House. A unified Republican grip on Washington would set the course for Trump's agenda. Or if Democrats wrest control of the House, it would provide an almost certain backstop, with veto...
