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Articles from the January 3, 2024 edition


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  • Federspiel, Boucher awarded for bravery

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Jan 3, 2024

    At the year's first meeting of the Havre City Council Tuesday, Havre Police Department Animal Control Officer Pete Federspiel and Havreite Matt Boucher were presented the Lifesaving Award for saving a woman from a burning vehicle last year, and the council heard complaints about insufficient training on mental health issues for city police officers. Havre Chief of Police Gabe Matosich presented Federspiel and Boucher the award for "their heroism and extraordinary courage,...

  • Quick pics: A break from flying

    Updated Jan 3, 2024

  • Obituary - Joy 'Sug' Kathleen Hokanson

    Updated Jan 3, 2024

    Joy "Sug" Kathleen Hokanson joined her husband of 55 years in heaven December 31, 2023, arriving in time for them to celebrate the New Year the way they always had, dancing the night away. She was born March 15, 1946, to Ernest and Bernice Peterson, living west of Big Sandy on the farm owned now by her brother, Bruce and Evelyn Peterson. She attended North Star Country School until she was 9 years old, when her dad, Ernest finished building their home in Big Sandy. Sug continu...

  • Obituary - James Nesslar

    Updated Jan 3, 2024

    James Nesslar passed away December 31, 2023, at the age of 88 from natural causes. James was born December 31, 1935, in Chinook, MT, to Frank and Mina Nesslar. He attended and graduated from Chinook High School. He married Janice Beard, and, from that union, they were blessed with four children. James is survived by his children, Shauna Brown, Bonnie (Curt) Nesslar, Mike (Heather) Nesslar and Scott (Gail) Nesslar. He was blessed with nine grandchildren and 18...

  • Obituary - Leo Murdock Pattison

    Updated Jan 3, 2024

    Leo Murdock Pattison, 100, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Havre, Montana. He was born January 12, 1923, in Glasgow, Montana. Leo is survived by his wife, Verna Pattison; sons, Jeff (Dawn), Steve (Vonnie), Kyle and Scott (Jennifer) Pattison, 11 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren; sisters Dora Radakovich and Patsy Shepard; and many nieces and nephews. Leo loved the Lord, and time spent with his family. At Leo's request, no services will be...

  • For the Record, Jan. 3, 2024

    Updated Jan 3, 2024

    Havre Police Department Taira Charnae Molina of Havre, 22, was arrested on charges of partner or family member assault and endangering the welfare of children and two Justice or City court warrants after a caller asked Tuesday at 8:40 a.m. for assistance on 10th Street West. -- A McKinley Avenue caller reported Tuesday at 9:33 a.m. that someone had thrown a bike over the caller's fence. -- Marshall Earl Doney of Havre, 34, was arrested on charges of assault and disorderly...

  • Deadline approaching for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program

    Updated Jan 3, 2024

    Press release Jan. 13, 2024, is the deadline for Montana farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to submit applications for assistance through the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program for those who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021. USDA Farm Service Agency is encouraging people who think they may be eligible to check out the program website at https://22007apply.gov. People will find there various assistance to help learn about the program and help them apply. Borrowers hav...

  • Montana Farm Service Agency lists upcoming program application deadlines

    Updated Jan 3, 2024

    From https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Montana USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency program dates. People can contact their local service center to apply and with any questions and visit online at https://farmers.gov and https://fsa.usda.gov/mt. Jan. 13, 2024: Inflation Reduction Act Assistance for Producers Who Experienced Discrimination in USDA Farm Loan Programs application period closes. Applications are due Jan. 13, 2024. To ensure timely processing, there will be no...

  • USDA lists January ag lending rates

    Updated Jan 3, 2024

    Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday loan interest rates for January 2024, which became effective Tuesday. USDA’s Farm Service Agency loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs. “I encourage our lenders and borrowers alike to work with our local offices and our cooperators to capitalize fully on the existing flexibilities in these important progr...