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Articles from the January 24, 2018 edition


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  • Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Kealani Sagapolu, Skylight Basketball

    George Ferguson|Updated Jan 24, 2018

    Injuries are a part of sports. And knee injuries seem to be an unfair part of college basketball. Often times, they can ruin a career, or at least, be a big hurdle to overcome. But injuries can also be a spark, an awakening for a player, and that's certainly been the case for Montana State University-Northern Skylight Kealani Sagapolu. The 5-10 power forward from Utah transferred to Northern in the summer of 2016, and her Skylights career got off to a great start. Playing on...

  • Quick Pics: Playing in the warm weather

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

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  • Benefit set to help Dess deal with costs of rare illness

    Alex Ross|Updated Jan 24, 2018

    A mother of six children from Havre who has spent much of her time helping others is in need of help as she battles a rare disease that has left her unable to walk. A benefit dinner will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Eagle's Club in Havre for Candace Dess. Dess, 35, is vice president of the Eagles Woman's Auxiliary, where she would put together gift baskets for and help organize benefits, fundraisers and other community activities. Dess suffers from Guillain-Barr...

  • Meth bust at Rocky Boy could go far beyond Montana

    Paul Dragu|Updated Jan 24, 2018

    A drug bust Tuesday by Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation police that yielded 66 grams of methamphetamine could have ramifications beyond the reservation and beyond Montana, the criminal investigator said. Ed Longknife, who is investigating Tuesday’s bust, said this morning the ongoing investigation could lead beyond the bounds of Montana. “It’s a big investigation,” he said. “We’re reaching out to different states.” A firearm and cash were found along with the suspected meth, a Tuesday post on Chippewa Cree Law Enforcement’s F...

  • Shodair Children's Hospital reaches out to Havre

    Paul Dragu|Updated Jan 24, 2018

    Shodair's Children's Hospital is not a hospital for children to get stitches or operations. It's a place where children and adolescents with deep trauma scars go to heal. A reception was held Tuesday afternoon at Northern Montana Hospital where representatives from the Helena-based treatment center spoke to visitors about the facility and the type of work the center has been doing for more than 100 years. "A lot of people know the name Shodair but don't know what we do," said...

  • Plant a Seed ... READ announces photo contest winners

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

    Press release Plant a Seed ... READ has selected the 2018 Ambassadors for Blaine, Hill and Phillips counties from the photo contest held in November. Each county has its own ambassador family who will represent their county in 2018. These ambassadors received a $100 chamber of commerce gift certificate from their respective chambers in Chinook, Havre and Malta. A special thank-you to all that submitted pictures for the 2018 Photo Contest. Keep the cameras ready to snap those...

  • Local News - Second Annual Beef 'n' Brew set for Feb. 9

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

    Havre Daily News staff Montana State University-Northern’s Collegiate Stockgrowers is again hosting a Beef ’n’ Brews fundraiser, set this year for Friday, Feb. 9. Limited seats are available for the event, billed as a progressive dinner held in conjunction with the Montana Producer Conference with one stop for appetizers and another for dinner and dessert. This event is meant to bring producers and consumers together as well as highlight Montana beef, breweries and wines. Check-in is from 5 to 5:30 p.m. at the Best Weste...

  • Local News - County superintendent looks for spelling bee pronouncer

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

    Press release Organizers for the 2018 Hill County Spelling Bee are looking for a pronouncer for the Feb. 22 bee in the Assembly Room of Havre Middle School. The pronouncer’s task is to announce and pronounce the word asked to be spelled. The bee is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. and will last about two hours. If anyone is interested in using their voice to fill this volunteer position, call Hill County Superintendent of Schools Maureen Odegard at 265-5481, ext. 250....

  • Let's celebrate innovation in Montana's public schools

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

    During National School Choice, it is important to recognize and celebrate academic innovation that is happening in public schools across Montana. Our state’s education system is unique. We have over 400 hundred school districts and over 800 schools spread out over our vast geographic area. Many districts across our state are creating new programs outside of the traditional school model that prepare students for the future. Montana only has two formal charter schools, The Bridger Charter Academy in Bozeman and the Lincoln C...

  • It's time for Congress to work like Montanans

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

    The first news stories of each New Year usually feature people working around the clock to make our communities great. Routine coverage includes the men and women who protect our neighborhoods, maintain our roadways and make it possible to access health care at any time of the day or night. It’s a subtle reminder that Montanans value their way of life and are working together to protect it. Health care workers will continue to advance progress as the state’s largest labor force. They are the doctors and nurses who del...

  • For the Record, Jan 24, 2018

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

    Havre Police Department Officers arrested Matthew Joseph Saddler of Havre, 33, Tuesday at 8:01 p.m. on a violation of conditions of release related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation. —— Officers arrested Sharlie Patricia Walter of Havre, 30, on a Justice or City court warrant and a change of failure to produce proof of insurance during a motor vehicle stop Tuesday at 2:27 p.m. on 10th Street West. —— Officers arrested three people and issued another a summons Tuesday at 6:39 p.m. on Second Avenue after a caller reporte...

  • Obituary - Crystal Marie Estell

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

    Crystal Marie Estell, 37 "Our Gypsy Soul" rested Jan. 7, 2018, at her home in Gillette, Wyoming, of unknown causes. A celebration of life took place in Gillette for her friends and family there Jan. 12, 2018. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will take place Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, in Havre at the Set Free Ministries, 740 Second St. at 1 p.m. Crystal was born Dec. 21, 1980, in Havre and graduated from Havre High School. Her passion was music and friends,... Full story

  • Market development proposals sought by Montana Pulse Crop Committee

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

    Press release HELENA — The Montana Pulse Crop Committee is seeking proposals to fund market development projects and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry. All funding awards will be determined by the Montana Pulse Crop Committee and proposals are due March 1 by 4 p.m. Visit http://agr.mt.gov/Portals/168/PulseRFP_2018.pdf for a complete list of guidelines, eligibility requirements and application procedures. Questions on applications should be directed to the Montana Pulse Crop Com...

  • Children invited to enter 'The Art of Farming' calendar contest

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

    Press Release In recognition of National Agriculture Week and National Agriculture Day March 20, Montana Women Involved in Farm Economics — WIFE — invites Montana’s school children to express their ideas on farm life by participating in WIFE’s 32nd statewide calendar art contest. Winning entries from grades kindergarten through eight will win a cash prize at the first-place, $30, second-place, $20, and third-place, $10, levels in each grade’s division. Two honorable mention places in each grade will be awarded certifica...

  • Assistance available to ag producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

    Press release BOZEMAN — Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service helps private landowners build their business while implementing conservation practices that help ensure the sustainability of their entire operation. NRCS plans to enroll up to 10 million acres in CSP in 2018. While applications for CSP are accepted year round, applications must be received by March 2 to be c...

  • MDA accepting petitions for new noxious weed listings

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

    Press release HELENA — The Montana Department of Agriculture is now accepting petitions for new plants to be added to the Montana Noxious Weed List. Interested parties who feel that a plant should be listed as a noxious weed in Montana can fill out a petition form, found online at http://agr.mt.gov/weeds , and send it to Dave Burch at [email protected]. “The state reviews this list biennially to identify any new plants that warrant inclusion on the noxious weed list. It is vitally important to review the list, especially whe...

  • Local Bowling Report: Some good scores at Harvest Moon Lanes

    Julie Rodgers|Updated Jan 24, 2018

    The Bowling season rolls on. Highs for the week for the women were, Jackie Mayer, 180, Dianne Watson 506. For the men, Jason McDonald 246 and Roman Surber 686. Sunday Keglers: Dawn Crowder 171-464, Pam Conaster 159, 154, 157-470, De Ann Kalk 168-438, Kyndra Hall 179-465, Hailey Breum 168, Shawn Burrington 203, Ryne Antley 557, Doug Denny 201, Mike Breum 540. High Team Series: Bud Light 2,567. 1st Place: Bud Light. Men's City: Paul Jensen 226-615, Roman Surber 214, 210, Nick...

  • Hi-Line United meeting set

    Updated Jan 24, 2018

    Hi-Line United Soccer will be holding an Informational sign-up night at Havre Middle School Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. for all parents and players thinking of signing up for the spring season. Direct questions to Ann McKnight at 406-945-0734 or Greg Dugdale at [email protected]....

  • Ponies pin Scotties on senior night

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jan 24, 2018

    No matter what the sport, senior night is always a special night and against Glasgow, on senior night, the Havre High wrestling team took care of business. The Blue Ponies knocked off their Class B rival 48-21 in front of the fans at the Havre High gymnasium and honored three seniors, Ryan Stewart, Jazz Schroeder and Tyler Schaub, in the process. HHS was behind early, 15-6, but rallied to outscore the Scotties 42-6 the rest of the way. “It was a fun dual,” HHS head coach Scott...

  • Hi-Line Sports Schedule

    Updated Jan 23, 2018

    Friday High School Basketball Havre boys vs CMR, 7 p.m. Turner girls at Dodson Turner boys at Dodson Big Sandy girls at DGS Big Sandy boys at DGS Chinook girls vs CJI Chinook boys vs CJI North Star girls vs Ft. Benton North Star boys vs Ft. Benton Box Elder girls vs Geraldine-HW Box Elder boys vs Gerladine-HW Rocky Boy girls at Conrad Rocky Boy boys at Conrad Harlem girls vs Cut Bank Harlem boys vs Cut Bank College Basketball Skylights vs LCSC, 6 p.m. Lights vs LCSC, 8 p.m....