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With schools already shut down across Montana for the next two weeks, the Montana High School Association announced Monday, an added length of time that high school spring sports will be shut down to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The MHSA and Executive Director Mark Beckman said in a press release Monday that, spring sports will be suspended in Montana until at least April 13. The full press release reads as follows: The MHSA Executive Board, during a conference call to... Full story
Press release Big Sandy Public Schools Superintendent Kelly Haaland and Principal Heather Wolery gave details in a letter how the Big Sandy public school district will be handling the school closure mandated by Gov. Steve Bullock to reduce exposure to novel coronavirus 2019. “Remember that the school is closed to all non-essential personnel for the next two weeks,” Haaland and Wolery said. “Again we thank you all for your understanding and patience in this matter. This is all uncharted territory for all of us. Stay home and s... Full story
Press release Friday, Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court Mike McGrath issued directives to the Courts in the state of Montana about continuation of services within the judicial branch to assist in flattening the curve of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Pursuant to these directives, all three local courts will be closely examining their dockets and continuing any hearings which are non-essential. The judges will also be speaking with counsel and pro se litigants to see what jury trials can be continued within the... Full story
Havre Daily News staff Northern Montana Child Development Center announced it will be closed through March 27. Gov. Steve Bullock issued a proclamation closing public schools through March 27. “As a result, we do not have access to meals for our program and many staff members need to stay home to provide childcare for their children,” District 4 Human Resources Development Council said in a statement. “NMCDC’s inability to provide food and staff for classrooms means we have no other choice but to close our program for the... Full story
Hill County Election Administrator Susan Armstrong today recommended people vote by absentee ballot to reduce exposure to novel coronavirus 2019. “The Federal Primary Election is June 2, 2020. With the outbreak of COVID-19, now a pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control is recommending election administrators encourage people to vote by a method other than a polling place, for Montana that means voting an absentee ballot. My duty as your election administrator is to provide every person the ability to become a registered v... Full story
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Rest assured, Region 6 Fish, Wildlife and Parks offices are open. However, due to the “social distancing” measures that are being taken, please expect to abide by the following: • If you can, please use the internet to buy your licenses and apply for permits…this way there is no social interaction necessary. • If you feel ill or have any symptoms, please respect our staff and others by not entering an FWP building. We would be happy to answer any questions over the phone: 406-228-3... Full story
The Havre Daily News has been deluged with notices of closures, cancelations and reschedulings caused by the confirmation of COVID-19 in Montana. Following is a list of some of the notices the newspaper has received. If people need to get notices of closures or reschedulings in the paper, please email [email protected] . Food Bank is open Havre Community Food Bank is staying open to serve residents in need, but is imposing some restrictions to restrict exposure to novel coronavirus 2019. A maximum of two people will... Full story
Havre Daily News staff Havre restaurants are posting notices online that restaurants and bars have been directed to close their in-facility dining and customer service as the Hill County Commission, as well as the Liberty County Commission, declaring states of emergency due to COVID-19. "Hill County Health Department announced all bars, restaurants, are ordered to be closed starting at noon today," a post on the Duck Inn Facebook page said. The Duck Inn post, and others around... Full story
Bullhook Community Health Center officials said the center has made preparations for COVID-19 and stands ready to support Northern Montana Health Care in the coming weeks. Bullhook is following its infectious disease protocol, sanitizing every hard surface, and taking extra care to make sure employees are doing all they can to minimize risk of spreading the virus. They are also screening everyone with normal appointments for upper-respiratory issues and asking questions about... Full story
With all K-12 public schools closed in the state due to COVID-19, Havre students still have some service available for meals. Havre Public Schools Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch will be available from 9 to 11 a.m. at Highland Park Early Primary School located on the north side of the cafeteria doors and at Lincoln-McKinley Primary School in the front entrance. The meals will be only be served any children that are 18 and younger. Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line will also be providing curbside to-go meal service starting... Full story
Press release North Central Senior Center in Havre announced it is closed until it is cleared by the department of health. Meals on Wheels will continue to deliver the meals for homebound individuals. Other senior citizens may be added onto meal delivery or they may call in before 10 a.m. to order a meal and pick it up themselves at the center. The center asks for people to inform it which meals would be preferred ahead of time, so the center is aware of how much to prepare each day. Medical transportation only will be... Full story
Havre City Council passed the confirmation of Tyler Craig as a patrol officer for the Havre Police Department as well as confriming Joseph Pliler and Taylor Gopher as probationary patrol officers, and approved resolutions Monday at the council’s monthly meeting. Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said Craig will complete his one year probationary period Wednesday, April 1. Matosich said Craig has gone through an extensive background investigation, graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy, completed the 14-week t...
Havre Police Department Havre police officers responded to 11 calls reporting hit-and-run crashes Monday, and a report of a roadway sign being hit and a mail box being hit. They also responded to crashes at 7:27 a.m. Monday on 15th Street and at 7:27 a.m. Monday on Fourth Avenue. -- Officers investigated a report of vandalism made from an 18th Street business at 1:12 p.m. Monday. -- Officers responding to a report made at 3:37 p.m. Monday from a First Street business of a gas...
Hill County Weed Board will meet Friday at 11 a.m. at the Hill County Shop. • Call to order: Minutes • Public comment • Correspondence • Unfinished business: Spring training; East Fork Fire update • New business: Budget; purchase orders; grants; adjust matrix for employee; truck replacement; summer crew; compliance/education specialist....
The Havre Daily News misreported in a front-page story Monday about coronavirus impacts and closures that the Great Northern Fair Board meeting tonight was canceled. The meeting is still on today at 5:30 p.m. in the Timmons Room of the Hill County Courthouse. The meeting agenda is: Call Meeting to order Roll call of members Recognize and record public attendees Approve minutes Public comment (Anything brought up here will be added to next month’s new business to be discussed and voted on) Fair Managers report Civic Groups r...
The agenda for the Hill County Commission business meeting Thursday at 11 a.m. is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims Employment Resolutions Ordinances Contracts • Service contract proposal for Council On Aging Board Appointments Policy Updates County Permit Approval Subdivision/Survey Approval •Ag exemption County Needs Council On Aging — Rudyard fire suppression system replacement Sanitarian/Health Depaartment...
Lilah Orlando, 92, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020, at Sweet Medical Center in Chinook, MT. Service will be held at the end of May of 2020.... Full story
So, as you can see in the story above, the coronavirus - COVID-19 - has started to wreak havoc with not just the NBA, the NHL, the Masters and March Madness, among so many other things, it's now hitting very close to home. Obviously, for me, it's like getting hit with a baseball bat from the front and the back. Either way I turn, I can't get away from it. First of all, sports are my profession. It's my job to write about, cover and report on local sports year-round, and over t...
