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Articles from the April 24, 2014 edition


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  • Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Sydne Huston, Havre Softball

    Daniel Horton|Updated Apr 25, 2014

    Sydne Huston has put in a lot of work on the softball diamond over the years, and it is that effort that has resulted in Huston being an intrigal part of the Havre High softball program. Playing since roughly the age of six, and growing up in Havre’s youth softball program, Huston has played the last three years on the Central A Blue Pony softball team. Huston also played her freshman year, but spent most of the time with the freshman and junior varsity squads. Near the end o... Full story

  • Our View: Havre school board sets tone for the district

    Updated Apr 24, 2014

    Much of the future success of Havre depends on the Havre Public Schools. The school district has the task of educating our young people — academically and socially — so they are ready to meet the challenges of the mid-21st century. Faced with increasing state and federal mandates, demands of employers and shrinking budgets, the district has a tough task ahead. In recent years, things have been relatively calm at the district. School officials, from school board members to classroom teachers, have been working at imp... Full story

  • Kudos to Bullock for offering breath of fresh air

    Loren Rose|Updated Apr 24, 2014

    The recently passed Farm Bill provided an opportunity for states to assist the Forest Service in getting much-needed work done on federal land. States had 60 days to designate appropriate lands to the agency. Our governor, Steve Bullock, did a wonderful job reallocating resources to meet this timeline. Gov. Bullock enlisted help from his staff, the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, the U.S. Forest Service and an ad-hoc group of stakeholders. The lands designated were based on hard data collected annually by th... Full story

  • Folfers throw frisbees at tournament

    John Paul Schmidt|Updated Apr 24, 2014

    Eight competitors signed up to participate in the 13th Annual Tucker Montgomery Folf Tournament at Montana State University-Northern Wednesday. The word folf is made up of the words "frisbee golf," as the rules are similar to a game of golf. Contestants begin some ways away from a metal basket and attempt to throw their disc in the basket in the lowest number of throws. MSU-Northern is home to a 20-hole folf course, named after Tucker Montgomery, a student at the university...

  • MAT brings 'Chicago' to Havre

    Tim Leeds|Updated Apr 24, 2014

    The local acting troupe is bringing both New York and The Windy City to Havre starting this week, with Montana Actors' Theatre's production of the musical "Chicago." The Broadway institution, which has won multiple Tony and Olivier awards and a Grammy, starts Friday with the doors and the backstage lounge at the Little Theatre in Cowan Hall at Montana State University-Northern opening at 7:30 and the performance scheduled to start at 8 p.m. A special spring gala is scheduled... Full story

  • Democrats have full day in Havre

    Tim Leeds|Updated Apr 24, 2014
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    Democratic legislative leaders spent all day in Havre touring facilities and listening to residents and officials talk on a plethora of topics, with the day starting at a 7 a.m. breakfast session at Northern Montana Hospital and ending at 5 p.m. at Montana State University-Northern. Senate Minority Whip Cliff Larsen, D-Missoula, and House Minority Leader Chuck Hunter, D-Helena, joined Sen. Greg Jergeson, D-Havre, and Rep. Clarena Brockie, D-Harlem, for a series of tours and me... Full story

  • Ponies set for a busy two days

    Daniel Horton|Updated Apr 24, 2014

    Some changes have been made to the Havre High softball schedule for this weekend’s action, and the Central A Blue Ponies are also entering somewhat blind, but no matter the weather, and no matter the opponent, the Ponies are looking to play well and earn some wins. Today, the Ponies (1-3) are in Browning for one conference game against the Indians. And Friday the Ponies will remain on the road, playing in the Conrad Invitational in Conrad. The Conrad Invite was supposed to be... Full story

  • Harlem's Seth Adams signs with Montana Tech

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 24, 2014
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    Harlem high school football has had some hard times over the last few years. But it’s not for a lack of dedication and hard work. And for one Wildcat, that hard work and dedication is paying off in many different ways. Earlier this year, Harlem senior Seth Adams signed an NAIA national letter of intent to continue his football playing career with the Montana Tech Orediggers. Adams signed with the Orediggers as a running back, but he brings athleticism and versatility to the O...