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  • Tester: Senate Republicans blocked care for veterans

    Patrick Johnston|Updated May 1, 2023

    Montana Sen. Jon Tester in a press conference Thursday said the biggest news relevant to his committees is bad, unfortunately, with the recent rejection of a bill that would have, among other things, expanded home health care for aging and disabled veterans, expanded work for veterans' service officers, improved the VA's Caregivers Program and bolstered mental health treatment. He said it would also help Native Americans and Alaskans, who serve in the military at a higher...

  • Quick pics: Getting their hands on history

    Updated May 1, 2023

  • Governor signs Tuss' first bill into law

    Updated May 1, 2023

    Press release HELENA - Representative Paul Tuss, D-Havre, announced Thursday that Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law House Bill 795, legislation Tuss sponsored that would exempt certain grants from the Montana Environmental Policy Act. HB 795 exempts grants from the Montana Coal Endowment Program and the Coal Board from having to complete a MEPA analysis for proposals submitted to these two programs. "The passage of this legislation, along with the governor's signature to...

  • Obituary - Daniel S. Henry

    Updated May 1, 2023

    Daniel S. Henry, 65, passed away due to natural causes on Friday, April 28, 2023, at his residence. Wake services will begin at 5:00 p.m., with his Rosary at 7:00 p.m., all today, May 1, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. All services will be at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Box Elder....

  • Obituary - Raymond J. 'Ray' Thackeray

    Updated May 1, 2023

    Raymond J. “Ray” Thackeray, 92, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Northern Montana Care Center due to natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and Ray’s services will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Van Orsdel United Methodist Church. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to Van Orsdel United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor’s choice....

  • Obituary - Scotty Dale Hendrickson

    Updated May 1, 2023

    Scotty Dale Hendrickson, 59, was promoted to glory April 27, 2023 when he passed from this life to his eternal life after battling respiratory issues. Scott was born December 12, 1963, in Havre, Montana. He attended Havre Public Schools and graduated from high school in 1982. Scott lived and worked in Havre his entire life. He served others in customer service jobs, working at Short Stop for many years, and concluded his career of serving at PTI, transporting railroad...

  • For the Record, May 1, 2023

    Updated May 1, 2023

    Havre Police Department A two-vehicle crash was reported on 13th Street at 9:53 a.m. Friday. -- Leona Marie Chiefstick of Box Elder, 56, was arrested on four Justice or City court warrants after a Friday 3:03 p.m. caller on First Street West reported someone passed out in the in alley. -- Officers assisted with a medical call on Sixth Street at 5:36 p.m. Friday. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after a Friday 8:04 p.m. caller at a First Street establishment reported...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly calendar

    Updated May 1, 2023

    Editor’s note: Havre Daily News did not receive this before printing deadline Friday. Monday 3:30 p.m. — COA Director meeting in Commissioners Office 5:30 p.m. – Hill County Park Board meeting in Timmons Room Tuesday 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in Commissioners Office 1 p.m. — Hill County RSID 11 construction progress meeting in Commissioners Office 2 p.m. — Summit contract for the detention center in Commissioners Office Wednesday Regular business hours Thursday 10:00 a.m. — Commissioners weekly business meet...

  • Wisdom and Grace: Hi-Line Hero: Gail Pollington

    Ila McClenahan|Updated May 1, 2023

    A hero is a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his or her brave deeds and noble qualities. Heroes come in many forms in life. We look up to our heroes. They are role models, shining examples of what we should be. They are selfless, genuinely good persons. Often, they are willing to risk their own life to save another. If you are in need of a hero, someone to look up to, a role model and a shining example of what we all should be, someone selfless who think...

  • Northstars finish first home stand of season

    Kason Clark|Updated May 1, 2023

    This past weekend at Legion Field, the Havre Northstars American Legion baseball club competed in their first four home games of the season. The Northstars started the weekend strong with three wins against the Billings Expos AA team. However, they ended the weekend with a 9-6 loss to the Kalispell Lakers A team. While the Northstars went 3-1, Havre head coach Patch Wirtzberger believes they could have played better. "We were inconsistent. There were a lot of really good...

  • Havre softball plays well at Frenchtown tournament

    Kason Clark|Updated May 1, 2023

    The Havre High softball team has dominated conference play this season and it looked to carry that over into the Frenchtown Tournament this past weekend. Against some tough competition, the Blue Ponies continued to roll as they went 3-1 at the tournament. “I thought we played really well. Elle Verploegen pitched extremely well all weekend and we showed a little determination,” HHS head coach Tony Vigliotti said. “Overall, really pleased with how we’re playing and where w...

  • Blue Ponies see continued improvement at Elks Invitational

    George Ferguson|Updated May 1, 2023

    It was yet another big weekend for the Havre High boys and girls tennis teams. With the postseason inching closer, the Blue Ponies used the Elk's Invitational in Glendive to keep improving. And that's just what Havre did Friday and Saturday in Glendive. On Friday, the Blue Pony boys went 1-2 in dual action, falling to both Billings Central and Miles City 4-2, while beating Lewistown 5-0. Carter Spangler led the way for the Ponies going a perfect 3-0 at No. 1 singles. On the...

  • Havre High track and field teams take third at Whitefish ARM Invitational

    Kason Clark|Updated May 1, 2023

    At the Whitefish ARM Invitational this past Saturday, the Havre High track and field teams had another strong performance this season. In both the boys and girls meets, the Blue Ponies finished third. “We did a really good job. We competed well, the kids had fun, we got to see a couple of really good teams and competed well against them,” HHS head coach Kari Filius said. “We had a lot of PRs and a couple more pre-qualified times from different people.” The HHS girls team took...