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  • Search underway for plane missing near Yellowstone

    Updated May 11, 2014

    CODY, Wyo. (AP) — A search and rescue team is looking for a single-engine plane with two people on board that may have crashed near Yellowstone National Park. Park County sheriff's officials say the 1963 Mooney M20C was last seen Tuesday departing Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody. On board were 84-year-old Robert L. Zimmerman of Huntsville, Alabama, and 86-year-old Ward H. Zimmerman of Seattle, Washington. The brothers were headed from Cody to Twin Falls, Idaho, and from there to Seattle. Radar last detected the plane a...

  • Janika Louise Doney

    Updated May 11, 2014

    Janika Louise Doney, 19, of Harlem, her Assiniboine name was (Naza Wiya) Iron Woman, a college student, died Saturday, May 10, in an automobile accident on Fort Belknap. Wake/Rosary will be 7 p.m., Monday, May 1,2 at the Red Whip Recreation Center at Fort Belknap. Mass and Traditional Native Service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday May 13, at the Red Whip Center. Interment will be in the Strike Family Cemetery at Three Mile. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com....

  • Blackfeet judge issues arrest warrant for senator

    Updated May 11, 2014

    HELENA (AP) — A Blackfeet judge has issued an arrest warrant for a state senator and tribal leader for not paying his fine for a drunken and reckless driving conviction. Sen. Shannon Augare says the May 2 warrant issued by Judge Marshalene Last Star is politically motivated. Augare says in a Tuesday letter to Last Star he paid the $200 fine in December but was submitting another $400 to remove his name from the warrant list. Tribal attorney Dawn Running Wolf says Augare must appear in court for arraignment. She says there i...

  • Wax museum brings history to still life

    John Paul Schmidt|Updated May 9, 2014
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    The fifth- and eighth-grade students of St. Jude Thaddeus School of Havre put on a living wax museum Thursday. This year's theme was "adventurers," and students were given a list of historical names to choose from and create their projects around. They were required to write a report on their historical figure, make a background and props and pose with their props as though they were wax figures. The students stand still for 20 minutes at a time and then break character to...

  • Solar schools highlighted on the Hi-Line

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 9, 2014

    Solar power experts will be on the Hi-Line next week to talk about the sun, education and opportunity. Representatives of the Hi-Line Solar Schools Education Project will be in Chester Tuesday and Valier Wednesday showing off solar power laboratories built on the schools in those towns, providing a break on energy bills for the schools and an educational opportunity for the students. John Palm of Bozeman Green Build, a renewable energy systems company, said three...

  • Lawmakers, governor's staff meet on Medicaid

    Updated May 9, 2014

    HELENA (AP) — Gov. Steve Bullock's staff has been discussing Medicaid expansion options with some legislators and health-care and business representatives. The Democratic governor said Friday the discussions aren't driven by him but by lawmakers who heard from their community about the importance of the expansion. Lee Newspapers of Montana reports Republican Sen. Ed Buttrey of Great Falls is part of the group. He says the goal is to find a way to provide cheaper costs, better medical service and a healthier population. B...

  • Pamville News: Deterring crime 101

    Pam Burke|Updated May 9, 2014

    In an era when untold amounts of tax dollars are spent on steering kids away from a life of crime — both before and after the criminal behavior has begun — through education programs and activities or young kids, teens and parents, Nebraska police recently dropped the ball during what Pamville editors believe could have been an educational experience for one of its youngest delinquents and his mother. Nebraska TV news website WOWT.com reported April 15 that a 3-year-old boy...

  • Problems at veterans hospitals are disgusting

    Don Mahlum|Updated May 9, 2014

    I and other local veterans are really disgusted with the reported action by the Department of Veterans Affairs in Arizona where, according to TV reports, the VA has had possibly up to some-40 veterans die awaiting medical treatment at the VA medical treatment place. If these reports are correct, this is no way to treat people who are giving so much for our country. In my opinion, I hope they didn't get a bonus for doing an "outstanding" job. I worked as a teacher for many years for the taxpayers and I did not ever get a...

  • Our View: Hi-Line darts and laurels, May 9, 2014

    Updated May 9, 2014

    Laurel — Members of the National Association of Letter Carriers will be adding to their duties Saturday. At post offices in Havre and throughout the Hi-Line, they will join colleagues around the nation in the Stamp Out Hunger campaign. People are asked to put out nonperishable food items for the carriers to pick up. The food will be sent to the Havre Food Bank, where it will help feed those down on their luck. It’s a great campaign. Take part by leaving some food. Laurel — The Havre Area Chamber of Commerce is offering its a...

  • HHS Close Up students appreciate community backing

    Havre High Close Up Students|Updated May 9, 2014

    Havre High Close Up students would like to send a big thank-you to all of the community members and businesses who helped make our breakfast fundraiser a success April 27. We would like to especially thank Tom and the Eagles Club for letting us host our breakfast there, as well as PJ’s Restaurant and Gary & Leo's Fresh Foods. Thank you to all of the businesses and friends who donated items for our silent auction and raffle. We would especially like to thank our parents who have put in countless hours to help us achieve our f...

  • Celebrating History: Scandal! Slavery and drugs in Havre

    Emily Mayer|Updated May 9, 2014

    For this, the eighteenth installment celebrating the 150th anniversary of Montana Territory, we refer to the May 9, 1914 issue of The Hill County Democrat. The big story on the front page was a little lengthy, but the writing style is so interesting and the subject quite scandalous, of course complete with misspellings: White Slaver Under Arrest Sells Morphine And Contributes Fifty Dollars Fine Placed In County Jail Charged With White Slavery For Placing Wife In House of...

  • Small towns in focus: Kremlin

    John Paul Schmidt|Updated May 9, 2014

    Kremlin sits between the towns of Havre and Hingham and has had a fairly long and varied history. Kremlin was established after James J. Hill built the Great Northern Railroad from Havre to Cut Bank in the winter of 1890-1891. A section house was built in 1901 and Kremlin was formed around it. According to the town's website, which is dedicated to the history of Kremlin, the first settlers began arriving in the spring of 1910. After Fort Assinniboine was decommissioned in 1911...

  • Jeremy L. Borst

    Updated May 9, 2014

    Jeremy L. "Gump" Borst, 35, of Havre passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at his residence of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and the family has planned a celebration of life gathering at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Pepin Park. Memorials may be made in Jeremy's name to the Autism Research Institute, 4182 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements, and you can...

  • New Beginnings Church relocates services

    John Kelleher|Updated May 9, 2014

    After cleaning out nearly 40 years of material, the New Beginnings Fellowship Church of the Nazarene is moved out of its church at 310 South Dell. The church will become the location of a new funeral home, operated by Kirkwood Funeral Home of Malta and Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. "It took some work," said Paula Powell, wife of Pastor John Powell. Beginning this weekend, Sunday and Wednesday services will be held at the HRDC building, 2229 5th Ave. The long-range plan is to build a new church, said Pastor John Powell....

  • Gala set before last 'Chicago' production

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 9, 2014

    Space could be tight at a special event before the last Montana Actors’ Theatre production of the musical “Chicago.” Co-director Audrey Barger said the production has been well-received, and tickets have been selling out. “The play has been going fabulously, and it’s been a packed house,” she said Thursday. The Havre production of the award-winning Broadway mainstay started April 25, and a gala event is set to start at 6:30 p.m. before its final show Saturday. For $30, people can attend the ”Cell-block Sangria” in the backsta...

  • 6th person pleads in Rocky Boy scandal

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 9, 2014
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    A sixth defendant accused of conspiracy to embezzle funds at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation has pleaded guilty. The government has dismissed charges against her husband — saying it will pursue other more serious charges against him — and the judge has denied motions to dismiss charges and documents against the last defendant, with his trial set for June 9. Tammy Leischner of Laurel pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Great Falls to aiding and abetting embezzlement from an Indian tribal government receiving feder...

  • Havre High track teams host Lewistown, Malta

    Daniel Horton|Updated May 9, 2014

    Late season injuries can wreck a good track and field season. That is why the Havre High program isn’t taking any chances with divisionals and state just around the corner. Plenty of Central A Blue Pony track and field stars will get some much-needed rest this weekend. But those who are not resting will continue to face off against another tough field of competitors. Saturday the Ponies will host a triangular with the Central A Lewistown Golden Eagles and the Class B Malta M...

  • Local youth kegler shines at Pepsi Challenge

    Ken Brubaker|Updated May 9, 2014

    The Annual Pepsi Challenge Tournament was held in Butte at Star Lanes May 3-4. A total of four junior bowlers from Havre made the trip to the Mining City. Those participating were Brandon McLain, Max Olson and brothers, John and Riley Klein. John and Brandon placed 32nd and 33rd, respectively in their division, while Riley was on the alternate list. Max Olson however, managed to bowl well enough to earn a $120 scholarship in his division, by taking fifth place. Saturday, Max...

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  • It's a big weekend for Pony softball

    Daniel Horton|Updated May 9, 2014

    Havre has found recent success on the softball diamond due to some great bats. The Central A Blue Ponies were briefly cooled down Tuesday night in nonleague play in Great Falls, but heating the bats back up going into the weekend could mean three much needed conference wins. In the last week the Ponies conference record was bumped up to 3-2 with a win over Lewistown Monday in Havre. The Ponies’ overall record also now sits at 5-3 after a loss to the CMR junior varsity T...