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  • For the Record, June 3, 2019

    Updated Jun 3, 2019

    Havre Police Department Isaac Alexander Chapa of Havre, 26, was arrested on a charge of driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license, during a vehicle stop on Sixth Avenue Friday at 8:32 a.m. -- A Havre area caller reported Friday at 10:24 a.m. that an air conditioner was stolen. -- Officers made an arrest at the police station Friday at 2:01 p.m., but no details were provided on the charges. -- Russell Clifford Cooper of Havre, 49, was arrested on a disorderly...

  • Hagen retires after 34 years at Havre Middle School

    Derek Hann|Updated Jun 3, 2019

    After 34 years teaching industrial arts at Havre Middle School, Tim Hagen is retiring. "It's a little bit scary because this is kind of all I've known," he said. Hagen said that he has been an educator at Havre Middle School for the past 34 years, starting shortly after he graduated from Northern Montana College - now Montana State University-Northern - with an endorsement in industrial arts. He added that he has done some odd jobs during the summertime, although teaching at...

  • Quick Pics: Hazy days

    Updated Jun 3, 2019

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  • Weather Service: elevated fire concerns

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jun 3, 2019

    National Weather Service today issued a warning that fire concerns are elevated in the region, and urged people to use extreme caution not to create any sparks. The warning lists the highest concern in most of Hill and Blaine counties and part of northwestern Chouteau County, eastern Liberty and western Phillips county, with the highest warning — severe fire danger — on the southern Hill-Blaine counties border and in central and northern Blaine County and northern Phillips County. The elevated concerns are especially in the a...

  • Area brings history to life with annual event

    Derek Hann|Updated Jun 3, 2019

    Havre celebrated its annual Living History event Saturday, with a variety of historical locations and community organizations offering tours and activities for community members and tourists of all ages. "It's just kind of fun," said Jim Griggs, Bullhook Bottoms Black Powder Club member and one of the founding members of the club. The Black Powder Club was at Fort Assinniboine, displaying historical firearms to visitors of the fort as well as allowed children to fire the club'...

  • Obituary - Mavis Kay Hemminger

    Updated Jun 3, 2019

    Mavis Kay Hemminger, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Havre. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rockman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 6, at 10 a.m. at the Chester Assembly of God Church. Kay was born March 17, 1941, in Devil's Lake, ND, one of eight children to Herbert Engberg and Gladys Flatten. She grew-up and attended school in Crosby, ND, and later in Long Beach, CA. Kay was raised by her father and step-mother, Ruby...

  • Obituary - Derek Earl Roe

    Updated Jun 3, 2019

    Derek Earl Roe of Havre, age 57, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held. Memorials in Derek’s name may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-line or the charity of the donor’s choice. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Derek’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com. Derek was born on June 11, 1961, in Glendive to Darwyn and Edna...

  • Obituary - Wade Thomas Simonson

    Updated Jun 3, 2019

    Wade Thomas Simonson died from cancer May 30, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. He was born Feb. 7, 1965, at Warren, Minnesota, to Marge and Jerome Simonson. The family moved to Power, Montana, Oct. 12, 1970. He attended Power High School and graduated in 1983. He attended Northern Montana College in Havre, Montana. Wade enjoyed playing and watching sports, especially his favorite team, the Miami Dolphins. He was a lineman/foreman for Red Rock Electric. He worked for various power companies in Georgia, Utah, Colorado and California. One of...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission business meeting

    Updated Jun 3, 2019

    The agenda for the Hill County Commission business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. is: Public Comments on Non-Agenda items: Public comments on Agenda Items: Claims: Employment: Tax Adjustments: Resolutions: Contract(s): Fiscal Year Contract with EMS Region 2 New Printer for Treasurer’s Office Board Appointments: Policy Updates: County Permit Approval: Subdivision/Survey Approval: Ron Harmon Easement Kim Kafka Survey Relocation...

  • Agenda - Hill County Water District

    Updated Jun 3, 2019

    The Hill County Water District Board will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the district’s shop and office at 104 Second St. in Hingham. The meeting agenda is: Recognition of visitors Public comment limited to matters not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the board with a three-minuted time limit per speaker. Call to order and approval of minutes of previous meeting Old business Other old business New business 1. Employee report Other new business Other 1. Delinquencies 2. Bills Next regular meeting of the Hill C...

  • American Garage and First Bank present bikes, helmets to students

    Updated Jun 3, 2019

    Havre Daily News staff For the fourth year in a row, American Garage of Chinook, this year partnered with First Bank, presented bicycles and helmets to Chinook's Meadowlark Elementary School students who had excellent attendance and no negative behavior events. Avie Alisch, Janna Snedigar, Sasha Anderson, Hayden Paulsen, Nevaeh Christensen, Bella Brown, Amina Shellman, Alexus Gallus, Kiley Huravitch, Jerod Briere, Griffen Crowley, Falyn Cecrle, Dylan Dunbar and Brianna...

  • Menu listed for summer breakfast and lunch program

    Updated Jun 3, 2019

    Havre Daily News staff Havre Public Schools has announced its summer breakfast and lunch menus. The programs run from June 10 through Aug. 9. Havre Public Schools with its Simplified Summer Food Program for children is offering summer meals at two sites. The summer meals are a continuation of a program it has sponsored for several years. The meals will be served free of charge at Highland Park Early Primary School and Lincoln-McKinley Primary School to children 18 and younger, and at a cost of $3 for breakfast and $4 for...

  • Local News - United Way Swim Day set for Saturday

    Updated Jun 3, 2019

    Press release United Way is inviting people to United Way Swim Day Saturday, June 8, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Havre Community Pool. The event has free admission, ice cream and goodie bags for all. Swimmers limited to pool capacity. For more information, people can call 265-6561....

  • Big Sandy holding community yard sale

    Updated Jun 3, 2019

    Havre Daily News staff Organizers of a fundraiser in Big Sandy are inviting people to come spend a day shopping in the community to help fund events for students next year. “Join us for a fun-filled day of yard saling all around the township of Big Sandy, MT,” organizer Keely Bahnmiller said in a release. “With over 30 yard sales — most are multi-family, too — to check out, you’re sure to find some treasures.” The community yard sale is set for Saturday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. People are invited to stop by Bear Paw C...

  • Warnings continue on Medicare scams

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jun 3, 2019

    Officials continue to warn Medicare recipients that they should not take cold calls offering to send them durable medical equipment like back or leg braces, and Montana Senior Medicare Patrol is calling on people to help in the fight. “Medical supplies are continuing to be big business for fraudsters,” a release from Senior Medicare Patrol said. “Though Medicare has ways of helping combat this fraud, the first line of defense is you, the person receiving the Medicare Summary Notice.” The U.S. Department of Health and Human S...

  • Wisdom & Grace: The Pony Ring

    Updated Jun 3, 2019

    Times were hard in the late '50s for my family. My dad had lost the battle to save his leg after three years in the Great Falls hospital including 21 operations. He not only lost his leg but also all the farm machinery and all the cows ... all the cows except for the milk cow that my mother begged the banker to be able to keep. If I could memorialize my mother with one word it would be: entrepreneur. She was always looking for ways to make a little extra money while still...

  • Northstars rally for a split of Northern A home games against Royals, Knights

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jun 3, 2019

    After already losing once to Medicine Hat, a two-game sweep by the Knights seemed inevitable, especially with a 9-2 lead over the Havre Northstars American Legion baseball team headed to the bottom of the seventh inning in the second game between the two teams Sunday afternoon. Another loss for the Northstars would have meant three in a row during their four-game home stand at Legion Field over the weekend against Fort Maceod and Medicine Hat. Havre split with the Royals...

  • George Ferguson Column: Running in it or not, Havre Marathon is something we can all get behind

    George Ferguson|Updated Jun 3, 2019

    I started running seriously nearly four years ago now. Of course, I never intended to run in order to become a runner. No, I like so many, decided to join a gym and run, simply because I wanted to be in better shape. I wanted to be in better shape for a number of things that are important to me — first off, my health, but also things I have a passion for, including hiking in Glacier National Park and playing tennis and golf. Yes, I got to a point where those things were so i...