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Since the Hill County drug and DUI courts began in December 2012, the treatment programs have graduated 33 out of 99 total participants. But the number it has terminated is not far behind. The judge for both treatment courts, Justice of the Peace Audrey Barger, said the courts have terminated 24 participants in the same period of time. Barger emphasized, in an interview months ago, that the treatment courts are extremely difficult and being admitted into one is certainly not...
After three days of searches interrupted only by sleep and bad weather, the community's worst fear had become reality as the body of 54-year-old Havre man Jerry Donoven was found Monday morning around 9:30. Hill County Sheriff Don Brostrom said the body was discovered “quite a ways” from where Donoven’s little blue and white boat was found Friday evening. Brostrom said the body was discovered by a volunteer on a jet ski who was able to access the thick marshy willows of that section of Fresno Reservoir. Friends and famil...
Mitchell LaMere was stoic during his arraignment Monday when he pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the May 19 fire that killed Fred Bacon. Dressed in black and white fatigues, his head was often bowed as he sat alongside three defendants being arraigned in separate cases. Chippewa Cree Tribal Judge Melody Whitford presided over the brief hearing. Criminal investigators with the Chippewa Cree Tribal Police formally filed charges against LaMere Friday. The documents...
The public will get its chance to say what it feels about the proposed city manager form of government at a public hearing, 7 p.m. Monday, July 11, at Havre City Hall. The Government Study Commission adopted a tentative report Monday night that outlined the panel’s decision to call for a change of government. The commission is in favor of replacing the present mayor-council form of government with a commission-manager system. The tentative report will be placed on the study commission's Facebook page. Under the proposal, the...
Tips for Canada Day and U.S. Independence Day 2016 travel across border Customs and Border Protection GREAT FALLS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers planning trips across the border into the United States during the upcoming holidays to make sure they have proper documents and to anticipate heavy traffic. Border traffic volumes are expected to significantly increase between the dates of Thursday, June 30 through July 5 for the observance of both Canada Day and Independence Day. All travelers are r...
By Havre Daily News staff Havre Middle School received a grant in late May that provided money for a books and journal package for sixth- through eighth-graders. The purpose of the grant was to encourage students to read and journal during the summer and prevent summer "brain drain." A press release by Janet Ingram of Havre Middle School Communication Arts Department says a study by a reading company based in Georgia showed that reading during the summer will "improve...
The tourney season is in high gear right now, and, last weekend at Prairie Farms Golf Course, another of the big scrambles on the schedule took place. Amidst windy conditions, the annual NALSF Scramble, which raises money for Montana State University-Northern athletic scholarships, was held at Prairie Farms. An Independence Bank team emerged as the winner with a total gross score of 75. That's a solid score considering the wind and tough pin placements, so congrats to Eric...
Lester Lorne Stevenson, 55, passed away on June 23, 2016, of apparent natural causes in Malta. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Condolences for the family may be left at http://www.hi-linefuneralservices.com Les was born to Les and Zelda Stevenson in Havre on March 7, 1961. Les married Stephanie Clikeman on Nov. 20, 1991, and together they had three children, Nick, Sam and Amy. They resided in Havre for the majority of their marriage. Les worked hard in his... Full story
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a burglary report Monday at 6:24 a.m. at a 5th Avenue business after a caller reported that a window and a door were found open. —— Officers investigated a burglary after an 11th Avenue caller reported a burglary Monday at 8:47 a.m. —— Officers investigated a vandalism report after a caller from the Havre-Hill County Library reported Monday at 9:26 a.m. that a rock was thrown through the window. —— Russell Robert Bunten, 52, of Havre was arrested on charges of criminal trespass to...
Patricia Rae Anderson Barger was born on April 26, 1938. She died May 29, 2016, in San Diego. Pat is survived by sons, Bill (Pam) and Jeff (Maryjane) Barger; daughter, Teri (Rick) Steele; eight grandchildren; sister, Donna Ruff; and brother, Greg Anderson. Pat was a devoted Navy wife for 35 years. Services will be Tuesday, June 28, 10 a.m., at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 3502 Clairemont Drive., San Diego.... Full story
Lee G. Blevins, 91, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at the Care & Comfort Home. A visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Father Daniel Wathen officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Lee's family has requested that memorials be made in his name to the... Full story
Despite a lack of cooperation from the weather at times, there was no amount of rain that could have dampened the spirits of the many softball players who turned out for the annual Shaina's Challenge Men's fastpitch softball tournament, which was held this past weekend at the Sixth Avenue Memorial Field. The tournament, which was preceded by an alumni softball game that featured former Havre High graduates that played Blue Pony softball, ran Friday through Sunday and saw a tea...
