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  • From the Courts: Woman sentenced to probation on reduced charge from crash

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    Birgin Lane Billy was sentenced to one year of probation on a reduced charge stemming from allegations she was driving at speeds up to 80 mph and crashed into a tree. Billy pleaded guilty in state District Court in Havre May 6 to a misdemeanor charge of negligent endangerment, reduced from a felony charge of criminal endangerment, and a misdemeanor charge of failure to give notice of an accident. District Judge Kaydee Snipes Ruiz imposed a one-year deferred imposition of sentence on the endangerment charge and fined Billy...

  • From the Courts: Woman sentenced to probation on drug charge

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    Lachelle Wadelle Doney received three years probation on a drug charge for methamphetamine being found on her while being booked on another charge. Court documents say law enforcement officers arrested Doney on a trespassing charge Nov. 13, 2018. While booking her at the Hill County Detention Center, officers found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia on her person. She was charged Nov, 21, 2018, with a felony count of possession of dangerous drugs and a misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Doney pleaded...

  • Crisis pulling agents, officers south from northern border

    Derek Hann|Updated Jul 3, 2019

    In the past months, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reassigned a large number of agents and officers from across the nation to the southern border to deal with illegal immigrants crossing into the United States, a move some say leaves the northern border vulnerable. CBP says it is working to deal with the situation. "While the current southwest border security and humanitarian crisis is impacting CBP operations, we are working to mitigate the effects as much as possible...

  • Rain could hit Independence Day celebrations

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jul 3, 2019

    Rain showers were hitting north-central Montana today, and a chance of more showers and thunderstorms could dampen celebrations in the region on Independence Day. National Weather Service predicts a chance of rain today through 3 p.m. with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. and showers possible through the evening, mainly before 8 p.m. The temperature is expected to warm up a bit for Thursday's celebrations - highs today are expected to be in the lower 60s...

  • For the Record, July 3, 2019

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    Havre Police Department A Third Street caller reported Tuesday at 9:32 a.m. that someone drove through a construction site, knocking over cones and breaking a sewer drain lid. -- A water break was reported on 9th Avenue Northwest Tuesday at 11:14 a.m. -- Officers assisted Amtrak security escorting a passenger, who had been threatening passengers, off the train Tuesday at 2:21 p.m. -- A caller at a Second Street business reported Tuesday at 3:35 p.m. that a debit card had been...

  • City garbage trucks not running Thursday

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    Press release City garbage trucks will not run Thursday due to the Independence Day holiday. Garbage trucks will be running today and Friday. People whose garbage is picked up on Thursday should put their trash cans out and the garbage will be picked up on one of these days....

  • Hill County Compensation Board to meet

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    Havre Daily News staff The Hill County Commission has given notice that the Hill County Compensation Board will meet Thursday, July 18, at 8:15 a.m. in the office of the Hill County Commission in the Hill County Courthouse at 315 Fourth St. in Havre, for the purpose of reviewing the compensation paid to county officers and prepare a compensation schedule for fiscal year 2018-2019. For more information, people can call the commission office at 265-5481....

  • Correction - Council denies Airbnb rezoning petition

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    In a photo caption with a story about a Havre City Council meeting in Tuesday’s Havre Daily News, the name of Greg Dolven was misspelled....

  • Correction - Big Jim playing in Havre, Chinook

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    A Page A3 story in Tuesday’s edition of the Havre Daily News misreported where The Fermenters will be playing Thursday. They will play at the brewfest in Chinook....

  • From the Courts: The Boy sentenced to 10 years, five suspended, on drug charge

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    Aliesha M. The Boy was sentenced in state district court in Havre to five years followed by five on probation on a drug charge, to run at the same time as a sentence of five years with two suspended imposed in 2017 in another case. The Boy was charged after law enforcement officers found her in a residence while they were looking for someone on probation who had not been going to work. She was charged with a felony count of criminal possession of 11.7 grams of methamphetamine and a misdemeanor count of possession of drug...

  • Obituary - Lyle Knudson

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    Lyle Knudson, 91, of Havre, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. Cremation has taken place and a private family celebration of Lyle's life will be held. Memorials in Lyle's name may be made to Shriner's Hospital, the First Lutheran Church of Havre, or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Lyle's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his...

  • Act would help people with disabilities live as they choose

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    We are making progress, but we are still trying to figure it out decades later. Twenty years ago, in June 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Olmstead v. LC that unjustified segregation of people with disabilities violated their rights guaranteed under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA, which was signed into law nine years earlier on July 26, 1990, established the civil rights of people with disabilities and helped them be more included at work and in the community. The Olmstead decision sent a clear message...

  • Letter to the Editor - Join the missing types movement: Donate blood July 9 at Wallner Hall in Chinook

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    Editor, The letters missing here, “MERIC N RED CR SS,” may not seem like a big deal. But the letters A, B and O make up our main blood groups. For a patient in the hospital needing blood, it’s everything. Only 3 out of 100 people in the U.S. donate blood, yet every two seconds someone needs it. Fewer people are donating blood to help patients. You can change that by joining the Missing Types movement and fill in the missing blood types. You can make that donation Tuesday, July 9, at Wallner Hall in Chinook from 12:30 p.m....

  • The Postscript: Anniversary toast

    Carrie Classon|Updated Jul 3, 2019

    This past week, my parents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and I stood in front of the greeting card rack for a very long time. Whenever I try to buy a card for my mom or dad, I have a heck of a hard time. I almost bought a “blank inside” card because there wasn’t anything that even came close to telling them what I was thinking on the occasion of this milestone anniversary. My parents have the kind of marriage that used to intimidate me. Other kids’ parents fought....

  • You Knew Me When returns to perform at Sounds on the Square Aug. 7 

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    From You Knew Me When A nationally touring duo from Colorado is returning to Havre Aug. 7 to perform at Sounds on the Square. Cie and Karisa Hoover's You Knew Me When was featured in last year's Sounds on the Square August lineup and are in the summer concert series again this year. The husband and wife duo lived and worked in Nashville, Tennessee - she as a tenured music teacher for Nashville Public Schools and he as a music industry professional working as the global event m...

  • Local News - Havre Daily open July 4, closed July 5

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    The Havre Daily News will publish on Independence Day, July 4, but will not publish July 5 to allow its employees to have a three-day weekend. Businesses that are not open on July 4 will receive their July 4 paper on Monday, July 8...

  • This is Montana - Old West beef empires launches town of Malta

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    U.S. Highway 191 climbs a steep grade out of the Missouri River bottoms north of the bridge at the James Kipp Recreation Area. As it gains the upper extent of the river breaks, a far-reaching, high plains landscape sprawls toward Canada 125 miles to the north. The Little Rockies rise directly ahead, and a rough, rolling prairie flows off to the east. From here, you will experience the vastness of the prairie, seeing firsthand why Montana received the nickname of "Big Sky...

  • Glacier Park invites volunteers to annual noxious weed blitz

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    From Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center and Glacier National Park invite volunteers for a day of hands-on learning during the annual Noxious Weed Blitz on July 18. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in West Glacier. Participants will join restoration and integrated pest management biologist Dawn LaFleur to learn about the ecological impacts of noxious weeds and how to identify and remove five targeted invasive plant species. “Bring your muscles, gloves, app...

  • It's rodeo time

    George Ferguson|Updated Jul 3, 2019

    Like many other sports seasons around these parts, the summer rodeo season is short. But, it’s also a lot of fun and always exciting. And tonight in Chinook, the rodeo season on the Hi-Line kicks into high gear. The action starts with tonight’s Chinook Kid’s Rodeo at the Blaine County Fair, but, things will really heat up Friday and Saturday with the annual Bear Paw Roundup. The PRCA rodeo in Chinook is one of the biggest Montana PRCA rodeos on the summer circuit. The rodeo...

  • Hunter Azure making big strides in MMA

    George Ferguson|Updated Jul 3, 2019

    A former Montana State University-Northern wrestling standout is making his way up the ranks in the world of UFC and Mixed Martial Arts. Hunter Azure, who wrestled two season for the Lights, and was a four-time Class B-C state champion at Poplar, will be featured on UFC owner Dana White's Contender Series next Tuesday night. Azure has a professional record of 6-0, and he competed in the 2018 Lights Out at the Dome in Havre. He competes in the Featherweight division at 145...

  • Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Trenton Maloughney, Northstars Baseball

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jul 3, 2019

    With eight games remaining in Northern A District schedule, the Havre Northstars American Legion baseball team finds itself sitting in second place in the district standings. Yet, holding that position won't be easy, especially with four of the last eight games against Vauxhall, the Northstars' opponent tonight in Canada. The Spurs lead the district and playing a doubleheader at their place should give the Northstars a good idea of where the team stands heading into the stretc...

  • Montana Farm Service Agency hiring in five locations

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    The Farm Service Agency is seeking to fill five additional full-time, permanent Program Technician positions at county field office locations across the state of Montana. In addition to the salary, positions with FSA offer benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and flexible work schedules. Potential applicants interested in learning more about open positions with the Montana Farm Service Agency and/or applying for these positions can click on the links below:...

  • Farm families weighed down by increased stress

    Updated Jul 3, 2019

    Farm families are under increased stress this season, challenged by weather, trade issues, the farm economy and many other factors that are out of their control. Stress impacts our bodies in many ways and can result in symptoms such as increased aches and pains, changes in appetite, lack of sleep, anxious or racing thoughts, moodiness and social isolation. Increased stress is becoming chronic and has taken a toll on farmers, resulting in mental health concerns. This increase in depression among farmers and ranchers is...

  • Please Send the HDN your All-Star Baseball Results

    George Ferguson|Updated Jul 3, 2019

    The Havre Daily News would like to remind youth baseball all-star coaches to please send us your state tournament, and other postseason results. As the all-star baseball season heats up, we want to know about your 10U, 12U and Babe Ruth all-star tournament. Coaches can send results and team photos to [email protected]....

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