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A GoFundMe account has been set up for a Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation man who was badly hurt last week while training a young horse. A 5-year-old horse slammed Myron Oats against the saddle horn last Wednesday, an injury that caused him to be transported to three hospitals, including a urologist at Seattle's Harborview Medical Center. "The horse was bucking so hard he threw me on top of the saddle horn," Oats said Tuesday. "He slammed my groin." Oats' hospital tour included...
From Farm Service Agency BOZEMAN — U.S. Department of Agriculture Montana Farm Service Agency Acting State Executive Director Amy Webbink has reminded farmers and ranchers that they have until Aug. 1 to enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2017 crop year. These programs trigger financial protections for participating agricultural producers when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices or revenues. “Producers have already elected ARC or PLC, but to receive program benefits th...
From Farm Service Agency BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Acting Executive Director for Montana, Amy Webbink, Monday reminded farmers and ranchers that they have until Aug. 1, 2017, to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local FSA county committees. County committees are made up of farmers and ranchers elected by other producers in their communities to guide the delivery of farm programs at the local level. Committee members play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of FSA. C...
Two 13-year-old girls who allegedly stole a car and led officers on a pursuit through Havre Tuesday afternoon were arrested after crashing into two other cars. Investigating officer Aaron Wittmer said the girls stole a blue Monte Carlo and refused to stop after police tried to pull them over. The driver never drove faster than 40 mph, Wittmer said. "They were trying to get away, making lots of turns," Wittmer said this morning. "They took the corner too quick and plowed into...
John Dolph is one revamped sign away from achieving the highest honor a Boy Scout can earn. For his Eagle Scout project, 19-year-old Dolph will reconstruct the derelict sign that greets park goers at Eagles Park and clean up the park. "We're just basically going to re-create the face of the sign and then re-do the rocks and maybe the plants," Dolph said Tuesday. "The supports are going to stay in. We found them to be solid and intact." Dolph said he and troop members have...
Great Northern Fair main events open today, following initial activity with exhibit entries and 4-H interviews earlier this week. The Junior Rodeo opens the arena entertainment tonight at 5 and many activities and vendors start at noon. Following is a schedule of events for the week. Today Noon • Food booths open • Commercial building open • Open class exhibits open 1 p.m. • 4-H Horse showmanship and judging 4 p.m. • Carnival opens 5 p.m. • Arena entertainment - Junior Rode...
Havre Daily News staff The six-decade old or older Chuckwagon at the Great Northern Fairgound is seeing its last fair, with work set to replace it after this year’s fair. The work also is giving an added benefit. Stacy Waid of the Hill County 4-H Chuckwagon Committee said it is giving more space to sit at this year’s fair. “Additional seating will be available this year to accommodate customers by opening up the adjacent west side of the exhibit building, which has been used for storage the past few years,” Waid said in an e...
July 8, 2017, Eleanor H. Bickel passed away quietly in her sleep at the age of 101. She had been a resident of the Care & Comfort Home in Havre for the past 3 ½ years. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held Monday, July 24, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Wing Cemetery near Turner, Montana. Memorial donations in Eleanor's name may be made to the Care & Comfort Home or to the donor's choice. Please visit Eleanor's online memorial page at...
In the front page story “Great Northern Fair revs to full gear Wednesday” in Tuesday’s edition of the Havre Daily News it was misreported that food booths at the fair will close at 9 p.m. They will stay open to the close of the fair today through Saturday, and into the evening Sunday. The Hi-Line Rodeo Association’s Junior Rodeo start time was also misreported it will take place at 5 p.m. today....
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a motor vehicle crash after a report was made by a Sixth Street caller Tuesday at 6:42 a.m. —— Officers investigated after a Montana State University-Northern caller reported Tuesday at 6:50 a.m. that someone had broken a window on the north side. —— Officers made two arrests after a Second Street business caller reported Tuesday at 7:28 a.m. that someone from room 12 shot a hole in the wall of room 11. —— Mary Joe Kleinsausser of Chester, 50, was issued a summons on a charge of s...
The 4-H activities for the 2017 Great Northern Fair got underway Tuesday, with the interviews for 4-H participants. Results for the interview judging follow. Beef Level 1 Grand - Daisen Fox Reserve - Angelina Toth Level 2 Grand - Sable Swinney Reserve - Saige O'Neil Level 3 Grand - Sydney O'Neil Reserve - Skylar Powell Sheep Level 1 Grand - Madelyn Myers Level 2 Grand - Bryn Lien Level 3 Grand - Travis "T.J." Mackmer Swine Level 1 Grand - Scarlett Malley Reserve - Grace Brown...
The start of a new school year, and the beginning of the 2017-18 NAIA women’s basketball season is getting closer and closer. And Montana State University-Northern head coach Chris Mouat is still adding to his roster. Mouat recently announced the addition of junior college post player Hazel Hill to the Skylights’ program. Hill is a 6-1 post player from Gavilan College (California). This season, Hill helped lead Gavilan College to their first-ever appearance in the Cal...
The Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats are not starting the 2017 Big Sky Conference football season in their usual roles. Normally among the favorites in the Big Sky, the Griz and Cats are looked upon as middle-of-the pack squads entering the new season. At least that’s the way both the media and league coaches see it. On Tuesday, both the Big Sky Preseason Media and Big Sky Preseason Coaches Polls were released at the annual Big Sky Kickoff in Park City, Utah. In bot...
It has been an up and down season for the Havre North Stars American Legion baseball team, but none of that matters now. What matters is what the North Stars do this week at the Northern A District tournament. After finishing in eighth place a year go and entering the tournament as the lowest seed, the North Stars showed dramatic improvement from a season ago and open Thursday's tournament as the fourth-seeded team. Havre, which is hosting the Northern A tournament, will play...
