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Editors note: This version includes a comment from Tim Sheehy campaign spokesperson Jackie O’Brien that was received after the printing deadline for this edition. Watch for more in next week’s Havre Weekly Chronicle. Two local politicians have received unusual endorsements, endorsements from major Montana Republicans. Former Montana Gov., Attorney General and Republican National Committee Chair Marc Racicot has endorsed Rep. Paul Tuss, D-Havre, in his race to retain his seat in a race against Republican former Rep. Ed Hil...
Havre’s law enforcement agencies are again bringing a night of socialization and entertainment to people in the community with Havre’s National Night Out set for Tuesday, Aug. 27. The night, running from 6-8 p.m. on the Montana University-Northern SUB drive, is hosted by Havre Police Department in conjunction with Hill County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Border Patrol Havre Sector, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Havre Station, Hill County Search and Rescue, Havre Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services, the FBI, Bear Paw V...
H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Board members met Monday evening to discuss updates on reports. The Dino Trail saw 41 visitors in July, with 40 of them being stamped and one sold. Some additions to the gift shops this summer were copper buffalo coins, Zuul the dinosaur toys, and Dr. Seuss dino book, Clack Museum/Wahkpa Chu'gn sticker, a Dinosaur Trail sticker, and a Dinosaur Trail Museum postcard. Raffle tickets for a quilt and a rifle are for sale at the museum. The drawing...
I have been blessed with many cousins. My two cousins closest in age were both boys, Brian and Dane. We went camping and hiking together and stayed in the cabin up north. We all remember the day we made tea from red sumac berries, and — after we’d drunk about a gallon each — my Uncle Mike told us, “You know that stuff is a laxative, don’t you?” (For the record, it is not.) We are still close, although I marvel at how similar we seemed when we were young, and how serious and...
Havre Police Department Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 Officers responding to a call from the 10 Block of Third Street West at 8:35 a.m. arrested Thomas Anderson Walter III of Havre, 35, on charges of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and resisting arrest. -- Officers responding to a call from 16th Street West at 12:02 p.m. issued a summons to Randy David Fallen of Havre, 41, on a charge of non-aggravated partner or family member assault, reasonable apprehension of...
James Warren Baynham passed away August 3, 2024, at Northern Montana Care Center at the age of 81. James was born May 25, 1943, in Glasgow by Walter and June Baynham. James was the youngest of three boys, Walter and John who preceded him in death, and three half-sisters. He graduated high school in Glasgow in 1961. He was a minister of Jehovahs Witnesses, living in Roundup, Plentywood, Glendive, and then Havre giving many talks around Montana. He became a carpet layer and started a janitorial business named 3 Cs, Comercial... Full story
Karolee Ann Pitsch Cronk, lifelong Harlem-area resident, passed away August 3, 2024, at the age of 85 from complications of surgery. Karolee was a wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin, friend and child of God. She was born June 22, 1939 and spent her early years in Hogeland, MT, before later moving to Harlem. Karolee graduated from Harlem High School in 1957 and continued her education at Northern Montana College in Havre, earning a teaching degree.... Full story
United States Navy veteran Leonard Everett Johnson, 81, passed away in Great Falls, Montana Tuesday, August 6, 2024. A memorial service to celebrate Leonard's life will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Pastor Curt Curtiss officiating. His burial will follow with military honors at the Highland Cemetery in Havre. Memorial contributions in Leonard's honor may be made to a memorial of one's choice.... Full story
Dwight Sunchild, 36, passed away at his residence Sunday, August 11, 2024, due to natural causes. Wake services began at 3:00 p.m. and a Rosary was said at 7:00 p.m., all Monday, August 12, 2024. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2024. All services were at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rocky Boy. Burial followed the funeral service at Eagle Lookout Cemetery.... Full story
Donald (Doni) Dennis Meyers III, 49, passed away July 29, 2024, in Missoula, MT. A luncheon and celebration of life took place at Bonner Park Monday, August 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.... Full story
Robert L. Sticka, 91, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital Thursday, August 1, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and, per Robert’s wishes, no services will be held. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Robert’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at https://www.hollandbonine.com . Robert was born April 4, 1933, in Havre to Leo and Alma “Goldie” (Goldberg) Sticka. He was raised on the farm, graduating from Ha... Full story
A press release printed in the Aug. 1, 2024, edition of Havre Weekly Chronicle about a Red Cross blood drive in Havre misreported the date of the next blood drive. The next blood drive is Sept. 16.... Full story
Havre City-County Airport Board will meet today, Aug. 15, at 3 p.m. in Havre City Hall. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of July minutes. 2. Correspondence 3. Reports: (A) Manager (B) Inspection (C) Finance (D) Engineer 4. Public Comment on Agenda Items 5. Unfinished Business (A) Big Hangar Renovation (B) FY25 Budget (C) Engineer RFQ 6. New Business 7. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items 8. Approval of the August Claims... Full story
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner working session in the Commission Office 1:30 p.m. — Building maintenance supervisor meeting in the Commission Office Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 8:30 a.m. — Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation fire update call in the Commission Office 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in the Commission Office 5:30 p.m. — Great Northern Fair Board meeting at the Great Northern Fairgrounds Community Center Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 9 a.m. — County officials meeting in the Comm... Full story
The Hill County Mosquito Control District Board will meet Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. in the County Shop Complex at 1405 Second St. West The meeting agenda is: • Review minutes from previous meeting • Correspondence • Unfinished business • New business • Budget update • Larvicide and adulticide update • Purchase order approval • Northwest Mosquito Vector Control Association fall meeting • Public comment • Announcements (non-action items) • Adjourn... Full story
A long, hot summer isn 't over yet. But, the wait for college volleyball is over as the Montana State University-Northern Skylights kick off their 2024 season this weekend in Butte. Northern, of head coach Jerry Wagner, is coming off a tough campaign last fall where the Skylights were 12-14 overall and fifth in the Frontier Conference. This fall however, Northern has its sights set much higher as the Skylights return a veteran team, including seniors Alana Graves, a...
It's that time. The time for high school fall sports to begin, and kicking off the Havre High fall season is the Blue Pony golf teams. Under the guidance of veteran head coach Dennis Murphy, the Blue Pony boys and girls varsity golf teams get their season started on Monday in Great Falls. The schedule begins with HHS traveling to play in the two-day Class AA Great Falls Invite Monday at Meadowlark Country Club and Tuesday at Eagle Falls. Havre's schedule is always challenging...
One of the biggest rodeo weekends of the entire summer took place last week in Chinook. Last Thursday and Friday, the annual PRCA Bear Roundup was held as part of the Blaine County Fair. Thursday night’s performance saw Ty Owens win the Bareback, Jaret Whitmen take first in Steer Wrestling, Brady Tryan and Calgary Smith win the Team Roping, Hunter Haskins and Liam Pauley tie in Saddle Bronc, Haven Meged win the Tie-Down Roping, Abigail Knight taking first in Varrell Racing and...
From Montana Wheat and Barley Committee GREAT FALLS - Montana harvest has been fast and furious for 2024, with hot temperatures pushing wheat, peas and other crops to rapidly ripen. Montana Wheat and Barley Committee staff have been out with producers and are anxious to share numbers as winter wheat pours into the bin at an accelerated pace. "We are hearing from the Billings region to north of Great Falls that yields are anywhere from 40 to 85 bushels per acre, with some...
Press release BILLINGS — As we go through the critical harvest season, the Bureau of Land Management emphasizes the importance of fire prevention, particularly regarding human-caused fires related to agricultural operations. These fires can have devastating effects on our public lands, fields, equipment, and local communities. To mitigate the risk of fire, we urge farmers and agricultural workers to consider the following safety measures: 1. Regular equipment maintenance: Regular checks on agricultural machinery for potential...
Ecclesiastes 3: 1 'To everything there is a season and time to every purpose under heaven.' Out our way, we sometimes say that winter is the price we pay for the glorious spring, summer and fall seasons we so cherish. I recall driving in a blizzard on the Hi-Line, barely able to see and with the defroster and heater on full blast . Along the road were cars being pulled out of the barrow ditch by some tow truck, heavy four-wheel drive pickup or even a tractor. At the café, I...
North Central Senior Center Aug. 19-23 Menu Menu subject to change Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 — Pork chops, stuffing and gravy, corn, mixed fruit, chocolate pudding Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 — Chicken legs, JoJos, mixed vegetables, oranges Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024— Hot hamburger sandwich, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, raspberry Jell-O/fruit. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 — Teriyaki burger, Tater Tots, green beans, pears Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 — Potato soup, chicken salad sandwiches, oranges, cupcakes Rudyard Center News: Starting...
Greetings Hi-Line, May the grace and peace of God our Father overwhelm you today. I hope that your summer has been filled with good times, good recreation and good ministry. It seems that the first two are so easy to do but the last one, ministry, is something we have to work at. But ministry is one we live daily, minute by minute because our lives minister to everyone we have contact with. Whether you are Christian or not your life affects others, family, friends, co-workers...
You know, Lord, while thumbing through a pile of old papers, one could come across some interesting items. One that was found was called "Day Brighteners" listed like this: Ah! August ..................................................... Harvest .......................................................... Heat ............................................................... Wheat ............................................................ Vacation's over .......