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BILLINGS (AP) — A former Billings Senior High School teacher who pleaded guilty to raping a 14-year-old student who later killed herself has been sentenced to 30 days in jail by a judge who said the victim was "older than her chronological age" and "as much in control of the situation" as the teacher. District Judge G. Todd Baugh sentenced Stacey Dean Rambold to 15 years in prison for sexual intercourse without consent, with all but 31 days suspended. He gave Rambold credit for one day already served, The Billings Gazette r... Full story
The Unites States Cattlemen’s Association, is taking the next step to pass a law that requires meat retailers to place country-of-origin labels on meat packaging. Jess Peterson, the executive vice president of USCA, met with a group of ranchers and other Havre locals Monday to raise funds and talk about the country-of-origin label his organization has been trying to get meat packers to put on their products for years. Country-of-Origin Labeling, or COOL, is a law that requires retailers to inform their customers of the s... Full story
So it’s time to say good bye to another golf season. I know, I realize the weather is still amazing and should be for a while, and even I might hit the links a few more times before Halloween. But, this will be the final edition of From Tee to Green for 2013. And what a final edition it is. First, Wednesday and Thursday night saw champions crowned at Prairie Farms Golf Course. In the men’s league championship match, 18 holes wasn’t enough to declare a championship. Inste... Full story
Kickers, punters, ultra-fast return men, those things can be the difference between wins and losses in college football. The Montana State University-Northern Lights saw a couple of special team’s plays make the difference against them in 2012, and they’re hoping to turn the tables this fall. The biggest difference the Lights will have on special team’s this season is the addition of a full-time place kicker. As a sophomore, cornerback Trevor Baum handled the place... Full story
Having a top-rated defense is almost a must if teams are going to be successful in the Frontier Conference. That’s because it seems like almost everybody has a high-powered offense these days. Though the Montana State University-Northern Lights finished the 2012 season ranked right in the middle of the Frontier in most defensive categories, the Lights know, and want, to be better in 2013. In order for Northern to be an improved defense, several things need to happen. The L... Full story
I was surprised at your article on the newly resigned vice-chancellor at Montana State University-Northern being criticized for raising the grade of a student at her former administrative position. After all, reviewing student grades and helping them with make-up assignments is often one of the central duties of administrators. And changing grades once the work is completed or corrected or made-up is often an administrator's responsibility. We would have to know many more of the details of the case involved to have any... Full story
Havre Police Department A 54-year-old Havre woman was arrested for assaulting a partner or family member on 4th Avenue after officers investigated a call about a disturbance at 8:20 p.m. Friday. ——— Officers arrested a 39-year-old Havre man for aggravated driving under the influence, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license and an outstanding Justice or City court warrant after a 10:28 p.m. Friday call about a van almost running over a juvenile in a 1st Street West business parking lot. ——— Officers investigated... Full story
This is a historic week. Ninety-three years ago, women gained the right to vote. My grandmothers were young adult women at the time and had no say in who represented them. This is hard to fathom. Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. African-Americans demonstrated to get their rights, among them, the right to vote. By not voting and allowing voter suppression, we are giving up these hard-won rights too easily. The next time you're in a crowd look at the person on your left and on your right. Are you... Full story
A new clerk of District Court for Hill County took office this morning, bringing two decades of experience as a deputy clerk to take the position vacated by 26-year veteran Dena Tippets. Hill County Clerk of Court Kathie Vigliotti took her oath of office at 8:30 a.m. Vigliotti was appointed as deputy clerk of court by Tippets in October 1993. She will have to file for office in 2014 to fill out Tippets’ term. Tippets retires after nearly three decades in the office. She was a... Full story
Gloria B. Hasler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend to many, passed away on Aug. 24, 2013, due to complications from chemotherapy treatment. She was 65. Gloria was born on Oct. 29, 1947, to William and Elsa (Beyl) Bieber of Townsend, Mont. She was the 10th child of 14, born to William and Elsa. As many born during this time, Gloria was raised on the family farm in Broadwater County, Mont. Gloria had a passion for hard work and the rural Montana lifestyle. The family raised livestock and poultry,... Full story
Former Havre resident Myrtice Ratto passed away Aug. 15, 2013, in Albany, Ore. She was born Feb. 27, 1922, in Zurich, Mont., to Howard and Ester Brown, long-time Havre residents. She will be buried with her husband, Andrew Ratto, in Oakland, Calif. She is survived by sons Jim and Bill Ratto, and daughter Lori. She was preceded in death by sisters Betty Malone and Patty Troy and brother Tom Brown. Also surviving is Bob Brown of Missoula. Services will be conducted at a later date.... Full story
