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Havre's Holiday Village Mall is losing two of its main stores, but mall management isn't saying much about that. Holiday Village Mall Manager Chandra Moomey said Monday that "things at the mall are great," and an official statement will be made about the situation at a later date. She declined to comment on finding replacement stores for the two anchors. Both Herberger's and the Havre Sears Hometown Store are in the process of closing. Sears announced June 13 it was closing...
Through 12 games in Northern A District play, the Havre Northstars American Legion baseball team has put itself in a solid position. However with 10 district games in the next eight days, including four against teams Havre has yet to play, the Northstars will soon have a better idea of where they stand. As of right now, Havre has as good a chance as just about any team of finishing at or near the top of the Northern A standings. The Northstars have played five of their seven...
Havre Police Department A Monday 3:21 p.m. caller reported finding a debit card on Seventh Street on the side of the road. -- Adelle Delaine Koop of Havre, 34, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant while officers were assisting probation and parole Monday at 4:44 p.m. on Second Street. -- A two-vehicle, non-injury crash between a Nissan Altima and a Ford SUV was reported on First Street Monday at 5:54 p.m. -- Brandy Michelle Rorrer of Havre, 20, was issued a summons...
By Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club Photos by Ryan Welch, Havre Daily News Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club has selected a garden at 729 Second Ave. as its first featured yard for this summer. Ron and Bev Bastin have blended their individual skills to yield a beautiful yard. Ron, the engineer, has manicured and planted to perfection while Bev adds creativity and splashes of color to bring alive their garden. As you approach the yard, you are drawn to the large red geraniums on the...
Terry Turner, supervisor of the Hill County Mosquito Control District, said that this week, National Mosquito Awareness Week, is the perfect time for people to double-check that they are doing their part in controlling mosquitos. He said the control by local residents and the mosquito control district has been effective - rather than finding 3,800 to 4,000 mosquitos in the traps he puts out he is finding 100 to 200 a night. "That's a big reduction," he said. Outside of the dis...
Friday at noon, the Hill County 4-H Chirping Meadowlarks will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their Little Free Library, or LFL, at Gary & Leo’s Fresh Foods. “(The) club decided to make a Little Free Library … to help provide opportunities for individuals to participate in an event — getting a book — that is sometimes difficult to do in a rural community,” 4-H parent and volunteer Jessica Myers said. “The mission of LFL is to ‘promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide and t...
A one-car rollover motor vehicle crash resulted in one fatality early this morning. The crash happened on Montana Secondary Highway 234 — Beaver Creek Highway — going toward Rotary Pond, Havre Fire Chief Mel Paulson said. The Hill County Sheriff’s dispatch log reports that a call came in at 1:49 a.m. that medical was requested for a crash with four occupants and unknown injuries, with the man calling having suffered a cut to his head. One person was declared dead on arrival and two passengers were transported to the hospi...
A group holding a second annual basketball tournament during the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation annual powwow is holding a fundraiser Thursday at Pizza Hut. Mike Sangrey said the money raised will go toward the $1,000 prize and tournament jackets for the winners of the Bobby Small Memorial Basketball Tournament. Sangrey said last year’s tournament saw 11 teams participate, including players from North Dakota and Wyoming. Team Fort Peck was the winner. “My team came in second,” Sangrey added. He said he hopes for an even bi...
Press release WASHINGTON — Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., recognized Frank and Bettie Barber of Lloyd with the Spirit of Montana commendation. For 20 years, the Barbers have volunteered their working ranch in the Bear Paw Mountains for an annual archery competition. The Barbers have also established a scholarship to benefit agriculture students at Montana State University-Northern. Gianforte’s Spirit of Montana is a weekly recognition of Montanans for their accomplishments, dedication, or service. Gianforte highlights the rec...
Press release Nonprofits serving individuals in Hill County are eligible to apply for the 2019 United Way of Hill County year. Applications are available at the United Way office, 130 Fifth Avenue. Application deadline is Friday, July 20. Nonprofits are required to submit: • Signed cover sheet • Signed agency agreement • Completed allocation of funds application • Copy of IRS letter verifying current tax-exempt 501(c)3 status • Printout showing active status with Montana secretary of state • 2017 income/expense budget • Li...
Dennis John Freeman Sr., 72, passed away of natural causes in his home June 23, 2018. Dennis was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In his younger days, he loved to hunt, fish and go camping. He is survived by his four children, Denise ("J.B.") Moore, Dennis (Brooke) Freeman Jr., and Darrin and Dawn Freeman; his nine grandchildren; his three great-grandchildren; his mother, Kathy Mitchell; and his father, Herbert Freeman. Preceding him in death was his... Full story
Olive M. Bauer, 85, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family due to natural causes on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Wake services began at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018, and continued until her funeral service, which was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, all at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Olive's online memorial page and leave a... Full story
The first day of summer was just last week, but already, the first half of men’s league golf came to a close last week at Prairie Farms Golf Course and Beaver Creek Golf Course. In the final Tuesday night standings, Tire Rama ran away with the first half, scoring 171 points. Joining Tire Rama in the playoffs from Tuesday night will be, BA Ranch, Patrick Construction, Wagner Plumbing and Hole 19. The top four teams from Wednesday night also found their way into the playoffs n...
Editor, In May I attended a fair board meeting simply because I was concerned about whether our group would be able to have the cooperation of the fair board to make our 32nd Annual Bear Paw Rod Run a success. It is stressful enough to put on an event of this size without having problems with the venue. I came away from that meeting feeling more confident in what the fair board was doing and knowing that the good ideas they have come up with to keep the fairgrounds up and running could actually work. I can already see these...
When I was ten years old, a tornado came through and wrecked our farm. The three-hundred-year-old Cathedral Pines crashed down all around us, ruining fence lines and clipping the barn. I remember seeing the apple trees my great grandfather planted get uprooted and fly horizontally through the air. No lives were lost, human or livestock, but it took months and months to get back on our feet. Friends and neighbors pitched in all summer long helping with cleanup. That tornado taught me some valuable things about rural, small...
