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Articles from the September 19, 2023 edition


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  • Havre Beneath the Streets restoration on track for Spring

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Sep 19, 2023

    Havre Beneath the Streets may be six months away from a major restoration that will see a substantial area of the subterranean museum, closed since 2017 due to deterioration, and the sidewalk above completely repaired after receiving an almost $360,000 grant from the Montana Legislature. The area, a display of a motor services shop in its own basement and the attraction's main entrance until 2017, has been closed to the public for years after deterioration of the area became...

  • Montana Fullbrighters go around the globe

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Sep 19, 2023

    Two Montana teachers, Ashley Pankratz of Dodson and Steven Riccio of Bozeman, have received the Fullbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research and will be traveling to other countries to complete research projects they hope will help improve schooling in Montana Pankratz and Riccio said they were humbled by being given this award along with 18 other teachers throughout the U.S., and are honored to stand among such distinguished education researchers. "I think everyone...

  • Montana students invited to 2023 Constitution Contest

    Updated Sep 19, 2023

    Press release HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced the 2023 U.S. Constitution Contest Monday during a Constitution Day celebration in the rotunda of the State Capitol. Constitution Day is celebrated each Sept. 17 in honor of the signing of the U.S. Constitution Sept. 17, 1787. This year marked the 236th anniversary of the signing of the significant document. This year’s Constitution Contest — “What Promises of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution Mean the Most to Me and Why?” — is now open and su...

  • Letter to the Editor - Local businesses are the best

    Updated Sep 19, 2023

    Dear editor, Here is a perfect example of why I think shopping at our local Havre businesses is so important. Two weeks ago, I purchased a world globe at Ben Franklin Crafts for my grandson’s upcoming birthday. Today (Saturday), I decided to take the globe out of the box to look at it before wrapping. I was disappointed to see that the globe was broken in several places. Since I had misplaced the sales receipt, I was not sure if I would be able to return the globe. To make a long story short, Sherry and Megan, the store o...

  • The Postscript: Talking to strangers

    Carrie Classon|Updated Sep 19, 2023

    I got anxious again today. I think I am getting better at leaving anxiety behind, and then anxiety says, “Not so fast! We have more work to do.” Usually, this has to do with my writing: “Is it good enough? Does she hate it?” But not always. Sometimes I will post something on Facebook, and someone will take offense. Since I make an effort to never post anything controversial or unkind, this always shocks me and makes me wonder if I have any idea how I sound when I write....

  • Obituary - Stacie Haas

    Updated Sep 19, 2023

    Stacie Haas of Missoula, formerly of Havre, 61, passed away the evening of September 10, 2023, surrounded by her children. She is now at peace, and finally reunited with her sister, her mother, and her father. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2023, at Garden City Funeral Home, 1705 W. Broadway St., Missoula, Montana. Online condolences may be left at https://gardencityfh.com . Stacie was born June 11, 1962, in Salina, Kansas, the youngest of five,...

  • For the Record, Sept. 19, 2023

    Updated Sep 19, 2023

    Havre Police Department A warning was issued after a caller on Lincoln Avenue reported Monday at 9:52 a.m. that a dog was charging her. -- A caller at a First Street business asked Monday at 10:11 a.m. to speak with an officer about a theft, forgery or fraud. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after officers stopped at 1:03 p.m. Monday to speak with people who had dogs at Pepin Park on Seventh Avenue. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after callers at 3:46 a.m....

  • From tee to green: Ponies headed to the postseason

    George Ferguson|Updated Sep 19, 2023

    It was a big week for the Havre High golf teams, and an even bigger one is coming up. The Blue Ponies will head to the Eastern A Divisional this week in Sidney, but before they go, they played at the Billings Central and Laurel Invites, last weekend. Havre did well in both meets. In Billings, the Pony girls finished fourth, led by Shea Reber's 89, while Brenna Hanson and Tierra Parker were also Top 20. The HHS boys finished fifth, with Matt Huse, Reid Kato, Noah Barrett,...

  • Montana, Montana State win non-conference finales

    George Ferguson|Updated Sep 19, 2023

    MISSOULA — On a dark night in Washington-Grizzly Stadium that featured crackling energy, black jerseys, and a record-setting blackout crowd, the Montana Grizzlies survived a scare from the two-time defending national champion Ferris State Bulldogs to earn a gritty 17-10 win. In a game where the oval ball didn’t bounce the Grizzlies’ way in crucial situations, Montana’s defense came up big in the win with a physical performance. Linebacker Braxton Hill led the way with a player...

  • Havre cross country runs at Fergus Eagle Invitational

    Kason Clark|Updated Sep 19, 2023

    This past weekend, the Havre High cross country teams continued the season with the Fergus Eagle Invitational in Lewistown. In the crowded meet, the HHS girls team finished fourth while the HHS boys team took seventh in its meet. The HHS girls team finished fourth in its meet after scoring 132 total points as a team. Hardin won the girls meet with a team score of 36 while Powell finished second and Lewistown took third. Several Blue Ponies ran well for the girls team. Ashlyn...