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Havre Police Department An 18th Street caller asked for assistance from an officer on a disturbance Wednesday at 6 a.m. -- Someone stopped at the police station Wednesday at 3:42 p.m. to report damage to a vehicle. -- James Curtis Alexander of Havre, 41, was arrested on charges of speeding and driving under the influence and George Richard Belcourt of Havre, 41, was issued a summons on a charge of open container, during a vehicle stop on First Street Wednesday at 10:25 p.m....
Havre High golfer Teagan Fee has already put together an illustrious career, and this weekend, at the Class A state tournament in Hamilton, she will have the chance to write the final chapter. But no matter how her story as a Blue Pony golfer ends, up to this point it has been quite the tale. Fee started golfing at a very young age and learned the game from her dad, Eric, and also her mom, Mel, who played golf for the Montana State University-Northern Skylights. So far, that...
Staff and wire Following the first discovery of chronic wasting disease in the wild, Montana, Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting three meetings about the disease ahead of the upcoming hunting season. The public information sessions will discuss CWD and planned surveillance efforts, a release from the agency says. Sessions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on • Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Glasgow in the Cottonwood Inn Conference Room • Monday, Oct. 15, in Scobey in the Nemont Fri...
While some may think the idea of banning books seems like something that could have happened in the early 1900s, maybe mid-1900s, but not in 2018, a visit to the Banned Books exhibit at Montana State University-Northern will show the idea of banning books is still an ongoing issue. Northern is displaying an exhibit celebrating challenged and banned books. The exhibit opened Sunday and will run through this weekend at the Vande Bogart Library. Northern Librarian Vicki Gist...
Friends of the Havre Animal Shelter is holding its first-ever Woofstock Saturday, said organizer Kim Federspiel. She said it is an event that is going to be fun for everyone. The poster for the event says it is for “Peace, Love and Pets.” “Very family- and dog-friendly, come down,” she said. “Just have fun, say hi.” The event will be in Pepin Park from 2 to 6 p.m. People who bring their dogs to the event must have their dogs registered with the city to be brought into the park, Federspiel said, adding that people are encoura...
Two dozen Harlem High, Class of ’63 grads, arrived at the Great Northern Lodge for our 55th Class Reunion. Hugs, jabber, huge smiles: We provide instant love, just add self. I blurted, “We can no longer say, ‘My, you have not changed a bit.’” I am not sure anybody appreciated my comment. Truth is, undeniably, we have changed. Life has its way with us. But we are still us. Maybe more us. Pretense and posturing fell away over the years. Better usses. We still say, “You look...
This year as voters decide critical races in the upcoming midterms, they will have a chance to make decisions on major policy initiatives that will be on the ballot. In Montana, there is a terrible measure to increase taxes. Specifically, this measure would raise the tax on cigarettes by $2 per pack, which would represent a 118 percent increase in the current tax. The measure would also increase taxes on chewing tobacco and all other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and other vapor products. Montana I-185, the Extend...
It may have seemed like just yesterday that the Havre High golf teams were teeing off on the beginning of their season. Now however, the end is near. Friday, four HHS girls and five boys will tee it up at the Class A state tournament, which will be played over 36 holes at the Hamilton Country Club. The tournament will feature every Class A school, with favorites on the boys side including Hamilton, Laurel and Stevensville. On the girls side, Whitefish, Laurel and Billings...
The Havre High volleyball team has taken advantage of playing at home in recent weeks, winning three straight matches. This week the Blue Ponies will look to build on that success against a pair of old rivals, starting tonight with Great Falls High. The Ponies will have two matches at home inside the HHS gymnasium this week, as they will host the Bison tonight at 5:30. Havre will then take on Central A conference rival Lewiston Saturday at approximately 5 p.m. “It’s fun to...
This weekend will be the first weekend The Press-Espresso Bar will do a nonalcoholic socializing event from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, owner Keith Eldridge said. The event is meant to provide "a clean, safe, nonalcoholic" environment for young adults in Havre, Eldridge said, adding that he doesn't know how many people will show up or what to expect. He said the event will be happening every weekend. For the event they will be moving the clothing racks for...
Press release The Havre Community Pool will open to the public Monday, Oct. 1, at 6 a.m. The pool schedule will be: Lap Swim — 6 to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. Noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Fitness Hour — 8 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday. Recreation Swim — 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Family Swim — 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. The pool is closed Sundays. For more information call 265-8161 or 265-5781....
Press release Triangle Telephone Cooperative Association Inc., doing business as Triangle Communications, will celebrate 65 years of service at Triangle’s Annual Meeting of Members Saturday, Oct. 13. The meeting will take place in the Student Union Building on the campus of Montana State University-Northern in Havre. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The business meeting begins at 10 a.m. with lunch served following the meeting. Trustees for two districts will be elected by members attending. Richard Pokorny is running for r...
Press release The Hill County Community Foundation is currently seeking applications for the 2018 grant cycle. All Hill County-area nonprofits are encouraged to apply for a grant. HCCF is looking to fund special projects that organizations are coordinating; HCCF cannot fund operating costs or salaries. Eligible applicants can request a minimum of $500 up to $1000 for their project. The HCCF Endowment awards grants in the following three focus areas: • Arts and Culture • Basic Human Needs • Community Beautification In the 2...
Press release Friends of the Missouri Breaks Monument are inviting people to the Havre-Hill County Library Tuesday at 6 p.m. for a free presentation on the history and significance of a treasure in Havre’s backyard. The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument is a stunning area along a 149-mile stretch of the Missouri River. Rich in ecological and cultural history, the Monument is also a prime destination for outdoor recreational activities, including boating, kayaking, hunting, hiking and camping. However, few M...
There was a time in our area that, wild turkeys weren't seen. And when there was a sighting, it was a big deal, and almost hard to be believed. And hunting wild turkeys? That was a foreign concept. Now though, turkeys are thriving in the Havre area, especially in the Bear Paw Mountains, and thanks to the Milk River Gobblers, more and more people can now learn not only about turkeys, but about the sport of turkey hunting. Jeff Dibblee helped start Milk River Gobblers. He says...
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