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  • Lights begin the season ranked third

    George Ferguson|Updated Oct 24, 2018

    The Montana State University-Northern wrestling team is ranked No. 3 in the NAIA preseason coaches poll, released Wednesday afternoon. Northern also has nine nationally-ranked wrestlers, including Matt Weber ranked No. 1 at 141 pounds and Andrew Bartel ranked No. 1 at 165. Brandon Weber is also ranked No. 2 at 157, while Isaac Bartel is No. 2 at 197 and Chris Nile is fourth at 174. Also ranked for the Lights is Nick Kunz at 125, Landon Bailey at 133, Chase Short at 174 and...

  • Gianforte tours Havre Sector Border Patrol facilities

    Derek Hann|Updated Oct 24, 2018

    U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., took advantage of being in Havre Tuesday to visit the U.S. Border Patrol Havre Sector facilities. "I wanted to get some first-hand knowledge from the Customs and Border Patrol on the challenges they face to keep our northern border secure," Gianforte said after he toured the facilities. Gianforte, who faces a re-election challenge from Democrat Kathleen Williams and Libertarian Elinor Swanson, held a campaign event in Havre Monday. He said...

  • Four local attorneys apply for judge position

    Tim Leeds|Updated Oct 24, 2018

    The state body that will forward names to Gov. Steve Bullock from which he will select the replacement for the state district judge in Hill, Chouteau and Liberty counties announced it has received applications from four local attorneys and is looking for public comments on the applicants. The applicants are Havre attorney Randy Randolph, Havre-based Regional Public Defender Katy Snipes Ruiz, Big Sandy attorney Tom Sheehy and Chouteau County Attorney Stephen Gannon. Last...

  • Jaycees Annual Haunted House opens this Friday Fright

    Derek Hann|Updated Oct 24, 2018

    The Jaycees Annual Haunted House above the Havre Eagles Club is set to start scaring for a good cause Friday at 7 p.m., with some new, chilling attractions. There will be a new wing open this year containing three new rooms and a hallway, Jaycees member Tyler Tate said Monday. He said the three new rooms will have different themes - a White Room, a Polka Dot Room and a Doll Room. Tate said that each night through Halloween, people can go through and get a good scare. Jaycee...

  • Solid Finances webinar showings set in Havre

    Updated Oct 24, 2018

    Press release Do you need basic information on year-end financial opportunities? How about choosing an annuity payout? These are just two of the topics that are available through the Solid Finances Webinar series by MSU-Extension. Solid Finances offers free financial education for adults and viewings of selected webinar topics will be broadcasted at the Havre-Hill County Library. The topics and dates are: The Psychology of Money Wednesday, Oct. 31; Year End Financial Opportunities, Wednesday, Dec. 12; Dealing with Debt,...

  • Red Cross calls for healthy donors to maintain blood supply

    Updated Oct 24, 2018

    As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need. Blood and platelets can only be given by donors who are feeling well. One way to maintain health is to get a flu vaccine each fall. There is no waiting period to give blood after receiving a flu shot as long as the donor is symptom-free and fever-free. Stay healthy this flu season and make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red...

  • Hi-Line Sports Schedule

    Updated Oct 24, 2018

    WEDNESDAY College Volleyball Skylights vs Providence, 7 p.m. THURSDAY High School Volleyball 6C east Tournament In Gildford FRIDAY High School Volleyball Havre at Lewistown 6C East Tournament In Gildford 1B Tournament At Fairfield 2B Tournament At Poplar College Wrestling Lights vs EOU, 7 p.m. College Basketball Skylights at NW University SATURDAY High School Football Big Sandy vs WSS, 1 p.m. Chinook at Fairview, 1 p.m. High School Volleyball Havre vs Belgrade, 5 p.m. 1B...

  • For the Record, Oct. 24, 2018

    Updated Oct 24, 2018

    Havre Police Department Tuesday at 10:05 a.m. officers assisted Columbus Police Department with a photo lineup. -- A Sixth Avenue caller at 4:48 p.m. Tuesday reported a purse was stolen. -- A caller on Sixth Street asked Tuesday at 4:58 p.m. for officer assistance for a well-being check on her son. -- Joseph Elliott Anderson of Havre, 28, was issued a summons on a charge of criminal mischief after a First Street Northeast caller reported Tuesday at 10:47 p.m. a man broke his l...

  • Local Bowling Report: Harvest Moon Lanes still searching for its first 300-game of the season

    Julie Rodgers|Updated Oct 24, 2018

    Bowlers are still rolling out big games this season. But we're still waiting for our first 300-game of the year. Who will it be? Highs this past week were Pati Killebrew-Hall 213, and Julie Rodgers, 553 for the ladies. Roman Surber had the men's highs with 279-719. Sunday Keglers: Sadie Surber 171-166-472, Dana Springer 173, 157, 157-487, Julie Smith 174, Ali Ward 166, ZMichele Denny 187, 151-478, Alicia Burrington 158, Brandy Kurtz 171, Sabrina St. Marks 155, 162, Donald...

  • 6C East title on the line in Gildford

    George Ferguson|Updated Oct 24, 2018

    Volleyball teams on the Hi-Line have been going strong since early August. Now though, it all comes down to two days and nights in Gildford. Thursday and Friday, the District 6C East Tournament will be played in Gildford with three coveted spots in the Northern C Divisional on the line. And if the regular season is any indication, things should be awfully interesting this weekend. After losing the 6C East title for the first time in four years last fall, Chinook has come back...

  • Welcome Back Skylights

    George Ferguson|Updated Oct 24, 2018

    A month is a long time to not play in your own gym, but that's exactly how long it's been since the Montana State University-Northern Skylights last played a match inside the Armory Gymnasium. That comes to an end tonight, however, as the Skylights take on arch rival, the University of Providence in a Frontier Conference match, with the first serve set for 7. Not only has it been since Sept. 22 that the Skylights (0-8, 1-19) last played at home, but it's been even longer...

  • Prep Football Playoffs, Prep, College Football, Volleyball Standings

    Updated Oct 23, 2018

    Prep Football Playoffs Pairings Class A First-round byes: Columbia Falls, Hamilton, Laurel, Billings Central. First round Sidney at Lewistown Miles City at Belgrade Corvallis at Frenchtown Whitefish at Dillon Class B First round Florence at Big Timber, TBD Glasgow at Colstrip, Saturday, 1 p.m. Three Forks at Missoula Loyola, TBD Huntley Project at Malta, TBD Cut Bank at Roundup, TBD Townsend at Bigfork, TBD Red Lodge at Fairfield, TBD Eureka at Manhattan, TBD Class C 8-Man Fir...