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Articles from the November 10, 2015 edition


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  • Morsette pleads in armed pharmacy robbery

    Tim Leeds|Updated Nov 10, 2015

    A Havre woman pleaded guilty this morning in state District Court in Havre in a case charging her with robbing a Havre pharmacy of some 6,000 pills at gunpoint. Arlene Morsette, born in 1984, was scheduled for a hearing on her competency to stand trial. Instead, she pleaded guilty under a signed plea agreement. District Judge David Cybulski, who is presiding over this case, ordered a presentence investigation and said he would schedule a sentencing hearing. Judge Dan Boucher this morning scheduled a hearing for Nov. 30 for a...

  • Brown pleads guilty in stabbing case

    John Kelleher|Updated Nov 10, 2015

    Justice Brown, who will be 18 next week, Monday pleaded guilty to brutally stabbing three Montana State University-Northern students in a Highland Park apartment building in May. He admitted to three counts of attempted deliberate homicide and one burglary count. Judge Daniel Boucher set sentencing for 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 21 and ordered that a presentence investigation be conducted. Brown, handcuffed and shackled, was barely audible as Boucher asked him questions to determine...

  • Huston sentencings scheduled, rescheduled

    Tim Leeds|Updated Nov 10, 2015

    A Havre businessman and former school board chair has pleaded guilty to more charges of fraud and embezzlement involving Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation, and his sentencing has been set for early next year. Shad James Huston pleaded guilty in federal District Court in Great Falls to charges in two cases opened this year. Huston's sentencing was set to go along with a rescheduled sentencing in another case opened in 2014. At the request of Huston's attorney, Judge Brian Morris...

  • My Neighbor in Needs, Nov. 10, 2015

    Updated Nov 10, 2015

    From My Neighbor in Need The website http://www.myneighborinneed.org/havre provides local citizens a way to ask for help from their community and a way for the community to give back. Recently Fulfilled Needs “Dear My Neighbor in Need, “I am a single mother with medical issues and I am in desperate need of a king-size bed system. Because of recent unexpected medical issues and safety issues related to my medical condition, I am in need of a used/clean or new king-size sleep system (mattress and box spring) for myself and a u...

  • Letter to the Editor: Thank you, kind stranger

    Updated Nov 10, 2015

    Editor: A sincere thank you goes to the gentleman who found my wallet at North 40 on Sunday at about 12:30 p.m. I asked the cashiers your name, but they didn't think to ask you, so thank you for your honesty — much appreciated. Dona Woods Havre...

  • We can help our veterans every day

    Updated Nov 10, 2015

    Wednesday is Veterans Day. In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nation." Many...

  • Respect their sacrifice and honor our promises

    Updated Nov 10, 2015

    Montana has a strong military tradition unparalleled by almost any other state in the nation. Nearly 1-in-10 of us hears the call to serve in the armed forces, and in the sovereign nations the warrior spirit is even stronger. Last month, I visited Wolf Point and spent time with the family of Michael Bell, a young man from the Fort Peck tribes who was also a Navy SEAL. Surrounded by friends, family and officials from tribes as far away as North Dakota, I helped honor Michael with a memorial service and naval ceremony. I knew...

  • For the Record, Nov. 10, 2015

    Updated Nov 10, 2015

    Havre Police Department Officers investigated a Monday 7:59 a.m. report of found car keys on 1st Street. —— Officers investigated a noninjury vehicle crash at 7th Avenue and 3rd Street reported Monday at 8:13 a.m. —— A caller reported finding a cellphone and keys at a Montana Avenue business Monday at 9:14 a.m.; officers investigated. —— Officers investigated a report made from 2nd Street Monday at 1:28 p.m. that medications had been stolen. —— A Montana Avenue caller reported a case of identity theft Monday at 3:21 p.m.; o...

  • Obituary - Loretta Mae Sand

    Updated Nov 10, 2015

    Loretta Mae Sand, 88, passed away Nov. 5 in Bozeman, Montana. Visitation will be at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow on Thursday, Nov. 12, 1 to 5 p.m. A vigil service will follow at 7 p.m., at St. Raphael. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Raphael's Parish with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery, Glasgow.... Full story

  • Obituary - Lee Legler

    Updated Nov 10, 2015

    Lee Legler, 90, passed away Nov. 6, 2015. She has been cremated and her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. She will be buried in Lena, Illinois, next to her husband, Paul. Visit http://wwwhollandbonine.com to leave a message for the family.... Full story

  • Agenda: Hill County Water District

    Updated Nov 10, 2015

    The Hill County Water District meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the District’s shop/office at 104 2nd St. in Hingham. • Recognition of visitors; public comments, limited to any matter not on this agenda and within the jurisdiction of the District Board — three-minute time limit per speaker. • Call to order and approval of minutes of previous meeting • Old business • Other old business • New business: 1. Employee report • Other new business • Other: 1. Delinquencies 2. Bills • Next meeting will be Jan...

  • Correction - Veterans Day events

    Updated Nov 10, 2015

    A front-page story in Monday’s edition of the Havre Daily News misreported that ceremonies honoring veterans would be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. The event will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Veterans Day....

  • Hi-Line Athletes of the Week

    Updated Nov 10, 2015

    Jase Stokes, Havre High Football Saturday was a good day to be a Havre Blue Pony, as HHS thumped Columbia Falls 47-13 in the opening round of the Class A playoffs. And it was an especially good day for Havre junior Jase Stokes. On offense, Stokes rushed for 105 yards, while catching five passes for 72 yards and a 31-yard touchdown. On defense, Stokes, who is also a two-time wrestling state champion, had a game-high 11 tackles and two tackles for loss against in the...

  • Hi-Line Volleyball Roundup: Beeters finish second at Northern C

    George Ferguson|Updated Nov 10, 2015

    Heading into the 2015 Northern C Divisional volleyball tournament, the talk really centered around two teams — Belt and Chinook. And while other teams, including a pair of Hi-Line squads, put up a good fight, as expected, the tournament did come down to the Huskies and Sugarbeeters. And though the Beeters couldn’t find a way to beat Belt, on two different occasions, it matters none now, as Chinook is heading back to the Class C state tournament, following a second-place fin...

  • MSU-N harriers finish first season

    George Ferguson|Updated Nov 10, 2015

    The first season of cross country came to an end for the Montana State University-Northern men and women this past week. The Lights and Skylights wrapped up their inaugural season in the Frontier Conference and NAIA cross country with the Frontier Conference Championships. The meet was run last Friday in Great Falls, where both the Lights and Skylights finished last. Still, Northern, under head coach Chad Spangler, ran some of their best times of the season and showed marked...

  • Hi-Line Football Roundup: Beeters and Bears reach the semifinals

    Chris Peterson|Updated Nov 10, 2015

    A season ago, the Chinook Sugarbeeters put together a magical run to the Class C 8-Man state championship game. And now, one year later, the Beeters are one win away from making a return trip. That's because last Saturday at Hoon Field, Chinook continued its winning ways by knocking off a pesky Ennis team by the score of 36-30. The win was the 13th straight for Chinook at home and their fifth straight home win in the playoffs. Chinook will now travel to Fairview this Saturday...

  • Sports Photo: Mariani makes the most of Monday Night...

    Updated Nov 10, 2015