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From U.S. Attorney’s Office for Eastern District of Washington Editor’s note: This version clarifies that Tri-Agency Task Force was the lead investigator in the operation. SPOKANE — The dismantling of a regional drug trafficking organization that operated in Washington, Idaho and Montana and led to the Havre-based drug task force receiving national recognition led to the award last week of $163,500 in asset forfeiture equitable sharing funds to the City of Yakima Police Department and the Law Enforcement Against Drugs Task...
The Havre Public School Board voted to approve a number of policies introduced by Havre Public Schools District Superintendent Andy Carlson on first reading during its monthly meeting Tuesday. "This paves the way for us to potentially address several of our ongoing (targets) at Havre High," Carlson said, saying it could allow students in high-risk groups to start earlier and increase their chance of graduation. The policies are not in force until they are approved on a second...
People have a chance to support Havre High School's drama program while mingling with the people putting on its next production during "The Addams Family" Moonlight Mingle Friday at 7 p.m. in the Havre High School auditorium. "The Moonlight Mingle is a unique fundraiser for the Havre High School theater," organizer Shannon Lines said. "It's a fun way for Havre to get up close and personal with the cast and crew and see what being on stage is all about." The Moonlight Mingle is a fundraising event that includes dinner with...
North-central Montana has experienced plenty of winter weather for the month of November, with a large amount of snowfall and subzero temperatures in the past week. Havre Police Department and other emergency responders have reported a high number of vehicle crashes within that wrecks due to the icy road conditions, Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said. Matosich said that because of the road conditions people should drive very carefully and slow down. He said people should keep in mind that if icy road conditions exist they...
Havre Police Department has seen a rash of counterfeit and fraudulent $20 bills attempted to be used at a number of local businesses in the area in the past couple of weeks. “Especially now, with the holiday season and then with Christmas cash and everything, people need to look at and take a few extra minutes and remind their employees to look over the bills that are being passed and make sure they are not fictitious and or fake,” Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said. Two cases were reported in the past week. A caller fro...
Howard Eugene "Gene" Stinson, 73, passed away due to natural causes at his residence Saturday, November 9, 2019. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael O'Hearn officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Gene's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his name to First Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home h... Full story
Eleanor I. Darter, 83, passed away due to natural causes at the Northern Montana Care Center Tuesday, November 12, 2019, with her family by her side. Cremation has taken place, and services are pending. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Eleanor’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at http://www.hollandbonine.com .... Full story
Jack E. Brady, 70, passed away at Benefis Medical Center on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Jack's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at the Havre Eagles Club. Jack's family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Jack Brady Memorial Fund, c/o Bear Paw Credit Union, PO Box 471, Havre, MT 59501, for Brendan's home health care, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine... Full story
Mark Keeley III was born in Havre May 3, 1952, to Mark A Keeley Jr. and Virginia Keeley and died October 9, 2019. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, November 16, at the Havre Eagles Club at 1:30 p.m.... Full story
Havre Police Department A First Street West business caller reported fake money Tuesday at 9:04 a.m. -- Child and Family Services reported at 12:44 p.m. Tuesday a past sexual assault in the Havre area. -- Someone stopped at the police station Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. to report more fake money. -- Brooke Inez McGillis of Havre, 46, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant served on Sixth Avenue Tuesday at 5:54 p.m. -- Jeremiah Mark Headdress of Havre, 18, was arrested on a...
Havre Elks Lodge #1201 officers and members hosts their annual local Elks Hoop Shoot Sunday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Havre Central Gymnasium. Havre Elks Lodge #1201 secretary Brandy Kurtz said the Elks National Hoop Shoot program is a free throw program for youth ages 8 to 13 that has been going on for more than 50 years. She said the top winners from the program advance on to the districts program followed by the state program then regionals and then can end up advancing to nationals. The 2020 Hoop Shoot National...
The Havre Daily News’ annual Christmas holiday insert will be disbursed just prior to Thanksgiving, and we want to include as many of the area holiday events as possible so people living in or coming to north-central Montana can join in the festivities. We are looking for information of any holiday events put on by individuals, businesses, churches and organizations, for the general public to attend. Information should include, at least, the name of the event, the time(s) and date(s), the place, a short description of the a...
Press release Local community members are again being offered a chance to prevent type 2 diabetes with the Healthy Lifestyle change program being offered by Northern Montana Hospital for the second year, starting in January. Guided by trained lifestyle coaches, participants will be able to learn the skills they need to make lasting changes such as losing a modest amount of weight, being more physically active, and managing stress. This class will also be beneficial to Montanans with increased cardio-vascular risks....
The Havre Girl Scout Derby Race is scheduled Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the St. Jude’s Parish Center, 440 Seventh Ave. Registration is free and will begin at 10 a.m. with racing starting at noon The annual pine block racing event is for Girl Scouts, and an open class will also be available for non-Girl Scouts. Keith’s Racing of Great Falls is hosting the event. “Looking at it as a father, I see the opportunity to put down the video game and make something with your child,” owner Keith Kallstrom said. “I work to m...
My husband, Peter, and I are spending a month in Spain and we have left our worries behind. As a result, we have had to come up with new, temporary worries to occupy us until we get back home. Peter ran out of lotion and for several days used something he found in the house which turned out to be soap. (“I wondered why it wasn’t soaking in!” Peter said.) He doesn’t like my lotion (“axle grease!” Peter complains) so he ventured out yesterday to buy some more. He came home with some lotion in a metal tin and immediately...
Editor, On 7 December, the Pacific Junction Railway Club at the Havre Rail Museum will honor Eldon Mooney. Eldon moved to Havre from Billings, where he worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad the Burlington Northern Railway. In Havre he worked for the Burlington Northern as well. Eldon loved trains and loved his job. At home, he constructed a model railroad literally encompassing all the rooms of the basement. The guest book lists hundreds of names. During retirement, he was one of the founding members of the Pacific...
Coming off a close loss to open the dual season, the Montana State University-Northern Lights were anxious to get on the mat at home. And step on their brand new mat inside the Armory Gymnasium for their first home dual of the 2019-2020 season is what the Lights did Tuesday night. They did it successfully, too. In front of a big crowd in the Armory, the No. 17 Lights took care of business against un-ranked Southern Oregon Tuesday night, beating the Raiders 27-15 in a Cascade...
The bowling season rolls on. Last week’s highs were, Roman Surber with a 258 game and Nick Turner with a 645 series for the men. Women’s highs went to Ali Ward with a 213 game and 582 series. Nice bowling, Ali. Split Pickers were, Jackie Mayer, 5-8-10, Rick Eckhardt, 8-10, Pati Killebrew-Hall, 5-10, Donna Tilleman, 3-6-9-10, 4-5-7. Sunday Keglers. Jeania Stiles, 171-462, Michele Denny, 157,161-454, Donalle Guadagni, 156, Cori Winsor, 153, Gina Hoffman, 155, Donna Til...
Havre High will hold its annual winter sports parent meeting Monday at 7 p.m, starting in the Havre High Auditorium. Parents of student-athletes participating in boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling and swimming should attend. Parents and student-athletes are also reminded that they must have a completed sports physical before the start of the 2019-20 winter sports season. The first day of practice for winter sports is Nov. 21....
With cooperative, and warm weather, the Montana State University-Northern men's and women's cross country teams ran their hearts out at the Frontier Conference Championships last Friday in Billings. In the season finale, the Lights finished fifth in the men's team results, while the Skylights also placed fifth on the women's side. There were 50 individuals running in the men's meet. Liam Baez-Terry led the Lights running at 27:22.01, taking 16th place. Amos Taiswa took 19th...
Eight really good Class A volleyball teams are all that remain in the 2019 season. And one of those teams is the Havre Blue Ponies. Now, after missing out on the state tournament the last five years, the Blue Ponies return to the annual volleyball extravaganza, where they'll begin tournament play against Western A champion Corvallis Thursday afternoon in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. And HHS head coach Tamecia Jarvis is excited to play a top competitor in the Blue Devils....
Prep Football Playoffs Class AA Semifinals Friday, Nov. 15 All games at 7 p.m. Billings West (9-1) at Butte (10-0) Bozeman (9-1) at Missoula Sentinel (10-1) Class A Semifinals Friday, Nov. 15 Laurel (8-1) at Dillon (9-1), 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 Hamilton (9-1) at Miles City (9-0), 1 p.m. Class B Semifinals Manhattan (10-0) at Fairfield (10-0), TBA Saturday, Nov. 16 Red Lodge (10-0) at Eureka (10-0), 1 p.m. Class C 8-Man Semifinals Saturday, Nov. 16 Fort Benton (10-0) at Fairview (9-0), 1 p.m. Great Falls Central (8-2) at...
McKenzie Clark, Fort Benton Volleyball The Fort Benton Longhorns had a special run at last weekend's Northern C volleyball tournament in Cascade. And in beating Belt twice, the Longhorns won the Northern C championship, and McKenzie Clark was a big reason why. In the winner-take-all championship match Saturday, Clark tallied 17 kills and six blocks. And for the tourney, Clark averaged 11 kills and four blocks per match. Clark also excels on the basketball court and the track...
