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  • Police, free rides, out to increase New Year celebration safety

    Derek Hann|Updated Dec 27, 2019

    The Havre Police Department and local businesses and organizations are working to insure community members are safe during holidays, working to prevent people from putting themselves or others at risk by driving while intoxicated while celebrating the start of the new year. Police will be out with increased patrols and the Sober and Safe campaign offers free rides during New Year's Eve celebrations. Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said the police department will be increasing...

  • Threat of St. Mary bull trout lawsuit resolved with planned consultations

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Dec 27, 2019

    A notice of intent to sue over a threatened species in the Rocky Mountains that concerned people trying to rehabilitate the Lifeline of the Hi-Line has been resolved, with two federal agencies saying they will consult with each other about how to handle bull trout in the St. Mary Diversion. Alliance for the Wild Rockies in September filed a Notice of Intent to sue the Trump Administration's Department of Interior for the purpose of protecting bull trout in the management of...

  • Celebrating History: Prohibition, fire and comedy

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

    By Emily Mayer In the editorial section of the Hill County Democrat’s Dec. 18, 1919, edition, owner and editor J. K. Bramble expressed his opinions of an offer from the state to Lawrence K. Devlin to serve as the prohibition enforcer for the state of Montana. MR. DEVLIN OFFERED OFFICE. Mr. L. K. Devlin of this city, has been offered the office of prohibition enforcer for Montana at a salary of $3,500.00 a year, but we seriously doubt if he will accept this position. Mr. Devlin is too big a man for this office. We think the a...

  • Theodore Roosevelt was one of a kind

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

    We had no television at our ranch because my father thought its absence would encourage his kids to read. I’m extremely grateful to him. I remain an avid reader of history, and discovered Theodore Roosevelt during my childhood years. “Theodore Rex” may have been the most complex and remarkable American who ever lived. Despite severely poor eyesight, he won the Medal of Honor leading a hell-for-leather charge. He also received the Nobel Peace Prize for his skill as a negotiator and peacemaker. He was the first president to dr...

  • View from the North 40: I think of it as Super Me rather than GMO me

    Pam Burke|Updated Dec 27, 2019

    As you take stock of the past year and look forward to the new one along with the renewed hope for the future that it brings, I urge you to consider the traits you wish to develop in the future — traits that will help you become a better human. I have already begun this process by compiling a list of the top three animal traits I would like to have to make me not just a better human, but a super human. Play along with your own list if you wish. I warn you, though, to c...

  • Obituary - Brett A. Vining

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

    Brett A, Vining, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Pasco, Washington, surrounded by family December 4th, 2019, from a short battle of lung cancer. He was born June 10, 1953 in Seattle, WA, to Marrion DeYoung and Albert "Les" Vining. He attended CMR High School and later graduated from Havre High. Brett was a faithful employee of 42 years to the BNSF Railroad. In 1981, Brett married his best friend, Karol, and together they resided in Havre, MT, Great Falls, MT,...

  • VA officers conducting local outreach

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

    Press release Judy Loendorf and or Steve Mulonet, service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs, will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. Anyone interested in applying for benefits needs to bring a copy of their discharge paperwork, DD214. Wednesday, Jan. 8 Shelby, Courthouse, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cut Bank, Glacier County Extension Office,1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 Browning, Eagle Shield Building, 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Glasgow, Glasgow VA...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly calendar

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

    Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Office hours 5:15 p.m. — District 4 Human Resources Development Council Tuesday 8 a.m. — Payroll 10:30 a.m. — Road meeting Noon — Claims Wednesday Office closed for New Year’s Day holiday Thursday 10 a.m. — Weekly business meeting Public comments Manual claims Employment review Resolutions Tax adjustments County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval Contracts Friday Regular office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....

  • Agenda - Hill County Public Cemetery District

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

    Hill County Cemetery District will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the cemetery office. • Call to order • Public comment • Approval of minutes from previous meeting • Old business • New business • Claims...

  • For the Record, Dec. 27, 2019

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

    Havre Police Department A vehicle crash was reported on Ninth Avenue Thursday at 9:01 a.m. -- Tatonkaska Howard of Rocky Boy, 44, was issued a summons on a theft charge after a caller at a 13th Street facility Thursday at 2:33 p.m. reported the theft of an iPad. -- A magazine from a 40 caliber Smith and Wesson was reported found Thursday at 2:57 p.m. at a First Street West business. -- A Sixth Street caller reported a dog bite at 5:46 p.m. Thursday. -- Someone stopped at the p...

  • Huston named to Dawson college honor roll

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

    Camryn Huston of Havre was named to the fall 2019 President’s Honor List at Dawson Community College with high honors. To be named to the list students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale with high honors for students with a 3.75 to 4.0 GPA and honors for students with a 3.5 to 3.74 GPA....

  • Senior Center News, Dec. 27, 2019

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

    North Central Senior Citizens Center, Jan. 6-10 Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bingo at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday — Closed for New Year’s Day Thursday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday — Medical transportation will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. but people must make a request at least 24 hours in advance. March Menu by Earlene DeWinter (Subject to Change) Monday — Sloppy Joes, french fries, vegetable tray, cookies Tuesday — Salad, pork chops, mashed p...

  • Hi-Line Living: Painting from the unconscious

    Derek Hann|Updated Dec 27, 2019

    From a lifetime of experiences and curiosity, Havre native Garth Volbright's artwork expresses the unconscious self and in many different artistic mediums. Volbright's artist reception for his artistic debut show, "Curiosity," was last Friday in Artitudes Gallery in the Atrium Mall. "Unconsciousness starts at the end of knowledge," he said. His show runs through January. Volbright was born and raised in Havre, although he has moved around the state working various jobs...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

    You know, Lord, being a shepherd way back when You were born is undoubtedly a bit changed now then it was long-ago. When we were little kids (usually on a Sunday morning as we headed to church), we might meet a team of horses pulling a sheep wagon (where the sheepherder lived) followed by a large band of sheep, the sheep dog(s) nipping their heels to keep them moving along, and usually several men walking behind, shaking branches or tin ‘dogs’ to keep the flock moving. The sheep dogs, the guards, were raised with and liv...

  • Pastor's Corner: You are the salt and light of the world

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

    On Christmas, we celebrated the good news that the Light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it. In his earthly ministry, Jesus calls us to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This is the embodiment of the Christmas story. There are profound implications to being named salt and light. It means that we are to flavor the world. We are to season and transform human activity in such a way that it reveals God in this world. It means we are to help people better see God’s life in theirs. It m...

  • Out Our Way: Seven shepherds and eight wise leaders

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

    Out our way, the impossible is sometimes possible and what cannot happen sometimes does. I remember that day with Charlie on the Tiger Ridge when the cattle were so rangey that they would not bond into a herd. It was late fall and our task was to drive Big Mike's cattle down from the summer pasture where the grass was overgrazed and the reservoir early dry; to the good pasture and water that awaits them in the winter pasture below. Unfortunately, cattle are not overly bright...

  • 2019 HDN Sports Images of the Year

    Updated Dec 27, 2019

  • Top Local Sports Stories 2019

    George Ferguson|Updated Dec 27, 2019

    Here it is folks, the end of another year, and it's time to take a trip back and look at all the great sports moments that have happened in Havre and on the Hi-Line over the last 365 days. Yes, it's been another spectacular year in our coverage, with state championships, individual and personal triumphs and so many more exciting moments from every corner of the sports landscape. The list below celebrates some of those special moments, and, it also illustrates just how...