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BILLINGS (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Wednesday named a former state lawmaker from Helena as his third lieutenant governor in three years as Democrats sought to shore up the party's gubernatorial ticket ahead of the 2016 elections. Bullock announced the appointment of Mike Cooney to replace Angela McLean, who resigned last month amid tensions with the governor and his staff as revealed in their emails. Bullock said Cooney was a proven leader with a four-decade political track record. "I'm impressed by Mike's hard w...
What would you ask for if you and your family were granted one wish? To go anywhere and do practically anything? Sheradia Linton, a 15-year-old sophomore from Havre High School, was faced with that question. Not in the abstract but in real life. Rather than throwing out a pitch at a baseball game or meeting a celebrity, she chose to travel to India and briefly live and learn alongside a group of disabled and disadvantaged children from some of that country's poorest slums....
An argument that was allegedly triggered over a Christmas present turned into a physical altercation that resulted in one of the men getting hit in the head with a TV. Jaret J. Blackcrow, 23, of Hays is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and partner or family member assault. According to a charging document, Havre police officers arrived at a residence Dec. 18 after the caller reported that her son and husband were fighting The officers entered the home and separated Blackcrow and another man. The men were reportedly...
Ryan P. Gallagher, 34, passed away on Dec. 22, 2015, at his residence. Ryan was born on Nov. 2, 1981, in Havre, to Julie Gallagher and Kim Sutton. When he was young, the family moved to Hawaii, where he was raised until 1992, when the family relocated to Libby. Ryan moved to Havre in 1994 to live with his grandparents, and his family followed a year later. In 1998, Ryan spread his wings, moving to Great Falls to work as a CNA, first at Benefis and then at Beehive Homes. He... Full story
Tracy (Golie) Wendland, 55, a Rudyard-area beautician, homemaker and mother of three, collapsed at her home on Monday, Dec. 28, and was taken by ambulance to the Liberty Medical Center in Chester, where resuscitative efforts were to no avail. Funeral services will be announced when finalized. Arrangements are being handled by the Rockman Funeral Chapel in Chester.... Full story
Charles “Lindy” Doney, 88, passed away Dec. 29, 2015, in Havre. Wake services will be held on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at 7 p.m. at the St. Paul’s Mission Recreaction Center in Hays. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at the St. Paul’s Mission in Hays. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. Condolences may be left for the family at http://www.edwardsfuneralhomemt.com.... Full story
Dr. David Joe Abbott died on Dec. 23, 2015, due to lung cancer. His vigil service will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, followed by his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. Both services will be held at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Those wishing to make a memorial donation can direct it to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic School, St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Please visit Dr. Abbott's online memorial page at... Full story
Wallace Wilson, 67, passed away due to a heart attack on Dec. 18, 2015, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish. A memorial will be held next summer for family and friends. Wallace was born April 25, 1948, in Havre to Roy and Sybil Wilson. He was raised and educated in Havre. He married Dorothy Widhalm on April 4, 1970. They had two sons, James and Wally. Wallace was a jack of all trades. Throughout his life he did many different jobs and skill sets such as: furniture mover,... Full story
Havre Police Department Officers made two arrests after a call from a 1st Street address at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday. Leroy Michael Stiffarm, 50, of Havre was arrested on a criminal contempt charge; Jason Skidmore, 32, of Hays was arrested on a charge of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and on two Justice or City court warrants. —— Officers investigated a two-vehicle crash on 8th Street after someone called to report it at 1:37 p.m. Tuesday. —— Leighton Scott Heppner, 26, of Dodson was arrested on two Justice or...
Hill County Cemetery District will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at the cemetery office. • Call to order • Public comment • Approval of minutes from previous meeting • Old business • New business • Claims...
Three local winners in the annual Elk’s Hoop Shoot coimpetition have made it to the state level. The annual Elk’s District Hoop Shoot was recently held in Shelby, and three Havre free-throw stars advanced on. Sadie Filius made 19-of-25 shots to capture first place in the girls age 12-13 category at the district event. A year ago, Filius advanced all the way to the regional event. Havre shooters also swept the 10-11 age group. Alyssa Oliver made 16-of-25 shots to take fir...
When each year draws to a close, many of us start to reflect on what has happened in the last 365 days. We think about what we’ve done, what we’ve seen, maybe even what we didn’t do that we wish we’d had. Of course, when every year comes to an end, at least from a professional standpoint, I like to reflect on what I’ve seen, what I’ve written about and reported on, and even what I should have done better as a journalist. And when I look back at the last year in sports, I k...
The Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team had a nearly month-long break before the Lights finally returned to the court Monday. But, the extended layoff mattered little. The No. 25 Lights played a pair of games in Camrose, Alberta Monday and Tuesday, and Northern blew out Alberta-Augustana twice. Northern won Monday by the score of 80-58 with Warren Edmondson notching 14 points in the win. The Lights then beat the same Augustana club Tuesday afternoon. Northe...
Wednesday College Basketball Skylights at A. Christian Friday Hockey Glacier at Helena Saturday High School Basketball Havre boys vs Malta, 5 p.m. Havre girls vs Malta 6:30 p.m. HLP girls vs Big Sandy HLP boys vs Big Sandy Rocky Boy boys vs Shelby Rocky Boy girls vs Shelby High School Wrestling Havre at Bozeman Invite College Basketball Lights vs Concordia, 6 p.m. Sunday College Basketball Lights vs Concordia, 2 p.m. Skylights vs Lethbridge, 4 p.m. Tuesday High School...
