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Montana moves deadlines for registering vehicles
HELENA — The governor’s office last week issued a directive temporarily suspending certain requirements for online driver’s license renewal and extending deadlines for vehicle registration. Issued in response to COVID-19, these changes will...
Push going out for more masks for more groups
Montana State University's Hill County Extension Office and the Hill County Board of Health are putting out a call for more people to help make cloth masks to help people avoid novel coronavirus...
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Hill County WIC accepting new clients in Hill and surrounding counties
The Hill County Women, Infants and Children - WIC - program, administered through the Hill County Health Department, is accepting new clients in Hill and surrounding counties. As the nation's most...
Governor's Grizzly Bear Advisory Council hosting three video conferences
Press release The Governor’s Grizzly Bear Advisory Council will meet through three video conferences that will be live streamed online for the public. The citizen council will convene April 9, from 9 a.m. to noon; April 17, from 9 a.m. to...
Food assistance to be increased during COVID crisis
Press release HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock said Friday in a press conference that, in the coming days and weeks, he will extend federal food assistance to more than 100,000 Montanans, increase food supplies at emergency food pantries and food banks...
Officials concerned about Child Abuse Hotline calls decrease
Press release Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services officials said they are concerned about a sharp decrease in the number of calls to the child abuse and neglect hotline in the past several weeks related to the current COVID-19...
Legal Tip - Can't pay your April rent because of COVID-19?
From Montana Legal Services Association Gov. Steve Bullock has stopped all evictions for nonpayment through April 10. But, you still have to pay your rent. It is a good idea to contact your landlord to come up with a plan to pay rent. You can find a...
Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen serving to-go lunches
Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen in Havre posted on its Facebook page that, starting today at noon, it will be serving to-go lunches....
Commerce urges self-responding to 2020 Census
Press release HELENA — All Montanans can now fill out their 2020 Census online, by phone or by mail — even without receiving an official invitation to participate. The 2020 Census is available to fill out now online at http://my2020census.gov,...
Chancellor gives update on Northern
Montana State University-Northern Chancellor Greg Kegel issued an update today on the status of Northern: Dear Campus Community: The MSU-Northern COVID-19 leadership team met this morning and reviewed the Governor’s Stay at Home/Shelter in...
Fort Assinniboine closed to tours, visitors
Friends of Fort Assinniboine posted a notice that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the grounds and buildings of the historic fort are closed to all but employees. The closure also applies to guided tours, the notice said....
Social Security warns of COVID-19 scams
Press release Inspector General of Social Security Gail S. Ennis is warning the public about fraudulent letters threatening suspension of Social Security benefits due to COVID-19 or coronavirus-related office closures. The Social Security Administrat...
Foundation announces $450,000 in grants to Montana safety net programs due to COVID-19
MISSOULA, Mont. – The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation announced Wednesday it has awarded $450,000 to 86 organizations that provide basic needs support to communities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic including this part of the Hi-Line....
USDA feeds kids, helps families during COVID-19 emergency actions highlighted on new webpage
Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to be as flexible as possible to get food out to the people who need it during the COVID-19 National Emergency. March 18, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the...
Disaster assistance now available to all Montana small businesses economically impacted by coronavirus
Press release SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to all Montana small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus and...
All Hill County Courthouse access restricted
From the Hill County Commission Effective today at 5 p.m., the Hill County Courthouse shall remain open; however public access shall be restricted. Members of the public who need to access services in the courthouse shall call and make an...
Havre Police Department closed to walk-in traffic
The Havre Police Department announced on its Facebook page the department is closed to walk-in traffic and people are asked to call the department at 265-4361 for assistance....
Montana USDA service centers take precautions to reduce spread of coronavirus
U.S. Department of Agriculture service centers are encouraging visitors to take proactive protective measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and are taking steps to do so. USDA Service...
Angel Care offering shopping services
Angel Care LLC announced on its Facebook page that it will be offering free shopping services to the community's elderly members and people with underlying diseases that have a higher risk of...
Havre Daily continuing to publish
The Havre Daily News is continuing to provide as much coverage as possible of the outbreak of COVID-19, using this website and social media to report on items as they arise as much as possible. The Havre Daily continues to publish its print edition...
Family Connections offices closed, services still available
Press release For the health and safety for all in light of COVID-19, Family Connections offices in Great Falls and Havre are closed to the public. Our staff is still working and available. Contact...
Gary & Leo's, Senior Center providing grocery pickup and delivery
Havre Daily News staff Hill County Health Department announced today that Gary & Leo's Fresh Foods and the North Central Senior Center are partnering to provide pickup or delivery for grocery...
Rosgaard named to Dean's List at Gonzaga University
SPOKANE, Wash. — Ashlin Janal Rosgaard af Havre earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for fall semester 2019. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 grade-point average to be listed....
Native American art show, guided rock art hike set at First People's Buffalo Jump State Park
Press release First People’s Buffalo Jump State Park has two events set for Saturday, March 21. Art of the Kuka family and of Grand Teton National Park and contemporary Native American artist DG House will be featured in a show March 21 from noon...
Daines, Tester praise president's call to fund LWCF
Staff and wire report Montana’s U.S. senators both praised President Donald Trump’s call to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., said he and Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., secured Trump’s call for legislation...
