Residents query candidates for district judge

The four candidates for the vacant state district judge position were tested by the public during a question-and- answer session in Havre Wednesday night.

About 40 people turned out for the meeting, held in the Holiday Village Shopping Center community room. The local Pachyderm Club sponsored the event.

Three Havre lawyers are seeking the appointment in the 12th Judicial District, which is headquartered in Hill County. The position became vacant after Judge John Warner resigned last month to accept a seat on the Montana Supreme Court.

Gov. Judy Martz will appoint a replacement to serve the rem...