Transit system adds new route, Great Falls stop

In the midst of its third year, the local bus transit system is providing some new services.

North Central Montana Transit now has a special morning and afternoon route between Havre and Harlem, and is stopping at the international airport on its twice-a-week run to Great Falls.

Director Jim Lyons said this morning that the new schedule is in effect and operating.

Opportunity Link Inc., the anti-poverty organization based in Havre, identified increased transportation as a major need in the community, and spearheaded the effort to create a local bus system.

The system started operation Aug. 24,...