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A large crowd attended a ceremony Monday, April 27, at the Hill County Courthouse lawn in observance of Memorial Day, American Legion Riders Post 11 Road Captain Alice Hauge said. Local residents joined members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Legion Riders and Sons of the American Legion and local Boy Scouts for the ceremony. The ceremonies continued afterward at the Havre Elks Club, with a soup luncheon and included a Prisoners of War table and an...
Any Montanan who hasn't read the poetry of Richard Hugo (1923-1982) is missing out. Whether examining the lines from "Driving Montana," "Montana Ranch Abandoned," "Bear Paw," or "Degrees of Gray in Philipsburg," Hugo's poetry captures a multi-faceted view of Montana. Located in place, his poetry also reminds readers that life is about "[riding] the forces of whatever sweeps us along. . . to be tougher than fate." Perhaps above all, Hugo confirms that Montana is one big small town. And there are...
When the MT 250 Grant Application cycle closed on October 30, 2025, Humanities Montana was among the applicants. That organization was subsequently awarded $25,000 for their proposed program Montana Conversations: Our Montana Voices. During the month of June, Blaine County residents can participate as benefactors of those grant dollars when four different speakers visit four different locations to share their insight. First on the agenda and hosted by the Harlem Library, Dr. Laney Real Bird presented on June 1. Austin Haney will present on June...
As temperatures warm across Blaine County and irrigation water is now flowing in our area, mosquitoes will quickly become part of summer life. While they are often considered just a nuisance, mosquitoes can also pose health risks to both people and animals. Understanding how to reduce mosquito breeding areas and protect yourself from bites can help make outdoor activities safer and more enjoyable throughout the season. Mosquitoes require standing water to reproduce. Even small amounts of water can become breeding sites. Common mosquito...
Jack Van Voast has read 1000 books before Kindergarten! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a passive program at the Harlem Public Library for children and their parents, where they keep track of how many books they've read before entering Kindergarten. Help us in congratulating Jack!...
Zurich School Zurich School has old basketball jerseys and cheer uniforms that we’d like to give to Zurich alumni that wore them. They will be given away on a first come, first served basis. Call the Zurich School at (406)357-4164 and ask for Brooke. The last day to claim a jersey or cheer uniform is May 22, 2026. Blaine County Library Monday: Home School Hour 1:00-2:00, Middle School Meet-up (Grades 6-8) 3:45-4:45. Tuesday: Story Time 10:30-11:00, Kid Zone 3:45-4:45 (Grades 3-5). Wednesday: Teen Scene 5:30-6:30. Thursday: LEGO Club 3...
Chinook Community: The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are honored to provide you with an update on the Construction Progress at the Chinook Pool. Crews are actively working in the Pool area, and it is a buzz of construction contractors every single day. As of last August, our Foundation has been meeting with the Construction Contractors, Engineers and the City of Chinook each week, discussing the project details and direction. The City of Chinook's Public Works Director, Josh Nordboe,...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center AS WE GET CLOSER TO OUR 250TH YEAR CELEBRATION, mark your calendars for the big celebration, hosted by the Chinook Chamber of Commerce! Saturday, July 4th! 5:00-10:00 P.M., Blaine County Fairgrounds: Games, Games, Games…Horseshoes, Cornhole, Tug of War, Bingo, 3 Legged Races, Sack Races AND Burgers, Dogs and Apple Pie and FIREWORKS!! The Mint Bar (Bryce Weinheimer & crew, will be on hand for your beverage requests). Yes, our Chinook Chamber of Commerce knows how to celebrate! Free Will Donations will be a...
It’s that lovely time of year when people are striking out on the trails. After a season of fellowshipping with mugs of hot cocoa, heavy quilts and dusty heating vents, we’re ready for some bright sunshine and a refreshing breeze. It’s time to get out and smell the fragrance of wildflower meadows where pine woods meet, to allow the sun to kiss your shoulder as a stream gurgles at your feet. In moments like these it feels like heaven truly smiles down and all seems right with the world. A day like this leaves one feeling rejuvenated and alive...
On August 1, the Harlem Civic Association will be holding a Community Yard Sale in Harlem City Park from 9:00-3:00 p.m. Vendors are encouraged to reserve a space, and residents are invited to save the date so that they can shop local while supporting their community. Harlem Civic Association President Kayla Hudon explained that vendor spaces are ten by twenty feet for displaying wares. These might include crafts, artwork, rummage, or homemade goods. "Although space is free, tables are not...
With school ending on May 22, the last week for Zurich Elementary School students was packed with activity. From a creative art project on May 20 to an end of the year trip to Zurich Park for a picnic lunch on May 22, students ushered out the 2026 school year. In between those two bookend events, Librarian Savanna Brown held a final Accelerated Reader (AR) Mad Hatter Tea Party on May 21. The theme for Wednesday's art project was Spring Remembrance. Mrs. Colleen Overcast, who retired from...
Payson Wittmer, an 11-year-old fourth-grade student at Sunnyside Elementary in Havre, has been named the Region 2 winner of Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen's 5th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest. According to Chase Scheuer, Deputy Communications Director for the Montana Attorney General's Office, Payson's winning entry earned his class a $250 award courtesy of Stockman Bank, along with an ice cream party hosted by Montana Highway Patrol troopers. To celebrate the...
Thanks to so much speed on the track, the Havre High girls are the 2026 Class A state track and field champions. Last weekend in Laurel, the Blue Ponies scored 62 points to capture first place, with Corvallis scoring 58 and Stevensville finishing third. Led by star sprinter and Montana State signee Macy Brandon, the Ponies were phenomenal on the track. Brandon won the 100 meters with a time of 11.99, and that was only the start. She also finished first in the 200 with a time of 24.90 and...
For the second straight spring, the Havre High boys tennis team not only brought home a trophy from the state tournament, but individual medals, too. Last weekend at the Class A state tournament in Hardin, Havre finished in third place in the team race and saw seniors Max Spangler and Carter Chagnon finish third in boys doubles. Havre scored 11 points, tying Polson for third. Whitefish won the team title, while host Hardin was second. Spangler and Chagnon scored the bulk of Havre's points. The...
The Havre High softball team reached yet another Class A state tournament this season, but it ended with two tough losses. The Ponies competed in the State A tournament last weekend, where they fell to Frenchtown to open the tourney. Havre Varsity Blue Ponies fell to Frenchtown Varsity Broncs 24-11 at Current Location on Thursday. Frenchtown Varsity Broncs collected 19 hits, while MHSA Havre Varsity Blue Ponies had nine. The Blue Ponies jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning...
What an incredible spring it's been for the Turner girls track team. Last weekend in Laurel, Turner scored 35 points to take third place at the Class C State Track Meet. The Tornadoes were edged by District 9C rival Belt, which finished second. Richey-Lambert dominated the competition, scoring 78 points to win the state championship. Ali Doyle finished second for Turner in the 200 meters with a time of 26.12. Doyle finished fourth in the 100 meters as well. Bridget Reed added a second-place...
It has been an exciting season on the track, but the end was tough for the Chinook Sugarbeeters and Harlem Wildcats. Last weekend at the State B Track Meet in Missoula, the Harlem boys scored eight points to finish 19th, and Chinook scored 2.5 points. The Chinook girls scored six points to also finish in 23rd place. Columbus captured the Class B boys state championship, while Jefferson won the girls title. Individually, Harlem's Jayvon Big Knife placed sixth in the 800 meters with a time of...
Once again, the Chinook girls tennis team found some success in the tennis postseason. Last weekend in Missoula, the Sugarbeeters scored nine points to finish 13th in the final B-C standings. The Chinook tandem of Kuntz and Bilger placed sixth overall in girls doubles. The Beeters made it all the way to the semifinals before losing, then fell in their next three matches to finish sixth. A Fort Benton duo placed first in girls doubles, and the Longhorns earned a third-place trophy. Chinook's...
With summer’s arrival, many of us look for activities that allow us to steep in pleasure and relaxation. One of those increasingly popular and oft anticipated events is Sounds on the Square, which offers a weekly dose of musical talent. Beginning on June 10 and running through August 12—weather permitting, the concerts will entertain local residents each Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 at Town Square on the corner of Third Avenue and First Street in Havre. Sponsored by Havre Chamber of Commerce, along with Cavaliers and NorthWestern Energ...
You know, Lord, we’ all have interesting ideas about Happy Homes... just sharing a few ideas: Ms. ‘R.D’. mentioned LONG AGO, her mother was very careful about smelly refrigerators. She remembered mommy removing ALL the food, wiping down ALL surfaces with disinfection spray cleaner. Sometimes she did that, but she did NOT do mother’s step #2 which was to spread a dozen smashed charcoal briquettes on two trays, placing one in the fridge and one in the freezer. Her hubby did NOT LIKE THAT. Ms. R. S. liked ‘Holiday Gravy Mishaps’ when she was a k...
If I were a car, I’d choose to be a 1945 Pontiac sedan, green. Why a Pontiac. Because the first family car I remember was a Pontiac, an older model than a ’45, pretty sure. I don’t remember my Dad ever buying a new car, but when he worked for Ford Motor in Louisville, he might have. Memory is a funny, fluid thing. Somewhere in a box I have a photo of me as a little girl standing in front of our Pontiac, gray, holding my Dad’s hand. Since I’m not a car and this is my imagination, I can choose the year of my birth and the model and color I w...
BILLINGS – Antlers, horns, hides, mounts and skulls that were confiscated by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks enforcement from all regions of the state will be auctioned on Saturday, June 27, at the Expo Center at MetraPark in Billings. National Auction will run the live auction. Most of the items for sale come from poaching incidents. Montana statute requires FWP to sell seized items at public auction. This includes all birds, animals, fish, heads, hides, teeth or other parts of any animal other than a grizzly bear. When a carcass is c...
James Robert Dubois Sr., age 91, of Box Elder, Montana, rode gently into his final sunrise on May 25, 2026, at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, Montana. A visitation will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Rosary services will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, and funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Jim’s online memorial page...
Ryan Patrick Maroney died March 18 in Missoula, Montana. Ryan was born November 14, 1972, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tim and Jan Maroney. Ryan was born to very young parents who loved him deeply. He often said "they grew up with me." At five months old, he moved with his parents to a ranch 14 miles north of Zurich, Montana, where the family lived until he was two. They then moved to Havre, Montana, where Ryan was later blessed with two younger sisters, Megan when he was four and Katie when...
Out our way folks some times say,” I may not have busted many broncos, but some sure busted me!” Today is one of those days. Copper and I were on our walk and coming into the back yard, I lost my balance and fell. No big deal except the legs and knees refused to cooperate, I had to crawl to the fence and pull myself up. Getting old ain’t for the young — or those who think that the youth inside and the old coot on the outside are the same. Nope! Nu-uh! Can’t be done! Today is Memorial Day — and a friend reminded me of his flight home after...
