23 November 2023

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William Woods

William Woods


William R. Woods, age 88, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Chester. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Chester Community United Methodist Church (510 Monroe Ave., Chester, Mont.), followed by a reception for friends and family. Bill will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery in Havre with a committal service at 2:30 p.m. Please visit Bill’s online

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Fun ways to enjoy the start of winter

Fun ways to enjoy the start of winter


Though winter doesn't officially begin until Dec. 21, 2023, here in northeastern Montana winter often comes early. Many people lament the arrival of winter, perhaps thinking the colder temperatures and shorter hours of sunlight will compromise their chances to have fun. Even though particularly chilly thermostat readings or stormy conditions can hamper some plans, when people dig deeper

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Red Hawks Finish Second In Six-Man Football Ranks

Red Hawks Finish Second In Six-Man Football Ranks


The Froid/Lake Red Hawks accomplished a remarkable football season in 2023. After winning the conference championship, the Red Hawks accounted for two comeback playoff victories on their way to the state title game. Froid/Lake’s string of victories ended when the Red Hawks’ explosive offensive attack couldn’t quite score enough points in a 63-48 loss against Centerville in the six-man state

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Did you know?

Did you know?


Christmas trees are a key component of many people’s holiday season. It’s a family tradition to choose (or take out) the tree each year and then adorn it with ornaments, tinsel, family mementos, and a beautiful tree topper. In regard to tree toppers, most people fasten the top bough with an angel or a star. The first tree toppers were the infant Jesus, but toppers are now available in other

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Players Voted All-Conference

Players Voted All-Conference


Four players from conference champion Froid/Lake Red Hawks and three players from Bainville were selected to the All-Conference football squad this season. Voted to the team by league coaches for the Red Hawks were senior Mason Dethman, senior Nate Stentoft, senior Daniel Forizs and senior Cian Logan. Dethman and Stentoft were each also All-Conference selections last year. Voted All-Conference

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‘Puerto Rican eggnog’ could be a hit of the holidays

‘Puerto Rican eggnog’ could be a hit of the holidays


‘Puerto Rican eggnog’ could be a hit of the holidays Tradition reigns supreme during the holiday season. Putting up Christmas trees, stringing lights, singing carols, and filling stockings with trinkets are just a few of the season’s many cherished traditions. However, amid the typical holiday hustle and bustle, there also are traditions that are unique to various cultures and ethnicities

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Christian holiday season traditions

Christian holiday season traditions


Many adjectives can be used to describe the holiday season, including festive, jolly and religious. Another word that may come to mind is tradition. Traditions factor heavily into holiday celebrations of faith and family. According to The Public Religion Research Institute’s “2020 Census of American Religion,” 70 percent of Americans identify as Christian. Data from the Pew Research