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As the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the country and Montana, hospitals and medical facilities are encountering a shortage of necessary equipment to keep healthcare workers safe. Masks, specifically, are in short supply with some facilities asking providers to use one mask per day due to the limited supply. Even though the virus has not hit Valley County, as of press time, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital isn't immune to the shortage. In times of crisis, a c...
*Editor's Note: After this article was written and published, Governor Steve Bullock extended the closure of all Montana K-12 schools until April 10.* Students and school staff started their second week of unexpected time off on March 23 as a result of Governor Bullock's directive on March 15 closing all K-12 schools for two weeks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Since the Governor's announcement, confirmed cases in Montana have steadily risen, prompting other changes... Full story
Four presumptively positive cases of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, were confirmed by the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) on March 13, two more cases were confirmed on March 14. while two more cases were confirmed on March 16. As of press time, these cases were located in Gallatin, Yellowstone, Silver Bow, Lewis and Clark and Missoula counties, and there are no known cases in Valley County. All tests that tested presumptively positive were sent to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) where the results will be... Full story
Glasgow Middle School students performed The Lion King Jr., to an exclusive audience of special guests during Golden Ticket night on March 12, followed by two performances during the weekend, March 13 and 14, at Glasgow High School. The cast was expected to perform on March 15, however as a result of the recent coronavirus outbreak, that performance was canceled. For the first time, audiences near and far had the opportunity to watch each live performance from the comfort of their homes through...
*This list has changed due to recent actions taken by the order signed by the Valley County Health Officer on March 19* The Valley County Health Officer has ordered that all bars, brew pubs, casinos, and restaurants, except for drive-thru, delivery and pick-up services, shall be closed to the public. Further, all gymnasiums, athletic clubs, fitness studios, and yoga studios are to be closed as well. Brick and mortar businesses, shall limit attendance to 10 people, exclusive of staff. To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, local businesse... Full story
As a result of the fast spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Steve Bullock directed the closure of all non-resident public K-12 schools for two weeks, starting March 16 and lasting through March 27. “I recognize that our schools often serve as a lifeline for families and that this decision is going to have disruption on Montanans over the coming weeks,” said the Governor in a press conference March 15. “I’m committed to working with schools, communities and public health to minimize the impact. I encourage businesses to do everyth... Full story
Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has not yet made an appearance in Montana, as of press time, however it has hit people countrywide, including nearby Oregon and Washington. The Valley County Health Department and Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital are advising everyone, whether you stay in Glasgow, are an avid traveler, or just make the occasional trips out of town, to wash your hands. If hand washing is not immediately available, utilize hand sanitizer that has at least 60 percent alcohol. “There is no need to panic. This virus is like e...
After a year of delays, the Keystone XL pipeline project is back on schedule in Valley County. Members from a variety of local agencies, including County Commissioners, emergency medical services, Valley County Sheriff’s Office, volunteer firefighters and the Glasgow Chamber, in addition to local business owners and many others, filled the conference room at the Cottonwood Inn on Feb. 25 to listen to a project execution manager, a manager of corporate security and land management to discuss the scope of upcoming work and answer questions. Proje...
As a result of the fast spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Steve Bullock directed the closure of all non-resident public K-12 schools for two weeks, starting March 16 and lasting through March 27. “I recognize that our schools often serve as a lifeline for families and that this decision is going to have disruption on Montanans over the coming weeks,” said the Governor in a press conference March 15. “I'm committed to working with schools, communities and public health to minimize the impact. I encourage businesses to do every... Full story
Irle School first-grade students in Mrs. Overby's, Mrs. Boyer's, and Mrs. Qualls' classes had quite the learning experience on Feb. 25. Thanks to the generosity of Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital's physician assistant Jace Ball and Fifth Avenue Pharmacy's manager Holly Burleson donating hair nets, masks, gowns and gloves, these students had the opportunity to be word surgeons while learning about contractions at the same time. Irle School's first-grade students had learned about contractions...
In what is becoming an annual tradition for Frazer School, community members, students, staff, and school athletes came together on Jan. 17 to bring awareness and honor all the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) men and children with Red Night. This year's event specifically honored two Frazer residents that have been missing for over 20 years: Jody Howard, who went missing on Oct. 7, 1991, leaving behind four children, four siblings and eight grandchildren, and Valen Hotomanie, who...
In front of family and friends, Glasgow's Adeline Mitchell was recognized on Feb. 14 at Prairie Ridge Village for her many years of service to the country and community by Congressman Greg Gianforte. Gianforte initially recognized Mitchell on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2019, on the House floor in Washington, D.C., as one of 27 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation recipients. The morning started off with Master of Ceremonies and American Legion member Jason Myers greeting the crowd and reading...
Opheim students are just a small fraction of the 40,000 students in North America currently competing in Vocabulary.com’s annual Vocabulary Bowl, which runs through April 30. The goal of the competition is to master more words than the competitors, comprised of other participating schools. At the beginning of January, the Vikings were recognized by Vocabulary.com for being ranked third in the state out of 24 competitors and ranked second in the Montana Division III for high schools. “As of Jan. 28, we have mastered 4,678 words. Lincoln Cou...
Glasgow residents, foster parents and advocates for children in the foster care system, Jenn and Warren Calkin recently received an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., Jan. 15 and 16, to participate in the Adoption Call to Action Summit and provide a northeastern Montana voice to policies and procedures currently being developed for children in the foster care system who are ready for adoption. The summit included 14 training sessions, allowing representatives from each state to learn...
TC Energy (formerly TransCanada) is putting the past year’s legal battles behind them and is moving ahead with plans to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. On Jan. 21, Terry Cunha, a spokesman for TC Energy, told the Williston Herald that the project reached several key milestones and filed a status report with the U.S. District Court of Montana the week before. The status report stated TC Energy will move heavy equipment to storage yards in Montana and South Dakota in February and would also transport and install worker camp modules in both s...
Glasgow native and Nashua graduate Shaylin Barnett has received the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in the Equest PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) International-Approved Therapeutic Riding Instructor Training Course in Dallas, Texas. The program started on Jan. 17 and will last through March 14, with the first part focusing on lectures and hands-on work with horses while the second part allows her to student teach and be mentored by Equest instructors who will...
Over the past few months, Nashua resident John Walker has been keeping busy being an advocate for farmers and ranchers of all ages. In September he was elected President of the Valley County Farm Bureau and in November was elected to be a part of the Young Farmer and Rancher (YF&R) Committee for the Montana Farm Bureau. Both roles allow him to not only recruit new members into making changes for the community of agriculture, but also provide a voice at the county, state and federal levels. "I...
Nashua sixth-grader Madison Harris, in addition to some of her classmates, participated in the Ag in Color Drawing contest, which is a part of Montana Farm Bureau Federation's Montana Youth (MT) Agriculture Literacy program. Harris' drawing of her horse, Crazy Cora, and her brother's calf, RosaVell, with a sunset in the background was chosen as the county winner in the sixth-grade category, making her eligible to move onto the State-level competition, with judging results expected to be...
The North Country Mavericks traveled to Scobey on Jan. 10 trying to secure a win against the class C powerhouse Scobey Spartans. The girls battled hard, succumbing to the Spartans by a mere two points while the boys could not keep up with the Spartans’ offense, losing 63 to 28. “It was a very physical and technical game and we came up just two points short. We talked about the importance of winning the rebounding war every game and have been working a lot on it in practice but that is one area we didn’t get the job done and a big reason why w...
The Lustre Lions hosted the North Country Mavericks on Jan. 17 where both the girls’ and boys’ team tried to claim a home victory. The boys clinched the win 53 to 43 however the girls fell short with a final score of 52-14. On the girls’ side, the Lions could not overcome the Mavericks’ pressure defense or close the early lead gap. The Lions ended the half with only four points on the board, courtesy of Amber Reddig’s two-pointer and two completed free-throw attempts by Alexa Reddig. The second half saw a little more action from the Lions wit...
The Lustre Lions have seen plenty of court action the past few weeks, traveling to Bainville on Jan. 3 and hosting the Scobey Spartans on Jan. 7 as well as the Frazer Bearcubs on Jan. 11. In the game against Bainville, the boys kept the point spread close, losing only by six with a final score of 44-50. The first half of the game saw back and forth action, with the Lions scoring eight points in the first quarter and 10 points in the second quarter, compared to Bainville's six and 11. The second...
The Nashua Porcupines hosted the Frazer Bearcubs on Jan. 10. The boys' side saw a victory, winning 58 to 36 however the girls' side saw a loss 43-35. The girls' game saw lots of back and forth action, keeping the point spread close throughout the first half and even into the third quarter of the second half. The Lady Porcupines secured 14 points in the first half, compared to the Bearcubs' 16 points, and due to Porcupine Tia Dees' four two-pointers and a free-throw made by Devin Fromdahl in the...
A new U.S. law went into effect at the end of 2019 prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. Local stores are complying with the change notifying patrons with signs at the register and on the doors as they walk in. “When a student is 18 or 19 years old, they could still be in high school and purchase products for themselves or friends. The increase in age is a real important start,” stated Valley County Health Department’s Tobacco Prevention Specialist Teri Long. “The increase in age hinders teenagers from purchas...
President Donald Trump announced on Dec. 31, via his official Twitter account, he has plans to sign the first phase of the trade deal with China on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the White House. The first phase saw Washington agreeing to cancel some new tariffs and reduce rates for other duties while China has stated they would purchase more U.S. agricultural products. In the President’s announcement, he stated high level representatives of China will be present, however when asked, the White House did not immediately respond to the inquiry on who w...
The Nashua Porcupines hosted the North Country Mavericks on Jan. 3 in the Nashua gym. The boys' game saw lots of back and forth action starting in the second quarter, however the Porcupines couldn't catch up, losing 48-60. The girls' side saw more one-sided action from the Lady Mavs who outscored the Lady Porcupines, 59-18. The boys game saw the Mavericks dominate the first quarter with 23 points compared to Nashua's two, achieved by Mack Winchester's two-pointer. The second quarter saw more act...
