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  • New Year's Eve Sees Zero Accidents, DUIs

    A.J. Etherington, The Courier|Jan 9, 2019

    The Valley County Search and Rescue, in partnership with the three local wrecker services (Thompson & Sons, Glenn’s Automotive and Hi-Line Collision), gave rides to 206 New Year’s Eve celebrants Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. According to Search and Rescue director Rob Brunelle, that number more than doubled the 2018 New Year’s celebration. As a result of the ride program, the Valley County DUI Task Force will donate $500 to Valley County Search and Rescue. According to Sheriff Tom Boyer, the program likely contributed to a New Year’s Eve that saw no...

  • Rocking the Night Away

    Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Jan 9, 2019

    In what is becoming a much-anticipated annual tradition, the Johnny Holm Band once again rocked Glasgow. The band, well-known to many residents of the area, performed at the Glasgow Civic Center this past Friday, Jan. 4. The group did not disappoint, launching into classics and getting bodies on the dance floor. And as has become tradition, they "outsourced" some singing to exceptionally talented locals. While ticket sale numbers aren't yet finalized, a Chamber of Commerce board member said, "Fr...

  • City to Consider Expanding GPD Jurisdiction

    A.J. Etherington, The Courier|Jan 9, 2019

    The Glasgow City Council is expected to take up the issue of expanding the Glasgow Police Department’s arrest authority out five miles from the current city limits at their next regular meeting on Jan. 21. The measure, if approved, would add roughly 100 square miles to the current GPD coverage area. According to Chief of Police Brien Gault, the reasoning is to alleviate concerns the department and the city have regarding liability for Glasgow police officers. Gault asserts that as it stands now questions on the liability of officers could c...

  • Car Shot Up on Road to Saint Marie

    A.J. Etherington, The Courier|Jan 9, 2019

    A vehicle was riddled with bullet holes during the night of Jan. 5 or morning of Jan. 6, while it sat parked on the side of Highway 24 heading north towards Saint Marie about a half mile past mile marker 4, according to Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer. The owner of the vehicle was traveling along the highway when his tire went flat the evening of Jan. 5. After determining he would not be able to fix the vehicle he made his way home and upon returning the next morning found the car full of bullet...

  • A Christmas Baby Story

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 9, 2019

    The Pankratz family from Malta received a special Christmas present with the birth of Augustus Sage Pankratz, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, on Tuesday, Dec. 25, at 10:15 p.m. Augustus' birth was to the surprise of his parents, Dustin and Megan Pankratz, and brother, Wylie, however oldest brother Cooper was more proud of the fact of being right as he had been telling his family for awhile there would be a new addition to the family on Christmas day. Augustus was not due to make...

  • My Assignments this Coming Legislature

    Mike Lang|Jan 9, 2019

    Dear Editor, On Jan. 7, the 66th Montana Legislature convened. I will be serving in my fourth session on the following committees: As a Senate Finance and Claims member we will analyze the following general government agencies: Department of Administration Governor's Office, Department of Labor and Industry, Department of Military Affairs Secretary of State, Legislative Branch, Department of Commerce, Commissioner of Political Practices, Consumer Counsel, Department of Administration and...

  • Set Aside Politics

    Rep. Casey Schreiner, House Minority Leader|Jan 9, 2019

    Dear Editor, If there's one thing Montanans can unite behind, it's that we're sick and tired of self-serving politicians who are all talk, no walk. As the House Minority Leader for the 2019 Legislative Session, I couldn't agree more. Montana families deserve a Legislature that sets aside the partisan, political blustering. And they deserve lawmakers that lead with solutions. That's why House Democrats have our sleeves rolled up and are eager to get to work. As citizen legislators, our number...

  • Tracking Down the Decision Makers

    Chelcie Cargill, Montana Farm Bureau Federation|Jan 9, 2019

    You’ve heard the expression, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” We know this is true. In the life of an idea becoming legislation, there are a few key people that you need to know in order to make your voice for agriculture most effective. In last week’s column, we talked about the importance of using this time before the 2019 Montana Legislature goes into session to “prep the soil” and get to know your local elected officials. While it is important to have a relationship with your own legislators, they may not be on the committee you...

  • What You Should Expect From Me

    Sheriff Tom Boyer, From the Sheriffs Office|Jan 9, 2019

    Dear Valley County, As I sit at my desk this afternoon, the 31st of December 2018, to consider what might be important to convey to the residents of Valley County, I can not help but consider where we have come from. In a short time, I will be taking Retired Sheriff Vernon Buerkle home to drop him off. How weird it must feel for him, after over 40 years of service in this county, to watch his patrol vehicle drive away. To say his final “off shift” to dispatch over the radio. Sheriff Buerkle, like those who came before him, gave his best eff...

  • My Life With the Government Shutdown

    Michelle Bigelbach, Transplants Take|Jan 9, 2019

    “The safety net is going to be having a strong border because we are going to be safe....... I really believe that these people, many of the people we are talking about, many of the people you’re discussing, I really believe they are agreeing with what we are doing.” This was said by President Trump in a Jan. 4 media conference in response to a reporter’s question of “Do you have a safety net for federal workers, for those who need their checks?” In response to a reporter’s question on Jan. 7 of “Can you relate to the pain of federal workers wh...

  • Planned Power Outage Expected in South Valley County

    For the Courier|Jan 9, 2019

    NorVal Electric will have a planned power outage Fri. Jan. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. This will affect members in Fort Peck, Duck Creek, Pines Recreation area as well as south Valley County. The outage will last until approximately noon while they work on the New Deal Sub Station. For more information, call 228-9351.... Full story

  • ORLC January Taco Supper Benefit for Renly Saiz

    For the Courier|Jan 9, 2019

    Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will be dedicating their first Indian Taco Supper of 2019, held on Monday, Jan. 14, to Renly Saiz for medical expenses. Renly is the infant daughter of MyKayla Lauckner and Kobe Saiz. The taco supper will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church starting at 4:30 p.m., and lasting until 6:30 p.m. This will be a free-will offering and take-outs are available. Thrivent has provided supplemental funding. Everyone is welcome.... Full story

  • Calendar of Upcoming Events in the Area

    Jan 9, 2019

    The Valley County Pioneer Museum will be closed the month of January and resume open hours of Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., starting Feb. 3. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. WEDNESDAY – JAN. 9 6 p.m. - Glasgow School Board Meeting at the District board room. THURSDAY – JAN 10 10 a.m. - Books and Babies Story Time at Glasgow City-County Library. FRIDAY – JAN. 11 5 – 8 p.m. - Hinsdale Music Boosters Dinner at Hinsdale school. Proceeds will support the Hinsdale School Music program and its studen...

  • Loretta 'Maxine' Morehouse

    Jan 9, 2019

    Maxine (Ashton) Morehouse, 83, died in Helena, Mont., on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, of complications related to dementia. Maxine's children and grandchildren invite all who knew and loved her to celebrate her life at a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 400 South Oakes Street, Helena. Burial will follow the service at Resurrection Cemetery, 3700 N Montana Ave. A reception will follow the burial at a location to be announced. The way that so many... Full story

  • Marjory 'Marge' A. Moe

    Jan 9, 2019

    Marjory "Marge" A. (Deurmier) Moe passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at the age of 75, in the Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby, Mont., in accompany of loved ones. Services will be at noon on Thursday, Jan. 10, at Christ Lutheran Church in Libby. She was the third child of four born to Walter and Virginia Deurmier in Wagner, S.D., on Oct. 4, 1943. She was raised and attended school in Wagner. She married Edward Moe on Jan. 15, 1962, in Wagner. They started their life together... Full story

  • Sam Lee Storkson

    Jan 9, 2019

    "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 Sam Lee Storkson, 69, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz. A memorial celebration will be held at Banner Church of the Nazarene in Anderson, Mo., on Saturday, March 2, at 2 p.m. Please join us in celebrating Sam Storkson's legacy. He was born on Oct. 21, 1949, (the first half of the last century as he always said) in Glasgow, Mont. In Sam's 40 year career in ministry, he served in se... Full story

  • Dale F. Manternach

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dale F. Manternach, 92, died of natural causes peacefully on Friday Dec. 28, 2018, at Luther Manor in Sioux Falls, S.D., with his wife, Alice, by his side. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m., at the Assembly of God in Scobey, Mont., with Pastor Charles Kelly officiating. Interment followed at the Daniels County Cemetery in Scobey, with military honors by the Daniels County Honor Guard. Waller Funeral Home of Scobey had charge of arrangements.... Full story

  • Class C Basketball Scores

    Jan 9, 2019

    Frazer 59, Nashua-Opheim 38 (1-4-19) Frazer 11 17 14 17 – 59 N-O 9 3 10 16 – 38 Frazer: B. Jackson 6, S. Moccasin 4, K. St. Marks 33, C. Smoker 3, K. Sibley 6, H. Long 3, C. Birdhat 4. Three-point field goals: S. Moccasin 1, K. St. Marks 6. Fouled out: C. Smoker, K. Sibley. Free throw percentage: 55.6 percent. Nashua-Opheim: Aly. Murdock 3. Ale. Murdock 3, R. Dowden 2, T. Nelson 4, K. Miller 2, C. Taylor 13, T. Dees 8, C. Tihista 3. Three-point field goals: Ale. Murdock 1. Free throw per...

  • Scotties Unable to Snap Losing Streak on the Hardwood

    Georgie Kulczyk, The Courier|Jan 9, 2019

    Boys Harlem 69, Glasgow 66 (1-4-19) Harlem 14 14 19 22 – 69 Glasgow 22 13 18 13 – 66 Harlem: L. Allen 18, R. Ramone 35, D. Lawrence 9, T. Cichosz 7. Three-point field goals: L. Allen 1, R. Ramone 4, D. Lawrence 3. Fouled out: D. Lawrence, T. Cichosz. Free throw percentage: 61.9 percent. Glasgow: K. Sibley 7, A. Boland 19, T. Hoerster 6, C. Boos 19, T. Wageman 15. Three-point field goals: K. Sibley 1, A. Boland 3. Fouled out: K. Sibley. Free throw percentage: 76.2 percent. Starters: K. Sibley, A....

  • Peewees Host Thunder

    Jan 9, 2019

  • Scotties Finish Strong at Tough Bismarck Rotary

    Georgie Kulczyk, The Courier|Jan 9, 2019

    Bismarck Rotary 01/04 - 01/05/2019 Team Scores 1 Sidney 213.0 2 Bismarck HS 212.0 3 R. City Central 155.0 4 R. City Stevens 151.0 5 Watertown 136.0 6 Aberdeen 134.5 7 Napoleon 110.5 8 Dickinson 109.5 9 Mandan 109.0 10 G. Forks Central 101.0 11 Minot 91.5 12 Bismarck Century 90.5 13 West Fargo 88.5 14 Carrington 74.0 15 Glasgow 73.0 15 Valley City 73.0 17 B. St. Mary`s 72.0 18 Turtle Mountain 56.0 19 Devils Lake 55.5 20 Williston 55.0 21 Bismarck Legacy 52.0 22 Fargo Davies 50.0 23 Fargo North 47...