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  • Meetings Planned for 'Vote Yes Valley View'

    A.J. Etherington, The Courier|Jul 12, 2017

    Organizers for the campaign to “Vote Yes Valley View Home” are hosting informational meetings around the county throughout July. Meetings have already occurred in Hinsdale (July 10) and Opheim (July 12). Future meetings will be held on July 13, at 6:30 p.m., at the Nashua Senior Citizens Center; July 18, at 7 p.m., at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center; July 19, at 4 p.m., and July 25, at 7 p.m., at Valley View Home in Glasgow; July 25, at 1 p.m., at Frazer High School; Aug. 1, at 6 p.m., at the St. Marie Town Hall and Aug. 6, at 8 p.m., at Lus... Full story

  • Law Enforcement Brief: Crash Fatality, Computer Scammers, Nix

    Dane Osen, The Courier|Jul 12, 2017

    On July 6, law enforcement responded to a two vehicle accident outside of Glasgow that resulted in a fatality. Valley County Sheriffs discovered a head-on collision near mile marker 546, roughly three miles east of Glasgow. Emergency medical services also responded to the scene and both occupants were transported to Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Fatally wounded during the accident was 59- year-old Valley County resident Keith Wynegar. Montana Highway Patrol and the Valley County Sheriff’s Office are currently conducting an investigation i... Full story

  • Gianforte Hears from Northeast Montana Farmers and Ranchers

    A.J. Etherington, The Courier|Jul 12, 2017

    U.S. Congressman for Montana Greg Gianforte left his weekend schedule on July 8, to meet with local farmers, ranchers, agriculture industry supporters, implement dealers and the meteorologist-in-charge of National Weather Service Glasgow. Hosted by Farm Equipment Sales CEO Sarah Swanson, the intent of the meeting appeared two-fold. First, those Ag producers present focused on the drought conditions in northeastern Montana, and the foreseeable consequences. Second, they discussed regulations and... Full story

  • Fund Set Up to Assist Nelson Family

    For the Courier|Jul 12, 2017

    Local business owner, Lee Nelson, suffered a heart attack on July 5, and after being flighted to Billings, he suffered several other heart attacks, which required him to be flighted to Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 7. Since being admitted in Utah, he has various forms of life support hooked up to his heart and has been making good improvements. He is getting stronger with each day that passes. He is receiving the best cardiology care in the nation however his recovery will be long and will create a financial burden on him and his family. A... Full story

  • Staffing Changes at FMDH

    Josie Braaten, For the Courier|Jul 12, 2017

    Change is in the air at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital with extensive renovations and space repurposing on the horizon, and that spirit of change doesn’t stop at the building. Since March of 2017, six new department directors or managers have joined the ranks of FMDH leadership. Although some of the newly appointed leaders have worked at the hospital for years, while others are new to the FMDH family, all are eager to put their unique personalities to use in order to best serve FMDH and consequently, the community. Derek Beadle, who has b... Full story

  • 2017 Montana Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament Winners

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  • Glasgow's Fourth of July Fireworks

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  • Remembering the Roads

    Gwen Cornwell, Remember When|Jul 12, 2017

    The only thing that comes to my mind today is [that it’s] hot and dry and we are all depressed enough about that, so I am trying to think of other things. I recently made a trip to the Western part of our state, getting to see some family and friends. I am a flat land driver and do not like curves well at all, however making the drive did make me think of days gone by. I can remember making a journey or two during my younger days when living at home. The cars of the 50s: no air conditioning, but big and comfortable. Then my mind went to what t...

  • Learning to Use Crutches

    Josie Braaten, Casual Observations|Jul 12, 2017

    Last fall, during the tail end of my cross country season, I started feeling an aching soreness in my left hip. Instead of just being sore from lifting, like I had originally thought, it turned out to be an avulsion fracture. I was absolutely devastated. Just two days before, I had ran my personal best 8K time at our regional cross country meet and now I was being told that I had six weeks of crutches in my future. I had to keep reminding myself that it could have been much worse and to be thankful that it wouldn’t require surgery. However, f...

  • Fight for What Really Matters

    Michelle Bigelbach, Metro Views|Jul 12, 2017

    On July 5, Children’s Hospital in Minnesota and an insurance company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, decided to terminate their relationship. By terminating this relationship, numerous families have to decide where else to obtain the quality care they need or incur a financial burden, as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota will be out-of-network when using Children’s Hospital as a provider. After reading news-article-after-news-article about this termination, one thing that is never mentioned in the press releases from these com...

  • New Protections for Victims

    Dane Osen, Felonious Monk|Jul 12, 2017

    Governor Steve Bullock signed four bills on July 10 aimed to better protect victims of sexual assault. Senate Bills 22 and 26, sponsored by Senator Sue Malek and SBs 29 and 30, sponsored by Senator Diane Sands, provide a process for terminating rights of parents who committed rape, as well as making revisions to the requirements of registeration for sexual and violent offenses. Also accomplished was the elimination of the requirement that sexual assault involve force for it to legally be defined as rape, and an increased statute of limitations...

  • A Bozo on Breastfeeding

    Sandy Laumeyer, Just a Thought|Jul 12, 2017

    Recently, I’ve seen an article on social media quite a few times that is very disturbing, to say the least, not to mention downright disgusting. Apparently, New Hampshire State Rep. Josh Moore once stated [in a Facebook post archived by the online magazine Slate] that if he sees a woman breastfeeding in public he has the right to grab her breasts. Where does he supposedly get this right? I seriously doubt his parents told him this. From his photo it appears he is in his late 30s or, more likely, in his 40s. I wonder if he is married and if so,...

  • Keith Wynegar

    Jul 12, 2017

    Keith Wynegar, 59, a man of many talents and a longtime resident of Glasgow, Mont., died unexpectedly Thursday morning, July 6, 2017, in a car accident while on his drive to work. He was born in Wyandotte, Mich., on Feb. 9, 1958, to Frank and Betty Wynegar. He was raised in the area of Great Falls, Mont., and moved to Glasgow in 1984 for a job and spent the next 33 years with Glasgow being his home. He was a man of many skills and talents. There wasn't anything that he couldn't do well when he... Full story

  • Thomas Frank Dartman

    Jul 12, 2017

    Thomas Frank Dartman died Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at the age of 87. He was a child of the great depression, whose parents homesteaded along the Hi-Line, north of Hinsdale, Mont. His parents were John and Ella, and he was one of 10 children raised near and in Hinsdale. John and Ella also had parents, siblings and cousins that lived, worked and homesteaded in the area, all of which influenced his character and had some role in determining the man he would eventually become. The family will... Full story

  • Upcoming Events in the Area

    Jul 12, 2017

    WEDNESDAY – JULY 12 11 – 5:30 p.m. - American Red Cross Blood Drive at the VFW. 1-4 p.m. - Service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will visit the VA Clinic in Glasgow. For more info., call 406-265-4225. 4:30-8 p.m. - The Busted Knuckle Brewery and the Northeast Montana Relay For Life Event Leadership Team are teaming up for a “Brews for A Cause” fundraiser to kick off the 2017 Relay For Life. THURSDAY – JULY 13 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - American Red Cross Blood Drive at FMDH in the large conference room. To make an appointment visit red... Full story

  • Thunder Unable to Crack Top Three, Place Fourth in Plentywood

    Georgie Kulczyk, The Courier|Jul 12, 2017

    The Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team competed in Plentywood July 8 and 9, with five individual swimmers earning first-place finishes. With her first place finish in the 50m freestyle, the 400m freestyle and the 100m backstroke, Katie Kaiser earned high point in her age group. Also earning high point in his age group was Dalton Sand, who placed first in three events: the 200m individual medley, the 50m freestyle and the 50m butterfly. Ava Reyes took gold in the 200m freestyle and established a new pool... Full story

  • Reds Claim Championship at Williston Tournament

    Georgie Kulczyk, The Courier|Jul 12, 2017

    The Glasgow Reds brought home first-place hardware from the First National Tournament held in Williston July 7, 8, and 9. In their quest for the championship, the boys suffered just one loss. Williston 7, Glasgow 5 The Reds faced the Williston Oilers in their first game of the weekend on Friday evening, and despite out-hitting the home team, dropped the game 7-5. The Oilers grabbed an early lead in the bottom of the first inning, when they claimed two runs off a pair of hits. The Reds answered... Full story

  • Former NFL'er and Former Montana Tech Head Coach to Headline Upcoming Football Camps

    Georgie Kulczyk, The Courier|Jul 12, 2017

    Glasgow Scottie head football coach, Greg Liebelt recently announced the details of the upcoming summer football camps. (See "Scottie Football Camps Announced" Glasgow Courier July 5, 2017). Most notably, the camps will be headlined by former Pittsburgh Steeler and Montana Griz All-American "Tuff Harris" and legendary Montana Tech head coach Bob Green. Tuff Harris Tuff Harris retired from a five-year career in professional football, where he was a defensive back for the Edmonton Eskimos, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans... Full story