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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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In a recent interview with the Courier, Brian Fuhrman sat down to discuss Valley View Home’s (VVH) future and recent difficulties. As president of the VVH board of directors, Fuhrman is hoping to alleviate concerns of the home’s recent woes and uncertain future through an upcoming board strategic planning meeting set in September. Fuhrman said the closed-door session will be “looking at long and short-term goals for the viability of the nursing home, and to turn it back into a profit [organization].” He stated the home had run a deficit... Full story
A debate between U.S. House candidates Denise Juneau and Ryan Zinke is shaping up for Monday, Aug. 29, at Frazer School. The event will be moderated by the Courier and Yellowstone Public Radio, with sponsorship provided by McCone, Roosevelt, and Valley County farm bureaus and the Montana Farm Bureau. Opening remarks are set to begin at 7 p.m. At press time, Libertarian Mike Fellows has yet to confirm his participation. All residents of Northeast Montana are invited to attend this public debate between candidates for Montana’s sole congressional... Full story
With the area’s school year starting, local law enforcement would like to remind everyone to be extra cautious. Make sure that when driving to keep a watch for pedestrians. Children walking to school should take their time and not rush, making sure they are careful crossing streets and keeping an eye out for motorists. Students driving need to also be extra cautious, make sure that they have time to get to school without rushing and keep watch for other students and pedestrians also. Both the sheriff and local police department will also be r... Full story
Valley County Attorney Dylan Jensen filed amended charges against 22-year-old Kain Mitchell Hirsch-Hall in district court on Monday, Aug. 15. Hirsch-Hall has been charged with one count of felony sexual assault and one count of felony sexual intercourse without consent. Initial charges against Hirsch-Hall included three separate counts of sexual crimes against two separate victims, both who were less than 12-years-old at the time of the alleged incidents. The charge of sexual assault is based on alleged incidents that occurred over a period of... Full story
The Jeff Jurgens Memorial Youth Basketball Tournament Scholarship Committee has awarded four $1500 scholarships to the following students: Delaney Beil, daughter of Keith and Myla Beil A 2016 graduate of Hinsdale High School, Delaney Beil will be attending MSU – Northern to pursue a degree in nursing. During her four years at HHS, Beil was active in several extra-curricular activities, and was an active volunteer in the community. She participated in four years of volleyball, and competed in both track and field and basketball for three y... Full story
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with John Fahlgren, one of three candidates for Valley County Commissioner, to talk about his experiences, and to provide his opinion on certain key issues facing the county. Fahlgren held a position with The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) which provided him the opportunity to collaborate with past county commissioners quite regularly. Fahlgren stated: “In my experience with BLM I had worked with the commissioners here in Glasgow, and it has always been an interesting position. The way the c... Full story
At the regularly-scheduled Glasgow School Board meeting held Aug. 17, the district’s trustees were questioned about the hiring process for the position of head boys basketball coach. When the time came for the board to approve hires as recommended by the school’s activity director, Brenner Flaten, one of which was to hire Norm Braaten as the head boys basketball coach, one of the applicants for the position asked to be heard. Brandon Hoerster stood before the trustees and expressed his disappointment in how things were handled in the hir... Full story
Finding strength from within is how Amanda Wolff gets through life. As a runner, she knows that it is her choice how long she runs as well as how hard she works out. She also knows that she is in control of her destiny. Growing up in northeastern Montana, Wolff didn't have the easiest childhood. She came from a broken home. She lived with her mom until the fifth grade when she moved 50 miles away to be raised by her dad. By her sophomore year, she had moved out and was living with Steve and... Full story
The annual Fort Peck Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27. Organizers have decided to change things a bit this year with a new venue and a new route for runners. The new location for the event will be at the Flat Lake boat ramp, and the running portion will take participants over the Fort Peck Dam and the Spillway. With the new route, organizers anticipate that participants will be able to enjoy great scenery changes during the race. Registration is open to individuals or three-person teams and begins at 7:30 a.m. You can register... Full story
A total of 165 people took to the streets Aug. 20 to support Veterans and get pelted with bright colored chalk. While the majority of event go-ers wore white T-shirts, some came in flamboyant bright costumes. This event contains a genuine levity that can be hard to describe with just words. So, I aimed to do it justice with my camera. As I looked for opportune spots for photography, I talked to the paint tossers. It became pretty evident early on that they clearly had the best job out of anyone... Full story
Note: Superintendent Juneau will debate Congressman Ryan Zinke at Frazer School on Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. There is no greater beauty than the unspoiled view of Montana’s open spaces. From the Bears Paw Mountains to the clean and clear Blackfoot River, our prairies, forests and streams stretch from one edge of the horizon to the other. Montana is home to the last best places on Earth. It’s what sets Big Sky country apart from anywhere else. But beyond their breathtaking beauty, Montana’s public lands are a sourc... Full story
Some young men’s thoughts turn to love in the spring, but for Otto Kienitz, during this period of his life, his thoughts centered on the “Land of Opportunity,” which was the vast prairie land of Montana. It was none too soon, as three years before, this territory was thrown open to homesteading and the days of the one-open range were quickly drawing to a close. Anyway you look at it, this planned adventure, from Minnesota to Montana, took the courage of rugged individuals. The succeeding years proved this definitely was the “survival of the... Full story
Note: Congressman Zinke will debate House candidate and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau at Frazer School on Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. A couple weeks ago, my good friend, Congressman Trey Gowdy visited Montana. I shared with him the history of our logging and mining industries. Explained how agriculture is not monolithic in our state, and talked about tourism in the west and coal, oil and gas in the east. So after about 450 miles of windshield time, around 1:30 a.m. he said to me, “Ryan, M...
The past few weeks have been rough, but through it all there were some bright spots, [like] receiving a surprise visit from a daughter and her son. When I asked her what brought them to Nashua, my daughter replied, “You.” My 4-year-old granddaughter brought me wildflowers on several days. And there was a day when I saw countless butterflies in my yard and garden. I had to smile as I watch them fluttering from one spot to another. Because I was unable to make it to church for several Sundays, my son brought me Communion. His doing that helped me... Full story
I tend to get a tad bit radical in my thinking from time to time. It helps clear my brain. Now, for the benefit of my 18.3441 readers, I would expound my theory as to why I think Trump is the Chump. I’ll have more on that later in the broadcast, but first a word from the friendly folks at Mother Mabel’s Merry Matrimonial Manor and A-One Crematorium conveniently housed in the same building as Jakes Juicy Jackalope Jerky. Our motto is “Only the best road kill is good enough to be called Jakes.” Strange things happen in this country that are somet...
MONDAY – FRIDAY AUG. 22-26 Beginning band lessons will be held in the middle school music room. Here is the following schedule: Flutes 9-10 a.m.; Clarinets 10-11 a.m.; Saxophones 11 a.m. - 12 noon; Trumpets/French horns 1-2 p.m.; Trombones/Baritones/Tubas 2-3 p.m.; Percussion 3-4 p.m. The lesson schedule on Wednesday, Aug. 24, will be afternoon only, time to be announced, as there is a middle school open house on that day. WEDNESDAY – AUG. 24 2-5:30 p.m. - The Valley County Health Department is holding “Back-to-School Clinic” at the Health... Full story
