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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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As local voters headed to the polls this year there were some pretty important campaign races to decide on, as well as a few issues, such as continuing to allow late voter registration. Late voters are probably relieved about the decision made at the polls today, but several voters in Valley County voted ahead of time this year. County Clerk Lynn Nyquist sent out 2,300 absentee ballots this year and 2,130 ballots were returned by Election Day. The unofficial vote counts are in. The county... Full story
Two campaign complaints – one by Joe Horn, the other from Donna Dascher – that were filed at the commissioner of political practices office against the Valley County Sheriff's Deputies have come to a close. Findings revealed that the deputies failed to register as a political committee in a timely manner, which is required by law. Because they came together to advertise for the re-election of Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier, they were considered a political committee. The first campaign finance report came in on Oct. 17, and the com...
While community members made their way to the Valley County Courthouse this past week, some may have grumbled about having to serve jury duty. But 12 jury members were picked, along with an alternate, to serve on a rape trial. The trial ended in triumph for the prosecution that worked to build the case, and in devastation for the defendant. Gavin Ackerman, 19, was found guilty of non-consensual intercourse with bodily injury He clearly was upset as the jury decision was read to the courtroom on Friday, Oct. 31. The prosecution, County Attorney...
Hunters found a terrible surprise on Thursday, Oct. 30. While they were out hunting on a relative's property they thought they had discovered an abandoned vehicle but on closer inspection they found that a body was inside. They made the call to dispatch just after 1 p.m. The Valley County Sheriff's Office confirmed the vehicle was registered to a missing person. Kevin Coverdell, 52, was a seasonal county employee who had been working mowing ditches and the sides of the roadways. He had identification cards that also tied him to Rock Springs, Wy...
A Veterans Day ceremony will take place at the Glasgow Civic Center on Tuesday, Nov. 11, starting at 10:30 a.m. This year Vietnam veterans will be honored, as it is the 50th year since the end of the Vietnam War. WWII veterans recently honored with the Legion of Honor Award from France also will be mentioned, this coming 70 years after their involvement in D-Day. This year's speaker will be VFW State Cmdr. Art Widhalm. Steve Page will emcee the event. The Glasgow High School EQ singers will be at the ceremony and for the first time ever the... Full story
What's cooking, Courier readers? You're invited to again submit your recipes to be featured in The Courier's annual holiday cooking special section on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Courier readers from near and far last year submitted nearly 100 recipes for the popular section, the most yet. Recipe categories remain the same: – Appetizers. – Side dishes. – Breads. – Soups. – Salads. – Entrees. – Casseroles. – Desserts. – Candy. – Beverages. Make sure to submit your recipes by the Friday, Nov. 14, deadline. Recipes can be emailed to courier@glasgowcour... Full story
In a nation filled with acronyms, I have just coined a new one familiar to all of us. It is EYT. We all suffer from it every two to four years and it leaves most of us with headaches, self-doubt, voters angst and a myriad other side effects, including but not exclusive to constipation, diarrhea, male pattern baldness and ED. (Expectational Dread; Not the other ED.) EYT (Election Year Trauma) hits us usually just moments after we step out of the voting booth wondering, “Did I do the right thing? Is it too late to change my vote? I didn't r... Full story
It's the hot topic on every social media outlet, on the television, on radio and all over the nation's news business. Rising panic on Ebola in the United States. I learned in the last few weeks that this panic is so great, that you could lose friends over a joke on Ebola, I also learned that trying to get on an airplane and joking about Ebola is a big no-go. So why all of a sudden a panic on the virus? Maybe it's because people who have suffered the true flu understand the pain a virus can leave you in with no help in sight. The truth of the...
Election time brings to mind my early years of voting. I do not remember how, when, or where I registered to vote, but I do remember that we had a very community-minded lady in our area who was always on top of getting the young people, or those new to the area, registered to vote. I understand that she kept voter registration cards at her home year round and she would deliver the newly filled cards to the courthouse. No same-day voter registration but dedicated, patriotic, volunteers worked to make sure people did vote. Most all of the rural c...
Superheroes, vampires, witches and more showed up at Glasgow High School to visit the Haunted Hallways sponsored by the GHS Key Club, Student Council and the Junior Honor Society. These clubs have been providing this service for over a decade, and it's a popular place before trick-or-treaters head out and go door to door. They raised over $200 for UNICEF, which goes to prenatal care. They also collected donations for the local food bank.... Full story
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, Ashley (Brown) Banter's journey in life continued as she was received into the arms of her Lord after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 26 years old. Throughout that battle, she was an inspiration to her friends, family, doctors and nurses that treated her. She was born in Muncie, Ind., Dec. 11, 1987, to William Brown and Diane Fitzjarrell (Cox). She attended Albany Elementary School and then Anderson Community Schools, where she graduated in 2006. After...
Brent W. Magill departed his earthly dwelling for his final adventure on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, with his loving companion, Pat Hallett, at his side. He was the eldest child of four born to Walter H. and Josephine Alice (Russell) Magill, born on June 2, 1934, in Sheridan, Wyo. His brother, Keith, joined him three years later and their sister, Karen, followed in another year after the family relocated to Cheyenne, Wyo. That was the beginning of a childhood that covered many towns in Wyoming,...
Ruth E. Olsen, 92, passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at Valley View Nursing Home. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, with interment in Highland Cemetery. She was born April 29, 1922, in Glasgow to Henrik P. and Anna M. (Poulsen) Olsen, Danish immigrants. She was raised on the family farm and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1942. She was employed by FW Woolworth for 26 years, retiring in 1987. She enjoyed her time at FW Woolworth,...
Darrell Keith Todd, Wapaha Sa, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point after a long battle with cancer. A vigil service will be recited Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. and funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m., all at the Brockton Cultural Center in Brockton, followed by interment in the Riverview Cemetery in Brockton. He was born on Feb. 9, 1954, in Frazer, Mont., to Donald K. Todd (deceased) and Marietta Blount Four Bear. He grew up in...
As hunting season is in full swing, clearly some regulations have changed since 1906. This photo is from the Jack Teal Hachmeister hunting crew that bagged over a dozen deer.... Full story
When the volleyball Scotties qualified for the Class B Northern Divisional Tournament, it was a goal achieved for the young squad. But once they get there, tourney host and favorite Choteau awaits in the opener Thursday morning. That's a tough reward. "Choteau presents a tremendous challenge, and I hope it's one we don't back down from," coach Lori Dailey told The Courier. "Even if a win isn't in the cards this first round, I'm still looking for my team to battle cohesively." Dailey said she... Full story
Glasgow-Conrad, the sequel, brings more, more, more to you than did the first MaxPreps Top 10 clash two weeks ago between the Scotties and Cowboys. More is at stake. The winner in Saturday's 1 p.m. state quarterfinal game at Scottie Field advances in the Class B Championship Series. The loser calls it year. More intensity is expected. Conrad wants revenge. Glasgow wants to prove it's the better team again. The foes battled closely for three quarters in the regular season finale before GHS...
Tim Phillips, head coach of the GHS track team and Glasgow's junior high cross country team, was a good role model Saturday for his student-athletes. He won the 23rd annual Turkey Trot, a 1.5-mile fun run that supports the Glasgow Rec Department and Valley County Food Bank, in a time of 8:39. That was 6 seconds ahead of runner-up Emilee Morehouse. More than 100 folks participated in the trot, which started and finished at the Glasgow Civic Center. Here are the results: 1. Tim Phillips – male, a...
The Lady Porcupines of Nashua, Valley County's sole survivor in Class C volleyball, take a short drive on the team bus to Glasgow tomorrow for their opener in the Eastern C Divisional Tournament against 1C runner-up Richey-Lambert Fusion squad. The Porkies advanced on the power of two 3-0 match wins in the District 3C tourney over rival Saco-Hinsdale, the host school. The other 3C entry at Divisional is Scobey, which topped Nashua for the district title. Porcupines coach Shersteen Cline sees a bit of Scobey in Richey-Lambert. That means a chall...
