Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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1 Years Ago Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 The First Lutheran Church in Opheim celebrated its 100th Anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, by celebrating the joint venture of the Lutheran and the Methodist churches in Opheim. In what was deemed one of the driest and shortest school board meetings in recent memory, the Glasgow School Board approved a three-year co-op agreement with Hinsdale in both wrestling and softball. The agreement continues Glasgow's and Hinsdale's relationship as co-ops as the two...
For the week of Oct. 17 through 22, there were five reports of loose cattle, three reports of loose dogs, one report of a loose cat, one request for a VIN inspection and 12 reports of motor vehicle stops. For the week of Oct. 24 through 30, there were 21 motor vehicle stops, two reports of loose livestock, two reports of loose dogs and one request for a VIN inspection. Tuesday, Oct. 18 0836 – MTDOT called to report a deer in the ditch that is still alive but has been hit. He states he tried calling FWP but didn’t get an answer. At 0911, dep...
For the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2, there were eight motor vehicle stops, five reports of loose livestock, four reports of loose dogs, and two missing dogs. Monday, Sept. 26 0943 – Reporting party called wanting an officer to go to her residence and take her cat to the pound. She was informed the pound is for dogs only and there isn't anywhere to take cats. 1030 – The superintendent of Frazer called in about a break-in theft that occurred over the weekend at the building. She stated she was told someone broke into an outside shed. The...
For the week of Sept. 12 through Sept. 18, there were 20 motor vehicle stops, one request for a VIN inspection, six reports of loose livestock and four reports of loose dogs. For the week of Sept. 19 through 24, there were 15 motor vehicle stops, three requests for VIN inspections, six loose livestock, two barking dogs, one loose dog and one missing dog. Thursday, Sept. 15 1422 – A male came in with a plate number of a vehicle that has been parked for over a year I the parking lot across the street that the Rundle Suites own. He wanted to g...
For the week of Aug. 22 through 28, there were 19 motor vehicle stops, five reports of loose/lost dogs, two VIN inspection requests and two reports of loose livestock. For the week of Aug. 29 through Sept. 3, there were 20 motor vehicle stops, two requests for a VIN inspection, five reports of loose livestock and one report of a loose dog. For the week of Sept. 5 through Sept. 10, there were 13 motor vehicle stops, one request for a VIN inspection, five reports of loose livestock and two reports of barking/loose dogs. Friday, Aug. 26 1202 – R...
For the week of Aug. 8 through 14, there were 38 motor vehicle stops, four reports of missing/loose dogs, five reports of loose livestock, two reports of barking dogs and one report of a VIN inspection request. For the week of Aug. 15 through 21, there were 21 motor vehicle stops, six reports of loose livestock, one report of loose goats and two VIN inspection requests. For the week of Aug. 22 through 28, there were 19 motor vehicle stops, five reports of loose/lost dogs, two VIN inspection requests and two reports of loose livestock. Sunday, A...
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are encouraging Montanans to plan for a sober ride home before celebrating. Labor Day weekend marks the tail end of the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” for traffic safety in Montana, so local law enforcement will be increasing patrols across the state and making DUI arrests to ensure every Montanan gets home safely. Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, MHP, and the Montana Department of Transp...
On Aug. 26, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen asked a federal board to overturn the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) decision to grant a permit change allowing bison grazing in Phillips County. The permit is a part of the American Prairie Reserve’s broader effort to expand bison grazing on the plains across northern and eastern Montana. Attorney General Knudsen’s appeal asks the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Hearings and Appeals to overturn the decision and issue a stay until the appeal is resolved to prevent irreparable harm t...
For the week of July 25 through 31, there were 26 motor vehicle stops, three reports of loose dogs, six reports of loose livestock, one report of a barking dog and two VIN inspection requests. For the week of Aug. 1 through 7, there were 43 motor vehicle stops, four reports of loose livestock, three reports of loose dogs and two reports of missing dogs. For the week of Aug. 8 through 14, there were 38 motor vehicle stops, four reports of missing/loose dogs, five reports of loose livestock, two reports of barking dogs and one report of a VIN...
For the week of July 18 through 23, there were 26 motor vehicle stops, four reports of loose livestock, two reports of loose dogs, one report of a lost dog and one VIN inspection request on a trailer. For the week of July 25 through 31, there were 26 motor vehicle stops, three reports of loose dogs, six reports of loose livestock, one report of a barking dog and two VIN inspection requests. Monday, July 18 0316 – Caller reported a suspicious person. He said a male asked if he could charge his phone in the lobby. The male seemed to be under t...
For the week of June 13 through 19, there were 58 motor vehicle stops, six reports of loose livestock, two reports of barking/loose dogs and two VIN inspection requests Friday, June 10 1731 – Reporting party advised a green four-wheeler was driving up and down Walnut Street at a high rate of speed. This has happened before and reporting party was advised by a deputy to call it in when it occurs because the suspect has been warned twice before. The reporting party is willing to sign a complaint. At 1733 officer advised one citation for c...
The long-anticipated Glasgow High School Reunion has arrived and the city is expected to be full to bursting with alumni, family and friends. Events are planned throughout the weekend and town, extending to Fort Peck for the Longest Dam Race and Longest Dam Disc Golf Tournament. From athletic reunions to an alumni baseball game to a golf tournament, as well as individual class events, there will be no shortage of activities to attend. Registration begins Thursday afternoon and reunion concludes Sunday morning with a coffee and doughnut social...
Glasgow Police Department's newest officer Parker Rapp was sworn in on May 16, after recently moving to the Glasgow area. Though he hasn't been on the force for a full two weeks, he is looking forward to being a part of the community "Right now I'm going through my field training program and I'm really looking forward to being able to be more involved and be a part of whatever comes up," he stated. Rapp is originally from the Fairfield/Augusta area, attending high school in Augusta. He just...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum hours through September are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dime Bingo at the Glasgow Senior Citizen Center each Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. weekly. Glasgow Senior Center is serving congregate senior meals Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. Call the Senior Center, 228-9500, before 9 a.m. each day to r...
Valley County Sheriff Deputy Jesse Moon was one of 57 officers who graduated on April 5 from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), which is a part of the Montana Department of Justice. MLEA provides basic and advanced training for state, county, city and tribal law enforcement officers throughout the state. Moon is originally from Billings and has lived in Glasgow for five years with his wife, Sherrie, who works at Hi-Line Home Program. He isn't new to the Sheriff's Department either as...
There were six motor vehicle stops, six reports of loose livestock, one report of a loose dog and one report requesting an inspection. Saturday, April 16 1950 – A reporting party stated their neighbor has a puppy chained up outside all day without food or water and it has been yelping all day. The reporting party said the neighbor has been home several times but never took the dog in. The dog owner was contacted who stated she was at work all day and the dog has food and water. 2029 – A vehicle with hazards on flagged down an officer. The off...
There were 30 motor vehicle stops, two reports of loose livestock and one report requesting an inspection on a vehicle. Thursday, April 7 1153 – A reporting party stated there was a possibly rabid raccoon. The raccoon was moving slow and approaching her husband. She noted that it is in the middle of the day and that it’s a raccoon. She was asking if they should catch or shoot the raccoon She was concerned if there may be a possible outbreak of rabies in the area. 1751 – A caller found a notebook and what appears to be a bank envelope in the m...
There were 48 motor vehicle stops, four reports of loose dogs and one report of a barking dog. Thursday, March 3 1814 – An officer is out with an 18-wheeler on 4th Street South. The driver was napping on their trip back to North Dakota. Friday, March 4 0750 – The reporting party called stating there is a vehicle moving an implement, going southbound that has a back flagger but no front flagger. There are also no markings indicating it’s a wide load. The caller believes this is unsafe in these conditions. At 0837, an officer reported she came...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum hours through April are Wednesday through Saturday, 10a.m. – 4p.m. Wednesday, March 16 1:30pm – 5:30pm – Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-In Clinic at the Valley County Health Department. 5:30 p.m. - Valley County Commissioner community meeting at the Glasgow Courthouse Courtroom. Thursday, March 17 10a.m. – Babies and Books story tim...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum hours through April are Wednesday through Saturday, 10a.m. – 4p.m. Wednesday, March 9 1-4 p.m. - Veteran Service Officers will be at the Glasgow VA Clinic. Please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214). Thursday, March 10 6 p.m. - VFW Post 3107 and the Auxiliary will meet at the VFW in Glasgow, with the Auxiliary mee...
Valley County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) held a tabletop exercise Feb. 15 at the Cottonwood. For three hours “players” from various local organizations confronted a fictional passenger train derailment to test their response capabilities. Representatives from Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Valley County DES, Valley County Transit, Valley County Road Department, the Health Department, Dispatch, National Weather Service, the Sanitation Office, Long Run Fire Department, Bell Mortuary, the Sheriff’s office, Glasgow Police...
Monday, Jan. 17 • 10:19:14 -Alarm company called in with a residential fire alarm. While on the phone, the operator stated the pass code had been entered and it was a false alarm. No need to page fire. • 13:19:38 - Caller advised the area in front of western drug is very icy. Called the city road dept. after hours number and left a message about the road condition. • 13:21:53 - Radioed G6 to alert him to the road condition and the fact the city road department was notified and a message left. Tuesday, Jan. 18 • 02:48:30 - Reporting party s...
Biden Intends to Rescind Keystone XL Permit JAN. 20 - In yet another setback to TC Energy and the building of the Keystone XL pipeline, CBC in Canada was first to report on Jan. 17 confirmation of President-elect Joe Biden's intent to rescind the KXL pipeline permit. Biden campaigned on canceling the Canadian pipeline project, which will run through Valley County, after having opposed it during his time as Vice President under President Barack Obama. Obama punted the controversial political...
Monday, Dec. 13 • 9:37 a.m. - Caller reported to [Fish Wildlife and Parks] about someone shooting across the road. They left and came back to pick up casings it is believed. This is concerning. The people are believed to be here hunting with a local outfitter, but the outfitter isn't reported as being with the individuals. • 9:38 a.m. - FWP requested getting photos. • 11:13 a.m. - Caller needs two trucks scheduled for vin inspections. He was told the officer was busy with another call out of to...
There were six motor vehicle stops, four animal control calls, three hazards, two parking violations, one dog/cat control call, one inspection request, one public assist and one traffic control call. Monday, Sept. 20 • 1431 – A male called to inform both of his vehicles have been stolen: one went missing Thursday and the other must've been recently, he indicated. He stated he has both titles for both vehicles but one is registered to his wife. 1453 – The male called back to state the one vehicle was still on the property. They didn't see it as...
