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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...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, October 24, 2012 This winter in Eastern Montana might be just what Goldilocks ordered: not to cold, not too dry, just right. The Glasgow School Board revised its student drug testing policy at the regular meeting on Oct. 10. The original drug testing policy for students participating in any extracurricular activity, adopted in 2009, required that all students in an activity be tested at the beginning of the activity's season. The revised policy is to test 20 percent of...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, October 17, 2012 A Montana Army National Guard spokesman confirmed Tuesday that two soldiers in the 484th Military Police Co. on duty in Afghanistan were injured on Saturday. Bruce Peterson and John Fahlgren, as a write-in candidate, ran for Valley County Commissioner, both submitting an introduction to the community in this issue. State candidates also made campaign stops in Glasgow, including Denny Rehberg who was vying for the Senate seat from Democrat Jon Tester and...
In the race to serve as Valley County Commissioner, the Glasgow Courier interviewed the two candidates vying for the office, incumbent John Fahlgren and Jerry Davenport. Each candidate is vying for one open spot which is currently being served by Fahlgren. Candidates were offered an in person interview or an email questionnaire. Fahlgren chose the email option and Davenport chose the in person interview. Questions submitted to the candidates in both forums were identical. Fahlgren's answers are...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 The 2012 Homecoming nominees are Alex Page, Bryan Larson, Rachel Prewitt, and Andy Gardner. The Homecoming Queen is Laurel Wageman and Homecoming King is Greg Fewer. An appreciation dinner honoring Jackie Bird was held at the Cottonwood last Friday. She has gone above and beyond with the St. Marie Women's Club sending care packages to our troops serving in the Mideast. Toiletries, jerky, power bars donated as well as postage money can always be used,...
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...
According to Valley County Attorney Dylan Jensen, Glasgow resident Justice Meland was sentenced in District Court in Glasgow on Oct. 3 after previously pleading guilty to a single count of sexual intercourse without consent. Judge Yvonne Laird sentenced Meland to 20 years with the Montana Department of Corrections with all but two years suspended. Judge Yvonne Laird also levied a $5,000 fine and recommended he be placed in a facility where he can continue to receive treatment with his current medical providers. He will also have to register as...
Victim Specialist Jewel Etherington and Patrolman Norman Dick spoke to the kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Irle Elementary on Sept. 22 about strangers and who the safe adults are in their lives. The Glasgow Police Department stresses to talk to your children of all ages and have these important conversations, especially teaching them who they can turn to when they need help....
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...
Natalie Cooper, 15, of Glasgow, who was listed in the Missing Persons Database earlier this month, was located in northeast Montana on Sept. 7. The Valley County Sheriff’s Office stresses the situation is not related to an abduction nor is her disappearance related to a public safety issue. The Glasgow Police Department are still investigating the two attempted abductions that occurred in Glasgow on Aug. 19 and Aug. 24. Both the GPD and VCSO stress talking to your children about stranger danger, teach children who their trusted adults are a...
Having a presence within the community since 1958, the local Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) group has changed its name to Caring Hands, Inc. However, no changes will be made in how the group gives back to the community nor will the operation of the Glasgow Caring Hands thrift store see any changes. The group branched out on its own at the end of April due to changes SIA was making as a result of concerns brought up due to COVID-19. Soroptimist International changed their guidelines regarding clubs having affiliated business,...
The Glasgow Police Department is currently investigating two different attempted children abductions that occurred within city limits. The first attempt was on Aug. 19, where a white male, who was described to be in his 40s, 5’10” with no facial hair, wearing a dark blue shirt, torn shoes and black pants, tried to lure a young girl into his pickup. The pickup was described as an older black pickup with a tonneau cover. He told the girl she was her uncle as a way to convince her to get into the vehicle. The girl was able to run safely ins...
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...
After initially meeting on July 20 and then postponing the final decision until July 27, the Valley County Commissioners voted to put Resolution No. 19-2022 on the November ballot, which would present to voters the question of a three percent excise tax on the sale of medical marijuana and adult use marijuana. The vote by the commissioners was not unanimous, with Commissioner Paul Tweten and John Fahlgren voting in favor while Commissioner Mary Armstrong opposed the resolution, expressing her desire to remove the medical marijuana option and...
The 8th Annual Paint Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 13. The Run/Walk is a 2.5 mile untimed event highlighted by participants being sprayed with powdered paint at various points along the course. This event is jointly sponsored by Glasgow High School Student Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department. This is a fundraiser for the Warriors on the Water Project. The race begins in front of the Glasgow Civic Center and proceeds north for two blocks before turning left and heading west on 2nd Ave. South. At the edge of town participants...
On, July 15, at around 6:30 p.m., the Glasgow Police Department was notified of a serious disturbance between multiple people on Jet Drive, stemming from a parking complaint. The caller reported a 49-year-old male of Glasgow had come onto their driveway and pointed a handgun at the caller’s family members. The victims had gone back inside their home and locked the door. Officers arrived on scene and interviewed everyone involved. The male was arrested and booked into the Valley County Detention Center for assault with a weapon and tampering /...
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...
As the Fourth of July 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 they celebrate. The Fourth is one of the deadliest holidays in Montana, so local law enforcement will be increasing patrols in Valley County and City of Glasgow, making DUI arrests to ensure every Montanan gets home safely. Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, MHP and the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) are com...
Gregory Eugene Speer passed away peacefully at his Fort Peck home on June 4, 2022, the home filled with years of memories and love with his wife. Greg loved his home in Fort Peck and he wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else in his last days. On June 11th, 1951, Greg was born in Conrad, Mont. to Robert and Dorothy Speer. He was the middle of three siblings. His childhood was filled with moves across Montana as his father was a highway patrolman. He grew up enjoying horses, motorcycles, and...
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. Fort Peck Interpretive Center will be open Friday through Monday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. through September 5. They will also have weekend activities for youth. Call 406-526-3493, for more information, or see their Facebook page – USACEFortPeck. Dime Bingo at the Gla...
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...
The Glasgow Police Department and our community are always looking for ways to keep our children safe and make our local drivers aware of potential conflicts. The Glasgow Police Department has noticed some confusion from the general motoring public on what to do when they approach a school bus that has red lights flashing and the stop sign out. Is it alright to slow down and drive slow around the bus? Can I keep going because I’m in the other lane? I don’t see anyone do I need to stop? There is not a school around do I have to follow the sig...
This last week of April wraps up National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Glasgow Police Department as well as the Valley County Sheriff's Office all helped support the nationwide effort during the month. They have processes in the works to prevent and handle child abuse that occurs not only in our community but also the other four counties the Northeast Montana (NEMT) Services victim specialists serve. It's common to wear blue throughout the month of April to help spread awareness about ch...
