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The Glasgow City Council met on April 25 for a regular meeting and discussed water and sewer rates for the next five years. The council agreed to a five-year rate schedule which will increase the base rate for water and sewer two percent each year. The current base rate for a residential water line is $28.15 per month. This will increase two percent each year and by year 2027 the base residential water rate will be $31.08 per month. The current base rate for residential sewer is $44.85 per month and this will increase two percent each year and...
The Valley CARE Coalition held their annual meeting on March 22 at the Glasgow Evangelical Church to remind the community what they do, what they have accomplished over the past year and discuss what the future could hold for the group with input from those in attendance. According to event organizers, nearly 30 people were in attendance, ranging in all ages, background and profession. “I really loved seeing LCPC [Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor] another counselor in the community and a licensed addiction counselor there that have a...
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...
Cherry Creek Bike Shop in Glasgow delivered 20 14" Strider balance bikes to Irle Elementary on March 9 and with the assistance of Glasgow Police Department's Robert Weber, Norman Dick and Jewel Etherington, as well as Bethanie Keim – Edward Jones, all bikes were assembled and lined up in the Irle Elementary gym in less than an hour. The bikes, in addition to a 20" bike that will also be available, are part of the Strider All Kids Bike program, which will be implemented in the kindergarten gym c...
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...
Data gathered from our state and nation continues to show that 1 in 5 persons deal with behavior health problems that interfere with a normal functioning life. This data means that about 1,500 citizens in Valley County have or are dealing with the presence of such problems, either directly or with a family member. The 2021 Montana School Risk Survey results show that nearly 42% of high school students reported having had times of depression in the last year – i.e., two weeks of noticeable i...
Tasha Morehouse-Mix has been reappointed as the Glasgow City Court judge. The term, approved by the Glasgow City Council during their regular Jan. 33 meeting, will last for four years. Morehouse-Mix succeeded former Judge Lynn Gilbert, who retired after years of service. Morehouse-Mix presided over her first hearing after being appointed to the position by the Glasgow City Council July 6. The City Court handles misdemeanor cases. Felony cases are the responsibility of the District Court. Morehouse-Mix, a native of Glasgow, has been in law...
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...
Rod Karst was sworn in as Mayor of the city of Glasgow during the regular council meeting Monday at City Hall. Councilmembers Stan Ozark (Ward 1), Doug Nistler (Ward 2) and Dan Carr (Ward 3) also performed an oath of office for their upcoming terms. "I guess it is 'official, official,'" Karst told The Courier following the oath of office. "I am excited about it, maybe a little nervous. But, I have been involved since 2006, so I think I know what I am getting into." Karst won his bid for office d...
The Glasgow Middle School (GMS) Art Club has been busy placing the final touches on a new mural in the Glasgow Police Department Squad Room. "We like to do a community service project every year," said Libby Weber, arts teacher at GMS. "This is our way of getting out. Josh Nolan contacted me about this, and we have been having a lot of fun." The mural is of the GPD patch, in yellow and blue. "I think it is really cool, because we get to do something together that will be here for a long, long...
Incumbent Sheriff Tom Boyer has announced he will run for Sheriff during the 2022 election. As we enter 2022, I am pleased to say I will be running for a second term as your County Sheriff and Coroner," Boyer said in a press release. "Thank you for the trust you have placed in me and thank you for trusting me with the future of law enforcement in Valley County." Boyer added he is "honored to serve as your elected Sheriff of Valley County," Boyer said in a press release. "Over the past three...
There were 10 motor vehicle stops, five animal control calls, four hazards, four dog/cat control calls, three suspicious activity calls, one report for record, one assist citizen/public assist, one system trouble and one alarm. Monday, Nov. 15 • 1558 – Caller reported that he's received several calls from a local number. The subject wants him to pay $500 or he will be charged. He's already reported the calls to his law enforcement and they told him this sounds like a scam. Dispatch also advised...
The Glasgow Police Department (GPD) was fortunate enough to have The Middle School Art Club stop by and add some history to their squad room. After pizza and soda, the base coat of the vintage patch was finished, with the final touches to be added in the coming weeks! As an added bonus, the middle schoolers got to try out the Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT). The MPAT is a hybrid physical ability/job sample physical abilities assessment process designed to evaluate law enforcement officer...
It took months of hard work by volunteers to paint the mural along the Glasgow downtown underpass, and only minutes for a vandal to leave their grubby marks in the form of graffiti. Patrolman Scott Campbell and Senior Patrolman Josh Nolan were contacted by The artist, Cat McIntyre, about the incident. The Glasgow Police Department is taking the mural defacing seriously and have come up with plans to seek out and apprehend any further defacing incidents. "It is disappointing to see this happen...
After two years away from the Glasgow Police Department, Renee Jones just couldn't stay away from the close law enforcement family she has bonded with over the past decade. "I really missed working with the police department," Jones told The Courier recently. "I had spent eight years here, and it was time for me to step away and have a job where I wasn't necessarily on call." Jones formerly was a victim specialist at GPD, a position she filled from 2011 through 2019. "I spend eight years...
• Current age? 60 • How long have you lived in Glasgow? "All my life (outside of college years)." • Why should voters pick you? "I have the experience from being on the council for over a decade; I have the leadership experience (past and current board positions); I have the desire to continue to serve the people of Glasgow." • What experience do you bring to the table? "I have served on the Glasgow City Council for over a decade (currently the President of the Council). I am the Preside...
• Current age? 38 • How long have you lived in Glasgow? About 36 years. • Why should voters pick you? "I have seven years of government management experience with my job now as [Valley County] Roads Superintendent. I understand how government budgets work. I do all of my own budget stuff with my job. And, I am extremely common sense. I am very relatable to the public. I work in public service. My big deal is you have to listen to what people want, the concerns they have. You can't take it as pe...
Editor's Note: The Courier sent the same questions to both candidates for the Ward 1 election. Candidate Adam Hooper declined to participate. Current age? 52 How long have you lived in Glasgow? "I have lived in Glasgow for 30 years, but my entire life has been in Nashua and Glasgow." Why should voters pick you? "I could use that old phrase, 'experience.' I have spent eight years on the City Council and feel I have done a really fair job in representing the citizens and taxpayers of Glasgow. I...
Well, apparently, the dust has settled at our small town North of Glasgow! Or has it? Right after the not so secret military maneuvers at the old AFB, residents thought that the haven of abandoned buildings and former homes of military personnel back in the day, were over. When what to our wondering eyes should appear between Ash and Locust streets, but Law Enforcement Vehicles from Phillips and Valley counties with a plus one from the Glasgow Police Department. Several officers were in specialty gear near one of the buildings with an odd look...
Need to safely dispose of old prescription or over the counter medications? The Glasgow Police Department, in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will collect unused and unwanted medications at both the Valley County Courthouse and at the police station during regular business hours on Saturday, Oct. 23. "If they have any prescription drugs sitting around or just normal over the counter drugs they want to get rid of, now would be a good time to do it," said GPD Chief Rob Weber....
Facing about 200 hundred cases a year in five counties, Glasgow Police Department Victim Witness Specialists Jewel Etherington and Margaret Henry don't get much downtime. "We cover five counties, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Sheridan and Roosevelt," Etherington told The Courier last week. During a normal week, "I spend one day in Malta then I try to get to Plentywood every other week on a normal basis," Etherington continued. "Then, we hit Scobey. Margaret, my partner, she takes care of...
The Glasgow Police Department is seeking the driver responsible for crashing into a portable police speed radar set up at the crosswalk at Scottie Pride Drive and Cloud Street. According to police reports, the incident was reported at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday. A resident living nearby called dispatch at that time to report the speed indicator was broken and scattered all over the road. The reporting party was not able to provide a description of the driver, but said they were operating a late...
Glasgow Police Department Chief Robert Weber was sworn in to his new position during the regular scheduled City Council meeting Monday, rescheduled from last week. The council members were so excited by the event they forget to vote before he was sworn in. They quickly rectified the issue, voting to affirm his position....
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2011 • The Glasgow Scottie Band showed off in the Homecoming Parade this year, boasting a completely new set of uniforms. Over decades of use, the band’s distinctive kilts had grown shabby and in short supply. • Dave Strohmaier and his family arrived in Glasgow on Amtrak last Thursday to make two points; to make sure passenger rail service remains strong in Montana and to “get Congress back on track.” • They didn’t post a perfect score, but the Glasgow girls’ cross country team did run its best meet of the sea...
