Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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For the week of Sept. 30 through Oct. 6, there were five reports of deer being hit by a vehicle, three reports of loose dogs, one report of a missing dog, one report of loose livestock, one report of dead livestock and one accidental call. Monday, Sept. 30 1658 – A mail carrier was attacked by two dogs. The employee went to the hospital and the reporting party gave the name of the person who might have owned the dog. 1658 – Caller states there is a truck that is driving between 50 and 80 miles per hour, going back and forth between the whi...
For the week of Sept. 16 through 22, there were five motor vehicle stops, two reports of loose livestock, two reports of loose horses, one report of a missing dog, two reports of a deer being hit by a vehicle, one report of a lost dog, and one report of a barking dog. For the week of Sept. 23 through 29, there were six motor vehicle stops, three reports of loose dogs, two reports of loose livestock, one report of a loose horse, one report of a barking dog, three reports for public assist, and three reports of a deer being hit by a vehicle....
The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved critical incident that occurred late Saturday night, Aug. 24, in Valley County. At approximately 9:19 p.m., deputies from Valley and McCone County Sheriff’s Offices were responding to a disturbance call occurring at Roundhouse Point Campground. While en route, a McCone County deputy, working under contract with Valley County, encountered an adult female and male (the involved parties) arguing outside their vehicle near mile marker 3 on Montana Highway 1...
The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved critical incident that occurred late Saturday night, Aug. 24, in Valley County. At approximately 9:19 p.m., deputies from Valley and McCone County Sheriff’s Offices were responding to a disturbance call occurring at Roundhouse Point Campground. While en route, a McCone County deputy, working under contract with Valley County, encountered an adult female and male (the involved parties) arguing outside their vehicle near mile marker 3 on Montana Highway 1...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, July 9, 2014 After 24 years of work, no major upcoming plans come to mind except to visit family and grandchildren. Jenny Reinhardt is getting ready to hand over the reigns as Valley County treasurer at the end of this month. Her years of service followed working nearly a decade with the Glasgow City-County Library. She began working for Valley County in 1990, just before the county fair. She decided to look for a change and a challenge after working at the library and...
Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are thrilled to announce the winners of the Third Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. This event, which aimed to foster economic growth in Northeastern Montana, attracted entrepreneurs and existing businesses from the region. After careful consideration and evaluation, the judges and live audience have selected the following winners: Startup Category Winner: Wolf Point Mercantile (Roosevelt County)...
For the week of April 22 through 28, there were 25 motor vehicle stops, five reports of missing dogs, six reports of loose livestock, one report of a loose dog, one report of a barking dog, and one report of a deer being struck by a vehicle. For the week of April 29 through May 5, there were 17 motor vehicle stops, five reports of loose livestock, one report of a missing cat and two reports of a missing dog. Monday, April 22 1703 – Reporting party called in seeing blue smoke around the area. They are unsure which side the smoke is coming f...
We are excited to announce the finalists of the Third Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. The vision is to strengthen and support the existing and startup businesses that form the backbone of local communities. With the completion of our first phase, we would like to congratulate and announce the 2024 Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition finalists. Start-Up Finalists Wolf Point Mercantile (Roosevelt County) Tootsie’s Fitness Salon & Spa Center (Valley County), Circle Country Market (McCone County), Sand Springs General Store and Cafe (...
For the week of Jan. 29 through Feb. 3, there were six motor vehicle stops, four reports of deer being hit in the road, two reports of missing dogs and one report of a missing cat. For the week of Feb. 5 through Feb. 10, there were five motor vehicle stops and one report of deer being hit in the road. Tuesday, Jan. 30 1241 – Reporting party arrived in the lobby wanting to report someone who is harassing both stores. She said an individual keeps calling and showing up at the stores, “making a scene and cussing around.” They have asked her not t...
Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are excited to announce the commencement of the Third Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. This transformative initiative is set to unfold across the seven-county region of northeastern Montana, including Valley, Garfield, McCone, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan, and Daniels. Fostering Economic Development: The Minnow Tank Competition aims to unite communities with a common goal of economic development by attracting new entrepreneurs and supporting...
Livestock producers in 21 Montana counties are eligible to apply for 2023 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on small grain, native pasture, improved pasture, annual ryegrass, and forage sorghum. LFP provides compensation if you suffer grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately owned or leased land, or fire on federally managed land. County committees can only accept LFP applications after notification is received by the National Office of qualifying drought, or if a federal agency prohibits producers from gr...
For the week of Dec. 18 through 23, there were 15 motor vehicle stops, two reports of a vehicle hitting a deer, one report of a loose dog, one report of a barking dog, three reports of loose livestock and two reports of dead deer on the road. For the week of Dec. 25 through 30, there were 11 motor vehicle stops, one request for a VIN inspection, one report of a loose dog, and two reports of deer being hit by a vehicle. Monday, Dec. 18 2124 – Caller reported she was just assaulted by a male at a hotel. She stated the male pushed her around a...
For the weeks of Oct. 9 through 25 there were 31 motor vehicle stops, 20 accident dials/prank calls, 15 reports of loose livestock, one request for a VIN inspection, six reports of missing/lost dogs, four reports of loose dogs and one report of a barking dog. For the week of Oct. 25 through Nov. 1, there were 11 motor vehicle stops, 13 reports of loose livestock, 11 reports of accident dials/prank calls, one report of a loose dog, one report of a missing dog and one report of a barking dog. Monday, Oct. 16 0822 – A male reported vehicle damage...
This information is taken from the log of calls received by the Valley County Law Enforcement Center and does not represent the entire activity of any one department. For the weeks of Oct. 9 through 25 there were 31 motor vehicle stops, 20 accidental dials/prank calls, 15 reports of loose livestock, one request for a VIN inspection, six reports of missing/lost dogs, four reports of loose dogs and one report of a barking dog. Monday, Oct. 9 1453 – Reporting party came in stating while traveling on Highway 2, a west bound truck and trailer was lo...
Gerald Edwin McPherson (aka Jerry Mac) was born on Feb. 16, 1934, and crossed over into eternity on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. Mac was born in Glasgow, Mont., and reared on the McPherson ranch in McCone County. He was the third child of Thomas and Leila (Copeland) McPherson. Mac's sister, Phyllis, died in infancy, in 1927. Ronald was born in 1929 and finally Mac in 1934. Jerry and Ronnie grew up on the ranch during the "Dam Days": the construction of the Fort Peck Dam (1933-1940). Both Ronnie and...
Don Wilson Brown passed away peacefully in Billings, Mont., on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, after a short illness. A memorial service for Don will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Mont., with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. Burial will take place in Fort Peck Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the Fort Peck Hotel, Fort Peck, Mont. He was born on Dec. 5, 1935, at the family ranch with his Grandmother Gerda Rorvick as the midwife. He was preceded in death by his...
For the week of Aug. 21 to 27 there were 17 motor vehicle stops, five reports of loose dogs and four reports of loose livestock. Thursday, Aug. 17 2030 – A deputy reported a broken down vehicle on US 2 about three miles east of Hinsdale. They are working on it now and he is unable to stop as he is transporting a passenger. MHP advised that he would patrol the area. Friday, Aug. 18 0008 – Caller reported there was a man waiting at the train depot last night and tonight. The man is asking for a ride to the next bus depot. The male is outside now...
1 Years Ago: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 The Glasgow City Council at its regular meeting on Tuesday held public hearings and passed resolutions levying assessments for street lights and garbage collection. They also had a public hearing and adopted a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2013-2014. Last Friday the Council decided to bill 320 mills. Taxes will go up, Mayor Dan Carney said, but they haven't [been] raised for a long time. For Glasgow Lighting Districts No. 1-29 the total assessment is...
For the week of July 24 to July 30 there were 20 motor vehicle stops, three reports of loose dogs, one report of loose livestock and one parking violation. For the week of July 31 to Aug. 6 there were 21 motor vehicle stops, three reports of loose dogs and one report of loose livestock. Wednesday, July 26 1112 – Caller reported that she got a scam call from Amazon stating that she had purchased $,1537.35 of merchandise from them. She told them there was no such purchase and hung up. 1354 – Caller reported a scam call from Publishers Cle...
Montana reached its 20th consecutive month of unemployment below three percent in June, according to data compiled by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry. Since Governor Greg Gianforte was elected, Montanans have created more than 41,000 new jobs statewide. “We’re creating an environment where businesses can thrive, create more good-paying jobs, and increase opportunities for all Montanans, and we’re seeing great results,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Wages in Montana grew at the fifth fastest r...
1 Years Ago: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Montana's unemployment rate held steady at 5.4 percent in June, The same rate as in May, a pause in the long-term downward trend experienced throughout 2013. In Valley County the rate of unemployment was 4.4 percent, its customary place in the middle of the figures for counties in Northeastern and Eastern Montana. Unemployment in neighboring counties: Phillips – 5.7 percent, Roosevelt – 6.5 percent, Sheridan – 2.5 percent, Daniels – 4.4 percent, McCone...
"And when great souls die, after a period, peace blooms." Phyllis Marie Dahl, of Glasgow, Mont., joined those souls on Thursday, June 29, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Phyllis rarely complained and never stopped fighting, so it would be wrong to say that she lost the battle. Family receiving friends will be held on Sunday, July 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Burial will take place at a later date at the family farm. Phyllis was born on Aug. 10, 1953, in Wolf...
A Senior Companion is a volunteer who provides limited help to other at-risk seniors to help keep them independent. There is no charge to the client for receiving these services from a Senior Companion. Example of services provided: Read/Write letters, fill out forms or help with money management Go to social events or sporting events Provide respite care for family caregivers Take the client shopping, lunch outings Accompany to doctor appointments Monitor medications (Can’t Administrate) Assist with walking and exercise And much more! Here i...
For the week of May 15 through May 20, there were 19 motor vehicle stops, two reports of inspection requests, three reports of loose livestock, one report of loose goats, one report of a missing dog, one report of a loose dog and four reports of assist citizen calls were recorded with no further information provided. For the week of May 22 through May 28, there were 21 motor vehicle stops, 12 reports of loose livestock and two reports of loose dogs. Friday, May 19 0721 - Caller would like to speak with an officer about the laws regarding...
Dear Editor, As Montanans, we care for each other. Across the rural-urban divide, generational divide, and Brawl of the Wild divide. Of all our constituents across Montana, the most deserving are our elderly neighbors who are on Medicaid benefits. They have served Montana well, and at this final stage in their lives seek the promise of compassionate, medically appropriate care. Most of them are out of money, have used up their care options with family members and loved ones, and cannot afford...
