Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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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...
Livestock producers in 44 Montana counties are eligible to apply for 2022 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...
For the week of Nov. 14 through 20, there were 11 motor vehicle stops, four reports of a loose dogs and one report of loose livestock. Monday, Nov. 14 1046 – A slide off call was recorded. The vehicle is now out of the ditch and is back on the road. 1121 – A young male walked into the store, took a beer and walked out. The manager stated they got the beer back and stated to the male they would call law enforcement. The suspect stated he didn’t care and wanted to go to jail. An officer was notified who asked the manager if he wanted the suspe...
Livestock producers in 40 Montana counties, including Valley, are eligible to apply for 2022 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...
Don Wilson Brown passed away peacefully in Billings, Mont., on Tuesday, Sept., 27, 2022, after a short illness. 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 wife Carol Brown; mother, Astrid (Rorvick) Brown; father, Dalton Brown, and sister, Myrna Frye. He is survived by his daughter Tammie Brown Butler (Jeff), son Tracy Brown (Anna-Lena), and grandchildren Duston Butler, Nichlas Brown, and Emma Brown. Don was... Full story
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 The Valley County Jail accepted six prisoners from the Miles City Detention Center on Monday, the first to arrive under a contract to board here. Sheriff Glen Meier said he expects to see an average of ten Custer County inmates. Nashua residents gathered in their Civic Center last Thursday to discuss a possible solution to the chronic blockage of the train crossing: an overpass on the west end of town. Tom Klotz, the longtime Administrator of Valley View...
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 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...
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...
There were 23 motor vehicle stops, two reports of loose livestock and one report of a loose cat. Thursday, Feb. 17 1605 – A female called in requesting a welfare check on a male subject who recently broke his leg and had surgery. She states he is not answering his door or his phone. She also stated he has been depressed. An officer arrived to residence and found the back door unlocked however did not find the subject. 1657 – A male called wanting to speak with a deputy. He caught an individual trying to steal gravel from his private property an...
When children ages 5 to 11 were approved for Pfizer’s lower-dose pediatric covid-19 vaccine in November, Annie Edwards was eager to get her daughter Hannah, then 5, the shot because of underlying health conditions she has stemming from her premature birth. “She was on a ventilator for the first month of her life. Throughout this whole covid ordeal, I just keep thinking of those memories,” Edwards said. Many parents in more urban areas of Montana quickly found the vaccine when it became available. The search was more challenging for Edwar...
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...
James Rorvik, known to most as Jim Rorvik, passed away from health complications due to COVID-19 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT on December 12, 2021. Jim was born on December 26, 1948, in Glendive, MT to Carl and Peggy Rorvik. He was the second of eight children. He was educated at Illmont School in McCone County until eighth grade, then attended Circle High School for two years before transferring to Nashua High School where he graduated in 1966. After High School he worked for Thorrgar... Full story
The last of the old-time cowboys branded his last calf, saddled his horse and rode into heaven on August 31, 2021 at the age of 100 years. Jack W. Nickels of Ft. Peck was born September 24, 1920 to Herman J. Nickels and Lydia (Meyers) Nickels. He was brought up in northern McCone County where he lived all his life. He lived during a time before barbed wire- when he would ride for several days to gather the family cattle each autumn. His horsemanship earned him a second place Bronc Riding in... Full story
Of an eligible population of 6,313 residents, only about 40% currently are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Valley County Public Health Department. As of Aug. 30, 2,700 residents had received one dose of vaccine, with 4,898 total doses administered. The number of fully immunized residents stands at 2,511. This is slightly smaller than the state average of 50% of the eligible population fully vaccinated. The county with the lowest rate of vaccination currently is McCone, with o...
There were seven dog/cat control calls, 16 motor vehicle stops, eight assist citizen/public assists, three animal control calls, five hazards, seven accidental dials/prank calls, three traffic control calls, three alarm calls, three reports for record, one assist to other agency, one noise complaint and two building checks. Monday, Aug. 9 • 1607 – A man wanted to report an odd finding he had at his residence on Saturday morning. He said he went out to his garage and on his stoop he found a spe...
There were 24 motor vehicle stops, three inspection requests, one assist other agency requests, two hazards, five animal control calls, 10 dog/cat control calls, three parking violations, 13 accidental/prank dials, one alarm/business call, two assist citizen/public assists and one system trouble report. MONDAY, AUG. 2 • 2231 – A man reported that he works for the railroad. There's a train parked above the underpass that's leaking fuel into the underpass. He said there appears to be a crack in...
GLASGOW- In response to dry, warm weather that could increase the danger of human-caused wildfires, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fishing access sites and wildlife management areas will be under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Blaine County starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 30. This follows Stage 1 restrictions already in place in this follows Stage 1 restrictions already in place in Chouteau, Hill, Phillips, Valley, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Richland, Garfield, and McCone Counties in Region 6. Most other counties in the state are in at least Stage...
There were 25 motor vehicle stops, seven assist citizens/public assists, six traffic controls, six animal controls, five hazards, three inspections requests, two dog/cat control calls and two reports for record. MONDAY, JULY 12 • 0940 – Caller advised she has a package that was left at her residence on Friday for someone that doesn't live there with her address on it. She thinks they meant to put Place and not Lane. She has tried to call FedEx but they aren't answering. She called someone and...
There were 15 motor vehicle stops, five barking/lost/loose cat/dog calls, seven loose/dead livestock calls, two public assists, three traffic control calls, four reports for record, and one injured/dead wildlife call. SUNDAY, JUNE 6 • 0054 – Out with a Fish and Game officer at Round House PT. MONDAY, JUNE 7 • 1622 – Caller reported she received a call from a female who claims to be with the social security office. She claimed to the caller that her social security had been used and associa...
Jerry Coldwell, age 82, of Jordan, MT, passed away in his home on the family ranch on November 14, 2020. Jerry was born in Baker, MT, on December 21st, 1937, to Bob and Esther Coldwell, he joined a brother Cole. He attended grade school as well as high school in Baker. When Jerry was a sophomore in high school, he traded a horse and $300 for his first airplane, which began a lifelong love affair with flying. During his high school years, he often rode backup with his grandfather, John Coldwell,... Full story
LOCAL NEWS Valley County Free Tree Day 1,000 Trees Donated Thursday, May 13 ws another successful Valley County Free Tree Day. Resilient friends, supporters and volunteers turned out to get in on the action. One thousand seedlings in the five different varieties of trees were handed out, again in record time. A little over two hours depleted the supply. What a great project. Be proud of what you can to beautify the community. Signed, Linda Sibley. Disaster Assistance for 2021 Livestock Forage Losses Disaster Assistance for 2021 Livestock...
Yesterday’s Memories COMPILED BY GWENDOLYNE HONRUD 10 Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 Nick Kolstad loves the outdoors, and fills his drawings and paintings with wildlife images. The 18-year-old’s work was featured at ArtSpot last June. But because he had Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive degeneration of the muscles, he uses a wheelchair and he can’t hunt in the woods any more. Last week, a lot of volunteers came together and granted Nick the wish he applied for two years ago through the United Special Sportsman Alliance. On Friday he...
When Glasgow resident Jack Nickels Sr. turned 85 years old, he told his daughters he thought he could make it to 100. Fifteen years later, Nickels can say he has reached that goal as he will be celebrating his birthday on Sept. 24. Born in Glasgow to Herman J. Nickels and Lydia (Meyers) Nickels, he had two brothers, Russell "Rusty" and Lester "Swede," of Nashua, along with three sisters, Thelma, Vera and Doris. The family ranch was located along the Missouri River in McCone County, and Jack...
