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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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When long-time businessman Les Hanson donated land nearly 50 years ago, for what was to become the Valley View Nursing Home, he could not have imagined what it would grow into and the impact it would have on Glasgow and Valley County. It was a choice location, overlooking Glasgow and the Milk River Valley, providing a beautiful and commanding view for the Home’s residents. Beginning with a modest 60 beds, it soon grew to accommodate 92 residents and now has 96 beds. In the mid-1990’s, improvements were made to the dining and activities are...
The combined efforts of Milk River Motorsports (MRM) and 28 team entries made for a fun demolition derby at the Northeast Montana Fair August 3. Demolition derbys are a popular event along the hi-line this time of year. Thursday night's show was no exception as spectators packed the stands to take in the action-packed show. Prior to the derby, several area women were driven into the arena and honored as they represented many "tough enough to wear pink" breast cancer survivors. The main event of...
A popular Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 6 program that allows children and their families to check out free fishing rods and tackle is in full swing again this year. In time for summer fishing, FWP staff has restocked the 44 different location sites across Montana’s Hi-Line. The “Kids to Fish” program lets youngsters check out fishing rods, reels and use basic tackle, such as hooks, bobbers, and sinkers. Typically, eight rods are at each location, and usually a tackle box is available to borrow to and be able to use the available tackl...
The third annual Paint Run/Walk will be on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Glasgow. The run/walk is a 2.5 mile untimed event highlighted by participants being sprayed with powdered paint at various points along the course. The event is jointly sponsored by Glasgow High School Student Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department. The run/walk, for the third year in a row, is a fundraiser for the Warriors on the Water Project, and all proceeds will benefit the organization. The race will begin in front of the Glasgow Civic Center and proceed north for...
WEDNESDAY – AUG. 2 6-8 p.m. - St. Marie Fire Department training sessions every other Wednesday. To volunteer or questions, call Chief Rob Esaias at 524-8113 or Assistant Chief August Aho at 263-9733. THURSDAY – AUG. 3 “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” at the Milk River Motor Sports Demolition Derby at Valley County Fairgrounds. 9:30 a.m. - The Nashua Community is invited to the Ladies’ Coffee Hour every Thursday at the Nashua Senior Center. 4 p.m. - Beginning band instrument display in the Middle School music room 7 p.m. - Joe Diffie Live in Concer...
U.S. Congressman for Montana Greg Gianforte left his weekend schedule on July 8, to meet with local farmers, ranchers, agriculture industry supporters, implement dealers and the meteorologist-in-charge of National Weather Service Glasgow. Hosted by Farm Equipment Sales CEO Sarah Swanson, the intent of the meeting appeared two-fold. First, those Ag producers present focused on the drought conditions in northeastern Montana, and the foreseeable consequences. Second, they discussed regulations and...
Riverside Contracting and subcontractor Sletten Construction will be making repairs to the Milk River Bridge south of Nashua. To begin the repairs, the northbound lane of Highway 117 at the Milk River Bridge will be closing on Tuesday, July 11, at 8 a.m. During the closure, only single-lane traffic with loads less than 10 feet in width will be allowed across the bridge until the entire bridge work is completed. The closure will remain in effect seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The work will take approximately two months and will be completed...
THURSDAY – JUNE 22 9:30 a.m. - The Nashua Community is invited to the Ladies’ Coffee Hour every Thursday at the Nashua Senior Center. 10 a.m. - “How Does Your Garden Grow” summer reading activity at GCCL. Open to children ages 0-6. 1 – 4 p.m. - Open House to view new headquarters for NE MT STAT Air Ambulance Coop. at 81 Airport Road. Everyone is welcome. 2 p.m. - Valley County Business Incentive Committee Meeting at the Oasis. 5 – 8 p.m. - Retirement dinner for Ted Schye at 81 Airport Road. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. FRIDAY – SUNDAY JU...
Valley County and the city of Glasgow saw a string of driving under the influence of alcohol cases over the weekend. Two DUI cases in the county involved vehicle crashes with one DUI occurring in the city limits. The first crash occurred on June 2, at 9 p.m., near the Milk River Bridge on Tampico Road. The driver, who is alleged to have been under the influence, collided with a truck pulling a camper trailer. No serious injuries were reported. Sheriff Vernon Buerkle commented, “It’s a miracle there were no serious injuries in that crash.” The s...
Jerry and Nate Molstad added a fifth Catfish Classic title to their resume on June 3, beating out 79 other teams. The pair weighed in with a total 40.16 pounds of catfish, including an 11.15-pound hog caught by the younger Molstad that earned the "Big Whiskers" award. In addition to this season's win, the father-son duo won the event in 2007, back-to-back in 2009-2010, and in 2013. Bo Boreson of Cayuga, Ind. secured a spot in the record books when he hauled in a 13.87-pound catfish, earning him...
A lot of road construction projects across the county are now one step closer to being accomplished after this week’s discussion and decision meeting at the Valley County Commissioners' office. The first project that the commissioners gave the go-ahead on was a bridge over Beaver Creek on Milk River Road, located just west of Hinsdale. After consulting with Great West Engineering Firm, whom designed the plan, the commissioners approved the bid of $717,131.25 made by Tamietti Construction. The county will perform the dirt and road work as w...
THURSDAY – JUNE 1 Early registration available for the Glasgow City-County Library Summer Reading Program at www.glasgowlibrary.org 9:30 a.m. - The Nashua Community is invited to the Ladies’ Coffee Hour every Thursday at the Nashua Senior Center. 4:30-5 p.m. - St. Marie Rabies Clinic in a room across the hall from the post office at St. Marie. 4 – 8 p.m. - Glasgow Reds Baseball Fundraiser – Show support to the Glasgow Reds at Busted Knuckle Brewery. Hot dogs, baked beans and chips will be available. $1 will be donated from every pint sold to...
Denise Lucy Fuhrmann, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017, from complications after suffering brain seizures at St. Vincent Medical Center in Billings. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Glasgow, with Pastor Herb Sand officiating, followed by burial at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. She was born on Nov. 7, 1941, in Glasgow, Mont., to Joseph Birkoski and Jennie Sobolewski. She worked for many years in the health care field, first as...
Two Rivers Economic Growth has organized a community beautification project dubbed Valley County Clean Sweep. The event calls upon local businesses and citizens to aid in efforts to spring clean our communities in the county. T&R Trucking was tapped to aid in the removal of the rubbish plucked from around town at several marked drop-off points. Some of the highlighted areas around Glasgow include, the underpass, several city parks, 3rd Avenue South, and Skylark Road. You are also encouraged to work anywhere you would like to see cleaned up as w...
THURSDAY – APRIL 27 1-6 p.m. - Opheim Blood Drive at the Ambulance Barn on Main Street in Opheim. 2-4 p.m. - Career Fair at the Glasgow High School. If you or your business would like to be involved, contact Amy Capdeville at 228-2485 or e-mail at [email protected]. 7-9 p.m. - Senior Prom at the Senior Citizens’ Center, Glasgow. $5 per couple, $3 for singles. Open to all seniors. Members please bring finger foods to share. FRIDAY – APRIL 28 7 p.m. - Ecumenical Worship Service at the St. Marie Town Hall meeting room. Quest...
Valley County Commissioners would like it to be known that the Milk River Bridge south of Nashua will be getting the deck replaced this summer. Early indications show that the project should take 10 weeks and traffic will be limited to a single lane. During the construction, commissioners warn that the bridge may cause problems with transporting heavy machinery. They also expect that delays of 10 to 15 minutes may occur while the maintenance takes place. The site will have stop lights and flaggers present to assist in directing traffic....
Local Glasgow resident, Lacie Brown had a vision to raise funds for domestic violence services in Valley County, and with the assistance of her two friends, Jenny McCabe and Kim Redstone, that vision is becoming a reality. On Saturday, April 29, a clothing sale will occur at Milk River Activity Center in Glasgow to assist those in need in the community. To make this event successful, Brown is asking for the community to do spring cleaning, and gather gently worn clothes, shoes and accessories to donate to the cause. These donations will be...
George Raymond Nicol (aka: Punk, Nick, Monty, Ray) was born on Oct. 4, 1924, to George Raymond, Sr., and Minnie Anna (Struple) Nicol in Glasgow, Mont. While spending his last two years with assistance from Valley View staff, he quietly and peacefully fell asleep in his bed Thursday evening, Feb. 23, 2017, at age 92. His folks came to Montana in 1909 and built a log house which is now under the Ft. Peck Dam waters. Their home then was what later became the Southern most edge of Ft. Peck Dam...
On Feb. 8 during the Valley County Commissioner Meeting, commissioners agreed to contribute a donation of $1,000 to the St. Mary’s Irrigation Project. The funds will be used to produce a film that demonstrates the need to rehabilitate the irrigation system along the Milk River, and maintaining the dam at Shelbourne Lake, near Glacier National Park. The dam diverts water into the Milk River which then flows up into Canada, before returning back into the U.S. near Havre .If it were to fail the Milk River could run dry. The film will be used w...
The first annual Hi-Line Sportsmen fundraising banquet will be on Saturday, Feb. 18, starting at 4:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 6 p.m. The banquet will feature a prime-rib dinner with all of the trimmings prepared by the VFW Post 3107 and Ladies Auxiliary. Every admission ticket, regardless of membership level will include the prime-rib dinner and a chance to participate in raffles as well as live and silent auctions. There are several opportunities to win a wide variety of items including framed prints, home décor items, gift...
Long time Valley County resident Mary Ann (Clowes) Moen, 93, passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, from natural causes in Fargo, N.D., with her daughter, Ruth, by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow on Wednesday, March 8, at 11 a.m. She was born on Feb. 18, 1923, in Polson, Mont., to Homer and Ruth (Biddle) Clowes. The family returned to Glasgow when she was a toddler and there she remained except for the last year of her life. She lived through...
Two moose were recently spotted at Duane Mattfeldt's place, east of town, located near the Milk River Bridge on MT Hwy. 24. The moose originally appeared north of the railroad tracks near the Valley Veterinary Clinic, and were eventually seen on Mattfeldt's land Jan. 4. The moose, likely a mother and her yearling calf, seem to come and go from the property. Although sightings have been sporadic, it appears the best time to see them has been between 8 and 8:30 a.m. on any given day. Once the time...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum will be closed during the month of January. WEDNESDAY – JAN. 11 6-7:30 p.m. - Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO) is hosting a roundtable meeting to discuss local foods and sustainable living at the Milk River Activity Center. 6:30 p.m. - The Nashua PTO will meet at the Nashua School Library. FRIDAY – JAN. 13 12 Noon – Nashua Senior Citizens meet at the Senior Center with noon potluck meal preceding the meeting. New members welcome. Maverick Booster meeting after Boys’ Varsity Game in the Saco li...
WEDNESDAY – JAN. 4 The Valley County Pioneer Museum will be closed during the month of January. 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. - Adults Only Open Skating at the Valley Event Center. Cost is $2 to skate, $2 to rent and lessons are free. 5:45 p.m. - Glasgow Downtown Assoc. meeting at Wheatgrass Arts & Gallery. FRIDAY – JAN. 6 5-8 p.m. - Hinsdale Music Dinner featuring roast beef and ham will occur during the North County Maverick/Scobey Spartan Basketball game. This fundraising event supports elementary and high school music students. SUNDAY – JAN. 8 1-3 p.m...
