Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Reprinted with permission: https://montanafreepress.org/2024/12/04/irrigators-hopeful-lame-duck-congress-will-deliver-funding-for-milk-river-repairs/ That mythical December character bearing gifts, could it be the Congressional Lame Duck? Irrigators along Montana’s Milk River hope it’s so. With weeks left in the congressional term, farmers along the Milk River are hopeful federal lawmakers will deliver at least some of the more than $300 million promised earlier in the year for the Milk River Irrigation Project, which delivers water to 18,...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 It's been roughly over two decades since Glasgow lost its Christmas tree located downtown. The tree used to sit in the middle of the street on 2nd Ave. S and 4th St. S. A manhole was uncovered and a pot the city created to place the tree in helped hold the tree in place. Due to an accident several years ago, the city looked at the problems created by the tree's position and the liability issues. This year, several residents stopped to watch as a large tree...
The rivets were still popping from the seams of the St. Mary siphon when Jennifer Patrick started crunching the numbers for repairing the century-old system that 18,000 residents of Montana’s Hi-Line depend on for water. It would take 3,600 feet of pipe — two-thirds of a mile of pipe so big men can walk through it without bumping their heads — to get water flowing again to a 200-mile stretch of the Milk River Irrigation Project. They would need a new steel bridge across the St. Mary River and enough earth-moving equipment to restore a river...
For the week of June 16 through 23, there were six motor vehicle stops, one report of a missing dog, five reports of loose livestock and three reports of dog bites. For the week of June 24 through 29, there were 20 motor vehicle stops, four reports of loose livestock, three reports of loose dogs, one request for a VIN inspection, three reports for a building check, two reports of a deer being hit by a vehicle, and two public assist calls that did not have any further information provided. Tuesday, June 18 2232 – Reporting party said he saw a b...
For the week of May 6 through May 12, there were 27 motor vehicle stops, seven reports of loose livestock, two reports of missing/lost dogs and two reports of a deer being hit by a vehicle. For the week of May 13 through 19, there were 42 motor vehicle stops, two reports of loose dogs, one report of a VIN inspection request, one report of loose livestock and one request to dispatch a deer. Monday, May 6 1651 – A vehicle was reported to be driving erratically, specifically all over the road and up on the sidewalk. The vehicle drove from the h...
The Valley County Museum was the host of a local history program on Feb. 27 where people gathered to learn more about the depiction of Tampico, Mont., provided by Paul Etchart in collaboration with Judy Michael and many others who have contributed information to the project. There were also guest speakers from the Tampico area who reflected and talked about their memories and provided those in attendance a depiction of their days at Tampico. The project is a way to honor all the past Tampico fam...
Ralph Korman passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Mont., with his family by his side. Services have been postponed until better weather arrives. "On September 25, 1932, in the afternoon an early snowstorm was moving in and my mother decided it was time for me to greet the world. The place was Granny Korman's house in Saco, Montana, located in Phillips County. Born to Earl and Lola (Stewart) Korman." "Had a good life growing up on the Milk Rive...
For the week of Sept. 25 through 30 there were 12 motor vehicle stops, three reports of loose livestock, one VIN inspection request, two reports of missing dogs and one report of a loose dog. For the week of Oct. 2 through 8, there were seven motor vehicle stops, six reports of loose livestock, two reports of loose dogs, two reports of missing dogs and one report of a lost dog that was located by officers. Wednesday, Sept. 27 1117 – Male caller, who wished to remain anonymous, reported a vehicle all over the road headed westbound toward Nashua...
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...
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...
For the week of July 10 to July 16 there were 20 motor vehicle stops, 11 reports of loose cattle, six reports of loose dogs, and one parking violation. Monday, July 10 2251 – Caller reported that a loud diesel truck flew by their residence. She stated that the vehicle pulled up in front of her residence and flashed its lights into her house. She was unable to get a license plate number. Tuesday, July 11 0535 – Caller called stating that someone had a car accident the night before. The vehicle was wrapped around his tree. He said that there is...
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...
On June 11, 2023, The Daughters of the American Revolution, which is based out of Glasgow, honored the town of Harlem with an "Excellence in Historic Preservation Award."Members from Black Eagle-Assiniboine, the sponsoring Chapter, were joined by members of Milk River Chapter to honor Harlem citizens. On Nov. 30, 1992, two C-141 cargo planes from McChord Air Force Base in Washington collided in the air near Harlem along Montana's Hi-Line during a refueling training exercise. The citizens of...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Glasgow's high school and middle school band teacher, Dr. Brad Persinger, has been named as the VFW Montana Teacher of the Year. The award was publicly presented by the VFW's Art Widhalm at this year's Memorial Day ceremony. Renowned Assiniboine artist William Standing will be featured at the Pioneer Museum in Glasgow in what could be the largest assembly of his art, sponsored by the Valley County Historical Society. The centerpiece of the show is "The...
For the week of April 17 through April 23, there were 16 motor vehicle stops, six reports of loose livestock, four reports of barking and/or loose dogs and one inspection request on a vehicle. Monday, April 17 1539 – A public assist call was recorded for vehicle on the side of the road with its hazards on. 2050 – A voicemail was left for DOT and advised them the deer is on the south side of the highway per a deputy. Tuesday, April 18 0331 – Reporting party called and reported a fire between Hi Line Collision and Markles. He said it is huge and...
As of press time, the Milk River was measuring 31.5 feet and with nowhere for the water to go, visible flooding can be seen from the Fort Peck Highway (MT 42 and MT 24) impacting residents' homes and ranch/farm lands. Sullivan Park has been barricaded off from entry due to the high water and sump pumps are present at the 6th Avenue Bridge as well as Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in addition to visible flooding. The National Weather Service in Glasgow held a briefing on April 13 to key...
For the week of April 3 through April 8 there were 11 motor vehicle stops and two reports of loose dogs. For the week of April 10 through 15, there were eight motor vehicle stops, one report of a loose dog, and two reports of loose livestock. Monday, April 3 1640 – An abandoned vehicle was reported. It is off the road and not a hazard, however there is no one around the vehicle. 2054 – Officer advised he is checking out a vehicle that is blocking the alleyway. There is beer in the center console but no one in the vehicle. The officer will kee...
Local Valley County officials gathered at the National Weather Service in Glasgow on March 17 to learn about the potential of flooding throughout the county. According to meteorologist in charge Patrick Gilchrist, there is now a 98 percent chance of minor flooding on the Milk River at Glasgow, 65 percent chance of moderate flooding and 20 percent chance of major flooding. “A lot has changed since the first of the month. We went from a feeling that we were in pretty good shape overall to deal with any spring melt. There was some potential for m...
I listened to Brian Austin on “Under the Big Sky” and noted that he did forget to mention the rendering plant at the old Milk River Bridge site. This was in operation during the early days of my marriage. This building was used to render the lard from the fat from processed pork. These renderings were used for pet food as well as human consumption. We often purchased some renderings for dog food and stored them in our basement way. One evening while we were playing cards with relatives, my girls and their cousins entertained themselves by thr...
DuAnn "Tooky" Marie (Miller) Lacock passed away peacefully of natural causes in her home near Hinsdale, Mont., on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Visitation is scheduled at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, Mont., 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16, with services and Celebration of Life at Hinsdale American Legion on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Howard Pippin officiating, followed by interment at Hillview Cemetery, luncheon to follow. Tooky was born in Nelson, Minn., on April 11, 1941, the second child of...
Those driving in and out of Fort Peck have noticed updated speed limit signs on the Fort Peck Highway, specifically MT Highway 42 and 24, reducing the speed limit to 60 miles per hour. These new signs were placed over the summer due to a speed study that was requested by the Valley County Commissioners in 2021. On March 17, 2021, Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer as well as the three Valley County Commissioners, John Fahlgren, Paul Tweten and Mary Armstrong, wrote a letter to Montana Department of...
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...
There were 19 motor vehicle stops, eight reports of loose livestock, five reports of a loose/missing/barking dog and two reports requesting a VIN inspection. Monday, April 25 1640 – A reporting party called wanting to know who to contact as he is locked behind the gate at the landfill. He was cleaning out his truck and when he went to leave, the gate was secured. The landfill manager was contacted and will get someone to go and unlock the gate. 2010 – Caller reported his wife hit a deer at the Milk River Bridge on Highway 24 South. She is not...
There were six motor vehicle stops, six reports of loose livestock, one report of a loose dog and one report requesting an inspection. Saturday, April 16 1950 – A reporting party stated their neighbor has a puppy chained up outside all day without food or water and it has been yelping all day. The reporting party said the neighbor has been home several times but never took the dog in. The dog owner was contacted who stated she was at work all day and the dog has food and water. 2029 – A vehicle with hazards on flagged down an officer. The off...
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...
