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  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Reece Hunsley, The Courier|Jun 14, 2023

    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...

  • Commissioners Approve FNP And Health Officer

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|May 31, 2023

    The Valley County Commissioners met for their regular meeting on May 17 in the Board of County Commissioners, located inside the Valley County Courthouse. The meeting’s agenda included signing the Provider of Record Agreement, signing the agreement to provide planning medical services and the signing of the Health Officer Agreement. During the meeting, the Commissioners approved the Provider of Record Agreement between Michelle Ozark, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and the Valley County Health Department as well as approved the agreement f...

  • Valley County Road Supervisor Resigns

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|May 10, 2023

    The Valley County Commissioners had set a meeting date of May 5 to discuss personnel issues of the Valley County Road Supervisor Todd Young. Young had been placed on paid administrative leave since the Commissioners voted on March 31 to place him on leave while an allegation, that if substantiated, could implicate a violation of the county personnel policy, was investigated. As a result of privacy policies regarding personnel issues at the County level, no information was provided on why Young resigned or what the outcome of the investigation s...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|May 10, 2023

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, May 8, 2013 The three-way contest for one seat on the Glasgow School Board was settled Tuesday night. Mona Amundson was elected to a three-year term with 739 votes. Sarah Swanson had 418 votes and Rod Ost had 137. Voting was running high for this election. Forty-three percent of the 3,084 registered voters requested absentee ballots. The Cottonwood was packed Tuesday for the first day of the 45th annual Governor's Conference on Aging. It marked the first time Glasgow has... Full story

  • Calendar Of Upcoming Events In The Area

    May 3, 2023

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to courier@nemont.net or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail admin@nemontmanor.com and they will mail one to you. Events are also listed below. P... Full story

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|May 3, 2023

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, May 1, 2013 A line had formed at the Clerk and Recorder's office before it opened on Monday. Becky Erickson said she got there at 20 minutes to eight to be the first person to file for the Glasgow mayor's race. Erickson has served at the Glasgow City Council for 18 years, as well as on the boards of many local and state organizations. She was soon joined in line by Melanie Sorensen, a city councilmen who had decided not to run for re-election but changed her mind when...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 12, 2023

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Glasgow residents were invited to meet and question the educators who have applied for the position of principal of Glasgow High School. The three candidates, Linda Hudyma, Stephen Pinsoneault and Shawnda Zahara-Harris, rotated through sessions with teachers, administrators, the school board and community members. As Glasgow moves ahead on a city growth policy, a decision must be made about the type of planning board the City Council wants. The planning... Full story

  • County Road Supervisor Placed On Paid Administrative Leave

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 5, 2023

    The Valley County Commissioners held a meeting on March 31 inside the Board of County Commissioners to discuss a personnel issue associated with the County Road Supervisor Todd Young. The Commissioners stated the reason for the meeting was due to an allegation, that if substantiated, could implicate a violation of the county personnel policy. Though information on the allegation was not provided, Commissioner Mary Armstrong indicated it was her opinion that until the allegation can be substantiated and investigated Young be placed on...

  • Valley County Detention Center Installs New Body Scanner

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Mar 29, 2023

    In order to keep detention officers and inmates safer, the Valley County Detention Center has recently installed a body scanner that will allow a visual on any potential weapons and /or contraband on the person entering the facility. The staff of the Detention Center is expected to be trained on the machine March 28, and once fully trained, the scanner will be implemented for any and all inmates entering the facility. According to Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer, it was standard practice in the...

  • New Website Goes Live For Valley County!

    Valley County Commissioners, For the Courier|Mar 15, 2023

    Valley County upgraded its website in February. It can still be accessed from the original web link, https://www.valleycountymt.net. Local photographer Sean Heavey provided all the photos for the homepage, depicting Valley County’s beautiful landscapes. The new website is easier to navigate and to update, making it a great tool for both users and County personnel. Its user-friendly format means we will get more information out to our citizens and eventually enable more online services. One of the features we are most excited about is the new f...

  • Calendar Of Upcoming Events In The Area

    Mar 15, 2023

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to courier@nemont.net or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail admin@nemontmanor.com and they will mail one to you. Events are also listed below. N... Full story

  • Calendar of Upcoming Event in the Area

    Mar 8, 2023

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to courier@nemont.net or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail admin@nemontmanor.com and they will mail one to you. Events are also listed below. N... Full story

  • Calendar of Upcoming Event in the area

    Mar 1, 2023

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to courier@nemont.net or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail admin@nemontmanor.com and they will mail one to you. Events are also listed below. N... Full story

  • Calendar of Upcoming Event in the Area

    Feb 22, 2023

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to courier@nemont.net or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail admin@nemontmanor.com and they will mail one to you. Events are also listed below. N... Full story

  • Stop The Bleed Kits Become A Part Of Valley County

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Feb 15, 2023

    Editor's Note: Since the publication of this story, training has been set up at Opheim School in April and the Valley Courthouse has scheduled training for their employees in March. Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kalu Jensen and Connie Wethern made a stop at Frazer School on Feb. 3, to provide training to teachers and administrators how to utilize the newest addition to the school, the Stop The Bleed Kit. "The focus of this class is to save a life. Commi...

  • Commissioners Meet For Regular Discussion and Decision

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 11, 2023

    In their first meeting of the year and Commissioner Mary Armstrong’s first meeting as Chairman, the Valley County Commissioners met for their regular Discussion and Decision meeting on Jan. 4. In addition to their normal business of approving employment and termination/resignation notices, the Commissioners discussed the Valley County Healthy is Wellness Program Proposal, the Stop the Bleeding program, Resolution No. 7-2023, and provided information on the cooperative status on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Kirsten Keiser, The Courier|Jan 11, 2023

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, January 9, 2013 The Glasgow School Board voted unanimously Jan. 2 to run two bond issues to finance a new elementary school plus improvements to East Side School and Glasgow High School. A Glasgow resident urged the City Council to put up a stop sign on the corner of 2nd Street and 3rd Avenue North. Kelly Fuhrman, a resident of the area for 25 years, said drivers " fly through the area." He said he has seen near-accidents and children almost hit by cars. He said he has as...

  • VC Elected Officials Sworn In For New Terms

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 4, 2023

    County officials who were elected during the Nov. 8, 2022, General Election were sworn in for new terms of office on Dec. 30, in the courtroom of the Valley County Courthouse. Valley County Clerk of Court Shelley Bryan officiated the ceremony for all elected officials while family, friends and colleagues looked on. The elected officials who were sworn in included: Valley County Commissioner District #2 John Fahlgren who will be serving a six-year term (2023 through 2028) Valley County Attorney...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Kirsten Keiser, The Courier|Jan 4, 2023

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, January 2, 2013 In this season of giving, the Glasgow High School Educational Trust is honored to announce a gift of $10,000 from the James and Ailene Olk Family. The good guys were on the job again this New Year's Eve, giving people free rides home from parties so they wouldn't get behind the wheel after drinking. Nine volunteers from Valley County Search & Rescue, Thompson and Sons Towing, and Glenn's Automotive took the calls. They gave a total of 166 rides this year,...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Kirsten Keiser, The Courier|Dec 28, 2022

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 The Valley County Commissioners decided at their regular meeting on Dec. 18 to buy a new microfilm reader to replace one that is 15 years old. The price, $10,213, includes setup. Don't run the risk of driving home this New Year's Eve if you've had any alcohol. Do yourself and everyone else on the road a favor- call one of the volunteers waiting to help you to get home. The ride is free! Roubie Younkin, Valley County Extension agent with the Montana State Uni...

  • Law Enforcement

    Dec 28, 2022

    For the week of Dec. 19 through 25, there were 12 motor vehicle stops, nine reports of accidental dials/prank phone calls, one report of a loose dog and one report of loose livestock. Monday, Dec. 19 1243 – A male reported the eastbound lane drifting over. A message was left for Glasgow DOT. 1934 – A female reported a white pickup has been parked in their parking lot for about an hour now. The pickup is not running and there's a dog inside. Around a half hour later, the female called back and said the pickup is still there and the dog is ins...

  • Valley County Commissioners Allocate Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Dec 21, 2022

    The Valley County Commissioners have been holding public meetings on a weekly basis for their regular Discussion and Decision meetings, which are held inside of the Board of County Commissioners in the Valley County Courthouse. In addition to regular business, such as approving employment and termination notices, as well as passing resolutions for 2023, the main topic of discussion recently has been how to best spend the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund the county received as a result of the American Rescue Plan. The County...

  • VCSO Partners With Frazer School To Provide Safety And Security

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Dec 14, 2022

    For a month and a half, Valley County Sheriff’s Office has been providing a presence and assistance in Frazer Schools in order to help students, staff and the community. The memorandum of understanding with Frazer schools started on Nov. 1, after Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer approached the Valley County Commissioners to establish this relationship. Sheriff Boyer explained he was first approached by the Superintendent of Frazer Schools Melanie Blunt-Cole to see how the Valley County Sheriff’s Office could help. “Over the last four years...

  • County Voting

    Dec 14, 2022

    Dear Valley County Voters, Elections are still in the news. After our last election, Stan Ozark reported over 700 mail ballots were not returned. That is sad and shameful. Voting is our responsibility. Stan also made mention, maybe impressed, that the majority of votes in Valley County are absentee (mail) ballots. Well, no wonder! Several years back, the commissioners approved the Election Administrators request to combine all polling places into Glasgow, in order to save the cost of voting...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled By Kirsten Keiser, The Courier|Dec 14, 2022

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 Glasgow Superintendent Bob Connors addressed about 20 school administrators and community members at a School Building Committee meeting Monday, explaining the splitting of the school bond issue into two questions for the voters. He said that one vote will be on $16.8 million bond for building or renovation of three school buildings: a new elementary building, additions to East Side and improvements to the high school. Valley County Commissioner Dave Pippin...

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