Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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By Samar Fay Courier Editor A number of local people have volunteered to serve on the many boards that oversee local affairs in Valley County. The Valley County commissioners have recently appointed 19 people to three-year terms, which will expire June 30, 2016. Glasgow Mosquito Control District – Jody Faul, Norm Girard Hinsdale Cemetery District – Ernest Marinko, Doris Tollefson, Paul Yeska Hinsdale Mosquito Control District – Valeria Schmauch Hinsdale Television District No. 1 – Wayne Johnson Nashua Mosquito Control District – Raymond Y... Full story
Despite game opposition from a man making his third appearance in their office, the Valley County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a rate increase proposed by Valley County Transit, the first since 1997. Harry Ratzky is a low-income senior citizen who objects to the increases that eliminated reduced fares for seniors and children. He also claims that the increase is not in compliance with the Federal Transit Administration’s public notice and comment procedures. He said his first knowledge of the increase was an announcement of it in t... Full story
Harry Ratzky is protesting the decision to raise rates for rides on the Valley County Transit buses. He told the Valley County commissioners on Tuesday that he believes the increase is in violation of the Montana Civil Rights Act and probably the federal Civil Rights Act, because he has protected status as a senior and a person with a low income. The rate increase, announced May 29 in The Courier, is the first since 1997 and is to go into effect July 1. All rides in Glasgow will cost $1. The fare for seniors and children is currently 75 cents....
Riders will notice a restructure in pricing starting in July when they ride the Valley County Transit. The Valley County Transit Board this month made the decision to restructure the cost for rides. The rate has remained the same since 1997, and was due for a change, officials said. Changes will go into effect on July 1, and will affect the rides during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All rides in Glasgow will be $1, and monthly passes increase to $40. Fort Peck and Nashua riders will pay $3 per ride and... Full story