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The Glasgow Middle School (GMS) Art Club has been busy placing the final touches on a new mural in the Glasgow Police Department Squad Room. "We like to do a community service project every year," said Libby Weber, arts teacher at GMS. "This is our way of getting out. Josh Nolan contacted me about this, and we have been having a lot of fun." The mural is of the GPD patch, in yellow and blue. "I think it is really cool, because we get to do something together that will be here for a long, long...
The holidays have arrived. As you make plans to celebrate with friends and family, also make plans to have a safe ride home by designating a sober drive. On New Year's Eve Valley County Seach and Rescue, Glasgow and Long Run Fire Departments, and Local Wrecker Service Companies will be providing rides home throughout the night. Don't spend your holidays in jail, or worse, in an ambulance. Increased patrols in Glasgow and Valley County will be out in the weeks leading up to Christmas and through... Full story
There were 17 motor vehicle stops, five dog/cat control calls, five animal control calls, four hazards, four assist citizen/public assists, three traffic control calls,two slide-offs, one system trouble, one disable motor vehicle, one inspection, one alarm, one abandoned vehicle, one suspicious activity and one assist other agency. Monday, Dec. 6 • 1653 – Caller reported that there appears to be part of a vehicle at the corner of Ash and Walnut. She said there is also a vehicle in a field behind 190 Ash that appears to have crashed into som...
After graduating from high school in the Spring of 2022, Dalton Sand of Glasgow and Cole Taylor of Opheim will soon head off to a military academy, thanks to nominations from Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester, and Congressman Matt Rosendale. "I would like to thank Congressman Matt Rosendale and Sen. Jon Tester for nominating me," Sand said. "That was a huge milestone in my life." A "big thank you to Senator Steve Daines, who has given me a principle nomination for West Point and again to...
After recently relocating to Valley County from Thailand, husband and wife Dillon Lee and Baika (Puengudom) Cassel were killed when their pickup truck was T-boned Dec. 6 by a BNSF train about eight miles west of Glasgow. Dillon, 31, was born in Glasgow and moved to Thailand after graduating form Glasgow High School to pursue his passion for martial arts. While living in Thailand, Dillon met Baika, 27 of Bangkok, and the two were married in June 2018. They operated businesses in Thailand, but...
An elderly Glasgow man was killed the afternoon of Dec. 3 in a three-vehicle collision on MT Highway 59 near Jordan. The man’s identity has not been released to The Courier, and Montana Highway Patrol has not responded to multiple requests for additional information. According to KRTV-3 in Great Falls, the 75-year-old man was traveling northbound at about 2:35 p.m. near mile marker 59, while a semi-truck and minivan were traveling southbound. The front of the man’s vehicle struck the trailer of the semi and bounced off, and then hit the min... Full story
The Glasgow City Council is accepting applications to fill the upcoming City Council Vacancy in Ward III, which remains active until Dec. 31, 2023. Applications are available at the Glasgow City Clerk’s Office, 319 3rd Street South, Monday through Friday 8 am to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Applications must be returned by 5 p.m. on Dec.23, 2021 to be considered for the position. For more information, call City Clerk Amundson at 406-263-0617, or send an email to [email protected].... Full story
There were eight motor vehicle stops, three assist citizen/public assists, three dog/cat control calls, three traffic control calls, three hazards, two alarms, one abandoned vehicle, one parking violation, one inspection, one animal control call and one system trouble call. Monday, Nov. 29 • 1234 – Anonymous caller stated there is a suspicious male walking toward the Milk River Bridge into town. The caller stated the male was walking from side to side like he was staggering. Tuesday, Nov. 30...
Saturday was the perfect day for the "Middle of Nowhere Polar Plunge" at the city of Glasgow Civic Center. The city fire department filled up an above ground pool the night before, which was further cooled with loads of ice donated by Agland Co-Op. The event raised more than $11,000 for local Special Olympics....
Mr. and Mrs. Claus (Arthur "Art" and Becky Johnson) took a much needed break from the toy factory at the North Pole to greet excited kids in Glasgow Saturday, making appearances at the" Middle of Nowhere Polar Plunge" and at businesses on Main Street. It seems they brought arctic weather with them, as Valley County was doused with snow throughout their visit.... Full story
After record high temps, winter arrived early in Valley County Saturday with four inches of snow accumulating on the ground, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Glasgow Office. "We actually had a high temperature of 69 on the Dec. 1. Unofficially, we got to 70," said Ted Jamba, NWS Glasgow Meteorologist. "Then, the temperatures started falling starting Thursday. I think today [Monday] has been the coldest day so far. We've got 8 degrees right now [at 2 p.m.]. It is pretty cool." High...
The greatest way we can serve others is to love them. Jesus Christ taught, “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you” (John 5:12). To spread that love abroad, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released it’s Light the World Christmas initiative theme of the year, Light the World with Love. Starting on Nov. 30, anyone can receive service prompts via text or view a downloadable calendar that invites all to participate in an act of service each day leading up to the 25th of December. These promp... Full story
Boy Scout Troop 861 has set up shop near the Boy Scout Food Booth at the fairgrounds to sell fresh cut Christmas trees to area residents celebrating the holiday. The Troop has carried on this annual tradition since 1976, both hand-cut and farm-raised trees at a variety of locations in Glasgow. This scout fundraiser stays 100% local to support the troop activities and scout camps. The Scouts hope to see you there, and thank you for your support. Due to nationwide shortages, there are no... Full story
Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center (EMCMHC) is offering a series of six week groups to help people in Eastern Montana learn about and process grief. Grief is a natural response to loss. Death is a common cause of grief but any loss can cause grief; losses of job, illness, close relationships, trauma and pets among many others. This group is for anyone who has experienced a loss and has a desire for potential healing that eventually can strengthen and enrich life. Participants will meet virtually for one hour, for six weeks.... Full story
Soroptimist of Glasgow's Project Smile committee has transitioned their focus from women's dental needs to helping to provide basic human needs to members of our community by donating to two worthy organizations. A donation of $5,000 each to Milk River, Inc and Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center will offer hope and assistance to many deserving members of our community. This is a way to give back to our community from their generous support of our Thrift Shop that makes it possible... Full story
There were eight animal control calls, eight motor vehicle stops, four traffic control calls, three hazards, two dog/cat control calls, two reports for record, two assist citizen/public assists, one system trouble call and one alarm. Monday, Nov. 22 0949 – A deputy requested a card started for vandalism at the landfill. 2000 – Caller said they just received a call from his wife's friends stating that they haven't been able to reach her mother for a couple of days now. He said she has been sic...
GREAT FALLS - For Charles Lee in Room 609 at Benefis Health System, the road home to Malta and back to good health will require extra help for his lungs. He, like many COVID-19 patients, will need supplemental oxygen – a demand that is creating a worldwide shortage. Before the pandemic, Benefis Community Care employees had an average of 4.5 home oxygen setups a week. A typical setup includes an oxygen concentrator and eight tanks. During the week of Oct. 17, the number of setups reached a new hi... Full story
Incumbent Sheriff Tom Boyer has announced he will run for Sheriff during the 2022 election. As we enter 2022, I am pleased to say I will be running for a second term as your County Sheriff and Coroner," Boyer said in a press release. "Thank you for the trust you have placed in me and thank you for trusting me with the future of law enforcement in Valley County." Boyer added he is "honored to serve as your elected Sheriff of Valley County," Boyer said in a press release. "Over the past three...
Valley County experienced a brief warm spell over the weekend, with temperatures expected to above normal through at least Thursday. The warm weather is not normal, Mark Avery, a National Weather Service meteorologist based in Glasgow, told The Courier Monday. "Not even close." The high for Nov. 29 is usually 34 with a low of 15, Avery said. "We are 52 right now, so that is an 18" degree difference. "Last year it was 40 for a high and 12 for a low," Avery continued. "The high was six above...
A Glasgow man was arrested Nov. 24 after allegedly discharging a firearm in the downtown area. At about 10:34 p.m., a witness called 911 to report gunshots fired somewhere near Campbell Lodge and the Oasis Bar. Another witness identified the shooter as William Hoerster. Dispatch kept the caller on the line until two Glasgow Police officers and three Valley County Sheriff's Deputies arrived on scene. Police and deputies found Hoerster driving his pickup truck on Aiken and Hagen Roads southwest...
On Nov. 18, 2003, Lt. Governor Karl Ohs convened a meeting in Havre to raise awareness of the urgent need to rehabilitate the aging St. Mary Facilities of the Milk River Project. On Nov. 6, as part of the Federal Infrastructure bill, the St. Mary/Milk River project will receive $100 million in funding. "It would be nice for a project that provides water and food to stand on its own merit, but the appropriation is fantastic" said, Marko Manoukian Co-Chair of the St. Mary Rehabilitation Working...
There were 10 motor vehicle stops, five animal control calls, four hazards, four dog/cat control calls, three suspicious activity calls, one report for record, one assist citizen/public assist, one system trouble and one alarm. Monday, Nov. 15 • 1558 – Caller reported that he's received several calls from a local number. The subject wants him to pay $500 or he will be charged. He's already reported the calls to his law enforcement and they told him this sounds like a scam. Dispatch also advised... Full story
The Glasgow Police Department (GPD) was fortunate enough to have The Middle School Art Club stop by and add some history to their squad room. After pizza and soda, the base coat of the vintage patch was finished, with the final touches to be added in the coming weeks! As an added bonus, the middle schoolers got to try out the Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT). The MPAT is a hybrid physical ability/job sample physical abilities assessment process designed to evaluate law enforcement officer...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints extends an invitation to all who would like to share in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with their annual Nativity Open House held from Dec. 1 through 3. First presented locally in 2015, the tradition has been growing each year as community members willingly share their collections of Nativities for the public to enjoy. While we expect to see some new ones, be assured some of the favorites from past displays will also be there. Some sets and ornaments are from Germany, Israel, South Africa,... Full story
Shodair Children's Hospital has received a $500,000 gift from Terry and Patt Payne to support the recently launched Building Hope for Montana Families: A Campaign for Shodair Children's Hospital. "We are so grateful to Terry and Patt for their generosity toward our capital campaign," said Craig Aasved, Shodair's Chief Executive Officer. "This is the kind of support we need from the community for one of the greatest projects in the 125-year history of Shodair Children's Hospital. The value of the... Full story