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Watercraft inspectors at the Nashua station inspecting an outboard motorboat last week discovered mussels on the transducer, gimbal and other areas of the transom. The motorboat was traveling from Lake Erie to Kalispell. This is the 50th mussel-fouled boat intercepted this year, surpassing the total number of 35 mussel-fouled boats intercepted in 2020. Mussels are an invasive species which are non-native to area ecosystems and can cause harm to natural and cultural resources, the economy and...
In November 2020, the Glasgow Police Department received a report from a concerned citizen of an alleged ongoing sexual relationship between an adult male and a juvenile female. After completing the initial investigation into the report, Officers uncovered circumstantial evidence the allegation had taken place. The investigation was placed in a pending status until more information came to light. In May 2021, the Glasgow Police Department received new reports that the alleged relationship was...
Of an eligible population of 6,313 residents, only about 40% currently are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Valley County Public Health Department. As of Aug. 30, 2,700 residents had received one dose of vaccine, with 4,898 total doses administered. The number of fully immunized residents stands at 2,511. This is slightly smaller than the state average of 50% of the eligible population fully vaccinated. The county with the lowest rate of vaccination currently is McCone, with o...
GHS Grads Receive Scholarships Careers in aviation, radiology, cosmetology, and transportation are on the horizon for four graduates of Valley County high schools who received scholarships from the Feda Scholarships for the Trades. Doris Leader of Nashua, chair of the Valley County Community Foundation, which administers the scholarship endowment, announced the awards. The four recipients bring resumes of academic achievement along with school and community involvement: Nashua graduate Trace...
There were 19 motor vehicle stops, five dog/cat control calls, five accidental dials/prank calls, four reports for record, four hazards, four assist citizens/public assists, three traffic control calls, two animal control calls, two alarm calls, one assist to other agency, one parking violation, one status check/well being check, and one inspection. Monday, Aug. 16 • 0937 – A woman advised her grandson lost his wallet and she would like a call if it is found. She stated the last time he saw it...
In what could be considered a once in a lifetime experience, Dalton Sand of Glasgow and Cole Taylor of Larslan recently found themselves touring the halls of Congress With Senator Steve Daines (R-MT). "I don't think it would be as cool as it was being there without Senator Steve Daines," Sand told The Courier, recounting his time in the United States Capitol rotunda, surrounded by larger than life statues of great American statesman. "It was just us, [Daines] and his staff. It was amazing...
Motorists traveling in downtown Glasgow may experience traffic delays as road crews demolish portions of South Second Avenue in advance of repaving the street. On Friday, crews with Century Companies, Inc., closed 6th Street south of the railway to through traffic as they removed the top layer of asphalt on South 2nd Avenue west from the intersection. This portion is part of a larger project beginning at mile marker 7 on State Secondary Route 246, and extending southeast about seven miles. Work...
There were seven dog/cat control calls, 16 motor vehicle stops, eight assist citizen/public assists, three animal control calls, five hazards, seven accidental dials/prank calls, three traffic control calls, three alarm calls, three reports for record, one assist to other agency, one noise complaint and two building checks. Monday, Aug. 9 • 1607 – A man wanted to report an odd finding he had at his residence on Saturday morning. He said he went out to his garage and on his stoop he found a spe...
Hinsdale Gets New Ambulance On July 31 the Hinsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service (HVAS) hosted an appreciation breakfast to show their gratitude to those who contributed to the new 2020 ambulance arriving the last week in June. The new ambulance replaces the 1996 model formerly in use. The 2020 ambulance is a Ford F-350 Super duty 4x4, Crestline that has many safety features the older ambulance didn't have. The 2020 ambulance is equipped with a HEPA filter system, seats that have a 6 point harnes...
About $2,000 was raised for the Warriors on the Water program during last Saturday's 7th Annual Paint Run/Walk in downtown Glasgow. About 40 people participate in the extremely colorful event, co-sponsored by Glasgow High School Student Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department. The race began in front of the Civic Center, with participants -- wearing white t-shirts -- completing a loop of downtown, getting tagged with colored powder paint throughout the course....
Valley County Sheriff's Office has a new chaplain who will provide faith based support to members of the law enforcement community, first responders and citizens at large. "I covet your prayers so I can serve in the manner the Lord would have me, and that is a help to the community," VCSO Chaplain Owen Childers said after being sworn in Wednesday, Aug. 11 at the sheriff's office. "That is my goal." County Commissioners, County Attorney Dylan Jensen, VCSO deputies and Chaplain Warren Hebert of...
There were 24 motor vehicle stops, three inspection requests, one assist other agency requests, two hazards, five animal control calls, 10 dog/cat control calls, three parking violations, 13 accidental/prank dials, one alarm/business call, two assist citizen/public assists and one system trouble report. MONDAY, AUG. 2 • 2231 – A man reported that he works for the railroad. There's a train parked above the underpass that's leaking fuel into the underpass. He said there appears to be a crack in...
At this time, public schools are required to comply with the Centers for Disease Controls' (CDC) requirement relating to masks on school busses. To put this in perspective, there is a CDC order issued in accordance with President Biden's Executive Order 13988, promoting COVID-19 safety in domestic and international travel, that requires masks on public pro private school buses. This has been the case since Feb. 1, 2021. This requirement of masks on public or private buses is based on federal... Full story
The 2021 Northeast Montana Fair flew into the history books with high flying stunts and an utter lack of fear of fire. Highlights included the 4-H Horse Show, RCAN Old MIL Ranch Scramble, PRCA rodeo, Octane Addictions Motorcycle Show, Milk River Motorsports Demolition Derby, and a finale concert starring grammy award winning country band, Diamond Rio....
The 7th Annual Paint Run/Walk will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday Aug. 14. This event is jointly sponsored by Glasgow High School Student Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department, and is a fundraiser for the Warriors on the Water Project. The race begins in front of the Civic Center with registration at 8a.m., race at 9a.m. Entry Fee is $30 , and includes a Paint Run/Walk T-shirt. Participants are asked to wear a white t-shirt as they will be sprayed with colored powder paint throughout the... Full story
The 2021 Milk River Motorsports Demolition Derby was a huge draw to the fairgrounds this year, with the bleachers packed and the announcer several times having to shoo off excited youngsters crowding the fence dividing the dirt arena with the audience area. Jace Hinton won 1st Place. Elizabeth Nyquist won 2nd Place. Taylor Crohn won 3rd Place....
There were 10 accidental/prank calls, 12 dog/cat control calls, six hazard calls, 14 motor vehicle stops, three inspection requests, four reports for record, 12 animal control calls, six assist citizen/public assists and one alarm/business call. MONDAY, JULY 25 • 0918 – Caller reported that sometime last night someone into her father's vehicle while it sat in the driveway, doesn't know if anything has been taken yet. An officer advised that there appears to be two vehicles at this time inv...
GLASGOW- In response to dry, warm weather that could increase the danger of human-caused wildfires, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fishing access sites and wildlife management areas will be under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Blaine County starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 30. This follows Stage 1 restrictions already in place in this follows Stage 1 restrictions already in place in Chouteau, Hill, Phillips, Valley, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Richland, Garfield, and McCone Counties in Region 6. Most other counties in the state are in at least Stage...
The city of Glasgow is forming a scoring committee to consider the 31 candidates who have applied for the position of Glasgow Police Department Chief. "I want to appoint a scoring committee tonight," Mayor Becky Erickson said during the regular city meeting on August 2. "The number one thing this committee is going to do, the names will be blacked out on the applications. I want to make it very transparent." Erickson nominated Emery Brelje to serve on the committee. Brelje is a former GPD...
What is the first thing you do when you enter a vehicle? "Put on my seat belt," replied Abigail Kulczyk, 14, an incoming freshman at Glasgow High School who recently completed a Driver's Ed course taught by Chuck Barstad. What is the second thing? "Check my mirrors," Kulczyk said. Barstad taught her well. Earning a driver's license as a teenager is one of the greatest accomplishment's in a young person's life. To help Valley County students earn their licenses, Glasgow Schools offers the...
A BNSF engine with a ruptured fuel tank parked at the Glasgow Train Station leaked diesel fluid onto the roadway below the bridge late Monday night, soliciting response from The Long Run and city of Glasgow Fire Departments. The leak was discovered at about 10:38 p.m. by a BNSF Railroad employee who noticed the smell of diesel fuel while leaving work for the night. Only a few gallons leaked, said Long Run Fire Chief Sara Bryan, dripping down onto 6th Street South below the underpass where the...
There were 16 motor vehicle stops, eight public assists/assist citizen calls, six animal control calls, five dog/cat control calls, two hazards, one traffic control and one report for record. MONDAY, JULY 19 • 1327 – Someone claiming to be from Publisher's Clearinghouse attempted to contact the caller about her winnings and wanted her to send $8,500 to claim her prize. She said she knew this was wrong and thinks she made the male mad because he hung up. While she was on the phone with dis...
On Friday, Reynolds Market hosted a BBQ to support the efforts of the Valley County Community Pool Campaign. Despite the 95 degree heat, 213 people were served and $28,609 was raised. The Pool Committee is greatly appreaticative of the Reynolds Market team: Josh Reynolds, Katy Peterson, Cary and Tia Dees for their collaboration and team work that made the day such a success. The Pool Committee would also like to thank the community for their continued support in helping fund raise for a project...
Students attending Glasgow Public Schools during 2021-2022 School Year need not worry about wearing masks to classes or receiving vaccinations, at least for now. "When we looked at easing the restrictions of masks, we looked at the vulnerability of people, including our staff," Glasgow Public Schools Superintendent Wade Sundby told The Courier. "All of our staff have been given the opportunity to get the vaccine. Once that was in place, we were to the point where we could start to lift the mask...
Lisa Koski has been appointed as Glasgow City Councilmember for Ward 1. She was sworn in during the regular city council meeting July 19. She succeeds Todd Young, former Ward 1 Councilmember, who resigned from his position in early June. Young had served as Coucilmember since January 2020. He previously said he felt legally obliged to resign from his post because he had recently sold his home in the ward and has had difficulty purchasing a new one. Koski currently is the Executive Director for...
