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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
Volunteers for Block of Bucks are needed to help on collection day, Friday, Dec.3. Please contact Linda Sundby at 480-5339 to sign up for a shift. Each shift is 1 hour. The collection boxes will be at the corners of D& G and the U.S. Post Office. All money collected is used to purchase warm clothing for children, infant to 17 years. Soroptimists, with the assistance of volunteers oversee the shopping spree on Saturday, Dec. 4. Volunteers are needed to help on this day as well to help with the shopping. Any amount of volunteered time given... Full story
The Valley County Health Department has confirmed the October death of a man in his 50s due to COVID-19. Their staff extend our sympathy to his family and loved ones. Valley County has lost 10 persons since 9/1/2021 and 28 total to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the November 17, 2021, Wednesday Walk-in clinic from 11:30 – 5:30, you may receive Covid-19 for ages 18+: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd dose of Moderna Or the 1st dose of J&Jor BOOSTER dose of Moderna or J&J Please wear a facial covering or mask and short sleeves. Please bring your COVID vaccine card w... Full story
It took months of hard work by volunteers to paint the mural along the Glasgow downtown underpass, and only minutes for a vandal to leave their grubby marks in the form of graffiti. Patrolman Scott Campbell and Senior Patrolman Josh Nolan were contacted by The artist, Cat McIntyre, about the incident. The Glasgow Police Department is taking the mural defacing seriously and have come up with plans to seek out and apprehend any further defacing incidents. "It is disappointing to see this happen...
Normally, the class speaker for the annual Glasgow High School graduation ceremony must themselves be a former graduate of GHS. In spite of the fact Wade Nelson is a graduate of Hinsdale High School, his positive impact on the Glasgow High School Class of 2022 led them to request a special exemption just for him. "Each one of us took his class and we all have integral memories from the days we spent with him," Blaire Westby said during the last Glasgow School Board meeting. He was very...
When state senators in South Carolina held two hearings in September about covid-19 treatments, they got an earful on the benefits of ivermectin — which many of the lawmakers echoed, sharing experiences of their own loved ones. The demands for access to the drug were loud and insistent, despite federal regulators’ recent warning against using the drug to treat covid. Ivermectin is a generic drug that has been used for decades to treat river blindness, scabies and even head lice. Veterinarians also use it, in different formulations and dos...
There were 10 animal control calls, six motor vehicle stops, five assist citizen/public assists, four traffic control calls, four dog/cat control calls, three reports for record, one hazard, one disorderly conduct, one alarm, one status check, one abandoned vehicle and one parking violation. Monday, Nov. 1 1415 – Wallet was brought into dispatch. A woman stated she left word with someone to tell the owner it was here. Called and left a message for the wallet owner. Tuesday, Nov. 2 0357 – Caller reporting she hit a deer and she went in the ditch... Full story
What is the Legal Services Developer Program for Older Montanans? The Legal Service Developer Program is housed under the Aging Services Bureau of the Department of Public Health and Human Services of Montana. The program provides legal advice and assistance to older Montanans over the age of 60, their caregivers, family members and professionals with questions about elder law, or legal issues being experienced by an older adult. Services can also be provided to adults with a disability. Advice...
"My very first fire fight, we were lucky," Felice "Phil" Wilson, a Vietnam War Army veteran who served as a tanker in country during 1969, told The Courier last week. "We went out the gate at Long Bihn into a rice paddy and we got ambushed. We fought for like 45 minutes straight, which was a real small engagement. We killed about 140 and we didn't take any hits, any injuries or anything like that. You get sort of a false sense of security, thinking 'well, I am inside of this tank, I can't be...
SCOBEY - Willard Kanning, 79, of Plentywood was enjoying an afternoon of fishing at White-tail Dam, Friday, Oct. 29, while his friend, Beverly Marsh, 71, enjoyed the view of the lake and reading a book inside the pickup. Things quickly turned tragic as they were preparing to leave. A 911 call was received by Daniels County Dispatch at 5:39 p.m. Friday evening after Raymond Garberg picked up a woman along the road near the entrance to the Whitetail fishing spot. Beverly Marsh, also of Plentywood...
• 11/01/21 09:24:00 - Caller reported he was unable to leave his house with his young son as there was a brown and white pit bull in his yard growling and barking at him. He was concerned for the safety of his child. He called back and stated he didn't need anyone at the house now as a female came by looking for her dog. He asked if it was brown and white and she said it was. He told her it was growling and barking at him and he would appreciate it not being let out to roam. No officer needed a... Full story
Twin Kennedy to Perform at GHS Twin Kennedy will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at Glasghow High School. Their musical bond is as strong as their small town roots – Twin Kennedy, comprised of West Coast Canadian twins Carli and Julie Kennedy, have been making music together since they could talk. Born and raised in the small town of Powell River, BC, Twin Kennedy grew up perfecting their sibling harmonies and dynamic live performances, while making their name known throughout their small community a... Full story
Rod Karst has won his bid for Mayor of the city of Glasgow, according to unofficial totals released by the Valley County Election Administration Office at 8 p.m. Tuesday. His term will begin in early 2022. Canvassing is expected to take place within the next week. The results will be made official at that time, A recount is not expected because of the large difference in votes, said Marie L. Pippin, Valley County Election Administrator. Out of 1,142 votes cast, Karst received 820 votes, or 72%...
A letter from the acting U.S. Attorney for Montana recently arrived on the desk of Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer. It offers federal resources - including FBI agents - to investigate parents accused of threatening area school board members over issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. "The FBI has no business handling local jurisdictional matters, quite frankly," Boyer told The Courier. "Even the fact that letter was sent out, it was misguided. They have no business directing us, or including...
After two years away from the Glasgow Police Department, Renee Jones just couldn't stay away from the close law enforcement family she has bonded with over the past decade. "I really missed working with the police department," Jones told The Courier recently. "I had spent eight years here, and it was time for me to step away and have a job where I wasn't necessarily on call." Jones formerly was a victim specialist at GPD, a position she filled from 2011 through 2019. "I spend eight years...
There were eight motor vehicle stops, six animal control calls, four dog/cat control calls, three hazards, two alarms, two assist citizen/public assists, and one inspection request. Monday, Oct. 18 • 1212 – BCSO called to state they received a 911 call from a male stating his wife is traveling east on US Highway 2 and is at MM555 where a car went into a ditch. The 911 operator was unable to give much more information but supplied the phone number to the original party. At 1215, contacted the... Full story
Markle's Ambulance Trust Honored MARY KATE TIHISTA FMDH FOUNDATION DIRECTOR In 1989 C.D., R.D., and O.E. Markle established a memorial tribute for their parents Thomas H. and Florence Markle. They wanted it to be something that would have lasting, life-changing effects for the community they worked so hard to make better. Living in such a remote area, they saw and understood the need for excellent EMS. With that knowledge, they created a fund to support Valley County licensed ambulance... Full story
