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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on April 3, hours of operation at six ports of entry in Montana, including Opheim, will be reduced as a result of reduction in traffic due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The hours will be in effect during the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and are not expected to be a long-term change. The Port Of Opheim which is typically open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, will now be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and closed on weekends. Other ports of entry affected include The Port of... Full story
Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center wants everyone to know that they are available for any mental health or substance abuse issues an individual may be dealing with. They can be contacted 24 hours a day at 228-9349. Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) also have expanded mental health services to help Montanans who may be experiencing a range of emotions including loneliness, sadness and fear as a result of the current COVID-19 situation. “We continue to monitor and make adjustments as necessary to meet the needs o... Full story
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital is reporting that they have conducted 30 tests at their facility since testing for the COVID-19 disease became available in early March. Those numbers do not reflect the total number of Valley County residents that have been tested since some people may come from other areas and some residents may have been tested outside of Valley County. FMDH said that the low numbers of tests performed thus far are a direct result of the public's commitment to social... Full story
*This is a developing story. More information will be added as it is obtained* Northeast Montana Health Services Inc. and the Fort Peck Tribal Government confirmed rumors that the two cases of COVID-19 in northeast Montana (one in Richland County and one in Roosevelt County) were employees at the Riverside Family Clinic in Poplar. At press time, tribal and county officials had not commented to the Courier about the workers or their roles at the clinic. NEMHS Inc. said that the employees were home for 14 days and that they were working with... Full story
When Bryan Douglass unloaded the plastic bottles-filled with a mixture that, among other things-contained 190 proof alcohol, from his airplane on April 9, he joked about his day's activity with stat parole officer Bruce Barstad, who was there to pick up the containers for corrections officers in northeast Montana. "I feel like I'm running moonshine," he said, handing off bags filled with jugs of hand sanitizer recently distilled at Wildrye Distilling in Bozeman. The delivery was one of many for... Full story
In a continued effort to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Bullock extended closures of public schools and dine-in food service as well as alcoholic beverage businesses through April 10 on March 24. Just a few days later, on March 26, Governor Bullock took the directive a step-further and issued a Stay At Home Directive, requiring Montanans to stay home and temporarily closed all nonessential businesses and operations through Friday, April 10. The directive also prohibits all... Full story
Students, school staff and parents started a new reality this week as schools within the county have now shifted to remote learning in absence of in-person classroom instruction. Utilizing modern technology such as Google Classroom, online meeting rooms and email, in addition to the typical pencil and paper method with packets, teachers of all grades started online instruction on March 30. Due to a directive issued by Governor Bullock on March 15, all Montana schools were closed for two weeks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus...
As the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the country and Montana, hospitals and medical facilities are encountering a shortage of necessary equipment to keep healthcare workers safe. Masks, specifically, are in short supply with some facilities asking providers to use one mask per day due to the limited supply. Even though the virus has not hit Valley County, as of press time, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital isn't immune to the shortage. In times of crisis, a c...
After much partisan fighting and negotiations, President Donald Trump signed a coronavirus relief package March 27 intended to provide economic assistance for people and businesses across the country. The $2 trillion Covid-19 Phase 3 rescue package is the most expensive bill in U.S. history. The bill will provide $300 billion in financial aid for small businesses; $150 billion for local and state governments, and individual direct payments; and $130 billion for hospitals. Direct payments are expected to be issued by the government starting as... Full story
TC Energy has confirmed their plans to move forward with construction of the Keystone XL pipeline in Phillips and Valley counties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The planned construction project has brought in 100 workers, and a number of family members, from all over the country who will be living in hotels and recreational vehicles while they begin work on and near the project's border crossing with Canada. Simultaneously on March 28, at 12:01 a.m., the county ordered all new arrivals in Valley...
COVID-19 has changed our lives in ways we never would have imagined. Discussions about the virus dominate the news. Many schools and businesses are closed or running remotely. Sports events, concerts and movie theater showings are canceled. So, it’s not surprising that many of us are feeling more stressed and anxious these days. Kids, too, may be feeling worried—especially if they already have an anxiety disorder. Fortunately, there are things we can do to help our kids cope. But first, parents and other caregivers must ease their own con... Full story
*Editor's Note: After this article was written and published, Governor Steve Bullock extended the closure of all Montana K-12 schools until April 10.* Students and school staff started their second week of unexpected time off on March 23 as a result of Governor Bullock's directive on March 15 closing all K-12 schools for two weeks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Since the Governor's announcement, confirmed cases in Montana have steadily risen, prompting other changes... Full story
On March 21, the Valley County Health Officer Dr. Anne Millard held a Facebook livestream to answer questions and inform the public about the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected much of the world and led to an order to shut down dine in bars, restaurants, brew pubs and so on last week. Below are the key takeaways from that livestream. To view the video in full visit the Frances Mahon Deaconess Facebook page. If you have traveled recently, stay home. Dr. Millard emphasized the need for people who have traveled to places outside Valley County,... Full story
Measures Aimed at Preventing Over-Burdened Hospital Valley County has declared a state of emergency as of March 17. The city followed suit on March, 19, declaring a state of emergency at a 3 p.m. emergency meeting of the City Council. The actions come after Governor Steve Bullock and President Donald Trump issued state and nationwide emergencies last week as a result of the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic that has spread to all 50 states and territories. “The County has continued to monitor the situation and the circumstances surrounding the s... Full story
The Valley County Food Bank, an all-volunteer organization, has found a way to keep serving those in the community who face food insecurity. Dealing with the closure of most brick-and-mortar establishments in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, food bank volunteers came together on March 21 to gather and distribute necessary food to 111 households across the country in lieu of the normal pick-up date. Members of local churches, the Glasgow High School student council and the community set out...
During this time of uncertainty and unknowns, the Glasgow Courier remains committed to keeping subscribers and communities well informed on not only the pandemic but also the local news. The staff is committed to fulfilling our important role while at the same time taking necessary steps to protect the health and safety to our employees. Due to CDC guidelines on social distancing and closures of businesses, we recommend signing up for a digital subscription to the Glasgow Courier to ensure continued delivery of your news. You can activate your... Full story
The news is full of stories that show toilet paper shortages throughout the country, including shortages in the State of Montana. As a result, people may choose to use other products that aren’t meant to be flushed, such as baby wipes, paper napkins or paper towels. If you are running short on toilet paper and opt to use paper towels or wipes of any kind – even those marked “flushable” – please DO NOT FLUSH! You may think flushing a single paper towel or wipe each trip to the bathroom is not a big deal, but those flushes add up. Items oth... Full story
The Valley County Detention Center will not release any current inmates, according to Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer. The decision comes from Justice of the Peace Christina Hillman and follows a Montana Supreme Court guidance signed by Chief Justice Mike McGrath on March 20 to review prison rosters and release nonviolent offenders without bond. The memo cited concerns that the risk of transmitting COVID-19, “not only to prisoners within the correctional facilities but staff and defense attorneys as well,” warranted the request. The jus... Full story
The State of Montana has taken measure to provide relief to Montanans that are financially affected by the COVID-19 emergency. Specifically, the state has facilitated small business loans, streamlined unemployment benefits, opened up Federal Emergency Management Agency grants and delayed driver’s license renewal and tax filing deadlines. As of last week, small businesses across Montana impacted by the novel coronavirus are now eligible to apply for emergency loans through the Small Business Administration. They can apply for up to $2 million i... Full story
Social Security Scams Scam: Caller claims to be from Social Security and says that the outbreak has forced a reorganization of their records. They want to confirm your personally identifiable information, like your Social Security number. Social Security will never call you! If you aren’t sure that a caller is legitimate, hang up and look up the number of the organization they claim to represent. If they really work there, you’ll be able to get right back on the line with them. Medicare/Medicaid Scams Scam: Caller claims to be from Med... Full story
Courier Readers, In response to guidelines set down by the Centers for Disease Control and the County Health Officer, we are locking our doors at the Glasgow Courier. We will still bring you the news, features and stories you've come to love and expect, and we can still be reached at the office and email. We also ask that during this time you send us story ideas. We especially want to hear about those people going above and beyond in these trying times to help their neighbors, community and loved ones. That way, we can make sure their efforts... Full story
On March 26, Governor Steve Bullock issued a Directive requiring Montanans to stay home and temporarily closes all nonessential businesses and operations to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The order, which goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 28, will buy time for health care workers on the frontlines and seeks to limit long term impacts to the state’s economy. “In consultation with public health experts, health care providers, and emergency management professionals, I have determined that to protect public health and human safety, it is... Full story
*Editor's Note: This is a developing story and we encourage you to check back regularly for further details as they are made available.* The Valley County Health Officer Dr. Anne Millard has issued an order that all persons entering Valley County will be required to quarantine for 14 days. The order will generally apply to anyone coming into the county but has presently unclear exclusions, per a county teleconference the morning of March 27. Those on quarantine are supposed to stay home and isolate from others. Exclusions to the order will... Full story
This story has been updated. The updated story can be found at https://www.glasgowcourier.com/story/2020/04/01/news/kxl-to-go-forward-amid-pandemic/8663.html. TC Energy has confirmed their plans to move forward with construction of the Keystone XL pipeline in Phillips and Valley Counties during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the coming weeks, the planned construction project will bring in 100 workers from all over the country, all of whom will be living in hotels and recreational vehicles while they... Full story
March 31, 2020 The majority our residents and businesses are doing exactly what is in this order to protect their families and neighbors, but we want to clarify expectations within our community. First and foremost – PROTECT YOUR HOUSEHOLD. Your household consists of the people who live with you regularly, the people who sleep in your dwelling, obtain most meals in your dwelling, and do most of their personal hygiene in your dwelling. Every time you are outside of your household and are around people that you don’t live with, you are exp... Full story
