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The City of Glasgow and Valley County are working on plans to maintain essential services in the wake of a statewide emergency declaration by Governor Steve Bullock on March 15. Representatives and elected officials from government, local establishments and clergy from area churches met in a planning meeting held the morning of March 16, at the county courthouse to discuss the city-county plan to maintain essential services during the emergency declaration. According to County Commissioner Mary Armstrong, who is spearheading the county... Full story
The Valley County Board of Health urges the public and places of business to implement the following steps now to prevent the spread of illness within the community: Always use proper hand washing Before, during, and after preparing food Before eating food Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea Before and after treating a cut or wound Before and after using the toilet After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing After touching an a... Full story
To prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, the Glasgow City County Public Library is taking precautionary safety measures As of now, the library will continue to stay open with limited services for two weeks. We will abide by all City, County, State and Federal mandates. Effective immediately March 16, 2020, the following measures are being instituted: Patrons are asked not to linger or hang out at the library. To drop off items and get what is needed. All public events/programming will be suspended for two weeks.... Full story
Though the COVID-19 outbreak has not reached northeast Montana yet, it is not too early to begin planning for potential self-quarantines. With schools closing and many businesses offering limited services, people may want to consider what they will need at home for the foreseeable future. With medical experts recommending two-weeks for self quarantines in the event of exposure to the virus, it is recommended that people have a two-week supply of food at home, including non-perishable goods. Plan to purchase shelf-stable beverages, including... Full story
As a local grocer, we understand the critical nature of our business and the service we provide to the local community. We have been monitoring, planning and working diligently to address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its effects on our community. The safety and health of our shoppers, staff, and community are our primary concern. We are committed to taking action in order to prevent any unnecessary risk. As the situation rapidly changes, our team is adapting and implementing best practices throughout our store. We will communicate... Full story
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital is taking all possible measures to protect our staff and patients. At this time, FMDH is asking for cooperation from the community to help us achieve that purpose. Please do not come to the hospital if you do not need medical care. Access to the FMDH facility is currently limited to those with appointments for essential services, with the exception of the Emergency Department. There will be no walk-in care available in the Glasgow Clinic, Laboratory or Radiology. Patient care departments will be contacting... Full story
Nemont has been monitoring the rapid development of COVID-19. We have established a business continuity team out of concern of our employees, customers, and continued operations during these uncertain times. Recently we met with Public health representatives in order to develop our initial response to COVID-19. Nemont has implemented the following procedures effective immediately to help keep our communities safe: Retail offices will be closed to the public starting March 18, 2020: Doors will be closed to all public entry. Employees will... Full story
Rest assured, Region 6 Fish, Wildlife and Parks offices are open! However, due to the “social distancing” measures that are being taken, please expect to abide by the following: If you can, please use the internet to buy your licenses and apply for permits…this way there is no social interaction necessary. If you feel ill or have any symptoms, please respect our staff and others by not entering an FWP building. We would be happy to answer any questions over the phone: 406-228-3700 (Glasgow) or 406-265-6177 (Havre). If you do come to the Glasg... Full story
As a result of the fast spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Steve Bullock directed the closure of all non-resident public K-12 schools for two weeks, starting March 16 and lasting through March 27. “I recognize that our schools often serve as a lifeline for families and that this decision is going to have disruption on Montanans over the coming weeks,” said the Governor in a press conference March 15. “I’m committed to working with schools, communities and public health to minimize the impact. I encourage businesses to do everyth... Full story
The City of Glasgow, along with Valley County, are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and following the Centers for Disease Control and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services recommendations. Information is rapidly changing, and we are working to quickly identify how we can support our employees and their families who have essential service duties and keep our community safe. The City of Glasgow has put the following safety measures in place until March 31, 2020: The Glasgow Recreation Center will be... Full story
The County has declared a State of Emergency in Valley County as of March 17. The action comes after Governor Steve Bullock and President Donald Trump issued state and nationwide emergencies from the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic that has spread to all 50 states and a few territories. In Montana there are, as of March 18, 11 presumptive cases, mostly in major cities across the state. Nonetheless, schools and nursing homes have closed for a couple of weeks while businesses and local government have taken precautions to slow the spread of the... Full story
Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has not yet made an appearance in Montana, as of press time, however it has hit people countrywide, including nearby Oregon and Washington. The Valley County Health Department and Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital are advising everyone, whether you stay in Glasgow, are an avid traveler, or just make the occasional trips out of town, to wash your hands. If hand washing is not immediately available, utilize hand sanitizer that has at least 60 percent alcohol. “There is no need to panic. This virus is like e...
Guns and Hoses/Skate for a Cure will take over the Valley Event Center on Friday, March 20, starting at 5:30 p.m. with food and concessions. The main event is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. when Valley County and Lewistown-based firefighters, first responders and local law enforcement will team up to duke it out to support the Valley County H.O.P.E. Project. The game will feature one 20-minute period of game play, followed by a second period of games, including the infamous duck toss,...
After a year of delays, the Keystone XL pipeline project is back on schedule in Valley County. Members from a variety of local agencies, including County Commissioners, emergency medical services, Valley County Sheriff’s Office, volunteer firefighters and the Glasgow Chamber, in addition to local business owners and many others, filled the conference room at the Cottonwood Inn on Feb. 25 to listen to a project execution manager, a manager of corporate security and land management to discuss the scope of upcoming work and answer questions. Proje...
The Glasgow Elks awarded Valley County Long Run Fire Department and Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department with grants as part of the Montana State Elks Association State Major Project. This year’s funding, which amounted to $200,000, went to volunteer rural fire departments throughout the state in four districts, North, South, East and West. Grant applications describing the need for equipment and/or training were due to local Elks lodges Dec. 15, 2019. Funding decisions were made by the State Association on Jan. 31, and distributed a...
A Cody, Wyo., man is dead after falling through the ice while riding his four-wheeler on the evening of March 6, or morning of March 7, at Fort Peck Lake. According to Valley County Sheriff and Coroner Tom Boyer, the body of 80-year-old Ronald Spomer was discovered by anglers on March 8 at around noon floating in the recently thawed open water. The Sheriff said the anglers had been working to free their own four-wheeler from the ice when they noticed the man—whom they had met on Friday—was not near his ice fishing equipment. The Sheriff sta...
A Valley County man was arrested the evening of March 8 after leading the Valley County Sheriff on a pursuit following an attempted stop for driving under the influence of alcohol. Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer told the Courier that Matthew Lundstrom had been reported by a concerned citizen for speeding and swerving across the road near Hinsdale. The Sheriff responded to the call and observed the vehicle speeding and swerving over the center line. Assuming he was dealing with a driving under the influence situation, Sheriff Boyer initiated a...
The rape trial of disgraced ex-Valley County Undersheriff Luke Strommen has been delayed after the judge in the case granted the defense a continuance for an unknown period of time. The trial had been set to start on March 9, but was canceled at the last minute leaving the dozens called out for jury duty reeling to reschedule their days and, in some cases, get back to work. It was unclear at press time what justified the last minute continuance. The trial had been set after a November trial was vacated as Strommen pleaded guilty to one of two...
March weather conditions started off with warm above freezing temperatures, leading to snow and ice in the region to melt off, which caused minor flooding in low lying areas in Valley County. With cool temps forecast for the coming weekend, the National Weather Service in Glasgow is anticipating a slowing of that current melting and subsequent flooding. In the first nine days of March, the daily temperatures in Glasgow were consistently above freezing. In fact, with the exception of March 8...
Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate, Tim Fox, on Feb. 27 met with local health care administrators to tour the state-of-the-art Stat Air Ambulance hangar and discuss health care policy, insurance and Medicaid funding. Fox met with Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital CEO Randy Holom and Northeast Montana Stat Air Co-op Executive Director Clay Berger. The group started by touring the facility, which features a series of twin-prop ambulances, a large classroom, lodgings for on-call staff and it even houses a flight simulator that can...
As a result of the fast spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Steve Bullock directed the closure of all non-resident public K-12 schools for two weeks, starting March 16 and lasting through March 27. “I recognize that our schools often serve as a lifeline for families and that this decision is going to have disruption on Montanans over the coming weeks,” said the Governor in a press conference March 15. “I'm committed to working with schools, communities and public health to minimize the impact. I encourage businesses to do every... Full story
"Hockey fans aren't like other fans." That was the tagline for a series of commercials from several years back. What the commercials did not say, and did not have to, was that hockey fans are different because hockey players are different. Notorious for their toughness and passion, hockey players are known for playing through, despite injuries. From getting stitches on the bench without anesthesia to hockey blades slicing carotid arteries and jugular veins, hockey players return to the ice to...
Irle School first-grade students in Mrs. Overby's, Mrs. Boyer's, and Mrs. Qualls' classes had quite the learning experience on Feb. 25. Thanks to the generosity of Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital's physician assistant Jace Ball and Fifth Avenue Pharmacy's manager Holly Burleson donating hair nets, masks, gowns and gloves, these students had the opportunity to be word surgeons while learning about contractions at the same time. Irle School's first-grade students had learned about contractions...
The VFW Teacher of the Year award contest was established to recognize teachers who have committed to teaching their students Americanism and patriotism. According to the VFW's website, "Without our nation's veterans, America wouldn't be the great nation it is today. Our youth deserve to learn about our rich history, traditions and the role of our veterans in creating and shaping America." This year's nominee from VFW Post 3107 is Ms. Denise Winchester, a second-grade teacher at Irle Elementary...
Since 1790, the U.S. Census, which is mandated by the Constitution, has occurred every 10 years. This year marks another decade where information needs to be obtained in order to determine funding, possibly another U.S. House seat for the state and to better the community. Starting March 12, households will begin receiving an invitation to respond to the 2020 Census either through their mail or dropped off directly at their household. The Census is very important for every household to complete as the data obtained is used to determine more...
