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The Valley County Health Department (VCHD) on Friday confirmed the death of a woman in her 70s due to COVID-19 infection. This marks the fifth death since Sept. 1, and the 23rd since the pandemic began. On Friday, VHCD officials stated there were 52 new and confirmed COVID-19 infections in Valley County sine the prior week, which saw 30 new cases. The new cases last week were comprised uf 34 females and 18 males. • Active Cases: 120 • Recovered cases: 1,025 • Total cases: 1,168 • Hospita... Full story
There were six animal control calls, five motor vehicle stops, five dog/cat control calls, three reports for record, two assists to citizens and one inspection. Saturday, Sept. 25 • 0026 – Caller would like an officer to respond to her house. She says her house window was broken out sometime between 1130 and midnight. • 0858 – Caller wanted to speak to an officer about her ex-boyfriend. He was in town last night and apparently was at a house drinking not far from where the caller was staying. She stated she has had problems with the ex-boyf...
Glasgow Schools Fall Concert Rescheduled for Nov. 1 UPDATE: Due to a staff shortage at the Glasgow School District, the Glasgow Music Department will now host their Fall Concert at 6 and 7 p.m. on Monday Nov. 1. It previously had been scheduled for Oct. 19. The Glasgow Music Department will host their Fall Concert on Monday, Nov. 1 in the High School Auditorium. The evening will feature all of our music students from the Middle School and the High School on one night. Starting at 6 p.m. will be... Full story
Area residents turned out in droves last week to participate in the 2021 Glasgow High School Homecoming Parade, which led up to victories for the sports team at the high school. Congratulations Scotties!... Full story
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is worried the American Prairie Reserve's (APR) bison grazing change of use permit proposal could have a disastrous economic impact on Valley County farmers and Ranchers. "I think it moves in that direction, that is the concern," Knudsen told The Courier over the phone late last week. "One of the big concerns I have is there seems to be two different sets of rules. There is a set of rules for farmers and ranchers who have these federal allotments, and...
U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III 77183 of Air Mobility Command (AMC) Charleston Air Force Base (AFB) in South Carolina conducts exercises over the Glasgow AFB facility, currently managed by Montana Air Research Company (MARCO), an affiliate of Boeing. The aircraft last week was involved with military exercises including paratroopers conducting jumps in the area. AMC provides airlift, special missions, aerial refueling, and aeromedical evacuation for the United States armed...
The Glasgow Courier is proud to announce the long vacant position of advertising agent has been filled by Theresa "Reese" Johnson of Nashua. "I look forward to building long term relationships with the businesses in Valley County, and am eager to meet clients in person in the coming weeks," Johnson said. Johnson holds a bachelor's degree in media studies with an emphasis on photography from Montana State University, in Bozeman. In the early 1990s, Johnson was an ad photographer and... Full story
There were six motor vehicle stops, four animal control calls, three hazards, two parking violations, one dog/cat control call, one inspection request, one public assist and one traffic control call. Monday, Sept. 20 • 1431 – A male called to inform both of his vehicles have been stolen: one went missing Thursday and the other must've been recently, he indicated. He stated he has both titles for both vehicles but one is registered to his wife. 1453 – The male called back to state the one vehicle was still on the property. They didn't see it as...
Commenting period for Fort Peck Lake Extended The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District public scoping comment period on the Fort Peck Shoreline Management Plan is being extended through Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. A public meeting was held on the evening of Sept. 16, 2021 and the public was invited to provide scoping comments from August 19 through September 30, 2021 for the Fort Peck Lake Shoreline Management Plan. Due to an influx of comments, USACE elected to extend the public... Full story
Glasgow Police Department Chief Robert Weber was sworn in to his new position during the regular scheduled City Council meeting Monday, rescheduled from last week. The council members were so excited by the event they forget to vote before he was sworn in. They quickly rectified the issue, voting to affirm his position....
After a U.S. Senate vote Monday failed to increase the federal debt ceiling, Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) said he is concerned of a potential government shutdown. He also condemned his colleagues across the aisle for blocking a continuing resolution that would fund the government beyond Sept. 30 and avoid defaulting on America's bills. Tester was the only member of Montana's Congressional delegation to vote in favor of the resolution. Republicans "are playing with fire," Tester told The Courier...
There were 14 motor vehicle stops, five dog/cat control calls, five animal control calls, four hazards, four traffic control calls, three reports for record, two assists to other agencies, two public assists, one system trouble call and one alarm call. Monday, Sept. 13 • 1251 – Caller reported a two vehicle accident. She states there are no injuries but the front of her vehicle is damaged. Caller stated she was backed into by the other vehicle. One cited for improper backing. • 1323 – Caller states that when her husband went out to check t...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2011 • The Glasgow Scottie Band showed off in the Homecoming Parade this year, boasting a completely new set of uniforms. Over decades of use, the band’s distinctive kilts had grown shabby and in short supply. • Dave Strohmaier and his family arrived in Glasgow on Amtrak last Thursday to make two points; to make sure passenger rail service remains strong in Montana and to “get Congress back on track.” • They didn’t post a perfect score, but the Glasgow girls’ cross country team did run its best meet of the sea... Full story
Volunteers with the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expended a bit of elbow grease recently at the Children's Museum of Northeast Montana in Glasgow, sprucing up the place for the enjoyment of area youngsters. The 14 volunteers also gave a deep clean to the Glasgow Senior Center. The volunteers are part of the Glendive Stake, which is similar to a diocese or district, which includes eleven congregations and covers eastern Montana from the Canadian border to the Wyoming border and...
Cub Scout Popcorn Fundraiser Underway Cub Scouts Pack 898 is selling popcorn now through Oct. 17 both online and door-to-door. The scouts offer chocolate pretzels, caramel corn, white cheddar, sweet and salty kettle corn, salted caramel and microwaved popcorn. Due to COVID, the scouts also are offering sales via email or phone. This fundriaser is a crucial source of income for the Montana Council BSA. For more information, email [email protected] or call Mike at 406-654-4350 or Amy at... Full story
Fort Peck Community Federal Credit Union has awarded two seven hundred fifty ($750.00) dollar scholarships to credit union members. It is our pleasure to support these individuals in their continuing educational endeavors. The "returning student" scholarship was awarded to Trevor Toavs. Trevor's goals include studying to become a rural primary care physician and, after completing residency, returning to Northeast Montana and working to improve the health and quality of life of all people in our...
During their regular meeting Wednesday morning, County Commissioners Mary Armstrong and Paul Tweten voted to ease fire restrictions. Chair John Fahlgren was away on county business. Valley County has been under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to the excessively dry conditions since July 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong and seconded by Commissioner Tweten to transition from Stage 1 Fire Restrictions to Fire Season effective at 12:01 am on Friday October 1, 2021. Co-Fire Wardens, Bob Hansen, and Robert Brunelle recommended the move... Full story
The Valley County Health Department has confirmed the death of a woman in her 70s due to COVID-19. She has not been publicly identified. "We express our sympathy to her family and loved ones," said Lynn Miller, RN, Director of the Valley County Health Department To date, Valley County has lost 19 persons to COVID-19, Miller said. VALLEY COUNTY COVID-19 • New cases since last update one week ago: 25 • Active cases now: 36 • Recovered cases/no longer infectious: 962 • Total cases: 1,017 • Hospi... Full story
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 stopped by the Malta High School Auditorium to give citizens a chance to comment on a grazing issue involving Bison, the American Prairie Reserve, and the Bureau of Land Management. Phillipts County News (a sister newspaper of The Courier) caught up with Montana AG Knudsen after the event. "It went great," Knudsen said. "We had a huge turnout, way bigger than we expected." The event, which hosted over 250 concerned citizens, gave those...
In his new position as city of Glasgow Chief of Police, Rob Weber is getting straight to business. "I want to get back to where we were as a community policing department," Weber told The Courier Monday. "Short term goals, there are things we need to work on like policy and procedure and updating that to help us achieve our overall goal." There also is a shortage of manpower currently as two patrol positions are now vacant. "We've got one guy who looks promising, and he needs to go in front of...
Sisters Haven Riddick, (left), a junior at Glasgow High School, and Saryn Riddick, a freshman, recently volunteered to help paint the mural inside the underpass in downtown Glasgow. "I felt this was a really cool experience," Saryn said. "In 20-years-time I can say, 'oh yeah. I helped create this in 9th Grade.'"... Full story
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - In her 19 years of living with cerebral palsy, scoliosis and other ailments, Cynthia Enriquez De Santiago has endured about 60 surgeries and her heart has flatlined at least four times. But the most unusual doctor's referral of her life came last year: Go see an attorney. Enriquez De Santiago sought help at a Colorado health clinic that takes a novel approach to improving the health of its patients: It incorporates legal assistance into its medical practice for patients... Full story
Glasgow Aging Services Office Moves Action for Eastern Montana is relocating the Aging Services Office, currently located at 334 West Court Street, to the Senior Center, located 501 Court Square. The office is located in the back of the common area and people can enter through the front door. The phone number will remain the same 406-228-9751. Lisa Baxter looks forward to assisting persons 60 and older or disabled with Medicare, health insurance as well as information and assistance on... Full story
There were 21 motor vehicle stops, six animal control calls, six hazards, five assist citizen/public assists, two dog/cat control calls, one parking violation, one alarm and one inspection request. Sunday, Sept. 5 • 0040 – An officer saw a vehicle across the tracks that got on the gas hard. • 2145 – People sitting in a vehicle. Per an officer, spoke to the driver. He will be sleeping there for the night unless the officer finds he is not allowed to be there. • 2225 – A woman reported a...
The Glasgow High School Educational Trust is honored and grateful to announce a gift of $20,000 from the Karen (Swenson) Combs Family. Karen, the very first recipient of a gift from the trust in 1966, said her donation was a "... way of saying thank you and paying forward a blessing." "I have many fond memories of my high school years at Glasgow High School that set the foundation for continuing my education at Eastern Montana College in Billings, Montana, now known as Montana State University,...
