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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...
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...
• Current age? 60 • How long have you lived in Glasgow? "All my life (outside of college years)." • Why should voters pick you? "I have the experience from being on the council for over a decade; I have the leadership experience (past and current board positions); I have the desire to continue to serve the people of Glasgow." • What experience do you bring to the table? "I have served on the Glasgow City Council for over a decade (currently the President of the Council). I am the Preside...
• Current age? 38 • How long have you lived in Glasgow? About 36 years. • Why should voters pick you? "I have seven years of government management experience with my job now as [Valley County] Roads Superintendent. I understand how government budgets work. I do all of my own budget stuff with my job. And, I am extremely common sense. I am very relatable to the public. I work in public service. My big deal is you have to listen to what people want, the concerns they have. You can't take it as pe...
Beginner's luck was in full force last week for first time hunter Teagen Twitchell, 13, who on his first day picked off a 4X4. Teagen was joined by his father, Todd Twitchell, his little brother Tucker, and Allen and Tara Harrington. They spotted the buck after about four hours in the field. Allen coached Teagen to wait calmy for about 10-minutes before taking his shot with a 6.5mm Creedmoor....
The Autumn Harvest Bazaar, held Saturday at the Valley Event Center in Glasgow, attracted a large crowd of folks getting a head start on their Christmas shopping....
Western Valley 4-H Meeting Report The Oct. 3, 2021 meeting was called to order by Cienna Strommen. Before the meeting, several children decided to have a war. I promptly stopped the fighting, for it was getting too out of hand. The meeting was called to order. I, as former rec. leader, decided we should play bang, while Cooper Albus (Former Song Leader) gave us a background music of "One of Them Girls." It ended in a back-to-back shootout between Kade Strommen and Kodi McColly. Trey Johnson list...
POPLAR, Mont. - When Maria Vega was a senior in high school in 2015, she found the body of one of her closest friends, who had died by suicide. A few days later, devastated by the loss, Vega tried to take her own life. After the attempt failed, she was arrested and taken to juvenile detention in Poplar, a remote town on the Missouri River a short drive from the North Dakota oil fields. She was put in a cell and kept under observation for several days until a mental health specialist was availabl...
There were eight animal control calls, five motor vehicle stops, four assist citizen/public assists, three fire/business alarms, three dog/cat control calls, one inspection request, one hazard, one traffic control call and one report for record. Monday, Oct. 11 1109 – Contacted Hinsdale FC who thinks they can handle the fire with the two trucks they have. He will call if they need more. Caller reported a semi on fire. She stated she doesn't have much information on this as it was reported to her by another person. She stated they have small w...
Although Larry Potter registered a the Valley County Courthouse to run as a candidate for Nashua Mayor, and paid the $15 filing fee, he failed to then register with the Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP) and was not legally eligible for placement on the current ballot. Due to the failure to register with COPP, his would be opponent -- JoAnna Turner -- technically is running unopposed. A such, there was no need to place the mayor's race on the ballot, explained Marie L. Pippin, Valley Cou...
Editor's Note: The Courier sent the same questions to both candidates for the Ward 1 election. Candidate Adam Hooper declined to participate. Current age? 52 How long have you lived in Glasgow? "I have lived in Glasgow for 30 years, but my entire life has been in Nashua and Glasgow." Why should voters pick you? "I could use that old phrase, 'experience.' I have spent eight years on the City Council and feel I have done a really fair job in representing the citizens and taxpayers of Glasgow. I...
Hovering directly above the remains of a tyrannosaurid discovered in the Badlands of Valley County, helicopter pilot Rob Sperry needed to remain stationary as archaeologist Josh Chase connected a steel cable hanging from the Chinook to the steel frame on the ground containing the fossils. Not only did Chase need to be wary of the cable and hook –weighing in excess of 100 pounds and potentially becoming a wrecking ball – but of the electricity generated by the helicopter. "That helicopter gen...
The Loaded Toad has a new owner, but boasts the same legacy of delicious culinary confections and fine coffee. Glasgow native Candy Lagerquist has purchased the long time business from Alicia Frueh, officially taking the mantle on Sept. 10. Alicia and her late husband, Robert "Jimmy" Frueh, themselves became the new owners of the coffee shop on Aug. 25, 2019. They, in turn, purchased the shop from Jimmy's sister, Ann Kulczyk, who opened the coffee shop on July 14, 2014. Jimmy died from...
With Montana State law prohibiting a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and a potential Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that would punish businesses with 100 or more employees for not mandating such vaccinations, applicable Valley County businesses may find themselves in a legal gray area. "I have had conversations with business owners and member of the Montana Chamber of Commerce, and obviously they are concerned they are going to be put between a rock and a hard place where -...
The basement renovations at the Glasgow City-County Library have been completed, with a new ADA family-sized restroom and a kitchenette. These new additions will be beneficial for library staff and public use during special programs, events, meetings and any other library occasions. The restroom is near the overflow area where the newspapers, magazines and reference materials are located. This project has been in the planning stages for several years. The goal of the library staff is to do the best they can to serve their patrons and...
Glasgow School District is now offering free COVID-19 testing to students and staff. Results will be available within 30 minutes. "As part of steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep our school open for in-person learning, we will offer a free COVID-19 Testing Program for students and staff at Glasgow School District," Superintendent Wade Sundby said in a press release. "Regular testing will help protect our students, staff, family members, and others against COVID-19 or are otherwise...
Glasgow Schools Fall Concert Changed to Nov. 1 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 the 6-12th grade Band Concert, including the 6th grade band, 7/8 grade band and High School Band. Following that concert, the choir will begin at 7:15 p.m. That concert will include the 6th grade choir, 7/8...
Need to safely dispose of old prescription or over the counter medications? The Glasgow Police Department, in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will collect unused and unwanted medications at both the Valley County Courthouse and at the police station during regular business hours on Saturday, Oct. 23. "If they have any prescription drugs sitting around or just normal over the counter drugs they want to get rid of, now would be a good time to do it," said GPD Chief Rob Weber....
There were seven motor vehicle stops, six animal control calls, two hazards, two dog/cat control calls, one traffic control call and one report for record. Monday, Oct. 4 1555 – Caller reported a theft from the Rundle laundry room around 2118 last night. They have the suspect on video. He believes it's the subject that has been in town for a few days. Advised him that the officers will be there as soon as they're available. 1555 – Received multiple calls for two-vehicle accident – one semi and a UPS truck. While on the call the caller state...
Due to a large number of personnel being unable to work due to illness, and a lack of substitutes available due to an ongoing shortage, Glasgow School District has canceled all in person classes from Monday Oct. 18 through Wednesday, Oct. 20. Students already were not scheduled to attend classes on Thursday, Oct. 21. "I apologize for the short notice and the hardships this may create for our families in our community," Wade Sundby, Glasgow School District #1A Superintendent, said in a press...
UPDATE: On Wednesday, the Biden Administration took the first steps to reopen the northern border by allowing vaccinated Canadians into the U.S. starting in November. It would remain closed to the unvaccinated. Governor Greg Gianforte continues to push the Biden Administration to reopen the Canadian border, noting the disparity with the Mexican Border which is virtually wide open to unvaccinated and undocumented foreign nationals who have been flooding across. "It is a tragic irony that the...
Facing about 200 hundred cases a year in five counties, Glasgow Police Department Victim Witness Specialists Jewel Etherington and Margaret Henry don't get much downtime. "We cover five counties, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Sheridan and Roosevelt," Etherington told The Courier last week. During a normal week, "I spend one day in Malta then I try to get to Plentywood every other week on a normal basis," Etherington continued. "Then, we hit Scobey. Margaret, my partner, she takes care of...
The Glasgow Police Department is seeking the driver responsible for crashing into a portable police speed radar set up at the crosswalk at Scottie Pride Drive and Cloud Street. According to police reports, the incident was reported at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday. A resident living nearby called dispatch at that time to report the speed indicator was broken and scattered all over the road. The reporting party was not able to provide a description of the driver, but said they were operating a late...
