Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Millions of Americans need bentonite every day, but many don’t even know it. To supply that demand, bentonite mining started in Valley County on Nov. 13, on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management Glasgow Field Office. According to BLM Geologist Craig Towery, mobilizing of equipment for the mining has started. Throughout the next couple of weeks, there will be an increase in traffic in the area as the equipment comes and goes during mining operations. BLM officials would like the public to be extra cautious when driving in and around t... Full story
You may notice the driver education car rolling the streets of Glasgow these days. In one month’s time, a fresh crop of drivers will be completing their trainings. In 2006, the current Graduated Driver’s License Program went into effect. This law has a very different look and feel to it from the program that the parents of many of these teenagers completed. The Graduated Driver’s License, or GDL, is a three-step program. The first step is the TELL or Traffic Education Learner’s License. This is the license that students test for during their d... Full story
Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle confirms that jail numbers are on the rise. The number of inmates rose from 13 to 41 this week, mainly due to transfers from Yellowstone, Missoula and Ravalli counties. County Planner Rene Clampitt has Valley County atlas books for sale (complete with township, range and communities). She’s also offering excellent wall maps and folding maps featuring the county on one side and towns on the other. And the price is right: Atlas books are $30. Maps are $10. Contact Clampitt at 406-228-6222 or find her at C... Full story
The Glasgow City-County Library will be closed Nov. 13-14 so the facility can undergo a much-needed carpeting makeover. The library will be closed at a minimum of these two days. However, the project will be ongoing upon reopening. In order to complete the project in a timely fashion, some areas may be blocked off temporarily with alternative access to accommodate patrons.... Full story
It was a full house at the FMDH Foundation's annual event held Nov. 4, at the Cottonwood Inn. Board President Shelly George welcomed everyone for coming out, and discussed how important the Foundation is to our community. Wonderful hors d'oeuvres were served and the room sparkled. It was a fun night filled with wonderful friends. Dennis and Sue Garsjo probably had the most fun as they were the lucky winner of the yogo sapphire with diamonds ring, sponsored by Baker's Jewelry. They had their... Full story
Kaitlin Cusker had a close call on Highway 2 at Nashua on Nov. 4. Snow and ice combined to make a routine southbound turn a genuine cause for alarm for the local rancher. Instead of completing the turn through town, Cusker's truck and trailer veered across the center lane and ended up on the north side of the highway facing the opposite direction. Luckily, nobody was hurt and Cusker is back at work. The moral: If if can happen to a local rancher, it can happen to you. Valley County Sheriff... Full story
Valley View Home held their annual harvest festival on Nov. 3. Dudley and the Deadbeats provided music and much entertainment to not only residents but also to the community who came out and enjoyed the company. Five raffle prizes were drawn, with Tony Degette winning $100 in Chamber Bucks, Valley View's own Sally Figmaka won $50 to Eugene's, Annie Capdeville won a Valley View gift basket, Stephanie Becmer won and re-donated Fort Peck Theatre tickets, of which Angie Peterson won, and Cari... Full story
The program for Veterans Day begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Glasgow Civic Center on Saturday, Nov. 11. The speaker will be Paul Kanning, an American veteran and rancher from Flaxville, Mont. Volunteers from Glasgow High School will be serving breakfast at the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Highway 2 in Glasgow from 7-9 a.m. After the ceremony, there will be a potluck at the VFW beginning at noon.... Full story
After failing to sell at auction Oct. 25, the Magruder property remains available. The property is composed of three lots located on the south side of town along Highway 42. The property was the longtime home to the Farmer’s Market. Valley County Commissioners are still looking to sell the property, considering offers at least $35,000, which is 70 percent of the opening bid at the recent auction. The property is zoned for commercial use and was appraised recently with a market value of $50,000.... Full story
Each year, the Soroptimists of Glasgow sponsors the annual Block of Bucks when Valley County children will shop for needed winter clothing. The 2017 shopping date is Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Elks. Last year, 247 children received $105 each to buy warm coats, boots and clothing. Volunteers are again needed to help these families shop. If there are any interested volunteers (age 16 and up) please contact a local Soroptimist or Lacie Brown at 406-230-2162. Volunteers are asked to be at the Elks before 8:45 a.m. Registration for families to... Full story
The Valley County Health Department’s Connie Boreson updated us on funding for the new drug incinerator we mentioned last week. Until recently, the contents of the county’s red drug collection box at Courthouse Square were sent to Billings for disposal. That option is no longer available, so Boreson, in coordination with the Valley County Sheriff’s Office, helped fill a need by securing $4,200 in funding from a Department of Health and Human Services grant via the organization’s Systems Health Department. Convicted murderer Jay Witkows... Full story
The rumors are true: The Kootenai National Forest was chosen to provide a tree to appear on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the Christmas season. This is the second tree provided to the capital from the National Forest. The tree will be cut on Wednesday, Nov. 8, and readied for the 3,000-mile expedition, which includes a series of stops in Montana communities, culminating with the official tree lighting in early December. The tree will be stopping in Glasgow on Friday, Nov. 17, as one of two whistle stops scheduled in the area. It is our... Full story
In an Oct. 18, press call with Montana’s rural journalists, US Senator Jon Tester touted the agenda that he has worked to pass in gridlocked Washington. The Big Sandy Farmer opened about farm bill meetings he had held throughout the state, and then pivoted to tout border security, wildfire management, and the opioid crisis as more pressing issues. “There are folks out there who aren’t our friends and we need to protect both the northern and the southern borders of our nation,” remarked Tester adding that, “as the ranking member on the Senate Ho... Full story
On Friday, Nov. 10, starting at 5:30 p.m., four local area businesses will stay open longer to allow the community to go shopping, relax, eat, mingle and allow shoppers to stay local when starting to plan for the holiday season. Shippwrecked, 5th Avenue Pharmacy, Table for Six and the Loaded Toad will be offering special discounts, promotions, and displays to get a select number of people in the community in the holiday spirit. This is the second year these businesses have joined forces. This year’s theme “Walking in Memphis” allows the busin... Full story
We all know eastern Montana is a food wasteland. It's about the only thing I hear people complain about consistently from Havre to Poplar. The watering holes are few and far between. Thankfully, Heidi Pippin and her cast of family and friends have stepped in to get the job done in Saco. If you read nothing further, hear me now: Pip's Diner is great place to eat. The latest incarnation in a line of local eateries (next door to Old Brand Saloon), Pip's is a combination greasy spoon and hipster bru... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens declare that due to good people coming forward with good information, the individuals responsible for the multiple mule deer killed in northern McCone Co. last week have been identified and interviewed. Region 6 wardens would like to thank the public for their phone calls, comments, and Facebook shares, and would also like to thank media outlets for helping to spread the word. Wardens are now working with the McCone Co. attorney, and charges are pending. The case will then go in front of th... Full story
According to Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle, the jail had a dramatic reduction in the number of inmates over the past week. The number of beds filled dropped by a total of 27 from a recent high of 50 down to just 35. The bulk of the reduction came as a result of Department of Corrections activity and inmate transfers. The Valley County Health Department and the Sheriff’s Office have added an incinerator to their toolkit for collecting and destroying illegal and prescription drugs. A red drug collection box has been placed in the county c... Full story
John Heenan of Billings has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Montana's sole U.S. House of Representatives seat. Currently, the seat is held by Greg Gianforte of Bozeman. Gianforte has already filed for reelection to the position. Heenan is a husband, father of four, and restauranteur in addition to being a consumer protection lawyer. He writes on his website, "I've spent my entire law career helping people stand up against powerful banks, insurance companies, and... Full story
Business executive and California Air National Guard Veteran Troy Downing is seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Jon Tester for U.S. Senate. A political newcomer, Downing enlisted in the Air National Guard following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and served two tours in Afghanistan. Downing grew up in California. After high school, he attended New York University, where he earned a degree in Information Technology. He then developed a startup company in California before relocating... Full story