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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Lodgepole Complex fire continues to devour range land, homes, and farms in Garfield and Petroleum Counties, approximately 52 miles northeast of Jordan. At press time, the fires had consumed more than 250,000 acres and 16 homes across four different close burning fires, dubbed the Bridge Coulee, Barker, South Breaks and Square Butte fires, which make up the Lodgepole Complex fires. The fire had started just some six days prior on July 19. A release on the fire said that, "Firefighters were...
Local artist Cathryn Reitler began an Artist in Residency program in the historic town of Medora, N.D., on July 19. As a part of the program, Reitler is living expense-free in one of the town's 18th century antique homes, where she is able to paint onsite and has a gallery of her works for sale upstairs. Her residency will commence on July 29, with a reception held in her honor showcasing the pieces she has completed during her stay, along with pieces she created in preparation for the...
With the Northeast Montana Fair only two and a half weeks away, Valley County 4-H members are busy preparing their projects that they will be entering. Some are busy with their market animals, while others are busy baking. For some other members, they are working on their sewing projects. The members that are entering their sewing projects took in the Sewing Camp held June 20 at the Opheim High School. Eighteen 4-Hers participated in the camp, along with five leaders and three instructors. The members brought their own sewing machines, thread...
The United States Attorney's Office announced that Toni Louise Plummer-Alvernaz was sentenced to one year in prison, $246,024 in restitution and a $100 special assessment for her involvement in a long running embezzlement scheme involving two northeast Montana charities. The sentencing occurred on July 14, before U.S. District Chief Judge Dana Christensen in Great Falls. Plummer had been the director for the Montana Native Women's Coalition and the Women's Resource Center in Glasgow. The...
After recently announcing they will be accepting bids for a project that will span 1.8 miles of Airport Road, Valley County Commissioners have accepted the offer made by sole bidder Century Paving of Lewistown. The company’s bid of $774,477 will cover leveling and a 2-inch overlay running a 1.8 mile span of Airport Road, spanning from Ezzie’s Westend to the junction next to the high school. This project will also include chip sealing on 7th Ave. N., from near the northern most house to the intersection with Airport Road. The proposed imp...
With a goal of increasing visibility and awareness about the performing arts, the Fort Peck Summer Theatre is presenting a series of performances around the greater Northeast Montana region. Directed by Andy Meyers, The Last of the Dragons will be presented free of charge at various locations in Glasgow, Plentywood, Malta, Scobey and Poplar beginning Saturday, July 22. Originally produced in 2006 by the celebrated and critically-acclaimed Manhattan Children’s Theatre, The Last of the Dragons tells a tale of bravery, intelligence and u...
As Valley County falls under category D4--exceptional drought--on the U.S. Drought Monitor this month, USDA has authorized emergency haying on CRP lands beginning July 16. Valley County Conservation District would like to remind all area producers to be cautious of fire danger as hot, dry weather forecast continues into the near future. Fire requires fuel, oxygen and ignition source to start. All three parts are ever present in the fields. With this summer’s prolonged high temperatures, constant wind and the lack of rain, fire potential will n...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Valley County as a primary natural disaster due to losses and damages caused by the recent drought. Many Montana counties, including Valley County, have met the extreme drought (D3) criteria on the U.S. Drought Monitor, making farmers and ranchers in these areas eligible for a number of disaster assistance programs. One such program is the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). Eligible pasture types include long season small grains, nat...
In a July 12 story titled "Gianforte Hears from Northeast Montana Farmers and Ranchers," a quotation in the final paragraph was misattributed to Opheim's Dennis Honrud. It was Marvin Tarum of Richland who said, "[T]his close to the border, Canada's our best friend(...). I have my own importer number to sell in Canada(...). We need to make it better, not trash our relationship with Canada." In the same article, Marc Swanson is incorrectly identified as General Manager of FES. Swanson is CEO of FES....
Organizers for the campaign to “Vote Yes Valley View Home” are hosting informational meetings around the county throughout July. Meetings have already occurred in Hinsdale (July 10) and Opheim (July 12). Future meetings will be held on July 13, at 6:30 p.m., at the Nashua Senior Citizens Center; July 18, at 7 p.m., at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center; July 19, at 4 p.m., and July 25, at 7 p.m., at Valley View Home in Glasgow; July 25, at 1 p.m., at Frazer High School; Aug. 1, at 6 p.m., at the St. Marie Town Hall and Aug. 6, at 8 p.m., at Lus...
On July 6, law enforcement responded to a two vehicle accident outside of Glasgow that resulted in a fatality. Valley County Sheriffs discovered a head-on collision near mile marker 546, roughly three miles east of Glasgow. Emergency medical services also responded to the scene and both occupants were transported to Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Fatally wounded during the accident was 59- year-old Valley County resident Keith Wynegar. Montana Highway Patrol and the Valley County Sheriff’s Office are currently conducting an investigation i...
U.S. Congressman for Montana Greg Gianforte left his weekend schedule on July 8, to meet with local farmers, ranchers, agriculture industry supporters, implement dealers and the meteorologist-in-charge of National Weather Service Glasgow. Hosted by Farm Equipment Sales CEO Sarah Swanson, the intent of the meeting appeared two-fold. First, those Ag producers present focused on the drought conditions in northeastern Montana, and the foreseeable consequences. Second, they discussed regulations and...
Local business owner, Lee Nelson, suffered a heart attack on July 5, and after being flighted to Billings, he suffered several other heart attacks, which required him to be flighted to Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 7. Since being admitted in Utah, he has various forms of life support hooked up to his heart and has been making good improvements. He is getting stronger with each day that passes. He is receiving the best cardiology care in the nation however his recovery will be long and will create a financial burden on him and his family. A...
Change is in the air at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital with extensive renovations and space repurposing on the horizon, and that spirit of change doesn’t stop at the building. Since March of 2017, six new department directors or managers have joined the ranks of FMDH leadership. Although some of the newly appointed leaders have worked at the hospital for years, while others are new to the FMDH family, all are eager to put their unique personalities to use in order to best serve FMDH and consequently, the community. Derek Beadle, who has b...
The Glasgow Job Service Employers' Committee board (JSEC) has selected Ezzie's Wholesale, Inc. as it's Outstanding Large Employer. In a press release, the board says it was convinced based on the level of customer service provided by Ezzie's employees at both locations in town, as they go above and beyond for those who need additional assistance. Ezzie's also sponsors and donates to local events and various fundraisers. On June 28, representatives of the company gathered with the mayor and city...
Riverside Contracting and subcontractor Sletten Construction will be making repairs to the Milk River Bridge south of Nashua. To begin the repairs, the northbound lane of Highway 117 at the Milk River Bridge will be closing on Tuesday, July 11, at 8 a.m. During the closure, only single-lane traffic with loads less than 10 feet in width will be allowed across the bridge until the entire bridge work is completed. The closure will remain in effect seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The work will take approximately two months and will be completed...
The Glasgow Police Department has partnered with McDonald’s, Flips and Dairy Queen of Glasgow, to make coupons for free ice cream cones available for officers to reward kids they notice making good decisions. Earlier this spring, Lieutenant Trint Gamas approached the department about an incentive program for kids found to be safely and appropriately seated in car seats. The idea was further developed to reward youth in our community that were making safe choices wherever officers encountered them. Whether this is being properly seated in a c...
With the continued dry conditions and lack of rain, the Fort Peck Pines Recreational Area is seeing an increase in local, state and federal firefighters being dispatched to remove the overabundance of vegetation. For the second year in a row, volunteers are using chainsaws, mowers and wood chippers to reduce the risk of wildfires in the area. Crews and engines are also being pre-positioned in areas of high concern to assist if a wildfire does ignite. While crews are in the area, they are taking full advantage, helping their community reduce...
Local divers Joyce and Ryan Stone would like to remind area boaters and visitors to our summertime fishing and sailing competitions at Fort Peck Lake, to please keep an eye out for red and white "Diver Down" flags, indicating the nearby presence of a diver under the surface of the water. Montana law dictates that boaters must steer clear within 200 feet of a tow-float, buoy or craft bearing the flag. If a vessel must approach this warning flag, it must do so at a "no wake speed." So whether...
On June 26, Senator Jon Tester announced 55 Montana counties, including Valley County, will receive $31.8 million in Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) for 2017. PILT payments help local governments carry out vital services such as firefighting and police protection, construction of public schools and roads, and search-and-rescue operations. The payments are made annually for tax exempt Federal lands administered by various organizations, such as the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Valley...
