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As of Jan. 12, the thirsty among us will have already noticed a big change at the old Sam's Supper Club location on Highway 2 in Glasgow. Here's the latest: The Knodel family, responsible for the award-winning pizzeria under the Googie lighting next to Reynold's Market, have extended their empire to include the aforementioned Sam's building, re-dubbing the establishment Sam & Jeff's. The biggest change is the drinks menu and the ambiance (think Sean Heavey photography, leather couches and a... Full story
In a vote of four to one, the Glasgow City Council has voted to deny Cindy Ramsbacher’s application for a permit to operate a pet rescue at her home address within city limits. A well-organized group of opponents, made up of area homeowners, made their feelings regarding the permit known in statements and in writing at the Jan. 2 meeting in council chambers. Ramsbacher, of Northeast Montana Pet Rescue, is respected and well known in the area for offering services to abandoned and mistreated pets, and her efforts have placed animals in many l... Full story
Valley County Chief Deputy Matt Remmich has officially bid Glasgow farewell. Remmich is taking a position as a police officer with the Montana State University Police Department in Bozeman. He told the Courier that he is grateful to the people of Valley County, adding: "For almost eight years I've had the privilege of waking up each day into my dream of public service through law enforcement. Keeping teamwork in mind, I hope I have helped Valley County become a little safer so everyone who... Full story
One day after Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Obama era Cole Memo, directing federal prosecutors to focus resources away from cannabis related offenses that followed existing state laws, U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana Kurt Alme issued a statement indicating the impact this has on Montanans who own medical marijuana dispensaries and those who use medical marijuana. Alme told the Courier that Sessions' announcement would not directly affect Montana, as other laws still exist that protect medical marijuana. Clarifying, he... Full story
With winter upon us, the Elk's Lodge 1922 turned up the heat at their first annual chili cook-off on Jan. 6. Seven local teams of veterans and rookies came together to showcase their skills in hopes of winning the cash prize. With an entry fee of $25, each team was given three hours to cook their masterpieces and present it to the judges. Cooking began at 1 p.m. and judging started at 4 p.m. Once the cooking started, it didn't take long for the room to fill with the aroma of onions, peppers and... Full story
The Gateway Club and Dave Pippin are hosting an impromptu jam band session at the former’s Fort Peck location on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. All musicians are welcome. Drink specials are on offer, with $2 beers and $3 mimosas during the event. The Gateway’s Stacy Britzman also told the Courier that they’ll have an indian taco bar for $10 per plate with musicians eating free. Pippin told the Courier that the general idea is an old fashioned musical gathering. “Bring your instruments, amps and kits,” he said, “and let’s play.” He added, “One rea... Full story
Record-breaking weather was set around the area this weekend. An Arctic airmass moved into the area on Dec. 30 and began to lift on Tuesday, Jan. 2. During that time, Glasgow’s high of -19 on New Years Day made it the coldest high ever recorded on that date. The previous coldest high on Jan 1 was -17 in 1928. The high of -20 on Dec 31, New Year’s Eve, was Glasgow coldest high since Feb 1, 2011, when the high was -21. For the last in important records set for the overall year: 2017 was officially the driest year on record for Glasgow with 6.6... Full story
Balmy conditions on Jan. 2 had the usual suspects around Courthouse Square smiling. Commissioner Paul Tweten confirmed that Commissioner Bruce Peterson will continue as chairperson in 2018. All three commissioners were pleased to report that county roads are being cleared as usual, with minimal inconveniences and delays despite the record-setting cold. Commissioner Peterson and County Planner Renee Clampitt told the Courier that county residents waiting for channels 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 of the Valley County TV District to resume consistent... Full story
Valley County Undersheriff Luke Strommen has received the Dan R. Taylor Award. Sheriff Vernon Buerkle told the Courier that Strommen, who has been with the department since 2009, was singled out for the numerous felony investigations he's played a role in, including Operation High Tide, which culminated in 17 felony arrests on drug charges in June, 2011. Buerkle also cited the Mary Strand case, on which Strommen teamed up with the FBI, and the Jay Witkowski homicide investigation. Strommen has... Full story
Capitalizing on Toni Marie LaGree's goodwill and a bit of Icelandic lore, the Sean R. Heavey Gallery and The Loaded Toad in downtown Glasgow featured a white elephant book and chocolate swap on the afternoon of Dec. 23. The well-attended event was LaGree's brainchild, and she held court as the rules of the game were explained to the dozens of happy attendees who came out to show solidarity with area readers, the charms of chocolate, and increased literacy generally in a county with no brick and... Full story
With increased awareness of the importance of pollinators, bees and beekeeping has become much more mainstream today than 30 years ago. Three workshops – Beginning Beekeeping, In the Bee Yard, and Harvesting and Winterizing, were held on Saturdays in March, May and September, respectively. Bee enthusiasts from five counties attended the day-long workshops which included lunch, demonstrations and door prizes. During the first workshop, participants learned the basics of bee biology, plants and planting for foraging bees, and how to manage b... Full story
We all know how barren the dining scene can be in Valley County and elsewhere in the region, particularly with both Sam’s Supper Club and The Hanger closing up shop in Glasgow. So it’s big news that Fort Peck’s Gateway Club is running extremely smoothly as of December thanks to a change in management, new hours, and a new menu featuring hand cut steaks, quality seafood, and al dente veggies, etc., at an affordable price point. Beginning in December, owners Jaydee and Dustin Mortenson brought daughter Kaylee Mortenson on as general manag... Full story
There are some big changes coming to the Glasgow Clinic in the New Year. Starting Jan. 1, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Hi-Line General Surgery will merge with the Glasgow Clinic. The new Glasgow Clinic will be composed of two divisions, Primary Care and Specialty Care. Primary care will house family medicine and internal medicine, while specialty care will house general surgery, obstetrics/gynecology and orthopedic surgery. The merger is expected to have minimal impact on patients and will allow FMDH to... Full story
Valley County Search & Rescue will once again be teaming up with local wrecker services to provide rides to revelers on New Year’s Eve throughout the county. For a ride home on New Year’s Eve, contact the following who are donating their time and services: Doug Cook, Glenn’s Automotive, 263-1249 (Nashua, Park Grove and Fort Peck area.) Whiskey Isakson, Search and Rescue, 263-2505 Jeron Wesen, Search and Rescue, 263-0265 Dave Ahlstedt, Search and Rescue, 270-6215 Cat Fisher, Search and Rescue, 648-7357 Tom Pewitt, Hi-Line Collision, 263-2154 Tom... Full story
Glasgow's Headstart children brought holiday cheer to local senior citizens during the lunch hour at the Senior Citizens' Center on Dec. 21. Children sang songs such as "Twinkle Twinkle" and "Jingle Bells," bringing smiles to all in attendance. After singing, the boys and girls were able to receive some early Christmas gifts from Santa, while the seniors enjoyed good food and music by Dave Pippin and his band. Bridgette Lapke, Shane Kelly, Maggie Longtree, Sister Jackson, Sister Stout, Howard... Full story
Valley County Sheriff's Office reported the recovery of a stolen vehicle the evening of Dec. 23, in Nashua. After noticing the suspicious vehicle on Saturday evening, the Valley County deputy ran the license plate and identified the vehicle as a stolen car out of Plentywood. While the vehicle was parked at a Nashua residence, the deputy surveilled the vehicle until the driver, Angela Sorenson, returned. Upon her return, the deputy than detained her and later placed her under arrest. Sorenson... Full story
Nashua's Joel Novak was appointed fire chief of the Nashua Fire Department at the fire hall on Dec. 19. He is heading into his fifth year with the department. Novak works full-time at the CHS elevator in Glasgow and is a longtime Nashua resident. Justin Wooley was elected assistant chief. He works for the city of Glasgow. To reach the department for more information about volunteering or fundraising efforts, call 406-230-1319.... Full story
We asked local residents to share their New Year’s resolutions for 2018. Here are some goals they want to achieve in the coming year. • I will stop being negative about people, places, and things. • Be proactive with my health. • Get along with everybody. • Happily Retire. • To have a better year than this year. • Keep Warm. • Count to 10 instead of losing patience. • Keep my desk clean at work. • Stay the same as I am. • Keep up with the work at my shop. • Have better faith in God. • Conquer 2018. • When everything is perfect, how can you cha... Full story
Several local businesses have teamed up to promote literacy and good eats in Glasgow with a community book and chocolate swap. On Sat, Dec. 23, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Sean R. Heavey Gallery, you can participate in Glasgow’s very own Book and Chocolate Swap. To take part, bring a wrapped, new or gently-used book, with the genre written on the tag, as well as a wrapped chocolate treat. Books and their accompanying chocolate will be sorted by age group and then each person participating will choose a new book and its chocolate partner to t... Full story
The Glasgow Police Department is investigating a combined theft and act of vandalism reported Dec. 16 at Scottie Carwash on Highway 2 in Glasgow. According to the report, the incident occurred sometime between Dec. 15 and 16. The GPD’s Brien Gault told us that two inflatable Minion decorations were stolen by two individuals in a dark-colored vehicle with four doors. The individuals also damaged other seasonal decorations. A $1,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information leading to arrests. Please call the GPD at 228-8050 or d... Full story
The Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana in Glasgow is welcoming parents to bring their children in during the brisk and windy days of winter. The museum provides an environment that allows children of all ages to explore, create, discover, learn and be creative. Throughout the museum, there are a variety of exhibits that allow children to have hands-on experiences where they can role-play and let their imagination run wild. The museum is the brain child of Stacey Fast, who over 10 years ago wanted a safe space for young children to run a... Full story
