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With the warming weather, people and their pets will be outdoors more often. To promote safer interaction with dogs, the Valley County Health Department has prepared some tips for parents to teach their children that lowers their chances of being bit during these interactions. Teach your children to not approach a dog that is not their own, even if the pet is on a leash with its owner. If you decide that is safe for your child to approach a particular dog, it is important that your child knows to ask permission from both you and the dog's... Full story
Valley County Commissioners would like it to be known that the Milk River Bridge south of Nashua will be getting the deck replaced this summer. Early indications show that the project should take 10 weeks and traffic will be limited to a single lane. During the construction, commissioners warn that the bridge may cause problems with transporting heavy machinery. They also expect that delays of 10 to 15 minutes may occur while the maintenance takes place. The site will have stop lights and flaggers present to assist in directing traffic.... Full story
Following in the footsteps of his grandfather (Mitch Etchart), Ethan Etchart has enlisted in the US Air Force. He recently completed job training, and is eager to begin serving his country as an Electrical and Environmental Specialist. Mitch Etchart also served the country during World War II in the Army Air Corps as a Fighter Pilot. While Etchart's unit was in preparation to deploy to the Pacific Theater, Japan issued an unconditional surrender after being hit with the "A" bomb. The younger... Full story
Senate Bill 319 passed a key vote in the Montana House of Representatives on April 5. This bill would allow individuals to wear traditional tribal regalia or other objects of cultural significance at public events, such as graduation ceremonies. The bill, introduced by Sen. Jen Gross and sponsored by all women, would allow Montana's native youth to proudly embrace their culture when achieving a milestone, like graduation from high school, according to Rep. Susan Webber. Webber is carrying the bi... Full story
During a traffic stop along Highway 2 on April 6, sheriff’s deputies discovered a concealed weapon and drugs on Aaron Todd Morris of Spokane, Wash. While initially pulled over for speeding, authorities discovered Morris was also driving without a valid license, current insurance and was in possession of drugs and a concealed weapon. The Tri-County Drug Task Force was contacted by the Valley County Sheriff’s office to assist in the investigation. Morris’s vehicle was also seized while authorities obtained and eventually executed a search warra... Full story
Eggs play an important role in spring traditions. They can be fun to find during an annual Easter egg hunt or they can take on a more serious role when they have their place during Passover celebrations. Regardless of how you use hard-cooked eggs, take care to do so safely and avoid food-borne illness for your family and friends. Older eggs work best when making hard-boiled eggs. To determine if an egg is fresh, place the egg in a clear glass of cold water. If the egg lies flat on the bottom of the glass, it is quite fresh. If it stays at the b... Full story
One local farmer was honored for his efforts in meeting the growing demand for corn worldwide. Glenn Rohde, of Glasgow, placed first in the state in the A:A Non-Irrigated Class at the 2016 National Corn Yield Contest, with a yield of 124.9091 bushels per acre. Rohde was one of 400 state winners nationwide, a pool which included 7,979 entries from 46 states. The national contest, sponsored annually by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), recognizes farmers from across the country for their exceptional efforts. The winners were... Full story
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital is pleased to announce the arrival of a new Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Scott T. Croft, MD. Dr. Croft was born in Lovell, Wyo., and was delivered by his own grandfather, the town doctor. The medical profession runs deep in the family, beginning with his great-grandfather, who first moved to Wyoming's Bighorn Basin to help treat a yellow fever outbreak. Dr. Croft's grandfather then followed his own father's medical footsteps and became the next county doctor in the... Full story
The Cornwell family recently placed more than 15,000 acres of their ranch under conservation easements with the Nature Conservancy in Montana. By placing this land under conservation easement, they have ensured continued conservation of prairie habitat, while also making sure of a bright future for the historic ranch. Recent portions of the land placed under easement include important prairie wetlands with Aspen groves, which are critical to wildlife in northeast Montana. Rare strands of cottonwood also follow along Buggy Creek, which cut... Full story
The Valley County Health Department, with a grant from Farm Credit Services and a donation from STAT Air Ambulance, has worked to purchase and place an automatic external defibrillator (AED) at six locations throughout Valley County. Two other already placed AEDs will get updated batteries and pads, placing them in compliance. An AED is used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) by delivering a shock to correct an ineffective heart rhythm. According to Valley County Health Department Program Director Lynn Miller, a shock from an AED is the most... Full story
The Montana House on April 3, gave final approval to a bill to provide two licenses to each of seven Montana tribal groups for the traditional hunting of wild bison. House Bill 108, sponsored by Rep. Bridget Smith, D-Wolf Point, specifies that such hunts must be done under traditional hunting and harvesting practices. “Montana Indians have an ancient, spiritual connection with the bison and these hunts should be a part of the state’s management of this majestic animal,” Smith said. “Tribal communities want to experience the age-old traditi... Full story
Scobey High Principal Bryan Pechtl led a group of five students into Glasgow's south side during the high school portion of the Academic Olympics at Glasgow High School on March 29. Apart from patronizing our burgeoning downtown, the Scobey contingent did well in the competition, with four of the five students taking ribbons. Jackson Oie took first place in Social Studies and first place for 9th Graders in Class 2. The entire team also took second place in the Oral Competition, losing out to... Full story
Montana Attorney General Tim Fox testified on March 24 at the Montana State Capital Building in Helena to support Senate Bill 29. This bill, sponsored by Senator Diane Sands, D-Missoula, would change the definition of consent in Montana for the purpose of prosecuting sexual assault crimes. If passed, SB 29 would change the definition to “Consent means words or overt actions indicting a freely given agreement to have sexual intercourse or sexual contact.” SB 29 passed unanimously out of the Senate on Jan. 19, and on March 31 the bill was rev... Full story
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Glasgow man on drug related charges last week. Michael Wagner, 31, was taken into custody by VCSO on March 31 after being charged with possession of dangerous drugs (methamphetamine and marijuana) and criminal possession of paraphernalia. Wagner has been released from jail on a $5,000 bond. At press time, a court date is pending.... Full story
A myriad of animals made a special appearance at Irle Elementary and the Children's Museum in Glasgow on March 22. Executive Director Jeff Ewelt from Zoo Montana, Billings, brought cockroaches, a bull snake, an opossum, a laughing kookaburra bird and a great horned owl from the zoo, providing much entertainment to area children and parents. Ewelt and his animals first made an appearance at Irle Elementary in the afternoon speaking to children in grades kindergarten through third grade,... Full story
On March 22, Valley County Commissioners agreed upon the hiring of Zach Lypszyc as Assistant County Attorney. Lypszyc has interned with the Valley County Attorney for the last two years. He will graduate this summer and is expected to pass the bar before taking the position in September. The commissioners are in opposition to granting the American Prairie Reserve’s (APR) requested change to their grazing permit. The APR seeks to change their BLM grazing permit to allow year-round grazing and other controversial changes to local land use p... Full story
March 24 was the 52nd Annual Schmeckfest in Lustre, which saw a crowd estimated at around 750 people in a grand show of support for the Lustre Christian High School fundraiser. Known as the German Festival of Tasting, the event featured a smorgasbord of German fares ranging from wursts and kraut to fruit pockets and peppernuts. Live dinner music featured Monica Haaland on the piano. A live and silent auction was also held to support the fundraiser with items ranging from lawnmowers and artwork... Full story
A search warrant executed March 24 by the Tri-Agency Task Force and Valley County Sheriff's Department in St. Marie led to several criminal charges and an ongoing investigation. The search of a residence located at 389 C Hickory Street turned up multiple items of evidence, which were seized from the premises and resulted in drug-related charges. Details of what has been seized was not made available as the case is still currently under investigation. Evidence recovered at the premises resulted in the arrest of three suspects with charges of... Full story
Local Glasgow resident, Lacie Brown had a vision to raise funds for domestic violence services in Valley County, and with the assistance of her two friends, Jenny McCabe and Kim Redstone, that vision is becoming a reality. On Saturday, April 29, a clothing sale will occur at Milk River Activity Center in Glasgow to assist those in need in the community. To make this event successful, Brown is asking for the community to do spring cleaning, and gather gently worn clothes, shoes and accessories to donate to the cause. These donations will be... Full story
Beginning Monday, April 3, The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Glasgow will be doing upgrades to the weather radar. The upgrades are expected to last approximately three days, during which time the radar will be down. If a threat of significant weather presents itself during the lead up of the outage, the upgrades will be postponed to ensure no significant weather events are missed. During the outage, radar coverage will be available from adjacent sites including Billings and Great Falls. Technicians will be installing important... Full story
