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Whether you travelled to view Monday's eclipse in its totality, as the Courier's A.J. Etherington did, or simply stopped to gaze in wonder at the partial event someplace locally, it was a day to remember. The following are three short reports from Valley County residents and groups: A High Noon Sunset in Wyoming The sky began to noticeably darken around 11:30 a.m., the kids began to get excited, and my ability to control myself was fading quickly. We kept fighting a two-year-old to wear her... Full story
A change of plea hearing for Jay Witkowski was held in the Valley County Courthouse on Aug. 16. Those attending the hearing were required to submit to security screening, performed by the Valley County Sheriff’s Department, prior to entering the courtroom. Witkowski was originally set to go on trial for the Dec. 31, 2016, death of Evelynn Garcia. In the courtroom for the prosecution was Valley County Attorney Dylan Jensen and Chief of the Prosecution Services Bureau of the Attorney General’s office, Brant Light. Appearing in shackles and str... Full story
Construction will soon begin on a new bridge just west of Hinsdale. Due to begin on Aug. 28, the project will replace the bridge over Beaver Creek on Milk River Road. The contract will be carried out by Tamietti Construction of Great Falls. The bulk of the project will be completed by Nov. 26, and the crew will have the bridge finished sometime in December. Ballots have been sent out for an upcoming election concerning mills to aid Valley View Nursing Home. The proposed 10-mill levy over two years will offset the deficit between the cost that... Full story
You may have noticed a proliferation of pretty, painted rocks around town lately. If you aren't on Facebook, or know anyone who is, you may have wondered about them. What are they for? Why are they where they are? What should I do with them? Why are people investing their time and artistic abilities on something as mundane as a rock? A bit of research, a bit of googling, or asking the children who hunt for the rocks, will let you know. It's called The Kindness Rocks Project was started by Megan... Full story
Did you know that in the state of Montana, parents are allowed to provide alcohol in “non-intoxicating quantities” to their children? Did you know that it is illegal for Montana parents to provide enough alcohol to intoxicate their children? Did you know that it is illegal for adults in Montana to provide any alcohol to minors that are not their own children or legal responsibility? While the city of Glasgow does not maintain a specific local ordinance referring to social hosting or host liability, our residents are governed by the same cri... Full story
To start off the new school year on the right foot for all students, Irle School recently obtained buddy benches to help promote friendship and a sense of community outside of the classroom. If a student feels lonely, they may sit on the bench and wait for another student to invite them to play, go for a walk or just to have a conversation. Students are also encouraged to check the bench throughout outside playtime to see if someone needs a buddy. The goal of the bench is to eliminate... Full story
Alicia Bullock-Muth stars as Florence Foster Jenkins in FPST's Souvenir, opening this weekend. For tickets, contact the box office at 406-228-9216, or online: fortpecktheatre.org.... Full story
The 2017 Northeast Montana Fair is but a memory, but the measurable impacts will continue long into the future. As reports of the 4-H/FFA Market Livestock sale travel throughout Valley and the surrounding counties, we are impressed by the outpouring of support our 4-H and FFA members have received from our generous community. Purchasing an animal at the sale is so much more than a photo in the paper or meat in the freezer. It is a strong message to our youth that "you matter" and "we support... Full story
Jury selection for the Jay Witkowski murder trial has begun. 109 jurors have been summoned in the case. Witkowski is charged with the New Year’s Eve murder of Evelyn Garcia. Officials stressed that jury selection in the case will be overly crowded, and discretion should be used in deciding whether to attend the court proceedings over the next couple of days. The Valley County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that they are investigating, in cooperation with Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an incid... Full story
Valley County residents Mary Louise (Hovendick) Helland and B.M. Bower, both of Glasgow, and Eugene Joseph “Gene” Martin were announced as inductees to the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) on Aug. 11. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public and are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture of Montana. The MCHF & WHC board of directors has designated 12 trustee districts across the state from which up to 20 trustees may be appointed. Nom... Full story
Foster children along Montana’s Hi-Line will be receiving toys donated by the Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) and distributed by National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association, according to a press release from the latter organization. Local CASA volunteers will distribute gifts suitable for a variety of ages from a donation pool of more than 500 toys. Donations include action figures, dolls, puzzles and games, outdoor play equipment and arts and crafts supplies. The toys will be distributed to children in foster care throughout t... Full story
The 3rd Annual Paint Run/Walk is this Saturday, Aug. 19. So far, 164 entry forms have been submitted with a goal of 200 entrants. You can still register by picking up an entry form at BS Central, D&G, First Community Bank, all Glasgow Ezzie's, Flip Burgers, Glasgow Courier, Chamber, Glasgow Rec Dept., Holiday or Taco Shack. All entry forms must be turned in at the recreation department before the event. The walk/run raises money for the Warriors on the Water program, which is a part of the... Full story
The weather on the lake this past weekend, Aug. 12-13, provided sailors with a wide variety of conditions to compete in. At its most challenging, they battled 4-foot rolling waves as they attempted to harness winds that gusted to 30 miles per hour on Saturday. The strong wind and waves were difficult to handle for smaller vessels and at one point a competitor in a Laser capsized. The winds varied throughout the day, and eventually would die down to the point that they were too weak to carry... Full story
Area students, Ashlyn Aten and Kassandra Moore, were two of 16 Montana high school juniors and seniors who participated in the Miles City MedStart Camp from July 16-20 in Miles City. MedStart Summer Camp is a five-day summer camp program sponsored by the Montana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) system. The program is designed to encourage students to pursue their interest in a variety of healthcare careers. The aim is to provide students a chance to further explore their career choices, learn about college life and realize it is possible to... Full story
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office reported that they had a rather uneventful four days at the Northeast Montana Fair. Sheriff Verne Buerkle told the Courier, “We were really glad to see the large crowds at the fair, and we had no major problems.” The Sheriff did say that a few “disturbances,” mostly fights, occurred and that there were a few missing children, but everything turned out in the end. The Sheriff also addressed the parking issue at the fair grounds stating, it was something his office was going to work on in the future. The Glasg... Full story
Longtime local rancher and now photographer, Audra Ortega received her first camera as a Christmas gift only two years ago. Originally requested in order to better document her first daughter's early years, the camera was soon Ortega's constant companion on every manner of ranch errands and tasks. Coming from a family who has ranched in the area for generations, Ortega has a deep love and respect for the lifestyle that is intertwined with the business of ranching. Upon beginning her photography... Full story
Bright and colorful, Grease bounced along like a freshly inflated vintage beach ball. Fun to watch, but for the most part, nothing to bring one to the edge of their seat. However, it was during the large group numbers that the wind picked up and that classic beach ball seemed to bounce a little higher. The opening “Grease is the Word” was sultry, fun, and set the mood for a lively show with a commanding vocal performance by Hailey Stone and the band, parading across the stage in all their musical glory to take their place in the onstage ban... Full story
The Fort Peck Sailing Club will be hosting their annual Can-Am Regatta this weekend, Aug. 11 – Aug. 13. The events will kick off Friday at 2 p.m., with a sailing seminar on the lake. The seminar will be open to the public for, “anyone curious about sailboat racing in general.” Following the seminar at 6 p.m., will be the “on shore dinner” or potluck at the sailing barn. Saturday, Aug. 12, will launch the competition with registration beginning at 8 a.m., at the Marina and races starting around 10 a.m., going through 5 p.m. Saturday night, the c... Full story
Last week Valley County Commissioners met with people from the Keystone Pipeline and discussed new developments on the project and updates on their plan for the area. Some of the plans include improvements being made to three county roads that the company plans to use regularly in Valley County. These roads include Burns Road, Britsch Road and Bear Creek Road. Commissioners stated that the keystone officials stated there are plans to put man camps near Hinsdale located off of Burns Road and another one located 2 or 3 miles north of Park Grove,... Full story
The third annual Paint Run/Walk will be on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Glasgow. The run/walk is a 2.5 mile untimed event highlighted by participants being sprayed with powdered paint at various points along the course. The event is jointly sponsored by Glasgow High School Student Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department. The run/walk, for the third year in a row, is a fundraiser for the Warriors on the Water Project, and all proceeds will benefit the organization. The race will begin in front of the Glasgow Civic Center and proceed north for... Full story
The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a fire at the La Casa Hotel on Friday. When they arrived they discovered that someone had started a gas can on fire and luckily the flames were nearly out. The small blaze caused some damage to the building, burning the window casing on one of the rooms. The suspect, Melvin Thompson, had fled the scene on foot heading east, and was apprehended by the Glasgow Police Department near the Holiday. While making the arrest, officers discovered that Thompson had been drinking and was highly intoxicated. He now... Full story
The Glasgow Police department would like to remind area residents to help reduce vehicle break-ins and property theft by locking the doors to property and vehicles. GPD Prevention Specialist Jennifer Fuller explains, “There is a common field of thought in policing that a considerable amount of crime prevention can be achieved in two ways: by changing the thinking of the criminal or by limiting the opportunity to offend.” “It is reasonable to believe,” asserts Fuller, “that there will always be another criminal ready to step up if one changes t... Full story
