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  • County's Dowell Seeks Clerk and Recorder

    James Walling, The Courier|Feb 7, 2018

    The impression I want to relay about candidate for Valley County Clerk and Recorder Ruth Dowell is one of competency and attention to detail. Weekly, I find myself speaking to our sitting county commissioners about county business and meeting agendas, always with Dowell present in her current role as the commissioners' administrative assistant. The conversations, always collegial, can cause a crook in my neck as I glance back repeatedly to Dowell's desk in council chambers for confirmation on... Full story

  • Extension Agent Wins Anne Wiprud Award

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Feb 7, 2018

    Valley County Montana State University (MSU) Extension agent Shelly Mills was awarded the Anne Wiprud Memorial Award during the MSU annual conference in Bozeman, Oct. 23-27. The Anne Wiprud Memorial Award recognizes a MSU Extension professional with fewer than 10 years of experience for their outstanding achievement. In order to receive the award, colleagues need to nominate a peer and then all applications go through a review process. All agents in Montana from all program areas were eligible... Full story

  • Love Notes

    Feb 7, 2018

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  • Carney Runs for Commissioner

    James Shipman, For the Courier|Jan 31, 2018

    Editor’s note: The most recent addition to the list of candidates for Valley County Commissioner is Jim Uphaus. Check back for more candidate profiles in coming weeks. We have another newcomer to local politics. His name is Mike Carney. As former business owner and Boy Scout of America volunteer, Carney is looking to take a new direction in life by running for the Valley County Commissioner seat. Anyone that knows him, knows they can call him anytime they need a hand. Even though he has zero experience in public office, Carney says he is r... Full story

  • Bullock Awards Tourism Grant

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 31, 2018

    Missouri River Country Tourism Region of Fort Peck received grant funds in the amount of $28,000 from Governor Bullock on Jan. 19, through the Tourism Grant Program at the Department of Commerce, Office of Tourism and Business Development. Missouri River Country is Montana’s northeastern tourism region, covering Garfield, McCone, Phillips, Valley, Sheridan, Daniels, Richland and Roosevelt counties as well as the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. The funds are planned to be utilized in order to redesign their website to better promote tourism and r... Full story

  • Alcohol Compliance Checks, Highway Crash

    James Walling, The Courier|Jan 31, 2018

    Members of the law enforcement community in Glasgow attended a suicide prevention training course on Jan. 29. Valley County Undersheriff (and current candidate for sheriff) Luke Strommen was among the attendees. According to Sheriff Vernon Buerkle, alcohol compliance checks are planned at area businesses in coming weeks and months. Sheriff Buerkle stressed that the checks are designed to increase compliance restricting sales of alcohol to minors. If you operate a point of sale location in Valley County, this means you. Despite a public notice... Full story

  • Reynolds Awards Donations to Area Causes

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 31, 2018

    Reynolds Market in Glasgow recently awarded its first Friends of Reynolds (FOR) donations to participating non-profit groups since the program’s inception last fall. Hi-Line Sportsmen Club, the Evangelical Church, Hi-Line Youth Hockey and the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council were some of the first area non-profit groups to sign-up for the program, and over the past quarter, Reynolds has added up a percentage of the total purchases made by the members of these organizations and community members in support of these organizations. Any non-profit g... Full story

  • It's Ice Fishing Time

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 31, 2018

    The 20th Annual Ice Fishing Derby, hosted by the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, will be held Saturday, Feb. 10. Registration will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with fishing starting at noon and ending at 3 p.m. The event will be held at the fishing access site at the Dredge Cuts Trout Pond on Highway 117. The entry fee is $50 per hole or three holds for $100. Currently there are over 200 holes pre-drilled for anglers wishing to participate. First place is guaranteed to win $2,000... Full story

  • Polar Plunge 2018

    Jan 31, 2018

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  • Sun Dogs Visible in St. Marie

    Jan 31, 2018

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  • First Lutheran Church Meet, Greet and Eat

    Lori Dailey, For the Courier|Jan 31, 2018

    On Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 5 – 7 p.m., First Lutheran Church will be hosting a Taco Fest for the whole family. While you enjoy a delicious fry-bread taco bar, volunteers will do all the cooking and dishes. Meals are just $5 per person with a $20 family cap. All proceeds will benefit the First Lutheran preschool scholarship fund. There will also be a silent auction on some wonderful local items, with bidding closing at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to join for this delicious event. This is also a g... Full story

  • Glasgow Schools Asking for Input

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 24, 2018

    The Glasgow School District school board is looking to receive input from the community in the form of a survey to determine if students should have an early out or late start and which day of the week would work best. The survey can be taken at the Glasgow School website at glasgow.k12.mt.us. Glasgow Schools is utilizing the professional learning communities (PLC) approach, which answers four basic questions what do we want each student to learn? How will we know when each student has learned it? How will we respond when a student experiences... Full story

  • Gordon to Challenge Carney, Clampitt

    James Shipman, For the Courier|Jan 24, 2018

    Editor’s note: New additions to the list of individuals filing for county office include Ruth Dowell for Clerk and Recorder and incumbent Christina Hillman for Justice of the Peace.The filing deadline for all open positions is March 12. Arlie Gordon has filed for the open county commissioner position, joining current county planner Renee Clampitt and Mike Carney in the race. I met with Gordon over a cup of coffee last week to learn a bit about him. With a throaty and deliberate tone, he began to divulge his story. Born in Wolf Point and r... Full story

  • Skip Erickson Wildlife Safari Rescheduled

    Jan 24, 2018

    The 3rd Annual Skip Erickson Wildlife Safari scheduled for this Saturday, Jan. 27, has been canceled and will be rescheduled for late September. According to Haylie Shipp, the event is being reorganized, and more time is needed to finalize event details. This annual fundraiser effort helps support the future viability of the Skip Erickson Wildlife Exhibit and the Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana. For more information, call 406-228-9336.... Full story

  • Courthouse Square:

    James Walling, The Courier|Jan 24, 2018

    Jay Witkowski faces a sentencing hearing related to his recent plea of guilty on an aggravated kidnapping charge. He will appear before Valley County District Court on Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle told the Courier that his office processed three individuals for violations of judgement over the weekend, following incidents at area drinking establishments. Valley County Commissioner Paul Tweten expects the commissioners to move forward with plans to establish a speed zone (limit) for portions of Airport Road and... Full story

  • Pinder Branches Out with Whatley Woodworks

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 24, 2018

    Those who have frequented Sam & Jeff’s since their opening on Jan. 12, will have noticed the beautiful table tops their drinks and good eats sit on while socializing with friends and family. Jerry Pinder, of Nashua, made those tops by hand for the establishment and that’s not his only skill. As the sole owner and member of Whatley Woodworks in Nashua, Pinder custom and hand-makes a variety of woodwork including cabinets, furniture, trims, handrails, doors, closets, the list goes on. The man of many talents has learned all of his skills and tra... Full story

  • FMDH Foundation Receives $10,000 in Memory of Karen Newton

    Mary Kate Tihista, For the Courier|Jan 24, 2018

    Tim Newton recently made a gift of $10,000 to the FMDH Foundation in memory of his wife, Karen Newton. This was a very generous surprise and will be added to the endowment account, where only the dividends and interest will be spent to further provide Valley County with the best medical equipment possible. The Foundation is extremely grateful for this wonderful gift and Tim and Karen's name will be added to the Foundation's Wagon Train Wall of Honor located by the Glasgow Clinic. Karen passed aw... Full story

  • Teske Photos at Wheatgrass

    James Walling, The Courier|Jan 24, 2018

    February's Wheatgrass Gallery Artist of the Month, Mary Kate Teske, has been quietly infiltrating the pages of the Courier with her photographs for over a year. Last week's issue featured two of her pictures prominently. It wasn't the first time. Nor is ours the only publication following the 24-year-old's work. Teske and her 1961 Dodge Lancer have graced the pages of The Billings Gazette, Last Best News, Folk Magazine and even the airwaves over at Yellowstone Public Radio. On Jan. 7, Teske was... Full story

  • Nashua Family Faces Addiction, Finds Hope

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 24, 2018

    Nashua resident Crystal Nordwall is a proud mother of three daughters, Adrienne, Avery and Arabella, she's a hard worker and spends each day putting one foot in front of the other in the fight against addiction. Throughout her relatively short life, she has struggled with finding productive ways to handle difficult situations, which, by her own account, led her down to a pathway of addiction. Six years ago, Nordwall started struggling with alcohol, which eventually got her in trouble with the... Full story

  • Weather Balloon Launch at NWS Glasgow

    Jan 24, 2018

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  • County Positions Open

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 17, 2018

    The 2018 political season is officially underway with key Valley County positions up for grabs. Jan. 11 was the first day available for local members to file to run for various positions including clerk and recorder, commissioner, sheriff/coroner, attorney, public administrator, justice of the peace and treasurer. Lynne Nyquist has announced she is retiring after 20 years as the elected Valley County clerk and recorder. Also announcing his retirement is Bruce Peterson in his role as Valley... Full story

  • Law Enforcement

    James Walling, The Courier|Jan 17, 2018

    Joe Hall, 27, of Kila, Mont., was arrested for felony burglary and theft in a joint effort by the Valley County Sheriff’s Office and the Glasgow Police Department. The arrest took place on Jan. 14 in the Shopko parking lot. At press time, Hall remains in custody at the Valley County Detention Center. According to Sheriff Vernon Buerkle, there have been two DUI arrests made in Valley County by area law enforcement since the books closed on 2017. Please don’t drink and drive.... Full story

  • Witkowski Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping

    James Walling, The Courier|Jan 17, 2018

    Jay Witkowski completed a change of plea hearing on Jan. 16. He appeared before Judge Yvonne Laird in Valley County District Court. According to Valley County Attorney Dylan Jensen, Witkowski plead guilty to the offense of aggravated kidnapping. He then was placed under oath and then provided the court with a factual basis to support his plea. “Witkowski acknowledged he and another inmate kidnapped a Valley County Detention Officer by using force,” Jensen told the Courier, “after which they took her keys to make an unsuccessful escape attem... Full story

  • Chamber News:

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 17, 2018

    It was a very successful holiday season for local merchants, the community and the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture with the annual Community Cash and Chamber Big Bucks programs. From Oct. 16 to Dec. 31, Community Cash scripts were available at First Community Bank in Glasgow and Hinsdale, Valley Bank and Independence Bank. A total of $118,340 dollars was spent at 64 Chamber business members. Also from Oct. 16, to Dec. 31, $19,710 of Chamber Big Bucks was purchased from the Chamber office to be used at local merchants. With both... Full story

  • FMDH Receives Stroke Recognition Award

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 17, 2018

    Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital has received the Stroke Recognition Award, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Health Program within the state health department. The award singles out critical access hospitals that demonstrate that they have the infrastructure and commitment to provide high-quality care for patients with acute stroke. Receiving the Stroke Recognition confirms that FMDH meets high standards related to the utilization of evidence-based stroke order-sets and protocols, laboratory and radiology services available 24/7 and administrati... Full story

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