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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Valley County Health Department’s Connie Boreson updated us on funding for the new drug incinerator we mentioned last week. Until recently, the contents of the county’s red drug collection box at Courthouse Square were sent to Billings for disposal. That option is no longer available, so Boreson, in coordination with the Valley County Sheriff’s Office, helped fill a need by securing $4,200 in funding from a Department of Health and Human Services grant via the organization’s Systems Health Department. Convicted murderer Jay Witkows... Full story
The rumors are true: The Kootenai National Forest was chosen to provide a tree to appear on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the Christmas season. This is the second tree provided to the capital from the National Forest. The tree will be cut on Wednesday, Nov. 8, and readied for the 3,000-mile expedition, which includes a series of stops in Montana communities, culminating with the official tree lighting in early December. The tree will be stopping in Glasgow on Friday, Nov. 17, as one of two whistle stops scheduled in the area. It is our... Full story
In an Oct. 18, press call with Montana’s rural journalists, US Senator Jon Tester touted the agenda that he has worked to pass in gridlocked Washington. The Big Sandy Farmer opened about farm bill meetings he had held throughout the state, and then pivoted to tout border security, wildfire management, and the opioid crisis as more pressing issues. “There are folks out there who aren’t our friends and we need to protect both the northern and the southern borders of our nation,” remarked Tester adding that, “as the ranking member on the Senate Ho... Full story
On Friday, Nov. 10, starting at 5:30 p.m., four local area businesses will stay open longer to allow the community to go shopping, relax, eat, mingle and allow shoppers to stay local when starting to plan for the holiday season. Shippwrecked, 5th Avenue Pharmacy, Table for Six and the Loaded Toad will be offering special discounts, promotions, and displays to get a select number of people in the community in the holiday spirit. This is the second year these businesses have joined forces. This year’s theme “Walking in Memphis” allows the busin... Full story
We all know eastern Montana is a food wasteland. It's about the only thing I hear people complain about consistently from Havre to Poplar. The watering holes are few and far between. Thankfully, Heidi Pippin and her cast of family and friends have stepped in to get the job done in Saco. If you read nothing further, hear me now: Pip's Diner is great place to eat. The latest incarnation in a line of local eateries (next door to Old Brand Saloon), Pip's is a combination greasy spoon and hipster bru... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens declare that due to good people coming forward with good information, the individuals responsible for the multiple mule deer killed in northern McCone Co. last week have been identified and interviewed. Region 6 wardens would like to thank the public for their phone calls, comments, and Facebook shares, and would also like to thank media outlets for helping to spread the word. Wardens are now working with the McCone Co. attorney, and charges are pending. The case will then go in front of th... Full story
According to Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle, the jail had a dramatic reduction in the number of inmates over the past week. The number of beds filled dropped by a total of 27 from a recent high of 50 down to just 35. The bulk of the reduction came as a result of Department of Corrections activity and inmate transfers. The Valley County Health Department and the Sheriff’s Office have added an incinerator to their toolkit for collecting and destroying illegal and prescription drugs. A red drug collection box has been placed in the county c... Full story
John Heenan of Billings has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Montana's sole U.S. House of Representatives seat. Currently, the seat is held by Greg Gianforte of Bozeman. Gianforte has already filed for reelection to the position. Heenan is a husband, father of four, and restauranteur in addition to being a consumer protection lawyer. He writes on his website, "I've spent my entire law career helping people stand up against powerful banks, insurance companies, and... Full story
Business executive and California Air National Guard Veteran Troy Downing is seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Jon Tester for U.S. Senate. A political newcomer, Downing enlisted in the Air National Guard following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and served two tours in Afghanistan. Downing grew up in California. After high school, he attended New York University, where he earned a degree in Information Technology. He then developed a startup company in California before relocating... Full story
According to Glasgow's Allison Nichols, the Cascade Quartet is making a scheduled stop at Glasgow High School Oct. 31, with a full concert performance at GHS auditorium. The group will also be touring area schools during the week. The performances are presented by Northeastern Arts Network Music Series. The concert in Glasgow starts at 7 p.m. The quartet is the resident string quartet of the Great Falls Symphony, and has been performing and teaching with various combinations of players in the... Full story
Something positive happened in our community on Friday, Oct. 13. The Glasgow Middle School Student Council took it upon themselves to make and sell hearts. Plain red hearts, nothing special, right? Wrong! Those hearts were sold to raise money for Jim Belcher’s widow, Sheryl. Tragically, Jim was killed in a bus accident Sept. 19, doing what he loved, driving kids to their activities. They didn’t have to do this. They did it because they are good kids. They proved it when they presented the hearts and check to Mrs. Belcher, in a unique and hea... Full story
The Glasgow Downtown Association is sponsoring Treat Street again this year on Tuesday, Oct. 31, as part of area Halloween festivities. The idea is to increase foot traffic in stores, encouraging shoppers and families to trick or treat in and around downtown businesses. According to Two Rivers Economic Growth Director TeAra Bilbruck, last year’s event was a great success. Decorations, treats, food specials, and other sales and activities are all on the menu, so don’t miss it. The spending of Christmas/Community Cash at participating bus... Full story
The Annual Ag Appreciation Banquet/Night of Honors and the New Trends in Agriculture day-long seminar came together at the Valley Event Center Oct. 13. The event was emceed by Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee chairperson Haylie Shipp with evident sincerity and poise. Approximately 100 people attended the expo portion at the Event Center during the day on Friday, with the big turnout at the prime rib dinner. The Cottonwood catered and a team of 4-H volunteers served over 300 meals. The evening's... Full story
Opening its doors in July, Casterline Family Chiropractic is the newest chiropractic clinic in town. "Awesome," was the response that Dr. Brittne Casterline gave when asked how business was going. It's also a common response from her patients as well. Dr. Casterline became interested in chiropractic care while playing softball in college. The team's trainer was also a chiropractor and with weekly appointments, he helped her with her injuries. The experience made a mark on her so she decided to... Full story
Law Enforcement James Walling the Courier Larry Edward Gilbert II was sentenced on four misdemeanor charges at the Valley County Courthouse on Oct. 16. The charges included criminal mischief, possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia, and carrying a concealed weapon. Sentencing included combined fines of $750, court conditions, and jail time of up to a year, with all but 80 days suspended. Gilbert is currently being held at the jail on additional charges. Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle would like the community to know that... Full story
We all know a bully. In Montana, 1 in every 4 students is bullied on school property each year. In Glasgow, that number jumps to 1 in every 2.5 students (2015 YRBS Survey Data). According to the CDC, in 2015 15.5 percent of all US students were electronically bullied (cyberbullied). In Montana, that number increased to 18.5 percent. When Glasgow High School was reviewed, that number climbed to 29.11 percent. Whether in person or electronically, our Glasgow youth are bullied at a rate that is consistently at least 1.5 times the Montana average... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding multiple mule deer killed in McCone County in the evening hours of Sat., Oct. 14. At least eight deer were found, including one fawn still barely alive, that were shot with a shotgun. The deer were found scattered over two miles near road 528 in northern McCone County, on the north end of the Remuda Twitchell BMA, about 10 miles east of Hwy 24. A local resident reported the dead deer early Sunday morning to the... Full story
Editor's note: For Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14), we are featuring several stories, images, opinion columns/letters and public service announcements related to this year's historically costly fire season. This story was submitted by Billings-based photographer Mary Kate Teske, who writes from her family's farm in Terry, Mont. The setting for her tale is the St. Mary's Lake area of Glacier National Park. In late July, a fire exceeding 4,000 acres prompted evacuations around the lake, and... Full story
On Oct. 5, Larry Edward Gilbert II appeared at the Valley County Courthouse to face charges for multiple crimes, including assault with a weapon and criminal endangerment as well as lesser charges such as criminal mischief with damages in excess of $1,500, carrying a concealed weapon, criminal possession of dangerous drugs, and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, in relation to a December 27, 2016 incident on Glasgow’s south side. A Valley County jury found Gilbert not guilty of four felony charges, but did convict on misdemeanor c... Full story
Dry conditions plagued Montana this summer, with multiple wildfires torching over 1 million acres throughout the state. The largest fire, the Lodgepole Complex fire, impacted over 270,000 acres. Recent rain and snow, and the forecast for continued precipitation, help to suppress the fires and provide welcome relief for Montana residents. Fires aren't too uncommon in Montana, but this year's fire season has been different. Spring brought plenty of moisture from an abundant snow-pack and provided... Full story
Following a recent market appraisal of $50,000, the Valley County Commissioners have decided to hold a public auction of the Magruder property (also known as the farmer’s market) on Oct. 25 at 9:30 a.m. at the Valley County Courthouse. The property comprises three lots along the south side of Highway 42 heading towards Fort Peck inside the Glasgow city limits. Recent concrete walkway renovations have improved use and have facilitated the seasonal farmers market held there on Saturdays. Sources indicate that the farmer’s market may be moved to... Full story
