Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Come see what the Fort Peck Summer Theatre has to offer in 2017 with a theatrical reading production of Sorry Wrong Number by Lucille Fletcher. The classic mystery began as a radio play, originally airing in May of 1943. This weekend, FPST Artistic Director Andy Meyers will be joined by Pam L. Veis, Nick Dirkes, Mary Kaercher and Jay Michael Roberts at the Cottonwood Inn on Saturday, Feb. 18, and Soma dis Deli on Sunday, Feb. 19. Meyers' recent credits away from FPST include Chicago in Spokane,... Full story
The 19th Annual Ice Fishing Derby was held Feb. 11 at the Dredge Cuts Trout Pond at Fort Peck Lake. This year's derby was very successful compared to the past two years, as the previous event was canceled due to lack of ice and the 2015 derby only saw one perch caught. Participants endured high wind guests of 49 mph and high temperatures between 32 and 37 degrees, but that did not deter them from coming out. There were 62 participates with 177 holes being sold, and an estimated 50 people came... Full story
On Feb. 8 during the Valley County Commissioner Meeting, commissioners agreed to contribute a donation of $1,000 to the St. Mary’s Irrigation Project. The funds will be used to produce a film that demonstrates the need to rehabilitate the irrigation system along the Milk River, and maintaining the dam at Shelbourne Lake, near Glacier National Park. The dam diverts water into the Milk River which then flows up into Canada, before returning back into the U.S. near Havre .If it were to fail the Milk River could run dry. The film will be used w... Full story
The first annual Hi-Line Sportsmen fundraising banquet will be on Saturday, Feb. 18, starting at 4:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 6 p.m. The banquet will feature a prime-rib dinner with all of the trimmings prepared by the VFW Post 3107 and Ladies Auxiliary. Every admission ticket, regardless of membership level will include the prime-rib dinner and a chance to participate in raffles as well as live and silent auctions. There are several opportunities to win a wide variety of items including framed prints, home décor items, gift... Full story
Valley County's American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) is soliciting applications for Girls State Session 2017 participants. The event is scheduled to be held from Sunday, June 11, until Saturday, June 17, at Carroll College in Helena, Mont. Girls State is open to only 300 delegates across the state, making this a grand opportunity for high school girls to gain leadership and government experience. Applicants need to have completed their junior year, show interest in government and current affairs,... Full story
The American Legion's National Vice Commander Paul L. Espinoza will be at the Glasgow Veterans of Foreign Wars Post on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. The meet and greet will involve a question and answer segment on veterans' issues and about the American Legion Organization on a local and National level. American Legion District 1 Commander Joe Yeoman expressed his excitement about the visit. "If you have questions concerning veterans, ask him," said Yeoman adding that, "I'm excited, because I... Full story
In honor of Scout Week, Glasgow’s Boy Scout Troop 861 decided to put their spirit on display for the entire town to enjoy. If you happen to walk downtown this week, you will see their new window display next to Gary L. Wagemen’s office. Scout Week is a nationwide celebration for Scouts to recognize the anniversary of Scouting, and the contribution of the Boy Scouts to the nation as a whole. On Feb. 8, the Boy Scouts of America turned 107. The young men in the troop wanted to commemorate the occasion in a way that would show-off their con... Full story
The Valley County Commissioners made the decision to raise grazing fees from $13 to $14.01 on Feb. 1. The increased amount now matches the state’s current rate. The county currently has 2,401 animal unit months (AUM) available for the 14,5550 acres of county land that are able to be grazed. The revenue generated from grazing fees will amount to $33,645.02, which will be $1,385.02 over last year. The land available for grazing were homesteads that were acquired by the county due to delinquent taxes during the depression. The Federal G... Full story
In 2016, the Valley County Sheriff’s Office issued a total of 21 citations to area minors for incidents involving alcohol. According to Sheriff Vernon Buerkle, the intent behind the citations was to curb underage drinking, risky behavior and to keep our young people safe. “Our number one goal is to keep kids safe,” said Undersheriff Luke Strommen, adding, “We want to deter habits that aren’t safe for these kids.” Buekle and Strommen also commented that distracted driving and other risk factors, such as seat belt use, often contribute... Full story
Cons, scams, sweepstakes, and identity theft are some examples of financial fraud and have been the tools of swindlers for quite some time. Those who would attempt to take money that is not theirs have been developing new and creative ways to ply their devious trade with each emerging technology and generation. Those who live by fraud will always prey upon the most vulnerable demographic to maximize their chance of victory. True Link Financial has determined three areas of fraud; financial exploitation, criminal fraud, and caregiver abuse.... Full story
The Glasgow Police Department, Valley County Sherriff’s Office and the Valley County DUI Task Force are partnering together to conduct alcohol sales compliance checks. These checks will be conducted at establishments that sell and/or serve alcoholic beverages within Valley County. We, as law enforcement, believe in helping businesses avoid liquor law violations. We are also trying to combat the underage drinking problem that runs throughout Montana. Over the next few months, trained underage adults will enter these establishments in an a... Full story
Karla Nix, 57, of St. Marie, was arraigned in Valley County District Court on Jan. 30. Nix is currently incarcerated in the Valley County Detention Center on the charge of exploitation of an older person, a felony. If convicted, the charge carries a penalty of up to ten years and a fine of up to $10,000. The arraignment hearing, presided over by District Court Judge Yvonne Laird, included the reading of the current charges and a review of possible penalties related to those charges. Nix, who is represented by Casey Moore of the public... Full story
The 19th Annual Ice Fishing Derby is set to kick off on Saturday, Feb. 11. The Derby will be held at the Fishing Access Site-The Dredge Cuts Trout Pond located on Highway 117. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with fishing from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The entry fee is $50 per hole or three holes for $100. Cash and prizes will be awarded at 3:30 p.m. at the Gateway. There are over 200 holes pre-drilled for the anglers. First place is guaranteed for $2,000, with the first and largest fish of walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, carp, sucker,... Full story
Glasgow Elks Club held a retirement party for "Smiley" Johnson on Jan. 21. Johnson had managed the club for the past 11 years, during which time he turned the local chapter around by organizing fundraisers, setting nationwide enrollment records, made several improvements to the building and made sure the Elks Club was utilized more for local events. He credits his success to fellow members and his family, who were willing to help with many of the projects and events. When Johnson took over manag... Full story
Recent gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte has confirmed that he will seek the Republican nomination for the upcoming special election to fill Montana’s sole U.S. House seat. This position is expected to be vacant due to Congressman Ryan Zinke’s nomination as Secretary of Interior. Gianforte wrote in an email to the state’s Republican Party central committee, “I decided to undertake this challenge because you deserve to have your voice heard and a champion who will always be on Montana’s side.” Gianforte paid the $1,740 filing fee on Jan.... Full story
After being let down at last year’s graduation by the gymnasium’s P.A. system, the community came together to raise the needed funds for an upgrade. The fault in the old system was that it was dreadfully underpowered, and the sound emitted from the speakers was so distorted that the voices coming through it sounded like the teacher in Charlie Brown cartoons. People from the community banded together to help raise money, showing up for fundraisers such as the “Cook Off” hosted by Vicks Bar. This event featured food donated and prepared by loca... Full story
President Donald Trump signed an executive action to move forward with the Keystone XL pipeline on Jan 24. He also indicated movement on the Dakota Access oil pipeline, though timelines and other details remain unclear at press time. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the moves on the pipelines will be subject to the terms and conditions currently being renegotiated by the government. Senator Steve Daines praised Trump: “The Keystone XL pipeline will create good-paying Montana union and tribal jobs,” he said, adding, “After years of t... Full story
Karla Nix, 57, was charged Jan. 18 in District Court with felony exploitation of an elder. According to Chief of Glasgow Police Bruce Barstad, the charging documents indicate the alleged offense involved both financial and physical abuse lasting over two years. The documents also claim that Nix had moved in with the victim, a 93-year-old woman, at her apartment in Nemont Manor. According to GPD, Nix was serving as the victim’s personal care assistant at the Manor, but was not an employee of the home. Charging documents allege that Nix c... Full story
Cyndi Baillargeon and Linda Pischel were sworn in Jan. 18 by the Honorable Judge Yvonne Laird to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in the Seventeenth Judicial District Court of Montana. Baillargeon and Pischel recently completed the FLEX Learning course, an online and classroom hybrid for CASA introduction and training. CASAs investigate, facilitate, advocate, and monitor child abuse cases. A CASA gets to know a child one-on-one, meeting at least once a month. They also focus on one set of siblings at a time. A CASA can provide... Full story
Dr. Angus McIntosh, executive director of the National Range Allotment Owners Association, headlined this year's winter grazing seminar at Glasgow's Cottonwood Inn on Jan. 18. The event, hosted by the Valley County Conservation District, was well-attended, with farmers, ranchers and interested area residents from McCone, Phillips, Roosevelt and Valley counties, as well as elsewhere in the region. On Wednesday, McIntosh discussed the history and ramifications of American judicial precedent as it... Full story
