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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Valley View nursing home (VVH) is a long-term care facility in Glasgow that provides the region with an invaluable community service. Recently, the facility received a troubling quality assurance review by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). Specifically, DPHHS found that VVH was responsible for three immediate jeopardy deficiencies, constituting unusually serious infractions. According to Health Management Services Vice President Karl Rude, the deficiencies were related to, “resident falls, neglect and abuse, a...
Montana’s primary election is set for Tuesday June 7, and Valley County voters have a lot of opportunity to do their civic duty and make their voices heard. Polling places will be open for voters as follows: Precinct 1, Fort Peck (Fort Peck Recreation Hall): 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Precinct 2, Frazer (Frazer New Community Hall): 12-8 p.m. Precinct 3, Hinsdale (Hinsdale Legion Hall): 12-8 p.m. Precinct 4, Glasgow (Glasgow Civic Center): 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Precinct 5, NE Glasgow (Glasgow Civic Center): 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Precinct 6, Nashua (Nashua Senior Citizen C... Full story
U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced he has received the "Hero of Main Street" award from the National Retail Federation for his support of legislation critical to the retail industry. "I'm proud to be recognized for my efforts supporting local Montana business owners that create good-paying jobs," Daines stated. Daines is part of a bipartisan group honored for their support of a wide range of issues including international trade, infrastructure investment, tax reform and labor issues. "Senator...
Theropoda Expeditions, a leading dinosaur exploration, preparation, and mounting company announced today its discovery of Rees Rex, a new and noteworthy specimen of the iconic Tyrannosaurus rex. The new find has a nearly complete skull and joins other notable T. rex specimens, such as “Peck Rex” and the Smithsonian’s “Wankel Rex”, all of which were discovered in Montana’s Hell Creek. Rees Rex was uncovered in the summer of 2015, on a private ranch in McCone County, Mont. after a few scattered tail bone fragments were discovered weathering...
The latest incarnation of the Milk River Motorsports Demolition Derby saw increases in both attendance and participation on May 28 at the Valley County fairgrounds. Organizers Josh Thompson, Garth Loftsgaard and Rob Brunelle made some date changes and other fine tuning that paid off, with 21 cars entering competition (up from 10 in June, 2015) and more than 700 spectators in the stands. Milk River is currently in its fourth year as the nonprofit in charge of the derby. According to secretary...
VALLEY COUNTY PRIMARY RESULTS (Posted at 8:30 a.m.) President – Dem Primary Hillary Clinton 344 Bernie Sanders 337 No preference 56 President – Rep Jeb Bush 42 Ted Cruz 161 John Kasich 96 Marco Rubio 58 Donald Trump 1,250 No preference 99 Governor – Dem Steve Bullock 621 Bill McChesney 98 Governor – Rep Greg Gianforte 1,340 Terry Nelson 237 State Senate District 16 – Dem Bobbi Favel 18 LeAnn Montes 43 Frank Smith 108 State Senate District 16 – Rep G. Bruce Meyers 212 State Senate District 17 – Dem Douglas Adolphson 424 State Senate Distri... Full story
News of the recent termination of Jon Kolstad's contract as Glasgow High School's head girls basketball coach left unanswered questions. Efforts by interested parties to clarify the termination with school board trustees were initially unsuccessful. Some answers eventually came to light with a letter sent to GHS from the Montana High School Association (MHSA) on April 27, 2016. At the regular school board meeting held May 11, Superintendent Bob Connors shared the content of said letter with the trustees and attendees present. Connors explained... Full story
The Pioneer Museum of Valley County recently launched a sizable expansion adding over 5000 square feet to the museum in brand new exhibit space. The new annex seeks to recreate Glasgow's Main Street, circa 1915; a "hot time" in Glasgow's history according to Dave Pippin, former Valley County commissioner and current chair of the Valley County Museum Board. Pippin stated, "We chose 1915 because this was a time when Glasgow really took off in terms of expansion and settlement." The exhibit is... Full story
The Glasgow School Board held both their organizational meeting and their regular meeting May 11 at the central office, with 13 people in attendance. The organizational meeting was held first with Mona Amundson elected as chairperson and Alison Molvig elected as vice-chair. During the meeting, trustee Suzanne Billingsley recommended the school district get more information out to the public closer to the distribution of absentee ballots since that is where the higher number of votes came from in the most recent school election. Moving on to the...
The race for Montana House of Representatives District 33 has been heating up in recent weeks. As the primary voting deadline approaches, Courier readers have been asking questions about a bulk mailer sent out district-wide by candidate Michael Burns on May 4. The mailer, which is split into two sections, makes contentious claims about Burns' Republican opponent, Malta's Casey Knudsen, and his stances on various issues. To clear the air of rumor and speculation, we've taken your concerns straight to the source for further clarification. The...
U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Delaney Beil, a fifth-generation Montana rancher and Hinsdale High School senior. Delaney is a nationally certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and will soon be receiving her state certification. Here is Senator Daines' statement to Congress: "Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a Hinsdale High School senior, Delaney Beil. Delaney is described by her EMT instructor, Dorothy Jensen, as, 'a determined team player, who is committed to her...
Take me out to the ball game! As you may or may not know, the Glasgow Reds’ American Legion Baseball program was donated 26 acres of land just west of the old BLM building (now Big Sky Auto Accessories) on Hwy. 2 for a new Legion field. The current field located at Sullivan Park has had issues with flooding, contaminated water and, many, many more problems. It is safe to say the community is due for an upgrade. This new parcel of property will not only be big enough for a new Legion field, but an entire complex, with possibly up to four new f... Full story
VFW Post 3107 will host the Memorial Day program at the Civic Center May 30, at 10:30 a.m. Glasgow Scottie Band will perform as well as the EQ Singers. Guest speaker will be Jim Buer, a farmer/rancher from Scobey. He was assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry, known as the “Old Guard,” in Washington, D.C. in 1958. They are the official ceremonial unit and escort for the President. While assigned there he served as a guard at the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.” He will present a program about his duties as a guard. A potluck lunch will be held at... Full story
A young, charismatic choir director capable of arranging charts on the fly is a rare thing in any community. Way out here in the Last Best Place, it's a special blessing indeed. Stopping into the rehearsal room at GHS this past Sunday, I was taken aback by the ample enthusiasm, harmony and cohesion on display. Teacher Luree Green-Chappell has obviously got a way with her students, as most interested parties in town are already well aware. The GHS Swing Choir will be appearing at Ridgerunners on...
Glasgow Police Department has had recent complaints of dogs chasing runners, walkers or other pedestrians. The department would like the community to contact them with the address and description of the dog if there is a problem. GPD would also like to remind dog owners to follow leash laws and keep their dogs tied up outside if they are vicious and/or aggressive around people or other dogs. The department does not want to impose repercussions or fines, but will do so if offenses keep occurring. Multiple offenses can lead to permanent removal... Full story
After over a half a century of serving Glasgow and the surrounding area, the Glasgow branch of Pacific Steel and Recycling will be closing down. The location will continue to accept scrap metal up to May 13, and other business until May 27, with plans of being completely closed June 1. With locations in Havre and Williston, Pacific Steel will continue to serve the area, coming to Glasgow once a week with a delivery truck, with also the possibility of recycling bins in the area. Patrick Kons,...
Applications are now being accepted for the Lynn Cornwell Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the four Valley County Grazing Districts. It is open to any Valley County High School graduate that is a college junior, senior or above. Applicants must be attending Montana State University, Bozeman, and majoring in an agriculture-related field. The scholarship will be in an amount up to $1,000. Past recipients include Gwynn Simeniuk, Brady Johnson, Leah Nelson, Jana Tihista, Zach Lipszyc, Chisholm Christensen, Nathan Remmich and Audra Cornwell....
After the recent influx of rain and warmer weather, Glasgow Police Department would like to remind everyone to make sure their yards and lots are well kept. City code for “nuisance weeds” calls for any weeds, grass or other vegetation be under eight inches in height. Failure to comply within a reasonable time will result in a notice of violation. You are given a seven-day period to cut and remove the nuisance. If you fail to do so, the city will cut and remove with a charge and administrative fee added to your taxes, as well as a penalty. Sub... Full story
Sheriff Glen Meier spoke with area media on May 10 about the first five years of Valley County's new detention center. According to Meier, the undertaking has been a successful one. In the fiscal year leading up the the jail's completion (2010-11), the county's budget for the detention center exceeded its income by close to $200,000 without adjustments. As of the 2015-16 fiscal year, that discrepancy has been reduced to a mere $71,000, putting the jail closer to running entirely in the black. According to Meier, the remaining two months in the...
Wheatgrass Artist of the Month Andy Fahlgren has made an unscheduled visit to Glasgow from Portland, Ore., this week, bringing with him several new oil paintings for display. Fahlgren is a Valley County native whose works reflects a continued fascination with Northeastern Montana. He paints in an expressive, classic style, with subjects ranging from prairie birds and cattle to portraits of recognizable local figures. This is the first time his work has been on public display. According to...
