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This is Part 4 of a series of articles focusing on educating the community about drug use in Valley County. Sometimes the smallest voices are forgotten. Unfortunately drugs can take not only your emotions of joy away, they can also take away the passion for children. While many tend to focus on their addictions and habit when it comes to drugs, children are left up to their own survival. Statistics in Valley County show a startling jump in the last six years on the number of cases involving... Full story
While several residents have been concerned with what’s next in the water system and how it will affect rates, none showed up to the first public meeting on the Glasgow Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in regards to the preliminary engineering report (PER). Jeremy Perlinski and Jeff Ashley, both professional engineeers for Marrison-Maierle, presented to the city council and others who attended some issues with the WTP on Monday, March 3. Glasgow Mayor Becky Erickson explained that the first meeting was more focused on educating the council and t...
The inevitable happens. Someone breaks a leg, suffers a heart attack or faces other serious medical emergencies. When an emergency happens, emergency medical services (EMS) respond to the scene in hopes to save a life. Minutes can make a difference. What happens when they’re called to a rural country home? Sometimes minutes are lost due to confusing addresses. Without city blocks to guide them to the correct house, it can be a difficult to maneuver to the right place. Minutes can be lost. Valley County is now looking at changing some of t... Full story
Second graders lined a classroom dressed in costumes that fit characters in history. Shortly after they pledged to the flag, parents, family members and others from the community visited 15 students who had worked on their characters for the last three weeks. Denise Winchester invited the community to the classroom on Tuesday, March 11, for the Living History Museum. She explained that she's done this for the community in previous years and has found that the students really enjoy taking part...
Some folks around Glasgow and Fort Peck claimed they saw the smoke cloud from the large fire that devastated a furniture store in Wolf Point on Monday, March 10. The fire destroyed Gysler Furniture, a business that has been around since 1965, and added furniture to that building 13 years ago. The pawn shop located next door was at risk of the fire spreading there, but firefighters on the scene were able to keep the fire contained in one building. Bob "Sparky" Hansen, Long Run Fire Department... Full story
A house in Nashua was searched and several items were seized in an apparent meth bust, Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier told The Courier. No arrests were made, but meth and other illegal drugs and currency were confiscated on Tuesday, March 4. Meier said charges are pending and further information on the bust would be released as the investigation continues. The U.S. Border Patrol Canine Unit assisted the sheriff’s department in the case.... Full story
This is Part 3 of a series of articles focusing on educating the community about drug use in Valley County. Falling in with the wrong crowd and getting involved with illegal activities might have some rewards, or so it may seem to some involved. Many of those rewards are temporary. When law enforcement gets that important tip on an investigation, they might be looking for more than just an immediate arrest. When Ron Kemp worked on the drug task force and helped work with informants, he said they were looking for more than just a bust. While he... Full story
It wasn't a surprise. The boys in the Glasgow Scotties uniforms simply knew that they've won what was rightfully theirs all along: the championship of the 2014 Northern B Boys Divisional Basketball Tournament. Winning traditionally the toughest B division in the state means that these boys won't stop fighting until they reach the ultimate goal--the state champion. Standing from left to right: Zach Miller, Kevin Schindler, assistant coach Steve Mayfield, Jake Kolstad, Jake Page, Chase Fossum,... Full story
The Valley County Refuse Board is facing a little pressure after discovering that T&R Trucking, which picks up trash in the county, hadn’t been billed for nine months. Minutes from their meeting in January include a discussion of some financial problems the board faces. Dan Carney, chairman of the board, explained that the previous bookkeeper hadn’t been doing the job, and the billing fell behind. “Our board meets one hour, one time a month,” he said. “The commissioners, the auditors and the treasurer office looked at it and no one said anyt...
Some locals might say it's the best burger in town. Many will remember the restaurant that has sat for 30 years in the same spot and provided sweet treats and plenty of good fried foods. The Quick N Tasty might be seeing a facelift on the name, but big changes aren't on the way just yet. Andi and Jeff Johnson purchased the restaurant, and the ownership change will be official in the upcoming week. While the Johnsons aren't planning on any major changes in the near future they did decide to...
With technology cutting down on the number of items moving through the post office several rural offices have been looking at changes nationwide. Nashua’s post office is under an evaluation to determine the future of what service might look like. Customers received a letter in the mail asking for input on what preferences they might have when it comes to changes. The letter states that more than 60 percent of community input will help determine the post office hours for customer service and how that service is provided. The post office has sent...
Daylight saving begins this Sunday, March 9.... Full story
A business that just celebrated 50 years of business is about to take things to the next level. Co-owners Jeff and Sam Knodel of Eugene's Pizza have entered the bottling business. The family barbecue sauce recipe that has been used since October 1962 is now in its own bottle, with its own label, and it will be sold to Glasgow customers and travelers who stop in. The brothers started putting their sauce in a bottle on Wednesday, Feb. 19. For now, the bottles will just be sold in their store, but... Full story
Water, it’s one of the most important functions in a municipality. While the city of Glasgow has finished the updates to the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), it now is looking at possible future improvements to the city’s Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The public is invited to attend a public meeting at the city council chambers on Monday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m. Glasgow Director of Public Works Robert “Bob” Kompel explained that the preliminary engineering report (PER) is just in the beginning phases to take a closer work at what improve...
Glasgow seniors had the chance to meet last week with U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and Sen. John Walsh. The two passed through Glasgow while visiting with agencies and citizens during their "listening" tour. They enjoyed lunch with the seniors on Thursday, Feb. 20, and answered their questions on healthcare and other issues on the community, state and national levels. Afterwards they sat down with The Glasgow Courier to talk a little about what they were doing on their travels. Walsh explained that...
A replacement has been found for a 46 -year-old truck at the Long Run Fire Department in Ophein. The old 1968 Ford in Opheim will remain with the department, but a newer and better truck will see much more use. Norm Sillerud, owner of Hi-Line Ford, gave a 2008 Ford truck and a flatbed to the department. He explained that the specialty truck's unique features made it a great fit for the fire department. "They always need equipment, and I decided to donate," Sillerud said. "If there's a fire out...
SACO – Ten cars and one locomotive hopped off the tracks near Saco last weekend. A BNSF train was headed west and carrying automobiles from Illinois to Portland when it went off the main track. Luckily the cars remained upright when they went off the track at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. There were also no injuries reported in the incident. The cause of the derailment is under investigation. The main track remained close throughout most of the day. BNSF said that scene wasn’t cleared until 10:10 p.m. Several engines sat in waiting while large cranes wer...
This is Part 2 of a series of articles focusing on educating the community about drug use in Valley County. It's a chicken or the egg question. Which came first? Do drug users develop mental problems or do drug users use drugs to deal with their mental problems? The simple answer from most law enforcement, mental health service workers and chemical dependency counselors is both. It's hard to say why a person might try drugs for the first time. Maybe they're under pressure from friends who are... Full story
Eastern Montana has seen an increase in crimes and drug activity closer to the areas that have exploded in population and jobs near the oil fields. The Federal Bureau of Investigations currently has an office located in Sidney, and there have been comments about relocating the office to western North Dakota. While no decisions or statements have been released by the FBI on relocation, Gov. Steve Bullock has sent a letter to the Director of the FBI James Comey urging him to keep the location in Sidney. Bullock stated in the letter that Richland...
Another two names have been added to the race for Valley County Commissioner District 1. Russell Dahl filed for the seat last week, and Paul Tweten filed to run on Friday. Both are running against Dan Carr. Commissioner Dave Pippin announced at the end of last year that he would not be running again for his position. The county justice of the peace position has three candidates campaigning for the seat. Ronald Kulczyk, David L. McLean and Christine Gamas have all filed. This contested position in 2010 was won by Linda Hartsock with 44 percent...
While many will remember the last few decades of fresh produce being offered at the "Red Rock Plaza," they might not have realized they were walking on contaminated ground. The park located at 135 3rd St. S. has been in the process of remediation and is now looking at a more permanent future. While it wasn't radioactive, and it wasn't a disaster area, it did create enough of a mess to bring in Shelli Isle of Great Northern Development (GND) to seek grants for removing two old tanks and do an...
The 17th annual ice fishing derby hosted by the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture took place on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Dredge Cuts Trout Pond in Fort Peck. David Combs won the championship and took home $2,000.... Full story
David Combs was the winner of the 17th annual Ice Fishing Derby on February 15, and took home $2,000 cash prize.... Full story
U.S. Sens. Jon Tester and John Walsh have a Glasgow visit on their calendar Thursday, February 20. The stop comes at a noteworthy time for both. Tester is the new chairman of the Senate's Indian Affairs Committee and Gov. Bullock recently appointed Walsh to fill the Senate seat that Max Baucus vacated. Tester and Walsh are visiting all Montana tribal nations this week, Tester press secretary Les Braswell told The Courier. In Glasgow, Braswell said, the two Democrats intend to appear at the senior center and then venture across 4th Street South... Full story
This begins a series of articles over the next several weeks that will focus on educating the community about drug use in Valley County. If you've looked at your friends and neighbors and the local community with rose colored glasses, you might not realize the secrets that lurk behind the doors. The truth is that Valley County has seen its share of drug issues. Some of those drug issues have increased from the influence of the Bakken. "Meth labs have gone away, but it's more accessible," Valley... Full story
