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Heads will be turning towards Billings on July 14-15 as discussion on a bison conservation and management plan for Montana take place. A public meeting was cancelled a few months ago in Lewistown, not long after ranchers pledged to turn out to the meeting in large numbers in opposition. This would be the second meeting where Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) will be gathering community leaders and groups of interest to discus the issue. The meeting is open to the public and will be at the Big Horn Resort starting at 10 a.m. and ending at...
In this photo taken in 1906, bartenders Mike Allen and John Purcell are possibly helping the unidentified men toast to Independence Day at the Coleville Hotel. Purcell came out to homestead in the area after he was told by Kid Curry of the Wild Bunch that a young man of 19 should not be tending bar. He continued tending bar and eventually convinced a young woman who was passing through to stay and cook for the Coleman Hotel in 1907. Her name was Mary Hermansen. They married in... Full story
While the flood of 2011 is still a topic of conversation, necessary repair work at Fort Peck Dam is ongoing. Even though several repair projects have been completed, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers continues work on the Fort Peck spillway. Operations Project Manager John Daggett explained that the high discharge through the dam caused erosion and wear on the spillway when they were releasing 52,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) out of the spillway. The spillway was originally designed to... Full story
While most of the jokes were light, there were a few mentions of gratitude as members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars gathered at the Glasgow VFW building on Saturday evening. It was a fairly casual setting with friendly hellos, handshakes and hugs as many welcomed Art Widhalm into his position as the state commander for the VFW in Montana. He was officially voted in on Sunday, June 15. Widhalm's wife, Marilyn, told the crowd about how she met Art and how it was love at first sight. The two...
While speeding is a general problem on the road, the signs set up to collect data through a grant have been making some impacts on speeders coming through Glasgow. Glasgow Police Chief Bruce Barstad explained that the data collected has helped officers target certain times of the day, and understand how many vehicles are moving through Glasgow in a day. On average, around 10,400 vehicles are traveling along Highway 2. Data collected from June 17-24 shows that speeds as high as 75 mph, and as low as 15 mph were recorded. With the majority of...
Fireworks haven't always been a tradition in the county seat. Hinsdale has a longer history of a parade and fireworks that follow in the evening, but a few years back Gene Hartsock thought enough people in Glasgow wanted a display closer to town and he decided to look into what it might take. This year the Forth of July fireworks display will shoot off from the Valley County Fairgrounds. Hartsock started helping with obtaining a special license to purchase the fireworks for a class reunion in 2006. He explained that he heard people talking...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a two-day discussion in Billings, July 14-15, on issues related to a bison conservation and management plan for Montana. FWP has assembled a diverse group of interests and a number of state and community leaders to participate in the facilitated gathering in Billings at the Big Horn Resort, 1801 Majestic Lane. The meeting, which is open to the public, will begin at 10 a.m. on July 14 and end at 4 p.m. on July 15. This is the second gathering of interested parties. The first meeting, held last September,...
Ben Overaker helps water the plants at the Milk River Activity Center community garden. The clients have had the help of community members to grow produce to donate to the local food bank, senior center and Women's Resource Center. The project is in its third year and looks to be more productive the third time around.... Full story
The old paddle wheel ferry at Lismas goes down the Missouri River on July 2, 1929. The first ferry at Lismas was managed by a cattleman, William Kirkland, in 1903. The name Lismas came from the last name of partners Horace Gamas and Julius Listoe, who took over the business. Gamas ended up buying out the business and ran it until 1915. Boats continued to use the point along the river over the next few decades.... Full story
A creative way to use wooden pallets now lines several artistic displays at the new Wheat Grass Art Gallery located in Glasgow. The art gallery has hopes of rekindling the love of art in the community and providing a home for those in the region who want to display their talents. Mary Fahlgren, who opened the gallery, explained that this idea blossomed from the previous art gallery in Glasgow that closed. Currently she has nine regional artists who will have permanent spots to showcase their... Full story
Humble and uncomfortable with extra attention, it's only a few words that friends and families described of one local volunteer. Words about being friendly, helpful and part of the family were heard on Monday at the Cottonwood. Marlene Yoss was honored at a luncheon, where county commissioners, clients, program directors and representatives from Sen. John Tester came to recognize the hard work of one woman. Yoss was noticed after 14 years of work as a senior companion, taking part from the...
A drug bust that took place in September is finally finding its way through the courts. Valley County sheriff’s deputies got a search warrant for a pickup that was pulled over on Sept. 8 and found marijuana, hashish, drug paraphernalia and oxycodone. The pickup was pulled over after the driver and two passengers returned from a trip to Oregon and Washington to purchase the drugs for distribution. Mark Wagoner of Glasgow, Doug Turner of St. Marie, and Steven Morlock all faced the courts over the incident. The drugs were bought in Pendleton, O...
Valley County’s unemployment rate in May dropped below 3 percent again, while Montana’s unemployment rate dropped 0.2 percentage points over the month for a rate of 4.6 percent in May. The U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 6.3 percent. Valley County’s labor force for the May was recorded at 4,144, with 4,031 employed. “Montana’s unemployment rate continues to drop due to strong employment growth in 2014,” Gov. Steve Bullock said. “Montanans can enjoy these summer months with confidence in a growing economy and a state government th...
Do you remember your hand signals? Most of us were taught at some point how to signal traffic while riding a bike, but many never learned the proper way to signal to cars if you were heading left, stopping or making a right turn. Nashua kids, kindergarten through sixth grade, were given a short lesson at the end of the school year on the proper signals after they received a free helmet. Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier, Deputy Alex Esteves and Sherri Turner handed out the free helmets to 67...
While it hasn’t been confirmed by the Secret Service yet, First Community Bank Manager Deb Waarvik believes she spotted a counterfeit $10 bill. The counterfeit bill came from Western Drug in the store’s regular deposit. While the local business isn’t out a huge loss, it is a good reminder for businesses in the area to be aware and alert on the bills they take in. Waarvick explained that counterfeit bills tend to come through the area more in the summer and that local merchants should be aware of the money coming from people who aren’t from the...
In 1968 a T-33 jet trainer was moved from the Glasgow airport to a pedestal at the future site of the museum in Glasgow. The jet was donated to the city of Glasgow by the Aerospace Defense Command's 13th Fighter Interceptor Squadron on May 24, 1967, and it sat at the airport until it was moved in July 1968. It was placed to serve as a reminder of the bustling Air Force base that used to be where St. Marie is now.... Full story
It's an emotional struggle for families involved at the Glasgow Highland Cemetery. The issue is whether standing headstones should be left alone or a city ordinance should be changed to allow standing headstones that have been placed where only flat stones are permitted. With 44 headstones already standing near the flat stones, it could mean some difficult decisions for the city council. The cemetery committee met June 10 to discuss the issue with family members and decide on its recommendation... Full story
Sometimes reading the small print can help. It's something Brian Austin, the Valley County landfill manager, will agree to. While he isn't happy about taking second to August Aho, a Valley County landfill employee, he's still happy they took home three out of nine trophies in the first Landfill Equipment Rodeo. The two attended a training seminar April 29-30 at the Billings landfill, where they learned from Jason Todaro of Blue Ridge Services about the latest maintenance techniques and ways...
Local VFW Post 3107 member Art Widhalm was elected and sworn in as the Montana state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at its 92nd annual convention in Great Falls on Sunday, June 15. He was born and raised in Valier and joined the Air Force in 1964. He served 30 years in the USAF and retired as a chief master sergeant in 1994. He married Marilyn Murphy of Glasgow in 1968. They met while he was stationed at Glasgow Air Force Base in 1967 and 1968 after a tour in Vietnam. They returned...
BUTTE – The Glasgow Courier continues its award-winning tradition. The Courier won four awards in the 2013 Montana Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest at Butte last weekend, including publisher Jim Orr's first place showing for best headline writing in Division 2. Also winning for The Courier were retired editor Samar Fay with second place for best feature story, news reporter Bonnie Davidson with third place for best feature story, and Orr with third place for best sports story. Orr's awards were all about returning to his sports w...
An alert Valley County sheriff's deputy spotted a Penske truck with a trailer in St. Marie on Saturday morning. The truck had been parked in the area of Ash and Walnut Street for a few months, and he took the time to find out why the truck and trailer continued to sit there. When the deputy called Penske to get more information, it was discovered that the truck and trailer, valued at $70,000, were reported stolen from Delaware. The truck was supposed to have gone from Delaware to Pennsylvania, but it found it's way to St. Marie – where it s...
While the Valley County Health Department is making a number of transitions, a few changes will begin this week. Due to staffing changes, the health department will now be open Monday through Thursday. Friday they will be closed. For more convenience for those who may work throughout the day, the department will now be open from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday starting on July 7. It will also be open during the noon hour to catch those coming in during lunch. Clinic hours will be on... Full story
It was a normal workday for a few NorVal employees on their way back from an annual meeting in Circle. As they continued along Hwy. 24 heading towards Fort Peck on Friday, June 6, they saw a few vehicles stopped in the middle of the road, near mile marker 22 in McCone County. What they discovered possibly saved lives of the two people involved in the accident they discovered. But that accident had a twist that ended up discovering a missing person from Rapid City, S.D. They couldn't initially see an accident, but something didn't look quite... Full story
It’s been a tumultuous road for development at St. Marie. A decision made by a judge late last week could make an impact for St. Marie Development Corporation of MT. U.S Bankruptcy Judge Ralph B. Kirscher ruled Thursday, June 5, that the filing for bankruptcy would be dismissed for various reasons. The Valley County commissioners last month discussed trying to have a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filed, versus a Chapter 11 that some property owners wanted – but all of it was dismissed. An argument issued in the order was a requirement of insurance on...
WeatherGuard Corporation, of Great Falls, is prepping the Glasgow Civic Center for a little facelift. The $54,000 project started Tuesday, June 10, and will take about three weeks. They'll be repairing and recoloring bad spots on the outside of the old building.... Full story
