Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Sorted by date Results 394 - 418 of 3850
On Aug. 6, at around 03:05 a.m., officers with the Glasgow Police Department responded to a residence on the south side of town upon receiving a report of an assault. Once officers arrived, the caller stated that the suspect, a male, had strangled his mother during an altercation. After completing the investigation, he was placed under arrest and remanded to the Valley County Detention Center for Partner/Family Member Assault and Strangulation of a Partner Family Member. Editor’s Note: The Glasgow Courier has instituted a policy to not i...
After participating in the 36th annual Governor’s Cup, with Governor Greg Gianforte fishing and First Lady Susan Gianforte assisting in a weigh boat, the Gianfortes traveled back to Helena for government business. A few days later they made their way back to the Hi-Line this past week with stops in Glasgow, Saco and Malta on July 18 as they continued their way to Blaine County as part of the Governor’s 56 County tour. During their time in Glasgow, First Lady Gianforte met with members of the...
In June, The Department of the Interior announced that more than 1,900 state and local governments around the country will receive a total of $578.8 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes funding for 2023. Because local governments cannot tax federal lands, annual PILT payments help to defray the costs associated with maintaining important community services. Valley County received $1,335,998 in PILT funding in 2023. This compares to $1.186 million in 2022 and $1.153 million in 2021. Valley County was listed as having 1.122 million acres of feder...
Throughout the summer, Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) has been on the road taking their Mobile STEM Learning Center van to various communities throughout Montana and Wyoming. The van made a stop at the Glasgow Civic Center on July 20, where children of all ages had the opportunity to explore 3D printing and learn about the human body with a mannequin who had removable organs such as eyes, spleen and kidneys. STEM Program Specialist Jess Carley walked the kids through the 3D printing...
This summer's Theatre for Young Audience tour launched on July 18 at the Glasgow City-County Library with the production of Sally Forth. Written and directed by Fort Peck Summer Theatre Artistic Director Andy Meyers and produced in partnership with emerging company AM Theatrical, the production starred Jenny Smith as Sally the Stamp, Shy Iverson, who starred as Haskell. Under an hour in length, this show was perfect for whole families who came out to the production at the library with lawn...
Montana reached its 20th consecutive month of unemployment below three percent in June, according to data compiled by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry. Since Governor Greg Gianforte was elected, Montanans have created more than 41,000 new jobs statewide. “We’re creating an environment where businesses can thrive, create more good-paying jobs, and increase opportunities for all Montanans, and we’re seeing great results,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Wages in Montana grew at the fifth fastest r...
Joining Representative Tom Welch, R-Dillon, Governor Greg Gianforte celebrated a new law which provides Montana homeowners up to $1,350 in property tax rebates over the next two years. “Property taxes are too high, which is why we prioritized and secured immediate property tax relief for Montanans this legislative session,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Now, it’s time to build on reforms to reduce the burden of property taxes over the long term.” At a local residence in Dillon, the governor ceremonially signed House Bill 222, carried by Rep. Welch, wh...
On July 12, U.S. Senator Steve Daines co-sponsored a bicameral, bipartisan bill to ensure the continued availability of AM broadcast in new vehicles at no additional charge to the consumer. “AM radio is absolutely vital to maintaining the important fabric of our rural Montana communities and plays a critical role in public safety. Whether it be local news, weather or commodity prices, our AM radio stations in Montana are as much a part of us as the local barber or coffee shop. We must preserve our AM radio stations to ensure that Montana r...
At approximately 1230 on Friday [July 21], Fish and Game wardens reported seeing smoke near Bone Trail. Mutual aid was immediately requested from CMR based out of Fort Peck. Our local BLM ranger notified BLM dispatch out of Lewistown. While crews were en route Sheriff Boyer was able to get eyes on the fire via airplane. This greatly improved our response time giving us a precise location, estimated size and terrain. CMR responded with a type 4 engine, the Pines responded with a type 6 engine, and another type 6 engine responded from Long Run....
While Glasgow and Valley County have proudly embraced their claim of being the "Middle of Nowhere" the remoteness of the region brings its own unique challenges. Eastern Montana is often overlooked by tourists in favor of the mountain ranges in the west, inspired more by Yellowstone the television show than Yellowstone the reality. Even within the state, the plains are forgotten about by residents. Representation in Montana's arts community is just one example. For some time, the Montana Arts...
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session on July 11, which was a change from their normally scheduled second Wednesday of the month, due to scheduling conflicts. The next regular session Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, due to the Northeast Montana Fair the second week of August. In addition to approving normal business such as the personnel action report and student attendance agreements, Superintendent Wade Sundby also provided the board with an update on bus drivers as the new school year quickly approaches. “We are h...
The Siding 45 Skatepark committee has been hard at work in recent months in order to achieve their goal of revitalizing a skatepark in the Glasgow area. From hosting fundraisers, having other local businesses support in helping to raise funds, working with the City of Glasgow to determine the best location and becoming their own non-profit organization, the group is putting more pieces together to make their dream a reality. "We are happy to announce that as of this week, July 10, we have...
Continuing his commitment to end human trafficking in Montana, Attorney General Austin Knudsen has launched a new statewide public service announcement to educate Montanans on the issue and how to report it when they suspect they see it. Featuring Montana Department of Justice officials who are active in the fight against human trafficking, the 30-second spot provides information to Montanans on what to look for and where to report suspected human trafficking. It will run through Aug. 10 on broadcast and cable television across Montana. “One of...
The Rail Passengers Association is urging Congress to reject the vision outlined in the House Committee on Appropriation’s draft Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) legislation. This bill would cut Amtrak’s budget 64 percent from what was enacted last year and 76 percent below what Congress authorized in the Investment in Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), threatening an essential transportation service that tens of millions of Americans depend upon and killing the passenger rail renaissance launched by the...
Does Medicare cover me if I travel outside the United States? Original Medicare covers all 50 States as well as the District of Columbia, U.S. territories American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Medicare does not provide coverage outside the U.S. and its territories unless it is an emergency. On Cruise ships you will have Medicare coverage if the ship is in U.S. waters or is within six hours from a U.S. port. If you are traveling from the U.S. to Alaska going through Canada, Medicare will...
Milk River Days held their annual celebration July 2 through 4 in Hinsdale with the celebration kicking off on with the Kayak Poker Run in Hinsdale Park, following by the rodeo and street dance on the 3rd. The July 4th holiday saw crowds brave the cool fall-like weather with the Milk River Days Parade, ping pong ball drop, BBQ served by the Hinsdale Community, the Ambulance Fund Pie Auction, Horseshoe Tournament with kids games and the water slide available for many more memories of the day....
The Glasgow Courier regrets to inform our readers that due to printing issues and page constraints, the Sports section is not included in this week’s issue. All sports and related stories planned for this week’s paper are now planned for the July 19 edition. To our readers and athletes: We apologize for this delay....
On July 6, at 8:40 a.m., the Valley County Sheriff’s Office responded to the cabin area of Fort Peck Lake for an unresponsive two-year old, later identified as Cullen Meland, found in the water. Meland, son of Braden and Bethany Meland, of Billings, was staying with relatives in the area when the accident occurred. The Office of the Sheriff/Coroner will conduct a cause and manner of death investigation, which as of press time was still ongoing. In addition to Cullen, Braden and Bethany are parents to a newborn daughter, Macie, who is c...
The Hinsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service held its annual pie auction fundraiser following the July 4 barbecue in the Hinsdale Legion Park. About 30 pies and other baked goods were donated by community members along with a patriotic quilt. Auctioneer Brian Austin called the auction. The cooler weather didn't dampen the hot bidding that ensued which provided some fun entertainment for those in attendance. Funds generated from the auction provide equipment, maintenance, and supplies for the...
On July 5, the Valley County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Eastern Montana Drug Task Force, executed two separate search warrants on two houses in Glasgow. The search warrants resulted in the arrest of two individuals for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of drugs with intent to distribute. Two adults, one male and one female, were booked into the Valley County Jail that evening. The investigation is active and ongoing. If you have information related to drug activity you are e...
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to be aware of the risk for exposure to rabies. The risk for potential encounters between humans and wild animals increases during spring and summer because of the time spent hiking and engaging in other outdoor activities. On June 13, 2023, DPHHS received the first report of a rabid animal this year. A striped skunk in Powder River County tested positive for rabies. In 2022, 13 animals submitted for rabies testing to the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) were positive for...
First what is the difference between Medicare Fraud and Medicare Abuse. Abuse is when Medicare is overcharged or unnecessary services are billed to Medicare. The net effect extra tax-payer funds are spent which depletes the Medicare Trust Fund. Medicare abuse is not always intentional but its effect on the Medicare program is the same. Examples of Medicare abuse are up-coding of a Medicare claim to a more complicated service or for longer time frames or adding billing modifiers for a higher level of service. Other examples include unbundling...
The rehabilitation of the T-33 aircraft static outdoor display has been completed. The project was funded through a tourism grant from Department of Commerce as well as contributions from City of Glasgow, Valley County Historical Society, Glasgow TBID, Two Rivers Economic Development, Glasgow Chamber, Friends of the Museum, Montana Aviation/Boeing Co. and Valley County Museum Board. Work was done by Straube's Aircraft Services. The aircraft was used at the former Glasgow Air Force Base and...
Simulation in Montana (SIM-MT) visited Glasgow emergency medical services (EMS) in June to deliver an immersive and high-fidelity healthcare simulation training program. This collaborative effort was aimed to enhance the skills and preparedness of local emergency medical services personnel in handling pediatric emergencies as well as time sensitive illnesses such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes and chest pain. The SIM-MT truck, with an instructor, came to the area to allow EMS training to...
On June 24, 56 golfers (14 teams) showed up to Sunnyside Country Club for the 24th Annual Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) Foundation Golf Tournament! Premier sponsors for the event were Independence Bank and Opportunity Bank of Montana. All three meals were made by Doris Ozark, including a beef brisket dinner, sponsored by Cornwell Ranch and Frito Lay. Hole prizes were given out for varying contests on all 18 holes in addition to cash payouts to the top five placing teams. Winning the...
