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The Valley County Health Department has confirmed the October death of a man in his 50s due to COVID-19. Their staff extend our sympathy to his family and loved ones. Valley County has lost 10 persons since 9/1/2021 and 28 total to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the November 17, 2021, Wednesday Walk-in clinic from 11:30 – 5:30, you may receive Covid-19 for ages 18+: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd dose of Moderna Or the 1st dose of J&Jor BOOSTER dose of Moderna or J&J Please wear a facial covering or mask and short sleeves. Please bring your COVID vaccine card w... Full story
It took months of hard work by volunteers to paint the mural along the Glasgow downtown underpass, and only minutes for a vandal to leave their grubby marks in the form of graffiti. Patrolman Scott Campbell and Senior Patrolman Josh Nolan were contacted by The artist, Cat McIntyre, about the incident. The Glasgow Police Department is taking the mural defacing seriously and have come up with plans to seek out and apprehend any further defacing incidents. "It is disappointing to see this happen...
Normally, the class speaker for the annual Glasgow High School graduation ceremony must themselves be a former graduate of GHS. In spite of the fact Wade Nelson is a graduate of Hinsdale High School, his positive impact on the Glasgow High School Class of 2022 led them to request a special exemption just for him. "Each one of us took his class and we all have integral memories from the days we spent with him," Blaire Westby said during the last Glasgow School Board meeting. He was very...
When state senators in South Carolina held two hearings in September about covid-19 treatments, they got an earful on the benefits of ivermectin — which many of the lawmakers echoed, sharing experiences of their own loved ones. The demands for access to the drug were loud and insistent, despite federal regulators’ recent warning against using the drug to treat covid. Ivermectin is a generic drug that has been used for decades to treat river blindness, scabies and even head lice. Veterinarians also use it, in different formulations and dos...
There were 10 animal control calls, six motor vehicle stops, five assist citizen/public assists, four traffic control calls, four dog/cat control calls, three reports for record, one hazard, one disorderly conduct, one alarm, one status check, one abandoned vehicle and one parking violation. Monday, Nov. 1 1415 – Wallet was brought into dispatch. A woman stated she left word with someone to tell the owner it was here. Called and left a message for the wallet owner. Tuesday, Nov. 2 0357 – Caller reporting she hit a deer and she went in the ditch... Full story
What is the Legal Services Developer Program for Older Montanans? The Legal Service Developer Program is housed under the Aging Services Bureau of the Department of Public Health and Human Services of Montana. The program provides legal advice and assistance to older Montanans over the age of 60, their caregivers, family members and professionals with questions about elder law, or legal issues being experienced by an older adult. Services can also be provided to adults with a disability. Advice...
"My very first fire fight, we were lucky," Felice "Phil" Wilson, a Vietnam War Army veteran who served as a tanker in country during 1969, told The Courier last week. "We went out the gate at Long Bihn into a rice paddy and we got ambushed. We fought for like 45 minutes straight, which was a real small engagement. We killed about 140 and we didn't take any hits, any injuries or anything like that. You get sort of a false sense of security, thinking 'well, I am inside of this tank, I can't be...
SCOBEY - Willard Kanning, 79, of Plentywood was enjoying an afternoon of fishing at White-tail Dam, Friday, Oct. 29, while his friend, Beverly Marsh, 71, enjoyed the view of the lake and reading a book inside the pickup. Things quickly turned tragic as they were preparing to leave. A 911 call was received by Daniels County Dispatch at 5:39 p.m. Friday evening after Raymond Garberg picked up a woman along the road near the entrance to the Whitetail fishing spot. Beverly Marsh, also of Plentywood...
• 11/01/21 09:24:00 - Caller reported he was unable to leave his house with his young son as there was a brown and white pit bull in his yard growling and barking at him. He was concerned for the safety of his child. He called back and stated he didn't need anyone at the house now as a female came by looking for her dog. He asked if it was brown and white and she said it was. He told her it was growling and barking at him and he would appreciate it not being let out to roam. No officer needed a... Full story
Twin Kennedy to Perform at GHS Twin Kennedy will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at Glasghow High School. Their musical bond is as strong as their small town roots – Twin Kennedy, comprised of West Coast Canadian twins Carli and Julie Kennedy, have been making music together since they could talk. Born and raised in the small town of Powell River, BC, Twin Kennedy grew up perfecting their sibling harmonies and dynamic live performances, while making their name known throughout their small community a... Full story
Rod Karst has won his bid for Mayor of the city of Glasgow, according to unofficial totals released by the Valley County Election Administration Office at 8 p.m. Tuesday. His term will begin in early 2022. Canvassing is expected to take place within the next week. The results will be made official at that time, A recount is not expected because of the large difference in votes, said Marie L. Pippin, Valley County Election Administrator. Out of 1,142 votes cast, Karst received 820 votes, or 72%...
A letter from the acting U.S. Attorney for Montana recently arrived on the desk of Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer. It offers federal resources - including FBI agents - to investigate parents accused of threatening area school board members over issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. "The FBI has no business handling local jurisdictional matters, quite frankly," Boyer told The Courier. "Even the fact that letter was sent out, it was misguided. They have no business directing us, or including...
After two years away from the Glasgow Police Department, Renee Jones just couldn't stay away from the close law enforcement family she has bonded with over the past decade. "I really missed working with the police department," Jones told The Courier recently. "I had spent eight years here, and it was time for me to step away and have a job where I wasn't necessarily on call." Jones formerly was a victim specialist at GPD, a position she filled from 2011 through 2019. "I spend eight years...
There were eight motor vehicle stops, six animal control calls, four dog/cat control calls, three hazards, two alarms, two assist citizen/public assists, and one inspection request. Monday, Oct. 18 • 1212 – BCSO called to state they received a 911 call from a male stating his wife is traveling east on US Highway 2 and is at MM555 where a car went into a ditch. The 911 operator was unable to give much more information but supplied the phone number to the original party. At 1215, contacted the... Full story
Markle's Ambulance Trust Honored MARY KATE TIHISTA FMDH FOUNDATION DIRECTOR In 1989 C.D., R.D., and O.E. Markle established a memorial tribute for their parents Thomas H. and Florence Markle. They wanted it to be something that would have lasting, life-changing effects for the community they worked so hard to make better. Living in such a remote area, they saw and understood the need for excellent EMS. With that knowledge, they created a fund to support Valley County licensed ambulance... Full story
• Current age? 60 • How long have you lived in Glasgow? "All my life (outside of college years)." • Why should voters pick you? "I have the experience from being on the council for over a decade; I have the leadership experience (past and current board positions); I have the desire to continue to serve the people of Glasgow." • What experience do you bring to the table? "I have served on the Glasgow City Council for over a decade (currently the President of the Council). I am the Preside... Full story
• Current age? 38 • How long have you lived in Glasgow? About 36 years. • Why should voters pick you? "I have seven years of government management experience with my job now as [Valley County] Roads Superintendent. I understand how government budgets work. I do all of my own budget stuff with my job. And, I am extremely common sense. I am very relatable to the public. I work in public service. My big deal is you have to listen to what people want, the concerns they have. You can't take it as pe... Full story
Beginner's luck was in full force last week for first time hunter Teagen Twitchell, 13, who on his first day picked off a 4X4. Teagen was joined by his father, Todd Twitchell, his little brother Tucker, and Allen and Tara Harrington. They spotted the buck after about four hours in the field. Allen coached Teagen to wait calmy for about 10-minutes before taking his shot with a 6.5mm Creedmoor.... Full story
The Autumn Harvest Bazaar, held Saturday at the Valley Event Center in Glasgow, attracted a large crowd of folks getting a head start on their Christmas shopping.... Full story
Western Valley 4-H Meeting Report The Oct. 3, 2021 meeting was called to order by Cienna Strommen. Before the meeting, several children decided to have a war. I promptly stopped the fighting, for it was getting too out of hand. The meeting was called to order. I, as former rec. leader, decided we should play bang, while Cooper Albus (Former Song Leader) gave us a background music of "One of Them Girls." It ended in a back-to-back shootout between Kade Strommen and Kodi McColly. Trey Johnson list... Full story
POPLAR, Mont. - When Maria Vega was a senior in high school in 2015, she found the body of one of her closest friends, who had died by suicide. A few days later, devastated by the loss, Vega tried to take her own life. After the attempt failed, she was arrested and taken to juvenile detention in Poplar, a remote town on the Missouri River a short drive from the North Dakota oil fields. She was put in a cell and kept under observation for several days until a mental health specialist was availabl... Full story
There were eight animal control calls, five motor vehicle stops, four assist citizen/public assists, three fire/business alarms, three dog/cat control calls, one inspection request, one hazard, one traffic control call and one report for record. Monday, Oct. 11 1109 – Contacted Hinsdale FC who thinks they can handle the fire with the two trucks they have. He will call if they need more. Caller reported a semi on fire. She stated she doesn't have much information on this as it was reported to her by another person. She stated they have small w...
Although Larry Potter registered a the Valley County Courthouse to run as a candidate for Nashua Mayor, and paid the $15 filing fee, he failed to then register with the Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP) and was not legally eligible for placement on the current ballot. Due to the failure to register with COPP, his would be opponent -- JoAnna Turner -- technically is running unopposed. A such, there was no need to place the mayor's race on the ballot, explained Marie L. Pippin, Valley Cou... Full story
Editor's Note: The Courier sent the same questions to both candidates for the Ward 1 election. Candidate Adam Hooper declined to participate. Current age? 52 How long have you lived in Glasgow? "I have lived in Glasgow for 30 years, but my entire life has been in Nashua and Glasgow." Why should voters pick you? "I could use that old phrase, 'experience.' I have spent eight years on the City Council and feel I have done a really fair job in representing the citizens and taxpayers of Glasgow. I... Full story
Hovering directly above the remains of a tyrannosaurid discovered in the Badlands of Valley County, helicopter pilot Rob Sperry needed to remain stationary as archaeologist Josh Chase connected a steel cable hanging from the Chinook to the steel frame on the ground containing the fossils. Not only did Chase need to be wary of the cable and hook –weighing in excess of 100 pounds and potentially becoming a wrecking ball – but of the electricity generated by the helicopter. "That helicopter gen...
