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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Glasgow's Swing Choir did not disappoint at their annual spring concert held May 18, at the Ridge Runners Club. The performance has become quite an attraction, with this year's concert drawing almost 400 people. The performance featured the choir's take on several pop songs that spanned several generations and genres. The energy from the group had several in attendance leaving their seats and dancing as the troupe performed masterfully. A lot of time goes into preparing for the gig. Swing Choir...
Last week during their weekly Discussion and Decision Meeting, the Valley County Commissioners had quite a few things on their agenda. The first item of the meeting concerned county employees purchasing tax liens. During the discussion, Commissioner Bruce Peterson expressed his concerns on the matter, stating that county employees would have inside knowledge and would have the edge on these properties with tax liens on them. The motion passed two to one, allowing county employees to purchase tax liens after they had been made available to the...
With summer nearing and the temperatures rising, people of all ages are again beginning to ride their bicycles. While biking is a healthy mode of transportation, it still poses potential hazards and risks that can be minimized through helmets, being cautious, and using your bike in a safe manner. There will be several workshops and classes offered in Glasgow aimed to teach children how to safely ride their bicycles this summer. The Glasgow Police Department will be teaching students at Irle School in grades K through two on May 30 and June 1....
This week, Valley County Commissioners approved the purchase of four used Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA) for the fire department. The SCBA’s to be purchased are certified and have a seven-year life span. The equipment will cost $1,600. The commissioners also committed $3,000 to the Valley County Fair Board. The funds will go towards repairs in the bathrooms at the fair grounds. Funding for this project were accumulated through the option tax....
The recent placement of dozens of pinwheels on the slope on the underpass has left some in the community curious. The blue and silver pinwheel is the symbol of child abuse prevention and were placed there in recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, along with several communities across America planting pinwheel gardens to raise awareness. The display was put together by the local CASA Program placing a pinwheel for every child who was in foster care last year and one for ev...
Two Rivers Economic Growth has organized a community beautification project dubbed Valley County Clean Sweep. The event calls upon local businesses and citizens to aid in efforts to spring clean our communities in the county. T&R Trucking was tapped to aid in the removal of the rubbish plucked from around town at several marked drop-off points. Some of the highlighted areas around Glasgow include, the underpass, several city parks, 3rd Avenue South, and Skylark Road. You are also encouraged to work anywhere you would like to see cleaned up as w...
The Pioneer Museum will be resuming their summer schedule on Monday, May 1. Museum staff is in spring cleaning mode at the facility this week in preparation for the additional traffic that is expected to come with the extended hours. The crew also welcomes those generous enough to donate their time and they are encouraged to come this Saturday as they plan to clean some of the larger exhibits and move things around. The museum's new addition is also anticipated to be open on a limited basis....
The Gateway Club closed its doors on Sunday, April 23. According to former employees, the local landmark at the western end of the Fort Peck Dam was shut down, taking its status from temporarily closed to permanently shuttered. The iconic bar and restaurant has been through several starts and stops throughout the years. The current structure was recently built after a fire destroyed the previous building in October, 2011. Although the Gateway is currently closed, the business, dubbed “The Best Dam Bar by a Dam Site,” has bounced back from wor...
On Monday morning a sentencing hearing was held for Adam Kelley in District Court in Glasgow. Kelley was convicted earlier this year on theft charges stemming from stealing items from several garages around Glasgow, and ultimately resulting in the theft of a vehicle. The vehicle and Kelley were located in Roundup, Montana, where Kelley faced an additional charge of Possession of Methamphetamine. Entering into a plea agreement for all of his charges, Kelley was given 5 years suspended with the Department of Corrections and a $1,000 fine for...
With the warming weather, people and their pets will be outdoors more often. To promote safer interaction with dogs, the Valley County Health Department has prepared some tips for parents to teach their children that lowers their chances of being bit during these interactions. Teach your children to not approach a dog that is not their own, even if the pet is on a leash with its owner. If you decide that is safe for your child to approach a particular dog, it is important that your child knows to ask permission from both you and the dog's...
Valley County Commissioners would like it to be known that the Milk River Bridge south of Nashua will be getting the deck replaced this summer. Early indications show that the project should take 10 weeks and traffic will be limited to a single lane. During the construction, commissioners warn that the bridge may cause problems with transporting heavy machinery. They also expect that delays of 10 to 15 minutes may occur while the maintenance takes place. The site will have stop lights and flaggers present to assist in directing traffic....
Following in the footsteps of his grandfather (Mitch Etchart), Ethan Etchart has enlisted in the US Air Force. He recently completed job training, and is eager to begin serving his country as an Electrical and Environmental Specialist. Mitch Etchart also served the country during World War II in the Army Air Corps as a Fighter Pilot. While Etchart's unit was in preparation to deploy to the Pacific Theater, Japan issued an unconditional surrender after being hit with the "A" bomb. The younger...
During a traffic stop along Highway 2 on April 6, sheriff’s deputies discovered a concealed weapon and drugs on Aaron Todd Morris of Spokane, Wash. While initially pulled over for speeding, authorities discovered Morris was also driving without a valid license, current insurance and was in possession of drugs and a concealed weapon. The Tri-County Drug Task Force was contacted by the Valley County Sheriff’s office to assist in the investigation. Morris’s vehicle was also seized while authorities obtained and eventually executed a search warra...
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Glasgow man on drug related charges last week. Michael Wagner, 31, was taken into custody by VCSO on March 31 after being charged with possession of dangerous drugs (methamphetamine and marijuana) and criminal possession of paraphernalia. Wagner has been released from jail on a $5,000 bond. At press time, a court date is pending....
On March 22, Valley County Commissioners agreed upon the hiring of Zach Lypszyc as Assistant County Attorney. Lypszyc has interned with the Valley County Attorney for the last two years. He will graduate this summer and is expected to pass the bar before taking the position in September. The commissioners are in opposition to granting the American Prairie Reserve’s (APR) requested change to their grazing permit. The APR seeks to change their BLM grazing permit to allow year-round grazing and other controversial changes to local land use p...
A search warrant executed March 24 by the Tri-Agency Task Force and Valley County Sheriff's Department in St. Marie led to several criminal charges and an ongoing investigation. The search of a residence located at 389 C Hickory Street turned up multiple items of evidence, which were seized from the premises and resulted in drug-related charges. Details of what has been seized was not made available as the case is still currently under investigation. Evidence recovered at the premises resulted in the arrest of three suspects with charges of...
This year's Chinese Auction at the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council was a smashing success. The event was held at the Cottonwood this year and was attended by an estimated 250 people. The event went smoothly and attendees had a great time. Annette Vegge and Jody Sundheim of the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council attribute the event's success to the great support and response, and are looking forward to next year's event. Some of the more notable lots up for grabs where a weekend on Joan Etchart's house...
With the recent appointment of Ryan Zinke as Secretary of the Interior, commissioners continue to prepare for the upcoming special election. The election will fill the seat left vacant by Zinke in Congress and will take place on May 25. How this special election will be conducted is still up in the wind, with Montana legislators currently considering a bill, SB-305, that would allow counties to conduct the special election strictly by mail-in ballot, if they choose too. The Montana Association of Counties recommended that the commissioners...
Missouri River Country is Montana’s northeastern tourism region which covers Garfield, McCone, Phillips, Valley, Sheridan, Daniels, Richland and Roosevelt Counties along with the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. The organization is managed by a Board of Directors that is appointed by their respective County Commissioners. To draw visitors to the area, Missouri River promotes Northeast Montana as an ideal destination for the outdoor adventurist, geo-tourist, history buffs, Native American Culturists, Dinosaur Trail followers, hunters, fis...
The Junior Master Gardener Program (JMG) is an educational youth project offered to students in grades four through six. Students enrolled in JMG will receive horticultural and environmental science education while also developing leadership and life skills through fun and creative activities. JMG is committed to helping young people become good gardeners and good citizens by encouraging them to make positive contributions to their families, their school, and their community. The program will provide attendees with structured time to learn new...
Judge Yvonne Laird handed down sentences in two unrelated drug cases on March 6 in District Court. The two men were both convicted of charges of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute. Cody Tolliver, originally from Great Falls, was sentenced to five years in state prison for criminal possession of dangerous drugs. Authorities found Tolliver in possession of over 200 grams of methamphetamine in his vehicle with an estimated street value of around $40,000. Tolliver was also on supervision for a prior felony at the time of his...
For the past 20 years the Valley County Search and Rescue (VCSAR) has been serving Northeast Montana. Established in 1997 by Alvie Hallock and Greg Speer under the direction of Valley County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Richard Britzman, the VCSAR is composed of volunteers and a liaison from the sheriff's office. VCSAR has held several raffles over the years to help raise funds that are used to acquire new equipment. One of the most memorable was Alvie Hallock auctioning off his Corvette to...
Last week, the Valley County Commissioners were all taken to jail by the Vally County Sheriff’s Department, where they were given a tour. As they were guided through the facility, the commissioners had the opportunity to inspect the changes, updates and repairs that have been made. The Sheriff’s Department also reviewed the criteria the jail would have to meet during an evaluation. Commissioners have also started researching the cost to have Valley County’s website updated. The commissioners are looking to make navigating the site easier as we...
An appearance is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23 in Valley County District Court for Donald Jay Witkowski, who will make his initial appearance in court on charges related to the death of Glasgow’s Evelynn Garcia. Witkowski is expected to enter a plea at 10:45 a.m. before Judge Yvonne Laird. Following up with last week’s story on the Roosevelt Hotel, all the residents that had been removed have found places to stay. Mayor Becky Erickson would like to extend a thank you to the Glasgow Evangelical Church’s Seth Runner for the church’s assista...
On Feb. 10, the Glasgow Police Department responded to a complaint from a resident at the Roosevelt Hotel regarding water coming in from the ceiling. Responding Officer Trent Gamas observed water leaking from the ceiling on the third floor and draining into the basement. Water was also collecting in electrical fixtures, and was later discovered in various light fixtures. Officer Gamas contacted Glasgow’s Fire Chief Brandon Brunelle to further examine the situation, and Public Works Director Robert Kompel also arrived. Bare wires were found t...
