Articles from the January 4, 2017 edition
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Jordan Johnson Becomes Glasgow's Newest Guard Soldier
Jordan Thompson Johnson, Glasgow native and Glasgow High School junior, recently enlisted in the Montana Army National Guard on Dec. 20. Johnson will serve as a Military Police (MP or 31B) in the... Full story
Stabbing Suspect Charged in Glasgow
Undersheriff Luke Strommen of the Valley County Sheriff's Office is leading an investigation, along with members of the Montana Highway Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation, into an alleged... Full story
State Wide Test of AMBER Alert System on Jan. 13
The Montana Department of Justice will be conducting a statewide test of the AMBER Alert System. The test, set to go off at 10 a.m. on Jan. 13, will be an end-to-end live system test and should include cell phone alerting as well. Montana’s AMBER... Full story
Man Faces Felony Charges after Confrontation on South Side
On Dec. 27, 911 dispatch received a call about a situation on the south side of Glasgow around 1 a.m., where reports stated there was a confrontation at a residence. At the residence the suspect,... Full story
New Year's Rides Program a Success
The Cottonwood’s Rob Brunelle informs us that members of Valley County Search & Rescue along with local wrecker services provided 245 rides on New Year’s Eve to area revelers. That number is up from 160 rides last year. According to Brunelle,... Full story
New Trends Ag Seminar Set for Jan. 11
“New Trends in Agriculture,” a day-long seminar put on by the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, will be held Wed. Jan. 11 at the Cottonwood Inn. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Speakers will cover issues including making the best of a... Full story
Half a Decade Later, Spillway Repairs Finishing Up
Following the flood waters of 2011, the Fort Peck Dam Spillway was in need of massive repairs resulting from erosion at the base of the spillway. According to Darin McMurry the Operations Project... Full story
A Bit of Everything
Have you had the honor of being tagged as the family member that has everything? If you have I know that you can justify it easily. Do you remember when your kids came home needing a school project done by the next morning? That presents a...
Be a Positive Force in the World
Well, 2016 has been hailed by some as the worst year, ever. While that’s plainly nearsighted (remember the Bubonic Plague? A third of Europe succumbed to that black death), it’s been tough for a lot of us. Three fabulous idols, Prince, David...
Republican Plan for Montana's Future
Welcome to a new year and a new legislative session. With our eyes toward Montana’s future, we are hopeful that the next 90 days will bring badly needed changes. We must put our state back on a path toward economic stability that creates greater op...
Guarding Trust
When a cat or dog leans their head back for you to pet their throat and upper chest, they are offering you their trust. They are trusting you not to hurt them. And if they roll over and offer you their belly to rub, that is total and complete trust....
What Unites Us in 2017
Montana has made progress in recent years, but we need to continue to work hard this legislative session to shore up our economy and create good paying jobs across our state. We know that in 2017, we’ll face some serious challenges. Weak oil...
Conservative by Default
Having been born and raised in Montana I found myself parroting the very ideals I thought made my state great. I adored the conservative, evangelical, fiscally responsible and socially restrictive nature of conservatism for no other reason than that...
Improving Resolution
Every New Year, you make a list of things you will do to stay healthy so you can feel your best. But, did you realize that feeling your best includes seeing your best too? January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – the perfect time to spread the word ab...
Calendar of Upcoming Events in the Area
WEDNESDAY – JAN. 4 The Valley County Pioneer Museum will be closed during the month of January. 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. - Adults Only Open Skating at the Valley Event Center. Cost is $2 to skate, $2 to rent and lessons are free. 5:45 p.m. - Glasgow... Full story
Terry D. Fuhrmann
Terry D. Fuhrmann, age 81, of St. Marie, Mont., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, from an apparent heart attack while driving home. He was born on Oct. 11, 1935, to Lille Walker and Kon Fuhrmann.... Full story
Darlene LaVonne DuBeau Gilmore
Early in the morning, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved wife, Darlene LaVonne (Lind) DuBeau Gilmore, 78, passed peacefully to rest eternally after a... Full story
Raymond 'Ray' Duane Thares
Raymond "Ray" Duane Thares, 69, passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in his home with family by his side. Known to friends and family as Papa Ray or Big... Full story
Dean R. Hanvold Sr.
Dean R. Hanvold Sr., 85, of Darby, Mont., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, at the Marcus Daly Hospice Center due to complications of surgery. No formal services will be held. He was born Aug. 4, 1931, in Opheim, Mont., to the late Doris and Henry... Full story
Valley Co. High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Barb Marsh Memorial Scholarship
All Valley County high school seniors are eligible to apply for a substantial college scholarship that will be awarded in February by the Hi-Line Sportsmen. Scholarship winners will be announced at the conservation group’s first-annual fundraising... Full story
21 Canada Geese Left to Waste Near Glasgow
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are seeking information on 21 wasted Canada geese, likely shot in mid-to-late December, that were found on the banks of Brazil Creek just west of Paulo Re... Full story
Farm and Ranch January 2017
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