Articles from the March 18, 2020 edition
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Coronavirus Confirmed In Montana
Four presumptively positive cases of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, were confirmed by the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) on March 13, two more cases were confirmed on March 14. while two more cases were confirmed on... Full story
"Hakuna Matata"
Glasgow Middle School students performed The Lion King Jr., to an exclusive audience of special guests during Golden Ticket night on March 12, followed by two performances during the weekend, March 13...
Local Businesses Do Their Part To "Social Distance"
*This list has changed due to recent actions taken by the order signed by the Valley County Health Officer on March 19* The Valley County Health Officer has ordered that all bars, brew pubs, casinos, and restaurants, except for drive-thru, delivery a... Full story
City and County Respond to COVID-19
The City of Glasgow and Valley County are working on plans to maintain essential services in the wake of a statewide emergency declaration by Governor Steve Bullock on March 15. Representatives and elected officials from government, local... Full story
Valley County Board Of Health Urges Steps To Prevent Illness
The Valley County Board of Health urges the public and places of business to implement the following steps now to prevent the spread of illness within the community: Always use proper hand washing Before, during, and after preparing food Before eatin... Full story
Stand Against Divisive And Hateful Rhetoric
Dear Courier, I normally don't read Virgel Vaupel's columns in the BS Buzz, but a final sentence of his jumped out at me today, and I feel compelled to address it. The sentence came at the end of a...
Stocking Up On Paper Goods
I was visiting with an out-of-state friend the other day and was told that Costco was limiting the amount of toilet tissue and water that an individual could purchase. Living in the “Middle of Nowhere,” it did take me awhile to connect it with...
Library COVID-19 Measures
To prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, the Glasgow City County Public Library is taking precautionary safety measures As of now, the library will continue to stay open with limited services for two weeks. We will... Full story
Preparing for Possible Self-Quarantine
Though the COVID-19 outbreak has not reached northeast Montana yet, it is not too early to begin planning for potential self-quarantines. With schools closing and many businesses offering limited services, people may want to consider what they will... Full story
Canceled Events
As of press time, the following events have been canceled or postponed: Fort Peck Senior Citizens Sixth-Annual Slam The Dam - POSTPONED 19th Annual Chinese Auction - POSTPONED JJMT Tournament - CANCELED Prairie Ridge Dance – CANCELED Community Hear... Full story
Reynolds Market COVID-19 Preventative Actions
As a local grocer, we understand the critical nature of our business and the service we provide to the local community. We have been monitoring, planning and working diligently to address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its effects on our... Full story
FMDH Takes Measures To Protect Community
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital is taking all possible measures to protect our staff and patients. At this time, FMDH is asking for cooperation from the community to help us achieve that purpose. Please do not come to the hospital if you do not... Full story
Sandra 'Sandy' Laumeyer
*Services Have Been Postponed Until Spring* After a very long and courageous battle with cancer, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, Sandra "Sandy" Kay (Sonnenberg) Laumeyer,... Full story
Nemont Telephone Response To COVID-19
Nemont has been monitoring the rapid development of COVID-19. We have established a business continuity team out of concern of our employees, customers, and continued operations during these uncertain times. Recently we met with Public health... Full story
Mary Ann Remus
Mary Ann (Farrell) Remus of Glasgow, Mont., passed away peacefully at Valley View Home, in Glasgow, on Monday, March 16, 2020, at the age of 90. Mary Ann's family is having a private family graveside... Full story
Donald Gerald Parpart
Donald Gerald Parpart, age 91, formerly of Fort Peck, Mont., went to his Lord on Monday, March 9, 2020, at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive, Mont. Memorial services for Don and his wife, Beulah, will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, June 8, at... Full story
Duane Albert Nasner
Duane Albert Nasner, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz. A public visitation will be held at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point, Mont., on Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family greeting... Full story
Randolph George Peck Services Postponed
Randolph George Peck, 72, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2019. We are postponing Randy’s service due to the coronavirus. An announcement will be made when rescheduled.... Full story
Region 6 FWP Offices Are Open…With Some Conditions
Rest assured, Region 6 Fish, Wildlife and Parks offices are open! However, due to the “social distancing” measures that are being taken, please expect to abide by the following: If you can, please use the internet to buy your licenses and apply... Full story
Gov. Bullock Directs Closure Of All Montana Schools
As a result of the fast spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Steve Bullock directed the closure of all non-resident public K-12 schools for two weeks, starting March 16 and lasting through March 27. “I recognize that our schools often serve... Full story
Nature Gone Nuts
The time interval between snows and storms up here seems to be getting shorter. Last week our Monday snow arrived on Sunday; this week it arrived on Saturday. Mother Nature has taken this jumping ahead on the time to an insane level. She’s out of...
Bantam Bedlam
Hi-Line Youth Hockey played host for the MAHA State Bantam Tournament at the Valley Event Center, March 13-15, despite the fears over the COVID 19 pandemic. The Glasgow Ice Dawgs made the weekend...
WebsiteCity Of Glasgow Safety Measures
The City of Glasgow, along with Valley County, are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and following the Centers for Disease Control and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services recommendations. Information... Full story
County Declares State of Emergency, City Set to Meet on March 19
The County has declared a State of Emergency in Valley County as of March 17. The action comes after Governor Steve Bullock and President Donald Trump issued state and nationwide emergencies from the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic that has spread to... Full story
