Articles from the May 9, 2018 edition
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Oil Well Rupture Spills 600 Barrels of Crude, 90K Barrels of Brine
On the morning of April 27, a farmer surveying cattle from the air discovered an oil spill approximately five miles west of the Frazer/Richland Road and East Grains Road Junction. The farmer reported... Full story
Mother Nature Brings Unique Flood Situation to Area
Now that spring has arrived, or depending on the day, summer, the flood outlook has decreased considerably over the past week. According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, the Milk River... Full story
Jim Uphaus Throws Hat in Ring for Commissioner Seat
Amongst the seven candidates campaigning for a shot to take on the Valley County Commission seat being vacated by the retiring Bruce Petersen is Jim Uphaus. Uphaus sat down with the Courier to talk... Full story
Mental Health Wellness Walk Approaches
Local mental health wellness advocates are invited to be a part of the very first Valley County Mental Health Awareness Walk, which will take place in Glasgow on Saturday, May 12, at 10 a.m.... Full story
Sean R. Heavey Challenges Netflix for Alleged Copyright Infringement
When Sean R. Heavey watched an episode of Netflix's Stranger Things some months back, he couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity about the storm in the scene he was watching. To hear Heavey... Full story
Consider How We Can Appreciate Tourists This Summer
Dear Editor, May 6-12, 2018, marks the 35th anniversary of the 1983 congressional resolution that established National Travel and Tourism Week. This is a week to reflect on the contributions and accomplishments of the travel community and celebrate...
BLM Should Analyze Public Benefits of APR Proposal
Dear Editor, The Bureau of Land Management is currently looking to analyze a proposal from the American Prairie Reserve (APR). The agency has asked for a list of substantive issues to consider as part of their analysis of impacts of the Reserve’s...
The BLM's Bias is Showing
I was very disturbed by the interview editor Etherington had with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) District Manager Mark Albers as reported in the April 25, 2018 Glasgow Courier. Mr. Albers, “clarified that nothing in the scoping period would...
In Support of APR
Dear Editor, Today I searched online to find out who are the 10 largest landowners in Montana. I found who they are, and I also found that altogether they own a total of 2,326,056 acres. Then, I did a search to learn what public access these 10...
Sheriff's Response to Claims Made in the Courier
Dear Editor, This letter is in response to Valley County Sheriff Candidate Joe Horn’s statement that the Valley County Sheriff’s offfice is wasting taxpayer money by purchasing new vehicles. Valley County has established a fleet rate through one...
Yesterday's News Brings Back Old Times
Do you remember getting the Current Events paper when you were in school? I was reading the Courier Archives of 92 years ago and noticed a paragraph concerning a dance at the Cherry Creek Schoolhouse. Part of the proceeds from the dance was to be... Full story
A Spectator Sport?
I was irritated following the divisional golf meet held in Glasgow May 7. Unless your child is or has been involved with high school golf, you may not be aware that spectators are not allowed on the course. The Montana High School Association...
Gene John Etchart
Gene John Etchart, 101, passed to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 3, 2018, with family at his side. It was his wife Elaine's request that their lives be celebrated together. There will be a funeral... Full story
James J. Wellenstein
James "Jim" J. Wellenstein of Dickinson, N.D., 87, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Sanford Health in Bismarck, N.D. James John Wellenstein was born to Nick and Merva Wellenstein on July 12,... Full story
Kathleen Pearl Westby
Kathleen Pearl (Drogitis) Westby, 93, passed away in Denver, Colo., on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, of natural causes. She was born Feb. 11, 1925, the daughter of Christos and Ida Drogitis, in Springbrook, N.D. She graduated from Opheim High School in... Full story
Dan Isakson
Dan Isakson, 54, passed away peacefully at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital, in Bellingham, Wash., on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was born Sept. 26, 1963, in Glasgow, Mont., to Ray and Jacklyn Isakson. A private family gathering will be held at a... Full story
Betty Lou Sweeting
Betty Lou Sweeting, 91, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Funeral services will be held at Central Baptist Church on Saturday, May 12, at 11 a.m. She was born June 14, 1926, in Long Beach,... Full story
Calendar of Upcoming Events in the Area
THURSDAY – MAY 10 9:30 a.m. - The Nashua Community is invited to the Ladies’ Coffee Hour every Thursday at the Nashua Senior Center. 12:15 p.m. - Weight Watchers begins a new 26-week series at the FMDH South Wing Conference Room There will be... Full story
On To State: Scottie Golfers Grab Hardware
It was a good day to be a Scottie. After a full day of competition at the Sunnyside Golf Course on May 7, the Glasgow golfers had two teams qualify for state, seven individuals earn all-conference,... Full story
Local Olympians Prepare for Big Competition
The Northeast Special Olympics Fun Day was held at Scottie Field in Glasgow on May 4. To kick off the event, a barbecue was provided from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., to allow community members to meet the... Full story
Top Ten Tracksters Highlight Meet
The annual Top Ten track meet was held at the Glasgow High School the evening of May 1. Records were broken, and the list of state qualifiers grew. Although not as impressive as his recent vault of 16... Full story
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