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  • Two New Sheriff Deputies Join Valley County Sheriff's Department

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 17, 2024

    At the conclusion of the Valley County Commissioners regular Discussion and Decision meeting on Jan. 10, Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer introduced the newest sheriff deputies to the Commissioners. Kyle Goodman and William Charbonneau were then sworn in as official Valley County deputies after starting in their new role earlier in the week on Jan. 8. Both deputies came from the Wolf Point Police Department and decided to serve Valley County as a way to further their impact in helping people. "I...

  • Glasgow And Opheim BPA Students Place At Regionals

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 17, 2024

    Glasgow High School and Opheim students traveled to Lambert, Mont., on Jan. 10 to participate in Business Professionals of America (BPA) regionals. Business Professionals of America is the nation's leading CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization) providing students and members with invaluable skill development and the opportunity to make personal connections. Students that join Business Professionals of America have the opportunity to further their knowledge and prepare for a career in...

  • First Pediatric Influenza Death For 2023-24 Season Confirmed In Montana

    For the Courier|Jan 17, 2024

    The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reported on Jan. 9 the untimely death of a Big Horn County resident under the age of 18 years due to influenza. DPHHS confirms that this is the 11th influenza-related death in Montana, as of Jan. 5, 2024, and the first pediatric death of the 2023-2024 influenza season. In Montana, the last flu-related pediatric death occurred during the 2022-2023 influenza season when one person under the age of 18 died. Montana is currently experiencing widespread influenza activity with cases and...

  • Governor Gianforte Launches Property Tax Task Force

    For the Courier|Jan 17, 2024

    Governor Greg Gianforte has launched a property tax task force to provide recommendations to reform the property tax system and reduce the burden on property taxpayers. “Property taxes are too high. Our $1,350 property tax rebate helped Montana homeowners last year and will help them again this year,” Gov. Gianforte said. “We, however, need thoughtful, deliberate, long-term reforms to keep property taxes as low as possible, because the increasing strain of rising property taxes shouldn’t force Montana homeowners to consider selling the...

  • Baker's Jewelry Celebrates Sapphire Year

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 10, 2024

    Baker's Jewelry in Glasgow celebrated 75 years in business last fall and when talking to owners Harvey and Karen Wall, it's hard to believe how much hasn't changed over the years. "The people in northeast Montana, really appreciate beauty and quality. I think that's what makes us successful too is the unusual community in that quality and things that last are valued here," stated H. Wall. Though beauty and quality hasn't changed over the years, Baker's Jewelry has as a business and so has their...

  • Four Arrested And Charged For Stolen Vehicle And Chase That Ended In Valley County

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 10, 2024

    On Jan. 6, a report was received that three suspects had stole a vehicle from Culbertson, Mont., and law enforcement initiated a pursuit which came into Valley County. A Valley County deputy continued the pursuit across the Porcupine Creek onto Roosevelt Trail, where the three suspects then fled on foot. Law enforcement continued to attempt to find the three subjects and deployed a drone using thermal imaging. Based upon the information at the time, it was believed the suspects were young adults, two males and one female. The public was made aw...

  • Warmest December On Record

    National Weather Service, For The Courier|Jan 10, 2024

    Another record has been broken! This past month was the warmest December on record for Glasgow. The previous record was in 1999 and the last time we had a top 10 warmest December was in 2020 when the average temperature was 27.2 degrees. Four daily temperature records were set this past December. Record high maximum temperatures were set on the 6th and 13th and record high minimum temperatures were set on the 6th and 7th. This is also the fourth time in recorded history that we haven't dipped...

  • VC Commissioners Approve Resolutions For 2024

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 10, 2024

    In their last meeting of 2023, on Dec. 20, the Valley County Commissioners approved six resolutions establishing 2024 tasks such as Commissioner meeting dates and office hours, daily rate for incarceration, fees for services provided by the Sheriff, establishing a fire season, establishing a location for posting public notices and changing the standard mileage rate. Resolution No 1-2024 established Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the Commissioners meeting days to conduct official county business in Room 110 of the Valley County Courthouse....

  • Glasgow Speciality Care Welcomes New PA

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jan 10, 2024

    Nicole Nelson, PA-C has been helping out patients and providers in the Glasgow Clinic Speciality Care since October 2023, specifically in the primary specialities of general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology. The facility of the Glasgow Clinic and Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) is not a new area for Nelson as she during her education, she performed her emergency medicine rotation within the halls of FMDH. Nelson was born and raised in Faribault,, Minn., where upon graduating she...

  • Attorney General Knudsen Asks Montanans To Learn Signs Of Human Trafficking During Human Trafficking Awareness Month

    For the Courier|Jan 10, 2024

    As Human Trafficking Awareness Month begins, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is asking Montanans to learn the signs of human trafficking and report it if they see it to help the state fight the heinous crime. He also sent a warning to human traffickers and their patrons not to do business in Montana because they will be caught and held accountable for their criminal behavior. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers—often organized criminal enterprises—profit at the expense of adults or children...

  • License Plate Readers To Be Added In Area

    For the Courier|Jan 10, 2024

    This story was originally published in the Northern Plains Independent December 2023. Reprinted with permission. Wolf Point City Council member Lance FourStar, Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer and the Drug Enforcement Agency have urged the Fort Peck Tribes to accept the addition of automated license plate readers to the reservation. FourStar said the resolution was passed by the Fort Peck Tribes law and justice committee by a 6-0 vote. The tribal executive board approved the recommendation on a strong vote Monday, Dec. 11. “It’s a program so...

  • Pliley Promoted to Sales Center Manager At Blue Rock Distributing Company

    For the Courier|Jan 10, 2024

    On Jan. 1, 2024, Blue Rock Distributing Company announced the promotion of Jack Pliley to the Sales Center Manager position in the Glasgow office. The position was previously held by Paul Olszewski. After 42 years Olszewski retired from Blue Rock as the sales center manager. He worked for the company in various capacities as well as their sales operation in Sidney, Mont. He was named Sales Center Manager in 2003. He was a strong community supporter and an avid sports fan. He particularly...

  • NorthWestern Energy Encourages Montanans To Prepare For Severe Winter Weather

    Jan 10, 2024

    Temperatures across Montana will plunge with dangerous wind-chill factors this week, according to the National Weather Service. The arctic blast will bring heavy snow and strong winds to many areas of the state and prolonged bitter cold beginning Friday, Jan. 12. Montanans are relying on NorthWestern Energy to keep their homes and businesses operating safely. Across the state, extensive planning begins when storms are forecast. NorthWestern Energy’s crews and equipment are positioned to quickly respond to any issues. While we prepare our syst...

  • Governor Gianforte Renews Cornwell's Appointment to PLPW

    For the Courier|Jan 3, 2024

    On Dec. 27, Governor Gianforte announced board appointments for various state boards including for Private Land Public Wildlife Advisory Council (PLPW). Lee Cornwell, of Glasgow, and owner of Cornwell Ranch in northeastern Montana, will serve in his fifth term on the board which will run through Aug. 1, 2027. Other appointments to the council included: Ed Beall, Helena: As the president of Capital Sports in Helena, Beall will serve in his fifth term on the board which will run through Aug. 1, 2027. Col. Cynthia Cohan, Butte: A retired colonel...

  • Nashua Native Wins $120,000 Horse Training Contract

    Western Ag Network, For the Courier|Jan 3, 2024

    How does a $10,000 per month contract sound? That's the reality for one young Montana woman after recently claiming victory in the "Horse Help Train-Off." Shaylin Barnett was candid when we first spoke about the competition in June. She basically was just shooting her shot in applying for the Mississippi-based event featuring horse trainers across the country vying for the top spot in a reality type program broadcast on YouTube. In fact, she thought her chances for so slim that she originally...

  • Year End Review 2023

    Jan 3, 2024

    It Happened in December 2023 • •. Governor Gianforte Contributes Salary To Serve Hi-Line Families and Children • Winter Wonderland Kicks Off Holiday Season • Block Of Bucks Donations Down This Year • Law Enforcement Plunges For Special Olympics • Glasgow City Council Discusses Proposed Skate Park At Bundy • Record Breaking Highs For December • Erickson Named Montana Coach Of The Year • Glasgow Places First In Speech Sweeps at Medicine Lake/Froid And Fort Benton Meet ...

  • Christmas Spirit At Fort Peck

    Jan 3, 2024

  • Area Schools Celebrate The Upcoming Holidays

    Dec 27, 2023

  • Area Schools Celebrate The Upcoming Holidays

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Dec 27, 2023

    Opheim students had a whirlwind of a week leading up to the holiday break. On Dec. 19, Band, choir and recorder students, under the direction of Mrs. Bailey, showed off to family, friends and community members all they have learned over the past few months. Community members also had the ability to join in and play with current band students. The next day, Dec. 20, students traveled into Glasgow for a fun morning at the Valley Event Center to do some ice skating. Though chaperones and fellow...

  • Irle School Christmas Program

    Dec 27, 2023

  • 4th Graders Build Pop Tart Houses

    Dec 27, 2023

    In what has become a yearly tradition for the fourth-graders at Irle Elementary, on Dec. 14, students had the opportunity, with a special person, to build gingerbread houses out of pop tarts....

  • City Council Concludes Regular Meetings For 2023

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Dec 27, 2023

    The Glasgow City Council concluded their regular council meeting of 2023 on Dec. 18 in the Civic Center Council Chambers. The agenda included Mayor Karst performing oath of offices for three council members, recommendation to move forward on pull in diagonal parking on 2nd Ave. S and 3rd Street South, as well as approval to apply for the HB355 funding. Mayor Karst started the meeting by performing the oath of office for council members Lisa Koski, Brian Austin and Butch Heitman, who will serve...

  • Year End Review 2023

    Dec 27, 2023

    – Pioneer Museum Hosts Winter Scavenger Hunt – VC Elected Officials Sworn In For New Terms – SAR and Local Entities Give Rides On New Years – FWP Partners With Eagle Scout Project To Turn Christmas Trees Into Fish Habitat – Hygiene Kits Supplied To Valley County Students Courtesy Of Local Support – Sherwood Publishes Generational Stories Of Homesteading In Montana – Glasgow Combat Sports Opens Doors For All Levels – Team JR's Party Store, comprised of Arlie McMichael and Wayne...

  • Year End Review 2023

    Dec 27, 2023

    – Valley County Sheriff's Office Celebrates 130 Years – Highlanders Crush It On The Home Mats – New Exhibit Opens at Children's Museum of NE MT as a way to keep Robert Leonardi's memory alive. – Opheim Seniors Bring Whole Community Together Over Basketball – It's Good To Be The Kings: Tyler and Michael King Embody Spirit of Scottie Wrestling – Glasgow City-County Library Purchases New Land – Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture holds 25th Annual Ice Fishing...

  • Further Discussions Regarding Proposed Skatepark At Council Work Session

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Dec 20, 2023

    The Glasgow City Council held a work session on Dec. 11 in the Council Chambers. The agenda included discussion on requiring disconnection from water/sewer mains on a demolition permit, discussion on the rotational engineer selection process, reviewing House Bill 355 (which is funding coming to the city) project listing and prioritize for funding as well as further discussion on the proposed skatepark on city property. Work sessions are not regular meetings instead they are used for addressing major issues more effectively. These types of...

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