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Two Glasgow School District trustee positions are open for the May 6, annual school election. Terms expiring include Stan Ozark’s and Ryan Fast’s. One position is a three-year term and the other is a one-year term. Stan Ozark has filed for the three-year position. Applications to run for the school board are available on the school website under the news section, or can be picked up at the School Administration Office located at 229 7th Street North. There are separate applications for the different terms. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on...
This Friday, Jan. 17, is Superhero Night at Glasgow High School Gymnasium, and Jobs for Montana’s Graduates is putting on a Food Drive. All food collected that night will be going to the Glasgow Food Bank. During this school week, GHS classes are having a competition to see what grade can collect the most food. The theme is Marvel vs DC Heroes. JMG would really appreciate your support for this Food Drive. To help this cause, please bring canned/non-perishables food when you come to cheer on the Scotties this Friday, and put them in your f...
The Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture will hold the 27th Annual Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The Derby will be held at the Fishing Access Site-The Dredge Cuts Trout Pond located on Highway 117. Registration is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fishing is from noon to 3 p.m. The entry fee is $50 per hole or three holes for $100. Cash and prizes will be awarded at 4 p.m. at the Gateway Club. There are over 150 holes pre-drilled for the anglers. First place is guaranteed for $2,000. The first and largest fish of walleye,...
The St. Marie Fire Department is hosting a Super Bowl Loaded Cooler Raffle on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Raffle tickets can be purchased from any St. Marie firefighter for $10 per ticket, for a chance to win a cooler and soda, worth $220. The drawing will be held on Feb. 4, and will be delivered to the winner if they are located in Glasgow, St. Marie or Opheim. To purchase a ticket, contact Elias Mitchell by call or text, 406-230-0813, or Ann Frost or Mitchell on Facebook....
The Valley Community Food Bank, located at 1020 1st Ave. No., will be open Tuesday, Jan. 21, from noon to 3 p.m. If this is your first time applying for assistance from the food bank, please bring photo identification and proof of your physical residence. For more information or if you need assistance contact, Jeff, 406-263-6676 or Mary, 406-794-8498....
Montana American Legion Boys State and Montana American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are immersive, week-long civic leadership programs that teach high school students about government, democracy, and the importance of civic engagement. These programs empower young leaders through hands-on learning, public service simulations, and leadership development activities. Exciting News for 2025! We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 session will take place from June 8-14, 2025, at Carroll College in Helena. To register, visit w...
A new year brings new opportunities for youth in agriculture! The NILE Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. For over 30 years, the NILE (Northern International Livestock Exposition) has awarded scholarships to deserving FFA and 4-H students who have been leaders in their respective programs, excelled in the classroom, participated in NILE events and are actively involved in their communities. “Youth in agriculture are our primary focus and the NILE Foundation is dedicated to creating s...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Jan. 9 show 2,458 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $115 to $136; canner and cutter cows $85 to $116; young feeding/turnout cows $130 to $186 and bulls $120 to $141. Steers: 359-395# SC AVG. 375# AVG. 447.56 TOP 480 400-448# SC AVG. 438# AVG. 416.27 TOP 442 450-490# SC AVG. 468# AVG. 392.46 TOP 420.50 503-545# SC AVG. 526# AVG. 355.43 TOP 375 549-599# SC AVG. 559# AVG. 356.20 TOP 363 604-645# SC AVG. 622# AVG. 317.16 TOP 330 Heifers: 350-398 HC AVG. 377# AVG. 388.21 TOP 411...
We at the Valley Community Emergency Food Bank have so much to be grateful for this new year! Not only did we meet the $10,000 match set forth by the family and friends of Dora Radakovich, we exceeded all expectations, raising over $16,000 dollars. In total over $26,000 was raised to help seed our building fund. All we can say is THANK YOU Valley County for your generosity! We couldn’t do it without you!...
Together with Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Governor Greg Gianforte recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month on Jan. 2, by reminding Montanans to learn the signs of human trafficking and report it if they see it to help stop the heinous crime. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers – often organized criminal enterprises – profit at the expense of adults or children compelled to perform labor or engage in commercial sex. “Human trafficking is a despicable, heartbreaking crime,” Gov. Gianforte said. ...
More than $1 million in scholarships are available for Montana students via the Montana Community Foundation. Students can apply for funding between through March 31, 2025. A variety of scholarships are available for four-year or two-year colleges, certificate courses, non-traditional students, vocational studies, and more. For more information or to apply, please visit mtcf.org to take the scholarship eligibility quiz and find the right scholarship for you! 2024 was an impressive year and the statistics highlight the impact these scholarships...
The Glasgow City-County Library (GCCL) continues the Monthly Reading Challenge in 2025. The goals for the monthly reading challenge are to inspire, try new genres and authors, explore unfamiliar territory, and expand your love of reading! This program is funded by the Valley County Friends of the Library. How to participate: Each month complete the challenge by reading a book based on the theme, then submit a short review/form to Glasgow City-County Library (GCCL) via our website: www.glasgowlibrary.org/lead-collection With each reading...
Eastern Montana Gymnastics (EMG) attended their first two meets of the 2024-2025 season in Dickinson and Bismarck, N.D. Glasgow Middle Schooler Camryn Kemmis represented Glasgow at the meets. In Dickinson on Dec. 8, 2024, EMG had two all-around winners, with River Darby winning the entire Bronze level out of 32 gymnastics, and Aubrey Ziegler tying for first place in the Gold level for her age group. In Bismarck on Dec. 14-15, 2024, EMG had five all-around champions—all in the Gold level. Dickinson: Gold Level Placings Out of 13: Kendra L...
The Hinsdale FFA is reaching new milestones. FFA member Jaydeen Hanshew was recognized as one of the top five Steers of Merit in the State of Montana for his market beef steer in 2024. This award is the highest honor that can be presented to a 4-H/FFA market beef animal. The Steer of Merit program, which began in the late 1960s, evaluates animals after they have been shown live and ranks the carcasses through an extensive process that includes the following criteria: 1. Steer of Merit (yes or no...
Veteran service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. If you would like to apply for benefits with the VA please come and see the Veteran Service Officer at the appointed time and bring a copy of your discharge/separation (DD214) papers with...
Perhaps you skated as a child and want to try again. Maybe you are playing adult league hockey but want to work on your skating skills. Or you like to skate but are nervous when there are crowds. The solution is Adults Only Open Skate at the Valley Event Center. Starting Sunday, Jan. 5, you are invited to join us on the ice, 12:45-1:45 p.m. on Sundays. Cost to skate is $3, which includes skate rental. Lessons are available at no cost. The current dates are Sunday, Jan. 5, Jan. 12, and Jan. 26. If there is enough interest, these sessions will...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Dec. 19 show 4,706 cattle sold. We ended 2024 with a Big Feeder Special. There were many fancy strings of calves from all over northeast Montana. The cattle market has been a great blessing to producers this year. Utility and commercial cows brought in $110 to $130; canner and cutter cows $85 to $110; young feeding turnout cows $135 to $229; and bulls $120 to $145. 300-349 SC Avg. 324# Avg. 460.27 Top 505 300-348 HC Avg. 330# Avg. 393.13 Top 415 350-398 SC Avg. 376# Avg. 430.03 Top 481 352-397 HC...
The Valley County Community Pool Campaign is thrilled to announce that the new community pool and bathhouse will open in June 2025. This long-awaited project would not be possible without the incredible generosity of donors over the past six years. To celebrate and recognize this generosity, the campaign is inviting all community members to make their donations by Dec. 31, 2024, to be featured on the Donor Wall. Every donation, no matter the size, has played a critical role in making this dream a reality. We are so grateful for the unwavering...
Valley County Search & Rescue, Fire Department along with local wrecker services will be giving rides on New Year’s Eve, with the support from the DUI task force. Please take advantage of the transportation services being offered at no cost to you. Our volunteers will provide courteous pickup from your residence and transport you to any destination of your choice, including the next establishment. Our vehicles will be fully operational and warm. We kindly request that you refrain from driving. We express our sincere gratitude to our v...
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that 49 local event organizations will share more than $740,000 of grant funding to support destination events that will help increase tourism in Montana communities. The funding is through Commerce’s Economic Impact and Destination Event Grant Program. “This grant funding not only helps increase regional, national and international tourism, but also helps promote our state’s unique attributes while generating additional revenue for our communities,” said Director of the Montana Departm...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Dec. 12 show 2,545 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $110 to $133; canner and cutter cows $85 to $110; young feeding/turnout cows $130 to $180 and bulls $120 to $143.50. Bred heifers brought in $2,450 to $3,075 per head; three to six-year old bred cows $2,600 to $3,200 per head; middle age cows $2,000 to $2,800 per head; and short-term cows $1,600 to $2,300 per head. Consignors: Richland 1940 Bull 143.50 Scobey 1868 Bulls 143.50 Chinook 1840 Bull 140.00 Malta Bred Heifers...
You and your family are invited to enjoy some quality time on the ice. Join us Saturday, Dec. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Valley Event Center. The cost is $2 to skate, $2 to rent, with a $15 maximum per family. Parents must be on the ice with children and vice versa. Also, sign-ups for the second session of Glasgow Learn to Skate are taking place now through Saturday, Dec. 28. Lessons begin Friday Jan. 4. Contact Kimberley Girard at 263-2370 (call or text), or [email protected] for more information. See you on the ic...
As a result of the holidays and lack of volunteers, there will be NO scheduled Bingo at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center until after Jan. 1. We need volunteers because they do a lot for the center, including bingo, pancake breakfast, cards, and flea market. If this is something you would like to see continue, please give us a call at 228-9500....
Valley County Transit will offer limited services on Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day. On Tuesday, the 24th, buses will run from 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Saint Marie runs at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. only. On Christmas Day, drivers will be on shift from 7:30a.m. to 5p.m. with one Saint Marie trip at noon. There will not be an on-call driver after 5 p.m. either day....
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Dec. 5 show 4,518 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $115 to $140; canner and cutter cows $85 to $110; and bulls $120 to $147.50 300-345 SC Avg. 322# Avg. 475.94 Top 503.50 300-347 HC Avg. 317# Avg. 410.10 Top 420.00 350-397 SC Avg. 373# Avg. 455.26 Top 485.00 350-398 HC Avg. 376# Avg. 360.91 Top 387.00 400-446 SC Avg. 422# Avg. 409.31 Top 451.00 400-448 HC Avg. 430# Avg. 337.63 Top 352.50 450-498 SC Avg. 471# Avg. 375.98 Top 409.00 451-492 HC Avg. 474# Avg. 323.08 Top 332.00 508-...
