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The year ended with near to above normal annual precipitation for most locations across northeastern Montana. Our wettest month was May which produced 3.89 inches in Glasgow (normal for May is 2.22 inches). The driest month was December with 0.09 inches (normal is 0.43 inches). So far the total snowfall for the 2023-2024 season is above normal as a result of the snowstorm in October which broke the record in many locations as the snowiest October with 14.0 inches. This event accounts for 88 percent of our snowfall this winter so...
Glasgow’s Mason Donaldson, Abigail Engstrom, Colin Jamba and Iris McKean and Saco’s Chayten Pippin were named to University of Montana’s 2023 fall Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average (GPA) greater than 3.5 but less than 4.0. To qualify, students must be undergraduates, earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher and receive grades of A or B in at least nine credits. Students who receive a grade of C+ or less or no credit (NC/NCR) in a course are not eligible. At the University of Montana, more than 2,800 undergraduate students made th...
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...
Boys Team Conference, Overall Lustre 4-0, 9-0 Scobey/Opheim 4-0, 9-0 North Country 2-2, 3-6 Circle 2-2, 4-5 Dodson 2-3, 5-3 Nashua 1-3, 3-5 Frazer 0-5, 0-9 Last week Circle 49 Jordan 37 Circle 51 Nashua 29 Lustre 83 Dodson 28 Scobey/Opheim 80 Frazer 25 Lustre 70 Circle 42 Dodson 75 Frazer 48 Harlem 74 Nashua 54 Scobey/Opheim 63 North Country 41 Girls Team Conference, Overall North Country 4-0, 9-0 Circle 3-1, 8-1 Lustre 3-1, 8-1 Scobey/Opheim 2-2, 7-2 Frazer 2-3, 5-4 Dodson 1-4, 3-5 Nashua 0-4, 0-8 Last Week Circle 49 Jordan 31 Circle 65...
Sixth Grade Wade Fuhrman - English Addison Hughes - Health Finley Tatafu - Math Brynlie Harris - Science Bethany Bras - Social Studies Hunter Wilson - Computers Wynne Green - Art Rueby Nixdorf – Choir Seventh Grade Weston Kirkland - English Trusten Stringer - Health Breelyn Marsalek - Math Amiya Ryan - Science Tayden Hoerster - Social Studies Amani Probert - STEM Addison Squires - Art Sadie White - Choir Eighth Grade Autumn Squires - English Tessa Stutheit - Health Ernest Vandall - Math Garrett Thompson - Science Kaidyn Miller - Social S...
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...
The Glasgow City-County Library (GCCL) continues the Monthly Reading Challenge in 2024. 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 GCCL via our website: www.glasgowlibrary.org/lead-collection If you cannot submit online, that is OK. Give us a call...
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. If you are interested in applying for benefits, please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214) with you. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. Veterans and family members that are unable to meet with a Veteran Service...
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have their first Indian Taco Supper of the New Year on Monday, Jan. 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. There is a free will donation and Thrivent has provided supplementary funds. Take outs are available and all are welcome!...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) will host a series of listening sessions this winter. The agencies invite perspectives on the benefits and challenges of the rapidly increasing levels of clean energy located on agricultural lands and in rural communities. USDA and DoE seek feedback directly from a diverse set of stakeholders about what the agencies can do through their leadership, program guidance, or research and information sharing to encourage locations positive clean energy, so outcomes...
The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office has opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 26 oil and gas parcels totaling 5,053 acres that may be included in a July 2024 lease sale in Montana and North Dakota. The comment period ends Jan. 29, 2024. The parcels the BLM is analyzing, as well as maps and instructions on how to comment are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2030415/510. As authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act, BLM will apply a 1...
Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco, two of the world’s largest publicly traded tobacco companies, are advertising tobacco and nicotine products to kids on social media, according to a new report released Dec. 8 by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The report, #SponsoredbyBigTobacco, details how the two tobacco giants have targeted more than 60 countries with expansive marketing campaigns for Velo, a nicotine pouch from British American Tobacco, Vuse, an e-cigarette from British American Tobacco, and IQOS, a heated t...
As the holiday season kicks off, Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, DUI Task Force and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are encouraging Montanans to plan for a sober ride home before celebrating. Historically, the period between Dec. 15 and Jan. 1 has a high concentration of impaired driving crashes and crash fatalities. Under the Vision Zero goal, Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, Valley County DUI Task Force, MHP and the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) are committed to reducing fat...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface about eight miles of Montana Highway 24 (MT 24), south of Opheim. The project begins 17 miles south of Opheim, and extends north, ending at the intersection with Ruffcorn Road and Gilbert Lane. Proposed work includes cold-in-place recycling (CIR), applying a new overlay, and finishing with a seal and cover (chip seal), upgraded pavement markings, signage, and guardrail. CIR is when the existing asphalt surface is rem...
You and your family are invited to enjoy some quality time on the ice. Join us Saturday, Dec. 23, from 10 a.m., to noon at the Valley Event Center. The cost will be $2 to skate, $2 to rent, with a $15 maximum per family. Parents will 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 Friday, Dec. 22. Late registrations will be accepted through Tuesday, Jan. 2, as space allows, with lessons starting Saturday, Jan. 6. Contact Kimberley Girard at 263-2370 (call...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Dec. 7, show 2,429 cattle sold. It was a great stock cow and bred heifer auction. We ended up with 650 bred heifers and 725 bred cows. Utility and commercial cows brought in $84 to $94; canner and cutter cows $70 to $85; and bulls $90 to $105.50. Bred heifers brought in $1,850 to $2750 per head. Three-to-five year old bred cows brought in $2,400 to $2,950 with the top at $3,000. Middle-age bred cows brought in $1,900 to $2,600. Short term brought in $1,450 to $2,050....
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation announces their ACE (Advocate. Communicate. Educate) Leadership Program class for 2024. This is the ACE Leadership Program’s seventh year of empowering Farm Bureau members to become confident and effective leaders in their local communities, for Montana agriculture and for their county Farm Bureaus. The program arms its participants to communicate industry issues and represent Farm Bureau interests at the local, state and national level. ACE successfully does this by focusing on leadership development, e...
The Montana Outfitters and Guides Association has recognized the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission for making important changes to the state’s hunting season rules and regulations. The Commission’s actions strike a delicate balance between wildlife management, conservation efforts, public access, and hunter opportunity. Speaking on behalf of MOGA, Executive Director Mac Minard emphasized the critical nature of these changes. “These are pivotal adjustments designed to protect mule deer populations, enhance hunting opportunities in specified r...
The Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture & the Valley County Optimist Club of Glasgow Glasgow would like to thank all 17 participants in the Annual Parade of Lights. Chamber Big Bucks in the amount of $50 was awarded to each winner....
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced he will launch a task force to address rising property taxes and how to restrain their growth to help Montana homeowners. “Property taxes are too high. Over this year and next, our $1,350 property tax rebate will provide the average Montana homeowner with relief that more than offsets their property tax increase,” Gov. Gianforte said. “While these property tax rebates will help in the short term, we need long-term reforms to keep property taxes as low as possible, and we must be deliberate and thoug...
The Montana Public Service Commission plans to take up motions to reconsider a rate hike for NorthWestern Energy, according to the chief legal counsel for board that reviews public utilities. Chief legal counsel Lucas Hamilton said on Dec. 4 the PSC will take up the motions at a future meeting but a date is yet to be determined. The PSC regulates monopoly utilities in Montana. On a 5-0 vote, the all-Republican commission approved a settlement this fall that translates into a 24 percent electricity rate hike for residential customers and 25 perc...
For over 65 years the Glasgow Kiwanis Club has supported the Salvation Army Bell Ringing at this time of year. That will be changing, as the Ministerial Association voted to discontinue their participation in administering the funds raised and channeled through the Salvation Army in Denver. Instead, the Glasgow Kiwanis will be raising funds at Reynolds Market to help replenish their Activity Fund used for service projects and support of organizations such as the Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team, the pool project, Valley County 4-H Clubs, Scouts, Bring...
The premise is simple: Gift A New Book To Someone You Love. The Sean R. Heavey Gallery and the Loaded Toad will be hosting Jolakokaflod in Glasgow on Saturday, Dec. 23, starting at 2 p.m. Organizers of the event ask attendees to bring a wrapped book, new or gently used with chocolate attached to the book. This event is open to all ages and reading levels. Jolakokaflod is one of the most unique and charming Iceland Christmas traditions celebrated on Christmas Eve. Jolakokaflod translates into “Christmas Book Flood” with the tradition of giving o...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Nov. 30, show 3,592 cattle. Cow and bulls holding fairly steady. Feeder calves selling stronger. Utility and commercial cows brought in $85 to $95; canner and cutter cows $70 to $85; young feeding/turnout cow $95 to $166. Bulls brought in $94 to $110 with the top selling for $116. 300-400 SC $330 to $376, HC $295 to $316; 400-500 SC $295 to $343.50, HC $256 to $300; 500-600 SC $250 to $303.75, HC $224 to $256. Dec. 7, was the Glasgow Stockyards big stock cow/bred heifer auction. The results of...
The Montana Coaches Association (MCA) is pleased to announce that Char Wasson, volleyball coach for the North Country Mavericks, and Tim Phillips, girls’ cross country coach for the Glasgow Scotties, was selected by a vote of member coaches as “Coach of the Year” for the 2023 fall sports season. This is the second year Coach Wasson has brought the North Country Maverick volleyball team to state and clinched third place at the All-Class Volleyball Tournament in Bozeman this past November. This was Phillips first year as head coach for the Scott...
