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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, Oct. 10. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 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... Full story
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have an Indian Taco Supper on Monday, Oct. 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to Jerre Rovik to help defray medical costs. This is a free will offering. Take outs are available and everyone is welcome. Thrivent has provided supplemental funding. Everyone is welcome!... Full story
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Sept. 21 show 3,455 cattle sold. It was a great market for our 30th Big Fall Yearling Classic. Cows and bulls were steady on a very light test. Utility and commercial cows brought in $95 to $109; canner and cutter cow $85 to $95 and bulls $112 to $123.50. Compared to this annual sale one year ago, all classes of yearlings sold $70 to $80 higher. 600-700 steers brought in $261 to $287.25; heifers $245 to $263.25; 700-800 steers $256 to $277.75, heifers $237 to $265; and 800-900 steers $244 to...
Lustre Grade School participated in the District 3C VB tournament with North Country, Nashua and Frontier hosted by North Country in Hinsdale Sept. 30. Pool play scores for LGS: LGS vs Frontier: 25 / 16 LGS vs Nashua: 21 - 25 LGS vs NC: 29 - 30 Tournament Play, best-of-three Semi-Finals Frontier defeated North Country LGS vs Nashua: 25 - 12 , 25 - 14 Championship LGS vs Frontier: 25 - 19, 25-23...
A dedicated group of Montana educators are becoming "history missionaries" as part of the Teacher Leaders in Montana History program. Eighteen teachers with a deep passion for Montana and its history, as well as social studies in general, are offering to share their expertise beyond their own classrooms as part of the Montana Historical Society (MTHS) program. The group will help write lesson plans, mentor teachers in best practices in history education, and share Montana and Indian education-re...
The election will be administered by the Valley County Election Administrator and will be a mail-ballot election. Ballots will be mailed out on Sept. 29 and must be returned by Oct. 17. Tidbit 1 What will the proposed $8.58 Million Dollar Facility Improvements Bond include? #1 – Replace the failed 80-year-old boiler at Glasgow High School to assure our students will have adequate heat in the winter months. #2 – Extensively repair damaged roofs at Glasgow High School and Glasgow Middle School to assure that we can keep the inside of our bui...
Due to a driver shortage, Valley County Transit hours of service are being reduced on Mondays effective Sept. 25. Service will now be available as follows: Monday 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Service to Nashua and Fort Peck remains the same (MUST schedule in advance): Monday through Friday - leave Glasgow at 7:20 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Service to St. Marie will be as follows (MUST call in a half hour prior to departure from Glasgow): Sunday -...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Sept. 14, show 184 cattle sold. Cows steady to strong with last test of 8-31. Bulls softer with last test of 8-31. Utility and commercial cows brought in $95 to $115 with the top selling for $144.50; canner and cutter bulls $80 to $95; and bulls $114 to $127.50....
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has reselected Cape Air to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) at five eastern Montana communities: Glasgow, Glendive, Havre, Sidney, and Wolf Point. Cape Air has been serving these communities since 2013 and will continue to provide service between the communities and Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) for the four-year term from Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2027. Cape Air’s President and CEO, Linda Markham shares, “We are excited to provide dependable air service for eastern Montana for...
The Glasgow City Council has awarded Richard and Kari Wiens, 404 4th Ave. N., as the Yard Of The Week for the week of Sept. 10. They received $25 in Chamber Big Bucks, sponsored each week in the summer by the Glasgow City Council....
The election will be administered by the Valley County Election Administrator and will be a mail-ballot election. Ballots will be mailed out on Sept. 29 and must be returned by Oct. 17. Tidbit 1 What will the proposed $8.58 Million Dollar Facility Improvements Bond include? #1 – Replace the failed 80-year-old boiler at Glasgow High School to assure our students will have adequate heat in the winter months. #2 – Extensively repair damaged roofs at Glasgow High School and Glasgow Middle School to assure that we can keep the inside of our bui...
The Glasgow School District is at risk of having to cut more bus routes due to the bus driver shortage. In the past three years, the District has gone from nine route drivers, down to just four regular drivers. This mirrors the nationwide bus driver shortage. Starting Sept. 18, the Saint Marie route will be down to one very full route, driven by the Transportation Coordinator/Mechanic. Strategies employed this year to recruit new bus drivers include the purchase of an “E” Bus, which is used on the Nashua/East route and doesn’t require a CDL l...
Milk River Chapter, Montana State Society, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution members Joy Linn, Melissa Ancell and Elinor Lindsey joined Glasgow Mayor Rod Karst to sign the chapter's Constitution Week Proclamation. Constitution Week is celebrated annually during the week of September 17 through 23, to commemorate it's history, importance and bring attention to how it still services us today. By joint resolution, on Aug. 2, 1956, (36U.S.C.159) the Congress designated this week...
Thousands of Montana taxpayers have successfully claimed and received property tax relief. Most qualified Montana taxpayers have already claimed their property tax rebate. The Montana Department of Revenue has approved over 150,000 claims or about 70 percent of estimated potential claims. Counties with a higher estimated percentage of claimed rebates are Hill, Pondera, Missoula, Silver Bow, and Lewis and Clark. “Getting the rebates to Montana taxpayers has been our number one priority, so we’re grateful a majority of taxpayers have already cla...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting Under Secretary Roger Glendenning has announced that USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better markets for producers. This funding advances President Biden’s commitment to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out by creating good-paying jobs and opportunities in every community. “The Biden-Harris Administration and USDA are committed to transforming our food system t...
The Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust is pleased to announce its 2023 scholarship recipients. There was a total of 12 scholarships awarded. Isaac Braaten, son of Patrick and Nancy Braaten, in his junior year at South Dakota School of Mines majoring in mechanical engineering. Abigail Engstrom, daughter of Jon Engstrom and Gail Fast, in her sophomore year at University of Montana majoring in political science. Rachelle Glaser, daughter of Todd and Wendy Glaser, in her junior year at Montana State University – Billings majoring in business a...
American Legion Post 41 and Auxiliary will meet Thursday, September 21st. The Auxiliary and Juniors are invited to come at 5:00 to the VFW for pizza and to make poppies for next year. Following the service project, the meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. Leila Seyfert will be the hostess and all interested people are invited to come and learn about what the Legion and Auxiliary do! For more information call Leila at 263-0321....
Kaitlyn McColly of Hinsdale, has been named to the Dickinson State University President’s List for the spring 2023 semester. At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State University recognizes those students named to the President’s List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.9 or higher. The University’s mission is to provide high-quality accessible programs, promote excellence in teaching and learning, support scholarly and creative activities, and to provide services relev...
Monday Sept. 25th BBQ Dads and Soccer Moms at GHS & GMS Crazy Sock Day at Irle Tuesday Sept. 26th Black Tie Affair at GHS & GMS PJ Day at Irle 1:05-1:35 PM Scottie Pep Band Marches around GMS Wednesday Sept. 27th Adam Sandler Day at GHS & GMS Jersey Day at Irle 1:05-1:35 PM Kindergarten thru 5th Grade assembly at Bundy Park w/ Scottie Pep Band Thursday Sept. 28th Frat Boys and Sorority Sisters at GHS Red and White Day at GMS & Irle 9:00 AM Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th Assembly in the Irle cafeteria w/ GHS Cheer 9:30 AM Grades K, 1st, and 2nd... Full story
U.S. Senator Jon Tester pressed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler on Sept. 12 about concerns that the agency’s “climate disclosure rule” could lead to burdensome paperwork and bureaucracy for Montana family farmers and ranchers. Tester began his remarks during a Senate Banking Committee hearing by noting that as an active farmer himself, he understands firsthand that agricultural producers across Montana should not have to deal with burdensome reporting requirements: “You know, as many of the folks know, I’m somebody...
Strep throat is caused by the bacteria called Group A streptococcus. It is passed by contact with a person who has it, either by sharing straws or drinking cups/water bottles, being coughed or sneezed on, or kissing the person on the mouth. It is usually treatable with penicillin by shot or pill or other antibiotics if you have an allergy to penicillin. In some cases, there have been people who have needed a second round of antibiotics to completely treat it. Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) has had an increase of 50 percent in their...
The Fort Peck Summer Theatre proudly announces the below 2024 line up to celebrate their 55 seasons of live professional theatre. Season passes for 2024 will be available starting Friday, Nov. 24. Local auditions will be held in early spring. A variety of opportunities are available in all shows, especially the large cast of Joseph, plus two leading roles for kids in Bonnie and Clyde. The Sunshine Boys May 31 – June 9 Hurray! At last Neil Simon’s hit comedy will make its long awaited FPST debut, after being canceled just three days before openi...
VFW Post 3107 and Auxiliary will hold their regular meetings Thursday, Sept. 14, the Auxiliary at 6 p.m. and the VFW at 7 p.m. Veterans Liaison for Senator Daines Mike Waters will be available to visit with veterans from 5:30 until 7 p.m. He is here to help veterans with issues that he can take back to Senator Daines to address in Congress. He also has contacts in the VA and may be able to help veterans get in contact with the VA worker that can give them answers. On the regular meeting agenda will be preparing for our first Steak Fry, Friday,...
The “Wild Bunch Art Show” will be taking place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15 and 16. There will be a wide variety of artwork at the “Hideout” at the Cottonwood Inn, Glasgow. Visitors to the show can expect to see high quality artwork that will please the eye and the heart. There will be landscapes, woodcarvings, glass art, paintings on rocks and agates, original jewelry, pottery, wildlife images, and images from the old west. Opening night will feature a gourmet buffet, sponsored by Ezzie’s Wholesale. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. on F...
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have their first Indian Taco Supper of the season on Monday, Sept. 18, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to Emily Skyberg and her family to help defray medical costs. This is a free will offering. Take outs are available and everyone is welcome. Thrivent has provided supplemental funding.... Full story
