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The Hinsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service held its annual pie auction fundraiser following the July 4 barbecue in the Hinsdale Legion Park. About 30 pies and other baked goods were donated by community members along with a patriotic quilt. Auctioneer Brian Austin called the auction. The cooler weather didn't dampen the hot bidding that ensued which provided some fun entertainment for those in attendance. Funds generated from the auction provide equipment, maintenance, and supplies for the...
Governor Greg Gianforte on June 26 provided further opposition to a proposed rule by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) which would alter the use of BLM lands to the detriment of recreation, livestock grazing, responsible resource development, and public access. The proposed rule seeks to define “conservation” as a use within the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), which requires BLM to manage its lands on the basis of multiple use and sustained yield. In a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and BLM Director Tracy Sto...
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to be aware of the risk for exposure to rabies. The risk for potential encounters between humans and wild animals increases during spring and summer because of the time spent hiking and engaging in other outdoor activities. On June 13, 2023, DPHHS received the first report of a rabid animal this year. A striped skunk in Powder River County tested positive for rabies. In 2022, 13 animals submitted for rabies testing to the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) were positive for...
Every postage stamp eagerly awaits its moment of destiny: when it is tasked with a noble quest to safely deliver a letter. Inspired by her idol Amelia Earhart, young Sally the Stamp has prepared and trained for the moment when she is trusted to carefully navigate an important parcel around the world, although she never imagined the obstacles, lessons, and new friends that she would discover along the way. Sally Forth is written and directed by Fort Peck Summer Theatre Artistic Director Andy... Full story
VFW Post 3107 and Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, July 13, at 7 p.m., for the VFW and the Auxiliary at 6 p.m. Agenda items include issues to be addressed at the National Convention in July and the School of Instruction in Great Falls in August. All members and veterans interested in becoming a member are welcome.... Full story
Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) will be bringing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programming to Glasgow on Thursday, July 20, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. with their Mobile STEM Learning Center. Programming will take place at Glasgow Civic Center located at 319 3rd St. S. All programming is free and open to girls in grades kindergarten through 12 grade. The Mobile STEM Learning Center is a new resource to GSMW that will provide valuable programming to girls across 78 communities across Montana and Wyoming. The cargo-style... Full story
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will honor Montana centenarians during the 54th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on October 3, 2023. The annual conference will take place at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Great Falls. Centenarians will be honored during a noon luncheon. DPHHS is asking Montanans who will turn age 100 as of Dec. 31, 2023, or those who are already over the age of 100 to submit their name and a brief profile. “This is an excellent opportunity to honor Montana centenarians and to celeb... Full story
Agricultural producers in Montana who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) service center before the applicable deadline. “Many USDA programs require producers to file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline,” said State Executive Director in Montana Maureen Wicks. “Once planting is complete, call your local FSA office to make an appointment to report your acreage. Our FSA staff can assist produ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that will occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to participate in the nomination and election processes for county committee members, who make important decisions on how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2023 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2023. ...
Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) submitted public comments to the Department of Interior and the Bureau of Land Management on their proposed Conservation and Landscape Health rule that will lock up swaths of public land for “conservation leases.” “This rule is just another example of the Biden Administration weaponizing the government to appease radical environmentalists at the expense of the people of Montana,” said Rep. Rosendale. “This expansive rule will limit recreation, timber, grazing, and important energy development on public la...
The rehabilitation of the T-33 aircraft static outdoor display has been completed. The project was funded through a tourism grant from Department of Commerce as well as contributions from City of Glasgow, Valley County Historical Society, Glasgow TBID, Two Rivers Economic Development, Glasgow Chamber, Friends of the Museum, Montana Aviation/Boeing Co. and Valley County Museum Board. Work was done by Straube's Aircraft Services. The aircraft was used at the former Glasgow Air Force Base and...
On June 24, 56 golfers (14 teams) showed up to Sunnyside Country Club for the 24th Annual Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) Foundation Golf Tournament! Premier sponsors for the event were Independence Bank and Opportunity Bank of Montana. All three meals were made by Doris Ozark, including a beef brisket dinner, sponsored by Cornwell Ranch and Frito Lay. Hole prizes were given out for varying contests on all 18 holes in addition to cash payouts to the top five placing teams. Winning the...
The Montana Department of Commerce announced on June 29 that 31 Montana communities will share more than $10 million of grant funding for 44 historic preservation projects. The grants, awarded through Commerce's Montana Historic Preservation Grant program (MHPG), will be used to improve historical sites, historical societies and history museums in Montana. The Fort Peck Summer Theatre received $500,000 to improve the theatre through the Grant program, while recently the Fort Peck Senior...
This year Valley County residents will vote in municipal elections. According to Valley County Administrator Marie Pippin, the following will hold local elections: City of Glasgow: Ward 1 Incumbent Lisa Koski Ward 2 Incumbent Butch Heitman Ward 3 Incumbent Brian Austin Town of Fort Peck Incumbent Mayor John H Jones Council Incumbent Mitchell L Willett Council Incumbent Kerry Aakre Filing for these positions closed on June 19, 5 p.m....
Winner of nearly 50 international awards and based on the beloved novel by fantastical genius Roald Dahl (Willy Wonka), this captivating modern masterpiece follows young Matilda. Surrounded by larger-than-life characters, her powerful imagination transforms into magical powers and inspirational dreams as she searches for a better life. A new film adaptation of the musical, starring Emma Thompson, was released in December 2022. Local youth McKay Yoakam stars as Matilda, alongside a host of other... Full story
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, July. 11. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, July 12, 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
Beaver Branch Road reopened to vehicle traffic June 30, after Bureau of Land Management (BLM) staff from the Glasgow Field Office replaced a culvert damaged by spring runoff. A small section of the road near Grub Dam and Reservoir in Valley County was temporarily closed on June 26 to facilitate the culvert replacement work. The repair site is located about 17 miles southwest of Glasgow. During the construction, Glasgow Field Office staff planned to close the section of road between Grub Dam and... Full story
A total of 324 Mitchell Technical College students earned recognition on the Spring 2023 President’s List, including Theodore Tryan, of Glasgow, Mont., according to MTC President Mark Wilson. To be named to the list, students must earn a term Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and be registered for at least 12 credit hours of academic work during the semester....
The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is proud to announce that Mike Borgreen, a dedicated biologist and current acting field manager from the Glasgow Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has been awarded the 2023 RSA Gold Star Award for his exceptional contributions to conservation and land stewardship. The RSA Gold Star Award is presented annually to individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible land management practices in the ranching...
The Farmer’s Share of the food dollar remains low, according to numbers released by National Farmers Union ahead of the Fourth of July. The 2023 numbers for the Farmer’s Share of the food dollar for several items typically served at a Fourth of July cookout highlight why NFU’s work to improve Fairness for Farmers is crucial to the success of family farms and ranches. “Year after year we’re seeing a troubling trend of farmers earning less and less of the dollars that Americans spend at the grocery store,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “Whe...
On June 22, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced the United States and the Republic of India have agreed to terminate six outstanding disputes at the World Trade Organization. Furthermore, India agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. ag products, including chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts, and apples, marking a big win for Montana Agriculture. “These tariff cuts will restore and expand market opportunities for U.S. agricultural producers and manufacturers. The resolution also maintains the integrity of t...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of June 29 show 1,021 cattle, 800 cows and 150 bulls sold. Cows and bulls were higher. Utility and commercial cows brought in $95 to $117; canner and cutter cows $75 to $95; bulls $120 to $136, with the top selling for $139. The Glasgow Stockyards will be having an auction on Thursday, July 6. Please call in consignments....
After a long work week, 22-year construction veteran Jurgen Johnson is putting on his hard hat again this weekend – but this time for a cause close to his heart. The Glasgow resident has spent many months volunteering his organizational skills to help staff construction volunteers for the remodel of the Glasgow Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Now that the project is in full swing Johnson, who is skilled in multiple trades, is onsite every weekend with plenty to do. "While the trades work i...
Montana State University, Bozeman, has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for spring semester 2023, which included the following Valley County students: Glasgow Jacob Kolstad Josette Kolstad Blake Lloyd Garrett Lloyd Merlin McKean Benjamin Miller Bergen Miller* Paige Schmitt McKenna Strommen Timothy Wageman* Mitchel Winchester Hinsdale John McColly Opheim Blaire Westby Vandalia Elise Strommen There are two MSU honor roll lists: the President’s List and the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the lists, students must be enrolled in at lea...
A Boy Scout Camporee and Cub Scout Day Camp was held recently at the Scout Park near Fort Peck June 23-25 under direction of the Buffalo Plains District of the Montana Council BSA with professional scouter Dave Snyder, of Lewistown,, organized by Patty Scanlan. It was named the Northeast Montana Zombie Survival Camporee 2023. Scout Troops from Glendive, Glasgow and Malta, and Cub Scouts from Glasgow Pack 898 participated. There were 16 Scouts with 15 adults and staff, and 10 Cubs along with 22 leaders and parents who participated. The theme... Full story
