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On May 13, Carroll College conferred degrees on 313 graduates of the class of 2023 during its 113th commencement ceremony held in Nelson Stadium. Valley County graduates included Brett Glaser, of Glasgow, who graduated Cum Laude in business: management and marketing; and Brooke Westby, of Opheim, who graduated Magna Cum Laude in nursing. To be eligible for graduation honors, a Carroll student must complete 60 hours of coursework at Carroll and graduate with a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.50. The three levels of honors are...
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) made a special delivery to the Governor’s office in the Montana Capitol May 17 to celebrate National Beef Month. MSGA delivered a platter of Reminisce Angus Beef ribeye steaks for the Governor and first lady to enjoy. “May is a great month to share the story of beef production. We are excited to celebrate ranchers who work hard each day to raise and care for cattle while preserving the land and environment, all while feeding the world,” MSGA Executive Vice President Raylee Honeycutt. “We hope the Gia...
A new resolution was signed into law on May 12 that will designate the first week of April as Montana Soil Health Week and the first Wednesday in April as Montana Soil Health Day. The weeklong celebration is designed to raise awareness about how healthy soils can increase crop yields, strengthen food security, create greater climate resiliency, and improve nutrition. Soil Health Day and Week will also provide an opportunity to highlight the work of farmers, ranchers, gardeners, agencies, and organizations that are stewarding soil health across...
Six Valley County high-school graduates have received Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships to enable their studies at colleges and universities in Montana and North Dakota. The scholarships are awarded annually by the Scottie Booster Club in memory of the late Jeff Jurgens, Glasgow student and rabid sports fan whose namesake basketball tournament is the source of the funds. The Jeff Jurgens Memorial Tournament, presented by the Scottie Booster Club and widely supported by the community, is held...
Students from Frazer, Glasgow, Nashua, Hinsdale, Lustre and area homeschools gathered on May 10 at Downstream Campground in Fort Peck for the 30th annual Outdoor Classroom. For most of the students their day began at Irle Elementary with an edible bug assembly. MSU County Extension Agent Roubie Younkin presented to the students information on edible bugs and had muffins and rice krispies baked with the edible bugs, she gathered herself. From there students got back on their buses and traveled to...
Local law enforcement and the Montana Highway Patrol are increasing patrols and presence during the end of May and beginning of June as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s “Click It or Ticket” Enforcement mobilization. While non-seat belt use is a secondary offense in Montana, wearing a seat belt is still required by law. Seat belts are one of the most effective ways to increase your chance of survival in a crash, reducing the risk of death for a front seat occupant by about 45 percent per the National Safet...
Shaundel Alexander, Linda Laumeyer, Isaiah Devereaux, Shawn Garwood, Jennifer Bodner, Cari Knowles and Tiffany Granholm will represent Milk River at the State Summer Games in Bozeman May 17-19. OJ Taylor will coach the athletes. Donnie Bailey and Steve Fauth will represent Opheim. Unified Bocce 1st Dixie Brenteson/Myles Yoakam, Glenwood/Milk River Unified 2nd Cari Knowles/Kimber Dulaney, Milk River Unified 1st Steve Fauth/Brittany Stenglein, Opheim Unified 2nd Shawn Garwood/Nick Solarzano, Milk...
Congratulations to all of the students from Hinsdale High School, Nashua School and Glasgow High School who participated in the State Music Festival in Billings May 5 and 6. They represented our school and community extremely well! Hinsdale State Music Festival Results: Cienna Strommen -piano solo II Codi Donniaquo -vocal solo I Becca Olsen -vocal solo I Zora Holt/Michael Ketchum -vocal duet I Hinsdale Jazz Band I Berkley Hillman/Codi Donniaquo -vocal duet I Hinsdale Women's Ensemble-II Mattea M...
The University of Montana has over 2,000 students who are degree candidates for spring semester 2023. Of those 2,000 students, five students represented Valley County during the May 13 Spring Commencement ceremony at the University of Montana campus. Fort Peck Reece Hunsley, Bachelor of Arts, English Glasgow Ethan Jamba, BA in Journalism: Journalism Ty Kittleson, Certificate of Applied Science: Culinary Arts Zachary Kompel, Bachelor of Arts: History, CUM LAUDE Ellis McKean, Bachelor of Science: Neuroscience, MAGNA CUM LAUDE Students with...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of May 11 shows 622 cattle sold with cows and bulls steady. Utility and commercial cows brought in $90 to $101; canner and cutter cows $80 to $90; young feeding/turnout cows $100 to $165.50; bulls $110 to $123 and first calf heifer pairs $2,600 to $3,250. Koenig Ranch 14th Annual Production Auction, hosted by Francis and Arley Koenig, of Winnett, Mont., was held. Forty-one two-year-old Red Angus bulls sold for an average of $4,683; with the top bull selling for $8,000 and the top 10 average was...
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding agricultural producers to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture by June 1, 2023. Taken only once every five years by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the census provides a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. The Census of Agriculture covers land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income, and expenditures, and more. Census data includes all...
The suicide rate among farmers is over three times higher than that of the general population, according to the National Rural Health Association. Too many in our community carry their mental burdens alone, as rural areas across the U.S. lack access to mental health care. This Mental Health Awareness Month, NFU acknowledges the very real mental health crisis plaguing farm communities. We acknowledge that to ask for support in times of emotional struggle is a sign of strength necessary to continue providing for others into the future. We...
Established in 2016, the Hi-Line Sportsmen Club has been an integral part of helping Keep Conservation Local in Northeast Montana. This nonprofit conservation group based primarily out of Glasgow exists almost exclusively to fundraise for projects that benefit sportsmen and women along the Hi-Line. Since the group’s inception, HLS has provided a variety of financial assistance for area projects and initiatives such as the Home Run Pond fishing pier, frisbee golf course in Fort Peck, targets for the Glasgow archery range, prizes and support of h...
During the week of April 17-21, 2023, Sheriff Tom Boyer was invited, through a collaboration with the National Sheriff's Institute, Small and Rural Law Enforcement Executive Association, and the National Institute of Corrections, to attend the National Sheriff's Institute Jail Administration Course. The course was held at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. The collaboration between these agencies allowed for the sheriff's attendance without cost. Twenty-three sheriffs from across the United...
Peter Breigenzer, of Glasgow, Mont., fell in love with forestry while working in the woods with multiple crews over the past several years. When he decided to attend graduate school, he searched for a program that would marry his passion for outdoor work and research, and teach him how to sustainably manage forests. Now more than 2,000 miles from home, Breigenzer is enhancing his knowledge and conducting biophysical and social science research to help scientists, foresters and landowners protect...
As a part of his continued fight to strengthen rural America, U.S. Senator Jon Tester formally blocked President Biden’s nominees to serve as members of the Amtrak Board of Directors – five of whom are from Northeast Corridor states, violating provisions secured by Tester to ensure full geographic representation and firsthand knowledge of long-distance routes on the Amtrak Board through his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. None of the six nominees are from Western states. “It is important that people in places like rural...
At the Sieben Ranch Block Management Area, Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill on April 25, to double the payment cap for landowners increasing public access through Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Block Management Program. “Thanks to generous landowners like the Baucus family participating in Block Management, Montanans have access to millions of acres of private land to hunt,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Today, we’re investing in the success of this program for years to come for the benefit of hunters and landowners.” The Block Managemen...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced its annual Kelly Moorse Memorial Legal Document Clinic schedule for 2023 which will include stops in Columbus, Dillon, Havre, Poplar, and Glasgow. The clinics are provided by the DPHHS Legal Services Developer Program, and will make a stop at the Glasgow Senior Center, 328 4th Ave. S., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 20. “This is a free service DPHHS provides to Montanans in need of preparing legal documents,” said DPHHS Legal Services Developer Program Director Katy Lovell. “It...
The Valley County Transit Board will meet on Wednesday, May 10, 12:00 noon at the Valley County Transit office, 213 9th Street South. If you wish to participate by phone, call 571-748-4021 and enter pin 2672541#. Proposed changes to rates for rides out of Glasgow will be presented....
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of April 27, show 735 cattle sold. Cows and bulls steady to higher on good high yielding kind. Utility and commercial cows brought in $95 to $108.50; canner and cutter cows $82 to $95; young feeding/turnout cows $120 to $186. Bulls brought in $109 to $130.50; three-year-old cow/calf pairs $3,125; and six-seven year old cow/calf pairs $2,700. North Bench Angus Ranch held their Angus Bull Production Auction, hosted by the Doug and Jody Mason Family, out of Richland. A total of 37 bulls were sold wit...
Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer praised the legislation of the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act, saying it’s needed to make sure farming and ranching families who are traditionally asset rich but cash poor receive the aid they need to pursue educational opportunities. “Reinstating the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption for FAFSA will help a countless number of families in rural America to seek opportunities to receive a higher education. Thank you, Senator Tester, for fixing a wrong created by the COVID Rel...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on the proposed award of $955,000 in grant funds to 32 applicants through the Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program (TSP) in 2023, including the City of Glasgow for the Sullivan Trail Project. In total, FWP received 53 applications requesting $2.6 million in funding. Applications were submitted by federal and state agencies, tribal governments, towns, cities, counties, recreational clubs and nonprofit organizations. Eligible projects include development and rehabilitation work on urban,...
More than 35 women enjoyed a weekend of learning and networking during the first ever Eastern Montana Women’s Conference hosted by Montana Farmers Union in Sidney. “It brought people together in community and celebrating women and agriculture,” said Rachel Prevost, MFU’s member services director. The inaugural event held earlier this month featured panel discussions on cooperatives, succession planning, managing stress in agriculture, leadership development; hands-on workshops; and plenty of time to get to know the other attendees. “People...
Hinsdale High School is proud to announce the Class of 2023 Valedictorian Cienna Mae Strommen, daughter of Justin and Amber Strommen. Salutatorians Ashton Marie Smith, daughter of Kent and Sheena Hubbard, and Mattea Mae McColly, daughter of Mike and Heidi McColly. These students have earned top honors for the class of 2023. They will address their fellow graduates and guests on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the Hinsdale High School at 2 p.m....
The Glasgow Fire Department and Valley County Long Run Fire Department received a call at 1 a.m. on April 18 about a vacant building on fire on Glasgow’s south side. According to Glasgow Fire Chief, Brandon Brunelle the vacant building was fully engulfed in flames when the departments arrived at the location. The vacant building was located west of Markle’s Warehouse Furniture and Appliance in Glasgow. Three fire engines and a command vehicle responded to the fire along with FMDH Ambulance, Glasgow Police Department and Valley County She...
