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Glasgow's boys basketball team went 1-1 in the final weekend of regular play, posting a 2-6, 8-10 overall record heading into the postseason. The Scotties defeated the Harlem Wildcats 69-45 for Senior Night in Glasgow Friday before falling 51-47 in Poplar the following night. Glasgow went up 19-13 after one quarter Friday night and outscored Harlem 18-11 in the second. The Scotties held the Wildcats to 2 in the third while putting up 16 points in the same frame for a 53-26 lead heading into the...
Glasgow's girls basketball team finished their regular season with two conference wins, improving their record to 3-5, 3-15 overall. The Scotties coasted to a 57-15 home victory over the Harlem Wildcats Friday for Senior Night. Saturday they traveled to Poplar where they won 61-53, powered by an 82 percent performance at the free throw line. The Scotties poured in 17 points in the first quarter against Harlem while holding the visitors to 4 points. Glasgow led 32-6 at the half and 41-12 after...
The Lustre Christian Lions kept their winning streak alive over this past weekend, winning at home against the North Country Mavericks on Friday and on the road in Dodson on Saturday. The Lions end their regular season with a 10-0 conference record and an 18-0 overall record. The Lions took home the win against the Mavericks 71-10, utilizing multiple players throughout the game. The first quarter saw Clay Reddig, Cayden Klatt, Alex Chan, Elijah Lenihan, Braden Ewing and Bryon Ewing all taking shots to lead 21 points to North Country’s three p...
The Nashua boys closed out their regular season with a 6-4 conference record and an 11-6 overall record after dropping both games this past weekend against Scobey Spartans and Richey-Lambert, both on home court. The Scobey game on Friday saw a close first half with the Porcupines scoring 11 points in the first quarter and seven points in the second quarter, ending the half with 18 points, compared to the Spartans’ 22 points. The first quarter saw Xander Pugh and Bubba Pugh each hitting a three point, while Grady Nielsen and Caden Laumeyer g...
The Lustre Christian Lions finished their regular season this past weekend with a home game against the North Country Mavericks on Friday and then hit the road to play against Dodson on Saturday. The Lustre Lions finish the season with a 5-5 conference record and a 5-11 overall record leading into the District 3C Basketball tournament this upcoming weekend. The Lions hosted the top ranked Class C team in the state, the North Country Mavericks on Friday, who posted a perfect season this year. The first quarter saw Alexa Reddig have two...
The Nashua girls basketball team hosted their last two games of the regular season this past weekend, going against the Scobey Spartans on Friday and Richey-Lambert on Saturday, Though the Porcupines dropped both games, they will be sitting at a record of 4-6 in conference play and 8-9 in their overall record leading up to the District 3C Basketball tournament in Glasgow this weekend. Friday’s game saw a shut-out by the Spartans, after gaining an early led in the first half. Nashua’s Madison Harris scored two points in the first quarter, whi...
Over the past couple of weeks, children and families visiting the Children's Museum of Northeast Montana have noticed the recent construction on a new exhibit is completed, providing a space for children to funnel their energy by climbing and swinging. Making its debut during a Kids Night Out event on Jan. 20, Robert's Room is now available for kids to have fun and to "Play Like Robert." Robert Leonardi, nephew of Paul and Jennie Yoakam, of Glasgow, grandson of former Glasgow School teachers...
The senior English class at Opheim School is only comprised of two seniors, Carrie Taylor and Boden Anderson, however the small yet motivated class decided to take on a whole school project to meet the requirements associated with their technical writing unit while at the same time share their love of basketball with the students of Opheim school. "We chose basketball in hopes to relate to the elementary students. Both of us seniors like basketball and wanted to transfer some of our knowledge...
The Glasgow High School Speech and Drama team sent six of their seven competitors to the Eastern B/C State meet in Manhattan Jan. 27 through 28. On the way there, the Scottie Cruiser also picked up the Malta Speech and Drama team. The first day saw the six members, Chase Tarum, Gabe Proctor, Connor Whitmar, Caith "Vick" Overbey, Kai Combs and Mason Swenson complete three rounds of competition. After eating out as a team and having some fun, they were back at it again on Jan. 28, with the fourth...
For 54 years local organization Lukes 100 has been providing monetary assistance to Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH), Valley View Home and the Valley View Home Foundation as a result of community commitment of the organization’s members. Lukes 100 is a charitable organization whose members pledge to pay $100 per year to assist, promote and support the medical facilities in Valley County. The current board hopes to keep the tradition alive for many more years to come. President Karla Zerbe, vice president Lynette Nelson-Hagen, s...
Glasgow High School Athletic Director (AD) and Irle School Vice Principal Brenner Flaten wears many hats, not only for the school district, but the community, his family and the Montana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA). In addition to his already many duties and accolades, he was recently honored by the MIAAA as the 2022 Montana Overall AD of the Year. Annually, the MIAAA recognizes an AD of the Year in each of the four classifications (AA, A, B and C) as well as an...
There was overwhelming support for the Glasgow Downtown Association's fourth annual Polar Putt Putt on Jan. 21, from players and local businesses. A total of 18 businesses from throughout Glasgow participated, including Elks Lodge, Shippwrecked, Elle Boutique, Montana Bar, Mattfeldt Electric, Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery, Glasgow Combat Sports, Blend 10, Busted Knuckle Brewery, United Insurance & Realty, Robyn's Nest, Glasgow City-County Library, D&G Sports & Western, Nemont, Revive Beauty Bar,...
The Glasgow High School Speech and Drama team traveled to Roundup this past weekend to participate in the Eastern B/C Divisional meet on Jan. 21. After staying in Roundup the night before and eating as a team, all seven students were ready to compete when it was competition time. Each competitor had to compete in four rounds and then a finals round to see who will be attending the State B/C competition on Friday, Jan. 27, and Saturday, Jan. 28, in Manhattan. The top six in each event are able...
Nashua School celebrated their Homecoming Week last week with a junior high / high school / Nashua staff dodgeball tournament on Jan. 19, followed by the crowning of the King and Queen during the basketball games. The dodgeball competition was a six team single elimination tournament with the juniors and junior high (sixth-eighth) starting off the afternoon, followed by the freshmen and sophomores match. The seniors then played the Junior High team followed by the freshmen and the Nashua Staff....
The 5th Annual Chili Cook Off was held at the Glasgow Elk's Lodge on Jan. 14, where 11 Valley County teams whipped up 12 different chilis for judges to determine the best, based solely on taste. All teams began cooking at 1 p.m., had three hours to perfect their recipe, before judging started at 4 p.m. As cooking got underway, aromas of onions, peppers, meat and spices filled both the inside and outside of the Elks. The 11 teams who competed were Rocky Thompson, Team Porcupine Roadkill, Red...
Three friends who share common interests in kickboxing, boxing, MMA, and jujitsu have come together to share their passions with Valley County and the Glasgow community. Ryan Smothermon, Sarah Torres and Bobby Overbey, all Glasgow residents, recently opened Glasgow Combat Sports in downtown Glasgow to provide the community the opportunity to learn and train in these sports. Overbey moved to Glasgow close to seven years ago and has been training in jujitsu for about four years. "I fell in love...
The Irle School PTO hosted a Family Skate afternoon at the Valley Event Center on Jan. 14. A variety of Irle School families came out on the ice to spend time and learn how to skate together, while making memories on a rainy, slick winter day. "The Irle School PTO is so pleased with the turnout we had for our annual Family Skate this year. To see so many families come to enjoy an activity together really speaks to the heart of what the PTO is about! We hope to see continued involvement from our...
The Glasgow City Council’s first meeting of 2023 was held on Jan. 3, in the Council Chambers at the Glasgow Civic Center. In addition to normal council agenda items such as the Mayor, committee and department head reports as well as the approval of consent agenda items, the Council discussed Glasgow Police Chief Robert Weber’s desire to amend the recommendation from the employee incentive hiring committee for the police department; whether to approve the Glasgow City-County Library’s continuation of purchasing the land behind the building; as w...
With support from Caring Hands, Aaron Chatten Memorial Tournament and Glasgow Reynolds Market, the Valley County Health Department recently donated hygiene kits to all Valley County schools. These kits include tampons and pads (for high school students), toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant and body wash for all genders. These items will be available at Glasgow High School, Glasgow Middle School, Nashua School, Opheim School, Frazer School, Hinsdale School and Lustre Schools not only for...
In their first meeting of the year and Commissioner Mary Armstrong’s first meeting as Chairman, the Valley County Commissioners met for their regular Discussion and Decision meeting on Jan. 4. In addition to their normal business of approving employment and termination/resignation notices, the Commissioners discussed the Valley County Healthy is Wellness Program Proposal, the Stop the Bleeding program, Resolution No. 7-2023, and provided information on the cooperative status on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (...
Ruth Sherwood was born in Hinsdale in 1940, and spent her childhood on farms along the Milk River near Hinsdale and Glasgow. Growing up she helped in the kitchen where her mother shared stories of Montana's homestead days and farming experiences. At the age of 11, Sherwood and her family moved to Missouri. When Sherwood had her own family, she shared the stories her mother shared with her. As time went on Sherwood decided to document these stories so they could be shared and passed down. Where t...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum in Glasgow hosted a Christmas Scavenger Hunt Dec. 28 through 30, to provide a way to get the kids out of the house and into a different environment while on holiday break. Families of all ages came out to not only find the scavenger hunt items but to also take in the history of Valley County. Museum supervisor Leta Godwin hid a total of 27 items throughout the displays of the Museum, including figurines, an ornament and a stocking. Participants only had to...
In what has become a yearly service offered by Valley County Search and Rescue, Fire Department and local wrecker services since Alvie Hallock founded the ride share program in the 1980s, five volunteers took time out of celebrating New Years with their family and friends to offer rides through Glasgow, Nashua and the Fort Peck area to ensure those who are celebrating make it home safely. Volunteers covering the Glasgow area included Search and Rescue's as well as Fire's Randy Isakson, who gave 48 rides, Search and Rescue's Shyanne Whiskey...
County officials who were elected during the Nov. 8, 2022, General Election were sworn in for new terms of office on Dec. 30, in the courtroom of the Valley County Courthouse. Valley County Clerk of Court Shelley Bryan officiated the ceremony for all elected officials while family, friends and colleagues looked on. The elected officials who were sworn in included: Valley County Commissioner District #2 John Fahlgren who will be serving a six-year term (2023 through 2028) Valley County Attorney...
This past week was a chilly one for those in Valley County as an Arctic air mass moved into the region, causing havoc on last-minute shopping plans, travel plans and even prevented people from leaving or coming to the area for the holidays as expected. Schools started winter break a day or two earlier, the Amtrak train kept getting delayed, and those who did decide to venture out within the city were advised to drive with caution due to slippery roads and to cover themselves with warm clothing,...
