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The Glasgow Elks Lodge is on a mission to boost patriotic spirit and pride in our community by presenting brand new American and Montana state flags to local schools. As part of their ongoing commitment to supporting education and community values, the Elks- formally known as the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks- set out on this mission as a part of their Americanism Program. On Aug. 22, Glasgow Elks Lodge's Exalted Ruler Maxwell Knodel took the requested flags to Glasgow's Irle...
The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved critical incident that occurred late Saturday night, Aug. 24, in Valley County. At approximately 9:19 p.m., deputies from Valley and McCone County Sheriff’s Offices were responding to a disturbance call occurring at Roundhouse Point Campground. While en route, a McCone County deputy, working under contract with Valley County, encountered an adult female and male (the involved parties) arguing outside their vehicle near mile marker 3 on Montana Highway 1... Full story
For the Courier On July 13, the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council (FPFAC) commemorated the 90th anniversary of the Historic Fort Peck Theatre with a special presentation attended by approximately 120 patrons. This milestone highlights a rich history and an exciting future for the beloved venue. The Fort Peck Theatre first opened its doors on Nov. 15, 1934, playing movies around the clock. Over the decades, the theatre has become a cherished landmark, its enduring charm a testament to the community's d...
Governor Greg Gianforte has proclaimed Aug. 21 as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day to remember those lost to fentanyl overdoses and increase awareness about the risks of fentanyl. “While we continue to call on the [Biden/Harris] administration to stop the flow of illegal drugs across the border, the State of Montana is committed to strengthening penalties for criminals who peddle this poison and providing support to families who have lost a loved one to the drug epidemic. Susan and I ask every Montanan to join us today in raising a...
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have their first Indian Taco Supper of the fall, on Monday, Sept. 9, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. All proceeds go to help defray medical costs for Patty Garwood. Thrivent has provided supplementary funds. Take outs are available and all are welcome! Free will donations go to help the Garwood Family.... Full story
The Bureau of Land Management Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Glasgow for their regular business meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Glasgow City-County Library at 408 3rd Avenue South, and will begin at noon. The public comment period will be held from 4-5 p.m. Interested persons may make oral presentations or file written statements for the council to consider. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral... Full story
As chair of the Montana Land Board, Governor Greg Gianforte has led the state's purchase of more than 50,000 acres of habitat conservation leases (HCL) to increase public access, keep agricultural land in production, and conserve prairie habitats, as was stated on Aug. 19. With the support of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), conservation groups, and farmers and ranchers, the governor and members of the land board celebrated the approval to purchase eight private properties to enroll as...
The Montana High School Rodeo Association and Montana Junior High Rodeo Association kicked off the 2024-25 season Aug 16-18, in Lewistown. Contestants will be competing for points to qualify for the state finals rodeo. For a complete schedule of fall events go to High School Rodeo Schedule — Montana High School Rodeo Association (mhsra.org). Charlie Cornwell, of Glasgow, competed and placed seventh in HS Boys All Round as well as fourth in Tie Down....
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Aug. 22, show 478 cattle sold with a vry light run of cows. Bulls and yearlings market were softer on all classes. Bulls off pasture thinner, lower yielding. Yearlings in mixed weights coming lower following CME Feeder Board movement. There is no auction, Thursday, Aug. 29....
Voters in the Town of Nashua approved a review of their form of local government in the June Primary Election. The first step in that review is electing a three-person review committee. The following individuals have filed to run for a position on the three-member local government study commission for the Town of Nashua: Joy Guttenberg Jody Sundheim Novak Sharon Merideth Kimberly Hill Shandy Stingley These candidates will be on the general election ballot. Absentee ballots for the general election will be mailed to voters on Friday, Oct. 11....
The City of Glasgow at a work session on Aug. 13, gave preliminary approval to a general fund budget and set assessments for the new fiscal year. The general fund budget was set at $3,318,112. The general fund budget funds services such as the Glasgow Police Department, Glasgow Fire Department and the Glasgow Recreation Department. The council gave preliminary approval to a tax cut for city of Glasgow property taxpayers. The council voted to assess less mills than last fiscal year which will result in a tax cut of $6,584.58 for property...
The 2024-2025 school year kicked off for Glasgow students and staff on Aug. 19, with excitement, smiles, nerves and parents rejoicing to be back to a routine. Save The Dates: Glasgow Middle School picture day is Wednesday, Aug. 28, and Irle Elementary picture day is Thursday, Aug. 29. Glasgow Homecoming is Sept. 16 through the 21, with the parade on Friday, Sept. 20....
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced that Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1 percent in July, while the national rate rose to 4.3 percent, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. “Our pro-jobs, pro-family, pro-business policies are helping keep Montanans working while the national unemployment rate rises...” Gov. Gianforte said. “Many businesses across Montana are providing good-paying jobs across our state. We’ll continue to cut red tape, lower taxes, an...
On Aug. 15, Governor Greg Gianforte joined members of his Property Tax Task Force for a meeting at the State Capitol. At the meeting, the governor received their recommendations to reform the property tax system and reduce the burden of property taxes on Montanans, and he encouraged Montana homeowners to secure their property tax rebates today, the first day to claim rebates. Members of the diverse, bipartisan Property Tax Task Force, which the governor launched in January, produced their proposals and provided the governor with their report....
Come to the Fort Peck Interpretive Center Saturday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m., to learn more about Montana native snakes from our guest speaker Jodi Kemp. She is a long-time snake enthusiast who looks forward to teaching people about our amazing native species and how we can help conserve them. Ms. Kemp will be available throughout the afternoon to answer questions about the native species she will display. Call the Fort Peck Interpretive Center, 157 Yellowstone Road, for more information...
The 2024 Ryder Cup is in the books and GLASGOW SUNNYSIDE MEN came out victorious over Malta 30-18. Ryder Cup is a 27-hole event that features 9 holes, 2 person best ball / 9 holes 2 person alternate shot and 9 holes individual match play. This win brings the all-time series record to Malta-16 to Glasgow-10. We'd like to thank Malta for making the trip over, it was a fun day had by all. For detailed match results, visit https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/pywe3e....
The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved critical incident that occurred late Saturday night, Aug. 24, in Valley County. At approximately 9:19 p.m., deputies from Valley and McCone County Sheriff’s Offices were responding to a disturbance call occurring at Roundhouse Point Campground. While en route, a McCone County deputy, working under contract with Valley County, encountered an adult female and male (the involved parties) arguing outside their vehicle near mile marker 3 on Montana Highway 1... Full story
Five educators from across Montana are now "history missionaries" as part of the Teacher Leaders in Montana History Program. The teachers include Chris Dantic, of Terry; Vicky Nytes, of Superior; Mary Zuchowski, of Frazer; Heath Nordquist, of Missoula; and Kim Konen, of Dillon. They're in addition to 11 existing history Teacher Leaders in Montana, one of which is Laurie Enebo, of Glasgow Schools, who help write lesson plans, mentor teachers in best practices in history education, and share...
Brittany Archambeault and Jaclyn Stapp star in this booty-scootin,' feel-good musical about laundry, friendship and country music, featuring the songs of Reba McEntire, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, and many others! Lana Mae Hopkins, proprietress of the Wishy Washy Washeteria hires Katie to help out, they soon find themselves up to their elbows in soap, suds, gossip, and cheatin' hearts. Watch these two country angels join forces to turn their good... Full story
Come join Mary and Steve Stebleton, as well as family and friends, on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Sam and Jeff’s, 307 Klein Ave., in Glasgow, for a fundraiser benefiting Steve’s medical recovery. Steve underwent a lifesaving double lung transplant in October 2023 at Stanford Medical Center, marking a critical milestone in his journey. While the surgery was successful, it also led to kidney damage, necessitating a future transplant. The ongoing need to stay near the hospital in California has been financially cha... Full story
The Valley Community Food Bank, located at 1020 1st Ave. No., will be open Tuesday, Aug. 20, from noon to 3 p.m. If this is your first time applying for assistance from the food bank, please bring photo identification and proof of your physical residence. For more information or if you need assistance contact, Jeff, 406-263-6676, Mary, 406-794-8498 or Kathy, 406-263-0605.... Full story
The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee reports that they’ve been out with producers and have returned with harvest numbers. Yields are being reported as anywhere from 40 to 85 bushels per acre, with some anomalies getting up to 120 bushels per acre. That said, while the yields have been high, protein counts have been averaging lower than normal, between half a point to a full point lower than Montana’s typical 11.8 average. These protein deficiencies can mean some losses on sale when bringing crop into town, some facing as much as 45-cent dis...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Aug. 8, show 240 cattle sold. Cows and bulls steady with last test of July 25. Utility and commercial cows brought in $130 to $143; canner and cutter cows $110 to $130 and bulls $155 to $171.50....
July runoff in the Missouri River basin above Sioux City, Iowa, was 2.8 million acre-feet, 85 percent of average with below-average runoff in the upper three reaches and above-average runoff in the lower three reaches. The annual runoff forecast above Sioux City, Iowa is 23.9 MAF, 93 percent of average. “July brought warmer and drier weather to the Missouri River Basin,” said John Remus, chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Missouri River Basin Water Management Division. “While every state experienced storms that produced small pockets...
Twenty teams competed for almost $10,000 in cash and prizes Aug. 10, during the Colbrese Cup Memorial Red Ball Golf Scramble, on Aug. 10. Raffles included a Robyn’s Nest gift basket, won by Dawn Daubner,a Yeti Cooler won by Joel Smith, Albertsond gift cards and Cape Air Airline Tickets won by Sandy Maczka. First Place Net ($1,900) won by team 20- Laken Kloker, Jack Solberg, Gerit Johnson, and Alec Schriver. Second Place Net ($1,100) won by team 3- Melanie & Zach Burner, Jenn & Storm Jackson. Third Place Net ($900) won by team #6- Arleen & R...
