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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Welcome the 2024 - 2025 members of the MHSA Student Advisory Council! The SAC is comprised of members from all school classifications and geographical areas in Montana. HUGE accomplishment for Khye Gamas! The incoming junior is the starting Quarterback for the Scottie Football team, a State Champion wrestler, and excels on the Track, all while currently maintaining a 4.0 GPA....
Continuing his 56 County Tour in Valley County, Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited a worksite to recognize a Glasgow business for their participation in the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Registered Apprenticeship Program. "Through the Registered Apprenticeship Program, Montanans gain in-demand skills while we help our employers meet their workforce needs," Gov. Gianforte said. "I am grateful to business partners like Dale for supporting good-paying jobs in rural Montana and...
Superintendent Arntzen released historic accreditation statuses for Montana schools during the July Board of Public Education (BPE) meeting. The 2023-2024 accreditation status includes 833 Montana public, state funded, and private accredited schools. To be an accredited school in Montana means that the state officially recognizes that school as a place where a student can reasonably be expected to get a quality education. Some schools have a status of “advice,” which means the school exhibits serious and/or numerous deviations from the sta...
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. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. If you would like to apply for benefits with the VA please come and see the Veteran Service Officer at the appointed time and bring a copy of your discharge/separation (DD214) papers with...
Glasgow Congregate Meals will resume at the Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 1, with meal service Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We extend a Big Thank You to the Cottonwood Inn for serving meals onsite during the month of July. We also welcome Joyce Morehouse, our new Council on Aging Coordinator, to our Valley County team....
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has released its 2024 Montana Drought Outlook Report. According to the report, much of Montana is facing abnormally dry to severe drought conditions resulting from low snowpack and below-average precipitation during spring and early summer. Depending upon accumulated precipitation and temperatures over the next four to six weeks, the net deficits in June could result in the onset of widespread drought by late July. According to the report, 40 percent of the state is classified...
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced his request for federal assistance to respond to the St. Mary siphons failure was granted by Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton. “I’m grateful for this much needed federal assistance to repair the St. Mary and Halls Coulee siphons,” Gov. Gianforte said. “The State of Montana stands ready to assist local and federal officials in responding to the widespread effects the failure will have on water users and irrigators.” On June 17, a catastrophic failure of the St. Mary siphons led to concerns...
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced the State of Montana received a nearly $50 million investment in Montana’s working and natural lands from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Montana is one of just 25 recipients across the nation to be awarded funding. “We’re known in Montana for our innovative spirit and our strong history of conservation,” Gov. Gianforte said. “I’m grateful we worked together to secure this historic investment to improve the resilience of our forests, agriculture industry, and waterways through innovative,...
The Inaugural Cade Myrick Memorial Match Play golf tournament wrapped up last weekend at Sunnyside Country Club. This unique event, featured 32 Men and eight Women competing in two separate divisions, spanning over a six-week period. Match play is a form of play where a player competes directly against an opponent in a head-to-head match. You win a hole by completing it in the fewest number of strokes, and you win a match when you are winning by more holes than remain to be played. The...
A 30-year employee with the Valley County Landfill, Brian Austin, saw his employment with Valley County terminated on July 17. Austin has been the Valley County Landfill Manager and Valley County Refuse District Manager for 25 years and has been employed by Valley County for 30 years. At a meeting on Wednesday, the Valley County Commissioners voted unanimously to terminate Austin’s employment. No discussion took place between the three commissioners before the vote took place. Valley County Commissioner Mary Armstrong stated during the m...
Kirks' Grocery proudly presents Kirks' Ceramics 2024, a group exhibition showcasing the breadth of contemporary ceramics by artists from across the state. This is your chance to encounter the tangible evidence of each piece's journey from the artist's first moment with the clay to the fired and finished. Glasgow artist Cathryn McIntyre is one of 14 artists participating in this exhibition. The opening reception will take place Friday, Aug. 2, 5 to 9 p.m., during ArtWalk, with delicious bites by... Full story
The treasured fairytale comes to life in this magical stage production. Featuring all the famous songs from the televised specials, originally starring Lesley Ann Warren and later Whitney Houston, including: ‘Impossible,’ ‘My Own Little Corner,” ‘Do I Love You?’ and ‘A Lovely Night.’ Full of special effects and beloved characters, it is perfect time to share this ageless story and music with a new generation. Starring in Cinderella are Glasgow natives Alexa Etchart in the title role and Rachel Lynn Pewitt as Fairy Godmother. Audience favori... Full story
Verizon-Cellular Plus in Glasgow will be giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m to noon. “We are delighted to support our local community by providing students with new backpacks and essential school supplies,” said President Adam Kimmet. “We hope this event eases some financial challenges for families. It’s incredibly rewarding to see children leave the store sporting a new backpack, and ready to start the school year with confidence.” The Verizon-Cellular Plus Backpack to School program is sup... Full story
Calling all Glasgow area artists! If you have an ongoing practice of art creation and are dreaming of taking the next step to turn your art into a full-fledged business, the Montana Arts Council invites applications for its upcoming Montana Artrepreneur Program (MAP) course. With a mission to help artists build sustainable lives in the arts, MAP is an intensive professional development opportunity which has trained more than 500 artists statewide. MAP provides practical coursework covering 35 pragmatic, professional practice tools of art and... Full story
The Montana 4-H Foundation recently announced that it has awarded nearly $40,000 in scholarships to 45 graduating 4-H members and alumni. The recipients, from 28 Montana counties and tribal areas, can use the scholarships for post-secondary education during the 2024-2025 academic year. Scholarship recipients were recognized July 11 at the 2024 Montana 4-H Congress held on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman. Jane Wolery, executive director of the Montana 4-H Foundation, said the foundation and its donors are looking forward to seeing...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on July 11 show 564 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows sold for $135 to $147.50; canner and cutter cows $125 to $137; young feeding/turnout cows $170 to $211.25; and bulls $155 to $182. Consignors were: Wolf Point 2240 Bull 170.50 Whitewater 2235 Bull 170.50 Flaxville 2115 Bull 171.00 Whitewater 2095 Bull 171.00 Hinsdale 2090 Bull 172.00 Malta 1985 Bull 171.50 Zortman 1955 Bull 182.00 Loring 1011 Young Cows 208.00 Jordan 997 Young Cows 211.25 Scobey Yearling Angus Breeding Bull $7,250 Loring...
Glasgow City Council has awarded the Yard Of The Week for the week of July 15, to Patsy Krause, at 1023 3rd Ave So. She received $25 in Chamber Big Bucks provided by the Glasgow City Council. If anyone would like to nominate somebody for yard of the week you may call the Glasgow City Office at 406-228-2476....
After two long days of fishing on Fort Peck Reservoir, July 12 and 13, and after the fish had all been weighed and the numbers tallied; the pair of Owen Wilcox, Laurel, and Ziek Gordon, Bozeman, left no doubt. The Montana fishermen finished with a two-day total of 85.41 lbs of walleye, outdistancing the second-place team by 21 pounds. After Day 1, Owen and Ziek were sitting in seventh place, but hauled in a massive catch of 52.28 pounds on Saturday to bring home the title. Joe Okada and Brett...
Monday, July 1, was the effective date for a new state law that leaders say is intended to give the public a clearer picture of the work their local government is doing. House Bill 890, sponsored by Rep. Brad Barker, R-Luther, requires many local government boards to record their meetings and post the recordings online within five business days. Under HB 890, cities with more than 5,000 residents, counties with more than 4,500, most school districts with more than 1,000, and local health boards have to record the audio and video of their meetin...
The City of Glasgow is thrilled to announce a significant boost to the Valco Pool Committee’s Project. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has awarded $324,471 to the City, propelling the Valco Pool Committee closer to their fundraising goal. This additional grant from the LWCF brings the Pool Committee approximately $220,000 away from having the bathhouse fully funded. Since 2018, the Valco Pool Committee has raised $3,979,665. With this generous grant, enough has been fundraised to initiate the bidding process. However, to award a bid...
The Bureau of Reclamation continues to work closely with the Milk River Joint Board of Control, the Blackfeet Tribe, and the state of Montana to rebuild the St. Mary Canal Siphon following the catastrophic failure on June 17. Reclamation has authorized an emergency extraordinary maintenance determination and is working with partners to identify the next steps that are cost-effective and ensure a timely solution. A technical team comprising Reclamation, Milk River Joint Board of Control, the Blackfeet Tribe, the Department of Agriculture’s N...
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, an international torch relay, ran through Glasgow on July 9 passing a torch along the way. The runners started their day in Saco and continued into Hinsdale eventually getting to Glasgow on Baylor Road. They continued to West Fork and stayed overnight in Scobey. The route entered Saskatchewan on July 11, and will also go through Manitoba before entering back into the US in International Falls, Minn. An estimated 50,000 children in over 1,000 cities and...
US Navy veteran Todd Ross traveled to Fort Peck on June 28 to fix two of the flags at the Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial. In between rainy weather patterns, Ross fixed the American flag pole's cable and climbed the POW flagpole to fix the damaged ball on top. It was sure a sight to see for those driving by as Ross literally climbed the POW flag pole to get everything fixed for the Memorial. Ross started the company Raising Freedom, after being tired of seeing flagpoles with no flags on...
Joining Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), Governor Greg Gianforte July 11 visited with a longtime partner of the Block Management Program in Valley County to thank him for his partnership and celebrate increasing hunting access for Montanans. "Through Block Management, Montanans have access to nearly eight million acres of private land to hunt and recreate, and even more when considering the access those acres provide to adjacent or isolated public lands," Gov. Gianforte said. "I'm...
The full kids fishing results are: 5 & under – number of kids: 14 number of fish caught: 34 NAME TOWN WEIGHT 1st Wesson Smith Poplar .94 lbs 2nd Flynn Loudon Circle .70 lbs 2nd tie Wyatt Clark Glasgow .70 lbs. 4th Easton Forest Glasgow .68 lbs 5th Brantley Normandy Havre .56 lbs 6 & 7 yr olds – number of kids: 8 number of fish caught: 35 NAME TOWN WEIGHT 1st Brenton Knight Glasgow 1.92 lbs 2nd Ivan Sykora Baxter,MN .96 lbs 3rd Sage Clark Glasgow .90 lbs 4th Tadum Hilborn Glasgow .76 lbs 4th tie...
