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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Montana Department of Commerce and the Montana Small Business Development Center Network announced today that SBDC Regional Director Quincy Walter of Wolf Point is the 2024 Montana "State Star," a national honor that recognizes outstanding performers from SBDCs around the country. Walter will be honored in September at the national America's SBDC conference in Atlanta. Award nomination criteria names exemplary performance, significant contributions to the program and a strong commitment to...
Thousands of members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America and guests have gathered in Austin, Texas, from June 30 to July 3 for the BPO Elks National Convention. During the convention, Zak Peterson, of Glasgow, was installed as District Deputy for the BPO Elks for lodges in the East District of the Montana State Elks Association and will serve a one-year term. The BPO Elks is one of the premier patriotic and charitable organizations in the United States of America and is committed to making its...
Corn Hole anyone? Camping at Fort Peck and don’t want to bring your boards? Did the dogs eat the bags? Come enjoy one of three new sets of concrete corn hole games in Fort Peck. Bags are available (free) from the campground hosts! Games are located here: 1. Kiwanis Park horseshoe pit by shelters three and four 2. Downstream Campground group loop area 3. West End Tent and Trailer campground. Remember-we also have a portable pickleball court with accessories, horseshoes, volleyball, basketballs, fishing poles and more available to sign out (...
The Glasgow Downtown Association is putting on the second Alive at Five event Wednesday, July 17, in front of Elle Boutique, 114 5th St., Glasgow. The Fire Truck Pull competition will start at 6:30 p.m. with the Glasgow High Schools students and Milk River Star athlete Shawn Garwood against Valley County High School students and Milk River Star athlete Cari Knowles. The goal is to pull a fire truck 75 feet faster than the opponent. The winner will move on to the final in September against the Fire Departments and August’s winner of Frances M... Full story
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that 17 Montana towns, cities and counties will share more than $750,000 of grant funding to help develop and plan infrastructure projects to increase the health and safety for those communities and their residents. The funding is through Commerce’s Montana Coal Endowment Program. “At Commerce, we are proud of programs like MCEP, which helps eligible towns, cities and counties prepare for growth with grant funding for crucial community development projects,” said Paul Green, director of the M...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on June 27 show 1,059 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows were sold for $137 to $156; canner and cutter cows $125 to $137; young feeding/turnout cows, $150 to $236; and bulls $155 to $183.50. Consignors were: Saco 1753 Bulls 178.50 Saco 1994 Bulls 179.50 Whitewater 2260 Bull 183.50 ($4136) Malta 2308 Bulls 181.00 ($4177) Whitewater 2705 Bull 175.00 ($4734) Hinsdale 1075 Young Cows 203.00 Wolf Point 1045 Young Cows 201.00 Scobey 1043 Young Cows 209.00 Zortman 1409 Cows 147.50 Wolf Point 1430 Cow...
To support the next generation of agricultural professionals, the National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) proudly announces the 2024 recipients of its annual scholarship awards. Each year, NFUF awards scholarships to students in various fields of study who are attending accredited two- or four-year colleges, universities or technical schools. These students have demonstrated academic excellence and a strong commitment to their communities. “To secure a bright future for our organization, our communities and American agriculture, we must e...
In light of recent storms, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding producers that when there is a hail loss, it is the participating producers’ responsibility to inform the Hail Insurance Program of the loss within 14 days of the storm. Producers can call, email, or mail/fax in their completed loss forms. Applications for State Hail Insurance Policy are available through MDA’s State Hail Insurance Program. Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate of $75 per acre for dryland and $114 per acr...
The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced a significant expansion of its efforts to address agricultural issues, with a plan to increase staffing dedicated to civil and criminal enforcement in the sector. Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ Antitrust Division Michael Kades made this announcement on June 24 at R-CALF USA’s 2024 Annual National Convention in Deadwood, S.D. The DOJ intends to expand hiring of lawyers for its Chicago office, who will primarily focus on antitrust, competition and fairness issues within a...
The Biden Administration announced on July 5 they will immediately begin rehabilitation work along the Milk River Project following last month’s siphon burst. The Bureau of Reclamation agreed to fund the repairs through existing emergency authorities under Public Law 111-11. “This is an important step forward for North Central Montana water users who rely on the Milk River Project to support their farm operations that feed the world and to keep their small businesses running,” said Tester. “I called on the Bureau of Reclamation to use their eme...
The Un-carrier is painting even more towns magenta. T-Mobile has unveiled its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, tallying up to 300 communities across 47 states, including, for the first time, Rhode Island. The grantees will each receive up to $50,000 in funding from T-Mobile to kickstart local development projects that enhance communities, such as building adaptive playgrounds, launching small business initiatives and beautifying downtowns. The Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana, Glasgow, was one of the 25 recipients country-wide. T...
American Express and Main Street America announced on June 25 the 500 small business owners who have been awarded $10,000 through the Backing Small Businesses grant program. The program’s 2024 grant recipients represent U.S. small businesses across all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico. Later this year, grantees will have the opportunity to apply for an additional $30,000 enhancement grant that will be awarded to 25 small businesses. Local businesses in Glasgow, Busted Knuckle Taproom and Elle Boutique, were two of the Montana award w...
The Department of the Interior has announced more than 1,900 state and local governments around the country will receive a total of $621.2 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2024. Valley County is expected to receive $984,349 of the total $43,301,694 secured in Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funds to support critical law enforcement, firefighting, and infrastructure priorities across Montana. This compares to $1,335,959 in 2023. Valley County has over 1.1 million acres of federal land so receives a substantial PILT payment...
The tale of Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow, two of the most infamous criminals of America’s Great Depression and the subject of much speculation and fascination. The couple took the country by storm, reaching celebrity status as they robbed banks, shops, and even funeral homes. This is their rebellious love story, complete with a suite of stunning, jazz-and-gospel-infused show tunes. Rachel Franke and Benjamin Sellers star in the title roles, with local actors Gwen Turner, of Glasgow, and Harper Anderon, of Culbertson, as t... Full story
As the busy Fourth of July holiday week is here, the American Red Cross asks donors to be a powerful force for good by giving blood now and in the weeks to come. You can be the difference between someone’s storm and their sunshine. Donors are critically needed right now after a sharp decrease in donations since late spring. All blood types are needed, especially donors giving type O blood and those giving platelets. Full summer calendars and holiday plans may prevent regular donors from being able to give. Additionally, significant summer w... 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. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, July 17, 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...
The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is proud to announce Jacquelyn "Jacquie" Evans as the recipient of the 2024 Gold Star Award. Evans, the science integration specialist with the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV), received this prestigious accolade on June 12, 2024, at the Matador Ranch Science Symposium. The Gold Star Award is presented annually by the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and achievement in conservation efforts....
Following a major siphon burst on the Milk River Project near Babb, Mont., U.S. Senator Jon Tester on June 21, took to the Senate floor to successfully pass the Fort Belknap Indian Community (FBIC) Water Rights Settlement Act which would provide critical funding for repairs on the Milk River Project. The legislation is led in the Senate by both Tester and Senator Daines. The FBIC Water Settlement – the final Indian Water Rights Water Settlement in Montana – will ratify the FBIC Water Rights Compact with the State of Montana, provide res...
Governor Greg Gianforte recently sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton requesting federal assistance in response to the St. Mary siphon failure. “The failure of the siphons not only flooded and damaged property in the immediate area but also jeopardizes drinking water for 14,000 Montanans and irrigation for over 18,000 water users,” Gov. Gianforte wrote. “The loss of over 121,000 acres of irrigatable land will be disastrous for Montana’s farmers and ranchers as well as Monta...
Local paleontologist Joseph Garcia will speak at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center on Saturday, July 6, at 1 p.m., then be available through the afternoon for questions. Garcia has a master's degree in paleontology and art. He teaches art at Nashua High School but has worked in the area for many years, including helping to prepare casts of Pecks Rex on display at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center. As a paleontologist, Garcia gets more excited about the environment surrounding the dinosaurs than... Full story
June 26 Dink’s/Arch’s Tire def. Alley’s Palace 14-13 Taylor Storage def. 5th Ave Pharmacy 23-11 Taylor Storage def. Alley’s Palace 16-13 Dink’s/Arch’s Tire def. 5th Ave Pharmacy 13-12 League Standings 5th Ave Pharmacy 6-2 Dink’s/Arch’s Tire 6-2 Northern Prairie Auto 3-5 Taylor Storage 4-4 Alley’s Palace 1-7 Next Week’s Game Schedule: No games July 3 Wednesday, July 10 6 p.m. Field 1 Northern Prairie Auto vs. Dink’s/Arch’s Tire 6 p.m. Field 3 5th Ave Pharmacy vs. Taylor Storage 7:30 p.m. Field 1 Northern Prairie Auto vs. 5th Ave Pharmacy 7:30 p...
On June 13, a group of Montana voters responded to Senator Keith Regier’s unprecedented attempt to avoid discovery of documents related to partisan gerrymandering of the Public Service Commission (“PSC”). A district court previously held that the PSC district map likely was an illegal partisan gerrymander—meaning that the map likely was drawn to prevent legitimate political competition for the five PSC seats. The voters seek information from Senator Regier—the map’s sponsor—consistent with ordinary discovery procedures. Senator Regier claims...
Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced appointments to the Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force. The task force’s main goals are to break down jurisdictional barriers and identify causes that contribute to missing and murdered Indigenous persons. During the 2023 legislative session, Attorney General Knudsen supported Rep. Tyson Running Wolf’s House Bill which extended the task force for 10 years and provided for a full-time program coordinator. The 10-year extension will help the task force members set and achieve long-term goa...
5, 6, 7, 8! Inspired by the Grimms’ fairytale Town Musicians of Bremen, a colorful quartet of rural animals dream of migrating to metropolitan Bremen with hopes of joining a world-renowned dance crew and finding fame. As their travels present surprising adventures, the motley group’s diverse styles of music & dance are equaled by their enthusiasm for sharing with each other, while discovering that to be the next great dance crew, all they really need is each other. Bremen or Bust is written and directed by Danny Durr and produced in par... Full story
Glasgow congregate meals normally served at the Glasgow Senior Center will be served on Tuesday and Thursday at the Cottonwood Inn throughout the month of July 2024. No meal will be served on the Thursday, July 4, holiday. Please call the Glasgow Senior Center at 228-9500 by noon the day before the meal service to reserve your spot. Please note that there will be no change in the home delivered meal program, and all other Senior Center activities remain the same, including normal operating hours. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes... Full story
