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The Larry Baumgartner Memorial Award is a prestigious award that goes to the swimmer who embodies the family aspect of swimming. Abigail Kulczyk is the chosen 2024 recipient. Abbey helped make team dinners for every Saturday, made the decorations for all of her teammates for the Parade of Athletes, led by example through helping with the youngest swimmers who were scared in their first races of the season by getting into the pool and racing with them, and always cheered on her teammates at the...
New statistics from the Montana Department of Transportation show that ridership on Cape Air Airlines has increased this year compared to 2023. The number of passengers using Cape Air in Glasgow has increased 4.3 percent compared to last year. In 2024 through the month of June, there were 2,603 passengers compared to 2,496 last year. The busiest month so far this year has been March when 490 passengers used Cape Air in Glasgow. Other Essential Air Service Communities and their Cape Air ridership through June of 2024 are: Wolf Point: 2,976;...
Superintendent Arntzen has released the list of Montana school districts that will participate in the free and reduced-price school meals or free milk programs during the 2024-2025 school year. Districts are reimbursed for free and reduced-price school meals through the US Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program policy guidelines. Some area schools listed include Glasgow, Nashua, Hinsdale, Frazer and Saco. “These precious federal tax dollars provide nutritious meals to our children during the school day,” said Super...
The Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) will soon be distributing its second round of property tax rebates to eligible Montana taxpayers as part of a property tax relief package signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte in 2023. The property tax rebate is a rebate of up to $675 of property taxes paid on a principal residence. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in a Montana residence for at least seven months of 2023 and paid the property taxes on that residence. Properties owned by an entity and irrevocable trusts are not eligible for t...
The Montana Farmers Union will have a Farmer’s Share Day at the Northeast Montana Fair on Friday, Aug. 9. Stop by the Montana Farmers Union booth at the fair between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to learn about the Farmer’s Share prices, Montana Farmers Union, and get a discount ticket for a cheeseburger at the Valley County 4-H Food Booth only on Aug. 9 - you pay the Farmer’s Share price: 75 cents! “The Farmer’s Share shines the light on what our family farmers and ranchers are facing and underscores the need for Fairness for Farmers. These Farmer’s...
Federal funding has been secured for the Milk River Project in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies bill. The bill, which will advance to the full Senate as part of the FY25 appropriations package, includes federal funding for repairs to the St. Mary Canal after a major siphon burst earlier this summer. This funding is non-reimbursable, and will come at no cost to local communities. “[Bureau of Reclamation] has used emergency spending to get dirt moving and to get this project going because our system i...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
