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The 2024 Scottie Booster Club held their All-Sports Banquet on May 28 at St. Raphael's Parish Gymnasium in Glasgow. This annual event is for all coaches and student athletes as well as a celebration of Scottie athletics from throughout the school year. This year's featured speaker was Nick Walker, a current multi-sport coach and athletic director at Killdeer High School in Killdeer N.D., where he is completing his second yar as a leader of Cowboy athletics. Walker is a 1998 graduate of...
In Glasgow, 3rd Street South, from 3rd Ave to 5th Ave., will be closed until approximately the 14th of June in order to allow construction crews to work on the pool. As a result of the windy conditions last week, concrete pouring for the pool was delayed and is expected to occur during the next few weeks. Please choose an alternative route during this time.... Full story
The Knierim family is offering scholarships to students currently enrolled in higher education, either in Montana or out of state, if the student is from Valley, Daniels, Sheridan or Roosevelt counties. A new feature of the scholarships is that the information can now be found on the World Wide Web at knierimfamilyscholarships.com and applications can be sent to Box 29, Glasgow, before July 15. Also new this year is a gift from the family of Pearl Nickels in her memory for students entering education or nursing. Pearl Nickels was a long time... Full story
The Irle School fifth grade Flash Mob made their way around town on May 29 to perform three songs, "Man in the Mirror," by Michael Jackson, "I Want It That Way," by the Backstreet Boys, and "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift. The group of students were accompanied by Irle Music Teacher Christine Gilchrist and paraprofessional Pam Marks....
Residents living in and around the Glasgow can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Cottonwood Inn will host this community event on Thursday, June 20. The site is located at 54250 Us Hwy 2 in Glasgow. Screenings can check for: The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health. HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels Diabetes risk Kidney and thyroid... Full story
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on May 30, show 405 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $120 to $145; canner and cutter cows $90 to $120; young feeding/turnout cows $160 to $233; and bulls $140 to $170. Consignors were: Hinsdale 2160 Bull $168.00 Saco 2095 Bulls $163.00 Larslan 2025 Bull $165.00 Malta 2015 Bull $170.00 Saco 1245 Cow $143.00 Malta 1230 Cow $151.00 Roberts 1350 Cows $143.00 Scobey 1493 Cows $143.00 Whitewater 1510 Cows $143.00 Malta 1565 Cows $141.50 Richland 1615 Cow $141.00 Larslan 1980 Cow $145.00...
The Valley County Community Foundation is currently taking applications for the Clarence and Charlotte Fuhrman Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is for any Valley County High School graduates OR residents who have resided in Valley County for three or more consecutive years who are seeking a secondary education. Applicants must have completed one year or more of secondary education with a 2.8 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit our website at https://valleycountycf.net/. Applications must be postmarked by Saturday, June 15,... Full story
Voting has started for Montana’s June Primary Election. Over 450,000 absentee ballots have been mailed to voters in Montana who prefer to vote from their home rather than going to a polling place. In Valley County, 3,494 absentee ballots were mailed and have arrived in mailboxes. A total of 70 percent of voters in Valley County prefer to vote absentee instead of voting at a polling place on Election Day. There are 4,937 registered voters in Valley County. Voter turnout in Valley County has been dropping for the June primary election. In 2018 v...
Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton honored Montana Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel from Glendive, Big Sky, Rudyard, Ennis, Great Falls, and Hinsdale during an awards ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday, May 22. "From offering community support to responding to emergencies, our EMS providers across Montana work around the clock to deliver life-saving care to Montanans in need," Gov. Gianforte said. "Today,...
Valley County Transit will be providing transportation to the Fort Peck Summer Theatre the first Sunday of each play: June 2, June 16, July 7, July 28, Aug. 18. Call Valley County Transit at 228-TRIP (8747) to reserve your seat and for more information....
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, June 11. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, June 12, 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 market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on May 23 show 548 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $120 to $145; canner and cutter cows brought in $90 to $125; and young feeding/turnout cows $150 to $210. Consignors were: Hinsdale 2340 Bulls $170.50 Malta 2300 Bulls $162.50 Hinsdale 1995 Bull $160.00 Big Sandy 603 BC $293.00 Malta 560 BC $315.00 Wolf Point 1595 Cows $1,4050 Opheim 1537 Cows $142.00 Richland 1412 Bulls $142.50 Malta 1388 Cows $140.00 Hinsdale 1382 Cows $141.75 Scobey 1365 Cow $142.50 Peerless 1233 Cows $148.00...
The Montana Board of Land Commissioners unanimously approved Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s motion to remove the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s decision-making authority over private water rights at the Board’s meeting on May 20. Following the vote, the DNRC will be required to receive approval from the Land Board before making any legal decisions regarding the water rights of private landowners who utilize their private water on public land they are leasing from the state to irrigate state land or provide water...
Two Rivers Economic Growth is excited to announce the recipients of the Valley County Storefront Beautification Grant and the Glasgow Downtown Signage Grant. These grants are part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and enhancing the aesthetics of the Valley County area. The recipients are: Glasgow Flower and Gift, the Montana Bar, the Historic Roosevelt, the Glasgow Elks Lodge, Prairie Ridge Village and the Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana. The Valley County Storefront Beautification Grant aims to hel...
Six Valley County high school graduates have received 2024 Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships to enable their studies at colleges, universities, and trade schools. The scholarships are awarded annually by the Scottie Booster Club in memory of the late Jeff Jurgens, Glasgow student and rabid sports fan whose namesake basketball tournament is the source of the funds. The Jeff Jurgens Memorial Tournament, presented by the Scottie Booster Club and widely supported by the community, is held annually in March and attracts dozens of youth basketball...
With the weather getting nicer and kids wanting to spend time outside, the Glasgow Police Department is encouraging caregivers to have conversations with the children in your families about safety. Discuss ‘Stranger Danger’ issues with them and provide boundaries for your children. Even consider tracking devices if they are old enough to have phones. If you and/or your child(ren) see anything suspicious call 911....
Ron and Etta Olfert were honored at VFW Post 3107 on May 9 with the prestigious titles of VFW Post 3107 EMTs of the Year and Montana's EMTs of the Year. This recognition highlights their outstanding dedication and service to the community of Lustre and Frazer, as well as their invaluable contributions to the FMDH Stat Ambulance-Lustre service. With an impressive 48 years of service under their belts, Ron and Etta have gone above and beyond by housing and maintaining the ambulance, ensuring it...
Glasgow High School senior Daniel Berry from Glasgow's Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter were among the 6,500 attendees representing nearly 800 school chapters who attended the 2024 BPA National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Ill., May 10-14. While in Chicago, all students vied for top honors in BPA's Workplace Skill Assessment Program competitions, which cover the areas of business administration; digital communication and design; finance; health administration; information...
Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, Valley County DUI Task Force, and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) encourage all Montanans to buckle up, even for short trips or when driving slowly. Increased patrols and enforcement of seat belt laws will be underway across the state to ensure the safety of all road users. Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, Valley County DUI Task Force MHP, and the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) are committed to public safety, including seat belt safety. Mon... Full story
U.S. Senator Jon Tester has included his priorities for increasing affordable air service in Montana in legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that passed the Senate May 9. “Reliable and affordable air service is essential for Montanans to run their businesses, see their friends and families, and stay connected with the rest of the country, but too often rural airports fall through the cracks,” said Tester. “That’s why I was proud to see my Small Community Air Service Enhancement Act clear the Senate to ensure Mont...
Hurray! At last Neil Simon's hit comedy will make its long awaited FPST debut, after being cancelled just three days before opening night in 2020 due to COVID. Rivalry, memories, and lots of laughs are certain to resurface when a former vaudeville team grudgingly re-unites for a CBS Television Special! George Burns and Walter Matthau famously starred in the Oscar winning film adaptation. The classic comedy will be directed by original Fort Peck Summer Theatre company member Neal Lewing who also...
Memorial Day weekend will be busy here in Glasgow. Saturday morning May 25, volunteers will meet at the Highland Cemetery at 9 a.m. to place flags on all veterans’ grave sites. Come help us out as the more help we have, the less time it takes. This should only take a couple of hours at most so the rest of your day will be free. We will pick up the flags at 1 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 27. The Memorial Day program will be held at the VFW starting at 10:30 a.m. Weather permitting, it will be held outside in the parking lot next to the flag memoria... Full story
As warmer weather moves into the Missouri River Basin, spring precipitation brought some much-needed moisture throughout the basin. For the month of April, runoff was 2.1 million acre-feet, 71 percent of average, for the basin above Sioux City, Iowa. “While the calendar year forecast remains below average, the runoff forecast continues to improve thanks to higher-than-expected rainfall in April,” said John Remus, chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Missouri River Basin Water Management Division. “We hope to see the precipitation trend co...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on May 16 show 487 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $120 to $138 with the top selling for $145. Canner and cutter cows brought in $85 to $120; young feeding/turnout cows $150 to $186; bulls $130 to $153; first calf heifer pairs $3,025; and running age cow/calf pairs $2,350 to $2,725. Consignors were: Williston 2230 Bull 151 Glasgow 1975 Bull $146 Williston 1960 Bull 152 Wolf Point 1860 Bull $151 Malta 1765 Bull $153 Chinook 1770 Cow $132.50 ($2,345.25) Glasgow 1465 Cow $135.50...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced significant updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages, marking a pivotal moment in the program’s history. These updates, rooted in independent, science-based research, reinforce WIC’s 50-year legacy of promoting positive maternal and child health outcomes for millions of participants nationwide. As outlined in the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, USDA’s final rule incorporates several key enhance...
