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The Scottie Booster Club is currently accepting applications for 2024 Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships. The competitive annual scholarships are awarded to Valley County’s graduating seniors (Class of 2024) who played basketball in high school or who plan to pursue a degree in a medical or health-related field. Other considerations for scholarship awards are community service, academic achievement, and financial need. Applications for 2024 scholarships must be postmarked no later than Monday, May 13, in order to be considered. Applications a...
Pearl Nickels, whose vibrant life was characterized by a passion for music, art, education, and unwavering friendships, has left a lasting legacy through the establishment of the Pearl Nickels Scholarship through the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital Foundation. This scholarship, established in her honor, aims to support aspiring nurses, and other medical professionals, in achieving their educational goals. Throughout her life, Pearl Nickels embodied resilience, determination, and an insatiable curiosity about the world around her. Despite not...
Kencia Brown Kayden Charette Wheeler Damboise Lauren Fast Holly Hilkemann Sidney Klatt Joel Reddig Ashtyn Traeholt Christopher Traeholt Bryson Allen AJ Loyd KJ Brown Justice Beyer Sheila Jones Jaycee Hilkemann Zach Hilkemann...
AgWest Farm Credit, a cooperative lending association dedicated to supporting agriculture, has launched the application window for the New Producer Grant program, designed to help motivated producers get started in agriculture. The grant provides $15,000 in start-up funds to successful applicants to support their agricultural ventures. Mark Littlefield, President and CEO of AgWest, said, “We’re continually inspired by the producers we get to know through the New Producer Grant program. Helping new producers start or grow their operations is...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on April 18 show 819 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $115 to $137.50. Canner and cutter cows brought in $85 to $110; young feeding/turnout cows $130 to $214; and bulls $130 to $161. The market report on April 25 show 338 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $115 to $134; canner and cutter cows $85 to $110 and bulls $130 to $150. The North Country Performance To Profit Bull Auction, hosted by Jody and Doug Mason Family, of Richland, and Merle and Devyn Young Family,...
Jake Etchart- grew up spending summers at Fort Peck Lake, with much of his time spent around the Fort Peck Theatre where his family was actively involved as volunteers. He loved watching his sisters, Alexa and Christen, perform on the Fort Peck stage. Jake’s family and friends established a theatre scholarship fund in his memory which is invested within the Fort Peck Theatre Preservation Endowment of the Montana Community Foundation. The interest from this investment provides up to two scholarships per year for undergraduate or graduate student...
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that three Montana communities will share $100,000 in grant funding to regenerate Main Street businesses and downtowns. The funding is through Commerce’s Montana Main Street Program (MMS). “Montana’s Main Streets are at the heart of our state’s values, our neighborhoods and the economy. That’s why Commerce, through the Montana Main Street Program, will continue to help foster community development efforts, revitalization projects and historic preservation for our Main Streets,” said Paul Green,...
On April 19, Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana’s unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in March as employment levels increased. “Montana’s economy is thriving thanks to our pro-jobs, pro-business policies,” Gov. Gianforte said. “While we continue to battle inflation, many businesses are hiring and providing good paying jobs. Our administration will continue to develop workforce opportunities so every Montanan has a chance to fulfill the American dream.” Since Gov. Gianforte took office in January 2021, nearly 41,000 jobs have been c...
BPA Opheim Chapter is selling Mother’s Day flowers through Tuesday, April 30. They will be selling 12 stems carnation bouquet for $22; 6 stems carnation bouquet for $15 and 3 stems carnation bouquet for $9. Chocolate can also be added for an additional 42. For inquires contact Ms. Shara at the school, 406-762-7709.... Full story
On Saturday, May 4, fight fans will witness a night of exciting mixed martial arts (MMA) action as part of KillEagle Promotions’ “Fight for your Future X.” The Valley Event Center will play host to 10 professional and amateur bouts featuring boxing and MMA, including 3 title fights and a highly anticipated professional main event. Fans will get to cheer on a few local fighters at “Fight for your Future X,” as Bobby Overbey, Kaye Brown, and Bridger Barnett will represent Glasgow. In addition, Tyson Sutherland, Jonathan Williams (fighting...
The Valley County Transportation Advisory Committee meeting will meet Thursday, May 2, 2 p.m., at the Valley County Senior Citizen Center, 328 4th St. S., Glasgow. If you prefer, you may join the meeting via phone by calling 1-571-748-4021 Pin#2672541#. The general public and anyone interested in transportation in our county is invited....
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have their monthly Indian Taco Supper on the first Monday of May, May 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is a fundraiser for Vacation Bible School, to be held June 10 through the 14. This year’s theme is “Camp Firelight.” There is a free will donation and Thrivent has provided supplemental funds. Take outs are available and all are welcome!...
The Montana Farm Bureau is thrilled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) responded to American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) concerns and affirmed that regulations intended for Wall Street should not extend to America’s family farms. The SEC voted on March 6 on its final climate disclosure rule and removed the Scope 3 reporting requirement, which would have required public companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions of their supply chain. Montana Farm Bureau President Cyndi Johnson noted, “The removal of Scope 3 is truly...
Apil 11 was a bright and sunny day- the perfect day for doing what Montana Freemasons love to do- supporting our local kiddos by supporting their schools! District officer and member of Kyle Lodge #96 in Hinsdale Wade Riden along with Kyle #96 members Kevin Taylor, Max Knodel, and Jim McColly went on an adventure to Glasgow's Irle Elementary and Nashua Public Schools to drop off checks from the Montana Masonic Foundation- and boy, did they have a good time doing it. The Montana Masonic Foundatio...
The Montana High School Rodeo Association has approximately 260 members spread out across the entire state. Contestants are competing at different locations across the state to earn points to qualify for the Farmers Union Insurance Montana State Rodeo Finals scheduled for June 3-8, 2024, at the Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell. Glasgow’s competitors are in the top four of the following events, as of April 12. All Around Cowgirl 1. Linden Schenk Joliet 2. Aspen Swenson Huntley 3. Brooke Billingsley Glasgow 4. Ella Begger Townsend Team R...
Lustre Christian High School was one of 19 schools who recently participated in Democracy Days, one of Civics Under the Big Sky’s (CUBS) signature programs, is a peer-to-peer voter registration (VR) drive designed to remove all possible barriers to students’ ability to get registered and represent their values in local elections. Utilizing the Montana Online Voter Registration Portal, CUBS partners with students, librarians and teachers across the state to get new voters registered right in their schools. CUBS provides hosts with training, mat...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a flow test at Fort Peck starting no sooner than Friday, April 26, with a scheduled completion date of no later than Sept. 1, 2024. This test is in accordance with the 2018 Biological Opinion, required under the Endangered Species Act for operation of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System. As established in the Nov. 12, 2021, Record of Decision, and analyzed in the Sept. 24, 2021, Fort Peck Dam Test Release Final Environmental Impact Statement, this test is subject to very strict guidelines...
The Clerk and Recorder’s Office will be running five elections: four School Districts and the Fort Peck Rural County Water District. These five elections are all mail-ballot elections. The ballots will be mailed to voters on Friday, April 19, and voted ballots must be received back in the election office by Tuesday, May 7, at 5 p.m. Ballots postmarked May 7 but not received until after will not be counted. The Glasgow School Board has voted to put on the ballot a Building Reserve Safety Levy. There were two Trustee positions available this y...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced on April 9 that 36 trail organizations, communities and various land-managing agencies throughout Montana will receive Montana Trail Stewardship Program (TSP) grant awards for their projects in 2024. Forty TSP applications were received this year from a variety of eligible applicants, including federal and state agencies, towns, cities, counties, recreational clubs and nonprofit organizations. The TSP awards for this year’s cycle total approximately $2 million in state funds. Grants funds are a...
Hinsdale High School is proud to announce the Class of 2024 Valedictorian Zora Rose Holt, daughter of Jason and Sierra Holt. The Class of 2024 Salutatorian is Andrew Dennis Boucher, son of Gregg and Renae Boucher. These students have earned top honors for the class of 2024. They will address their fellow graduates and guests on May 19, 2024 at the Hinsdale High School at 2 p.m....
Get ready, Glasgow! Spring is here, and so is Spring Clean Up Week! Thanks to the city’s partnership with T&R Trucking, we’re making it easier than ever for you to tidy up. Through Tuesday, April 23, dumpsters will be available in the parking lot on 7th Street North, near the bus barn. It’s your chance to clear out clutter and embrace the season of renewal. Don’t miss out – mark your calendars and let’s clean up together!...
Montana students’ proficiency in math and science ticked up by a percentage point last academic year. That’s according to the latest data gathered from schools as part of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. Reading scores remained identical to 2022’s report card. More than half of students in each subject are falling short of proficiency. “I look at these scores and I don’t see good things,” Elsie Arntzen said. Arntzen is Montana’s superintendent of public instruction. State wide, Montana students are 37 percent proficient in math, 46 perc...
The deadline to apply for $30,000 in grant funding from the Montana Farmers Union Foundation is fast approaching on May 1. Since 2022, the Foundation has awarded and leveraged more than $60,000 to projects across the state that align with the Foundation’s mission to create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities. Project applications must include an educational component for youth and/or adults with priority given to rural communities. Projects previously funded have been w...
Valley County Clean Up Week, presented by Two Rivers Economic Growth, is calling on the residents of Valley County to join forces in beautifying our community. Through April 22, we’re rallying together to clear away litter and debris, fostering a cleaner, safer environment for everyone to enjoy. To participate, swing by the Two Rivers Economic Growth office to pick up your essential cleanup kit, including trash bags and gloves. While you’re there, grab a map and sign up for a chance to win some incredible prizes generously provided by our loc... Full story
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