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On Nov. 30, leading a group of western governors, Governor Greg Gianforte opposed an attempt by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to change its grazing policies without collaboration and urged them to pause changes immediately. In a letter to BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning, Gov. Gianforte and four other western governors expressed their frustration with the BLM’s various attempts to change policy without collaboration, eroding the public’s trust. “It is disappointing and frustrating to exclude cooperators from regulatory policy discu...
Federal, state, and local officials are urging Montanans to check their homes, child care facilities, and schools for the recalled cinnamon-containing applesauce or apple puree products (listed below) and discard them immediately. The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) also urges medical providers to continue to monitor for possible cases of lead poisoning in children potentially associated with consuming the recalled products. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there have been 57 reports of adverse...
Poplar Jamboree Dec. 2 Glasgow’s 7th Grade Team beat Scobey’s 7th Grade Team, 31-10 Maddy Tatafu = 12 points Glasgow’s 7th Grade Team lost to Poplar’s 7th Grade Team, 14-31 Maddy Tatafu & Breelyn Marselek = 5 points each 8th grade scores Glasgow 35 Scobey 24 High Scorers.: Kelbi Wersal 18 Amiya Ryan 11 Glasgow 27 Malta 40 High Scorers: Bailey Billingsley 9 Amiya Ryan 8 Northeast Middle School Girls Basketball Tournament Saturday, Dec. 9, in Malta...
Girls Division 69-72 - Riley Pattison's place is 2nd and has scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Lyla Warren (Malta) won by decision over Riley Pattison (Glasgow) (Dec 5-0) Round 2 - Lyla Warren (Malta) won by decision over Riley Pattison (Glasgow) (Dec 2-0) Girls Division 101-108 - Kylie Aho's place is 3rd and has scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Kallie LaBrie (Malta) won by fall over Kylie Aho (Glasgow) (Fall 3:00) Round 3 - Addison Hughes (Glasgow) won by fall over Kylie Aho (Glasgow) (Fall 2:42) Girls Division 101-108 - Addison Hughes's...
After most of Montana’s counties tried to lower your property tax bill, arguing the state was levying too much, the Montana Supreme Court unanimously said Nov. 22 the state had it right after all. The Montana Supreme Court ordered counties levy the amount calculated by the state for schools in a ruling Nov. 22, the full 95 mills, after most county commissions had decided en masse to levy less than that amid concerns over high property taxes statewide. “Counties have authority to levy mills according to local interests. They also have aut...
Special Olympics Montana is thrilled to announce the return of the Polar Plunge event! Brave individuals and teams will gather around Montana, to take the plunge into icy waters and support the dedicated athletes of Special Olympics Montana. The Middle of Nowhere Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m., in front of the Glasgow Civic Center. The Polar Plunge isn’t just a dip in the cold waters; it’s a fun and exhilarating way to show support of the Inclusion Revolution for Special Olympics Montana athletes. Participants wil...
The Princess and The Pea, presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre, a production of MCT, Inc., and the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council, will be performed at Glasgow High School auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 16. The matinee show starts at 1 p.m. and the evening show starts at 6 p.m. Auditions for this performance will be Monday, Dec. 11, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Glasgow High School auditorium. Auditions are open to Valley County students currently in kindergarten through eighth grade. Rehearsals will be Monday, Dec. 11, after auditions, 6:45 to 8...
Through Tuesday, Dec. 19, the Valley County Health Department (VCHD) has walk-in appointments available from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for adults and age 12 plus to obtain the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and the influenza vaccine. Other dates and times are also available for these vaccines by contacting 406-228-6261. As always, weather permitting, the Health Department will administer the vaccine outside to anyone who can’t or shouldn’t use the stairs. The COVID-19 vaccine is also available for children age six months to 11 years. An appointment is...
A familiar face in Glasgow will hit screens across the state when a brand-new episode of “Backroads of Montana,” debuts at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 4, on Montana PBS. Kevin Taylor, Glasgow’s most recognizable resident, brought ice cream delivery back to town after a 30-year hiatus. When that unmistakable jingle rings out across the streets of Glasgow, sweet-loving children of all ages come running. “Backroads of Montana” producer Breanna McCabe joined Taylor along the route in August, and the story will kick off the brand-new episode. High on M...
On Nov. 1, President Biden visited Minnesota Farmers Union member Dutch Creek Farms in Northfield, Minn., to announce $5 billion in investments in rural communities, ranging from rural infrastructure, economic development, sustainability, and climate-smart agricultural practices. “Today’s announced investments in Rural America is more hard evidence the Biden-Harris Administration remains committed to our communities,” said National Farmer’s Union (NFU) President Rob Larew. “Today’s news from President Biden will bring significant funding for pr...
Gavins Point Dam releases will be reduced in late November as flow support to navigation ends. Releases are currently 32,000 cubic feet per second. “We will continue to make releases from Gavins Point Dam to provide flow support at an intermediate service level, 1,500 cfs less than full service, through the end of the navigation flow support season,” said John Remus, chief of the USACE, Missouri River Water Management Division. “The flow support season will end on Dec. 1 at the mouth of the Missouri River.” Release reductions to the winter rate...
Though the Montana Grizzles won on the field Nov. 18 against the Montana State Bobcats during the Brawl of the Wild Contest, the real winner off the field was the Valley County Emergency Food Bank in Glasgow. The local Business Professionals of America organization at Glasgow High School organized a Cat vs. Griz Food Drive this past week as a way for students, staff and community to get into the Brawl of the Wild Spirit. From Nov. 13 through 17, students at Irle Elementary, Glasgow Middle...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints would like to invite all who would like to share in celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, with the annual nativity Open House Sunday, Dec. 3, from 3 to 7 p.m. There will also be musical entertainment during the Open House. From 6 to 7 p.m. there will be a live Christmas Devotional broadcast from Salt Lake City featuring the Tabernacle Choir for those who like to stay and listen. The display of Nativities was first presented in 2015 with community members willing to share their... Full story
Falls are preventable – don’t wait until a fall injures more than your pride! Did you know that one in four people, age 65 or older, experience a fall each year. Of these falls in the state of Montana, 32 percent of unintentional fall-related traumas involved a hip fracture, and 22 percent involved a traumatic brain injury. Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) STAT EMS knows that small, simple changes in one’s life can make a huge impact in preventing a fall from happening and have a course that can teach you all the tips and tricks you n... Full story
Recently the Glasgow School District received a $440 grant from the Beef To School Grant program administered by Great Northern Development. According to Katie Potter, of the Glasgow School District, the District ordered $440 worth of beef from the North of Nowhere Farms, in Opheim. North of Nowhere Farms has their beef processed in Billings and it is USDA Certified. The North of Nowhere Farm raises grass fed and grass finished beef. The Glasgow School District purchased 83.82 pounds of hamburger from North of Nowhere Farms with the $440...
The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) Cattle Drive program has set out to do something no other cattle organization in the state has done—match Montana born, raised, and fed cattle with local restaurants and retailers. The “Montanans Feeding Montana Initiative” seeks to connect the Montana food service industry to the high-quality beef raised by Montana ranchers. The Cattle Drive program is in its sixth year, with this year launching the value-added focus that intentionally pairs partners together to keep the entire beef supply chain in Mon...
These individuals earned Academic All State for Quarter 1 of this academic year. These honorees were able to earn a Varsity Letter in their respective activity while maintaining a GPA at 3.500 or above. Cross Country Kheyerah Bilger Riley Evenson-Glasoe Haleigh Huntsman Caylen Jankowski Rowen Kloker Gage Larsen Adam Mickelson Emily See James Seekins Drew Simensen Owen Thompson Jensina Tweten Mayzie Yoakam Football Tayven Bietz Tavin Boland Khye Gamas Trey Graham Cade Hudyma Connor Hudyma Andrew Linder Vaughn Miller Rex Monson Coy Nelson...
Season Stats Aces: Tatum Nyquist 29 Kills: Tatum Nyquist 142 Assists: Macy Martin 334 Blocks: Hayden Green 87 Digs: Joely Chappell 217 Post Season Stats Aces: Tatum Nyquist 14 Kills: Tatum Nyquist 58, Joely Chappell 55 Assists: Macy Martin 170 Blocks: Hayden Green 28 Digs: Joely Chappell 95, Macy Martin 81, Halle Hunter 78...
Teagan Erickson 12 North Country 1C* Paige Wasson 12 North Country 1C** *All-State member in 2022 as well ** All-State member for three consecutive years...
The middle school basketball season got underway this past week for Class C basketball athletes. The boys team traveled to Nashua on Nov. 17 and the girls traveled to Frazer on Nov. 18. The Junior High Girls Frazer Bearcubs succeed on their home court advantage clinching the Championship against Lustre, 61-58. 3-C District Junior High Boys Tournament at Nashua Game 1- Nashua 59 Frazer 20 Game 2 - North Country 44 Dodson 20 Game 3 - Lustre 50 Nashua 23 Game 4 - Frontier 41 North Country 29 Game...
Joined by veterans and their families at the State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte recognized four recipients of the 2022 Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation for their service to the nation and Montana communities. "We owe our veterans an eternal debt of gratitude for answering our nation's call to service," Gov. Gianforte said. "These veterans extended their service beyond the armed forces, making the Last Best Place an even better place through their commitment to community." During the...
The 2023-2024 Moderna COVID-19 has finally arrived at Valley County Health Department. We will have walk-ins for adults and age 12+ as follows: Wednesday – Nov. 15 – Senior Center – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. As always, weather permitting, we can administer the vaccine outside to anyone who can’t or shouldn’t use the stairs. We will take appointments for Thursday, Nov. 16 for adults and children age 6 months to 11 years. Please bring your insurance card; public and private insurance accepted. Low or no-cost vaccine available for uninsured persons.... Full story
Opheim School is inviting you to our Holiday meal served by STUCO. The meal will be served on Thursday, Dec. 14, at the school. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 21 by calling 406-762-3213. The junior, senior and kindergarten class are sponsoring a food drive. Each individual class is in competition and the class who collects the most food will win an ice cream party! The competition will end on Monday, Nov. 27....
The 31st Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be held Thursday, Nov. 23, at Glasgow Senior Citizens Center, located at 328 4th Street South. Last year 100 people enjoyed the dinner with hopes of exceeding that number, this coming year. Over the past 30 years approximately 5,100 people have enjoyed the event. There is always plenty of food and no one goes home hungry. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring their families and friends to enjoy a delicious feast including turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, yams, cranberry... Full story
The St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Working Group will be providing a public update on Monday, Nov. 20. They will be speaking to the Valley County Commissioners at 2 p.m., in the Board of County Commissioners located inside of the Glasgow Civic Center. They will also be speaking at the Glasgow City Council during their regular council meeting at 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers located inside of the Glasgow Civic Center. The public is invited to attend both meetings.... Full story
