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The National Weather Service in Glasgow has reported that September 2024 is the warmest September on record with archives dating back to 1893. September saw an average temperature of 67.8 degrees breaking the previous record by 1.9 degrees in 2022 when the average was 65.9 degrees. The highest temperature for the month was 99 degrees on the 29th, which set a daily high temperature record by 10 degrees and is the warmest so late in the season by nine days. A daily record high of 96 degrees was also set on the 25th. The coolest temperature for...
The Remington Fire that blasted up from northern Wyoming into southeastern Montana in late August burned 196,000 acres of grass, trees, hay, barns and most devastatingly, livestock. With erratic high winds and hot temperatures, ranchers had scant time to evacuate their animals. Livestock losses will not be entirely known until cattle are gathered this fall, but the loss is predicted to be substantial. Hearing about those losses caused ranchers across the state to step up to help. During their annual meeting Sept. 5, Big Horn County Farm Bureau...
The Elks National Foundation is now accepting applications for the Legacy Awards $4,000 scholarships, which are available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. Great-grandchildren are not eligible. For the 2025 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025. The applicant must be...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reports that breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among Montana women, accounting for 33 percent of new cancers each year. Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control, and these cells can also spread, or metastasize, to other parts of the body. Breast cancer screening means checking a woman’s breasts for cancer before there are signs or symptoms of the disease. Mammograms are the best method to detect breast cancer early when it is easier t...
Hinsdale’s Kaitlyn McColly is one of the 2023-24 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Award winners, which includes student-athletes, athletics personnel and sports teams from across the association. The honorees are celebrated for their hard work, exemplary character and significant accomplishments both on and off the field. National Awards Day recognizes the newest NAIA Hall of Fame inductees, 18 individual and team awards and the 2023-24 NAIA Scholar Team recipients. McColly is one of two recipients of the A...
The November Election is rapidly approaching, and absentee ballots are set to be mailed out Oct. 11, in Montana. As a result of the federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples Day, on Oct. 14, absentee ballots are expected to arrive to mailboxes later that week. In Valley County, there are currently 5,007 registered voters. This number is down compared to the last Presidential Election in 2020 when Valley County had 5,136 registered voters. In 1992, Valley County had 5,707 registered voters. Phillips County currently has 2,708 registered voters...
The Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Indian Taco Supper is Monday Oct. 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Church. Thrivent has provided supplementary funds. Take outs are available and all are welcome! Free will donations will help defray church repair costs....
Glasgow Learn to Skate is preparing for its 21st season. Skating instruction is available for preschool through adults using a curriculum endorsed by US Figure Skating and USA Hockey. Each class is 40 minutes long which includes a lesson and practice time. Cost is $50 per six-week session for kindergarten through adult lessons and $30 for preschoolers. Skate rental for all ages is $15 per session. Parents may skate at the same time as their children for $17, with no charge for rental skates. Preschool skaters must have an adult on the ice with...
The Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital EMS Community Integrated Program will be hosting a SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life) 12-week falls prevention fitness program starting with registration on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Glasgow Senior Citizen Center, 328 4th Ave. S., Glasgow. If you can’t make the in-person registration, please call FMDH EMS at 406-228-3468 to register. This 12-week class is free and will be held at the Glasgow Senior Citizen Center, Monday from 2 to 3 p.m.; and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. b...
The Glasgow Stockyards report shows 3,747 cattle sold. During the 31st annual Big Fall Yearling Classic, the market was higher on all classes. Utility and commercial cows brought in $120 to $137; canner and cutter cows $110 to $120; and bulls $135 to $154.50. 139 Steers 701-745# Avg. 726# Avg. $265.97; top $285.75 97 Steers 749-795# Avg. 763# Avg. 254.78; top $274.00 221 Steers 799-845# Avg. 811# Avg. 250.63; top $256.00 349 Steers 850-896# Avg. 862# Avg. 246.27; top $250.50 160 Steers 900-997# Avg. 913# Avg. 234.07; top $245.00 175 Heifers...
The 2024 Transboundary Grassland Partnership (TGP) Workshop will take place in Shelby this October, marking a significant opportunity for cross-border collaboration on grasslands conservation. The workshop, set to run Oct. 22 through 24, will bring together ranchers, conservationists, indigenous leaders, and policymakers with a shared goal of sustaining healthy transboundary native biodiversity while supporting grassland ecosystems and communities. Kicking off on Oct. 22, the workshop will feature an optional field tour through Blackfeet...
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Northeastern Land Office has announced the appointment of Jocee Hedrick as the new Land Office Area Manager. Hedrick officially started in the position Aug. 26, 2024, following the retirement of former Northeastern Land Office Area Manager Clive Rooney, who served as the area manager for the past 22 years. “I’m thankful for the great service Clive has provided to the State of Montana for the past 22 years, and I am very excited to have someone of Jocee’s caliber and chara...
NDHP Trooper Myles Sundby, whose hometown is Glasgow, was recently named the 2023 Trooper of the Year by the North Dakota Motor Carriers Association (NDMCA). Sundby serves as a motor carrier operations trooper and is stationed in Grand Forks. Trooper Sundby graduated from Minot State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He attended the NDHP Academy from Aug. 29, 2005, through Feb. 9, 2006. He was initially stationed as a Traffic Enforcement Trooper in Grafton, N.D.,...
The Montana Hospital Association is pleased to announce recipients of its top honors for 2024 recognizing a set of individuals and organizations dedicated to excellence and quality in care. The winners of the Montana Healthcare Awards for 2024 are: Lifetime Achievement Award: Randall Holom Holom served as CEO of Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow starting in 1997 and had the role until his retirement in 2022. Trustee of the Year Award: Dr. George R. “Russ” Bell, St. Peter’s Health, Helena Innovation in Healthcare Award: St. Peter...
A new billboard advocating for the protection of healthcare access and reproductive rights, including abortion and gender affirming care, has been placed in Glasgow as part of Montanans for Choice’s statewide Reproductive Freedom campaign. The billboard is set to remain in place through Oct. 13 on Highway 2 (Mile Post 543.3) so it’s visible to both locals and out-of-state travelers. This billboard is part of Montanans for Choice’s larger public awareness initiative which began in June with billboards in Billings, Helena, Great Falls, Misso...
The Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Scottie Pride button Winners for 2024 Homecoming week were: $200 Winners Karen Fauth, Lacy and Brady Flaten, Abigail Bell and Mary Shipp $500 Winners Bexley Hunzinker and Dennis Idler Scottie Dog Scavenger hunt winners: Louella & Liberty Hodges, Ben Pang (He found 2 Scottie Dogs!), Jada Milligan, Zach Sinclair, and Mary Campbell The Glasgow Area Chamber would like to thank everyone who showed support by purchasing a Pride Button. The Glasgow Chamber would also like to thank the Scottie Booster...
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, Oct. 8. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 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 Glasgow Invitational Cross Country Meet will be held in Fort Peck at the Downstream Campground on Saturday, Oct. 5, beginning at 9 a.m., when kids walk/jog the course; first race starts at 10 a.m. The Fort Peck Senior Citizens will be having a pancake breakfast that morning at Shelter #4 in Kiwanis Park from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Be sure to stop and see us first before watching the races. That tantalizing smell will draw you over to Shelter #4 in the park. Come early and chow down! Breakfast starts at 8 a.m.—we’ll be ready for you. Cost of the...
The Valley County Combined Campaign (VCCC) is celebrating its 43rd year of giving with an invitation to Valley County non-profit organizations to join the 2024-2025 campaign. There are three openings available this year for member positions. Consideration will also be given to applicants for an available permanent position on the campaign. Any Valley County non-profit organization interested in applying is required to have their own 501(c) 3 non-profit status and will not be allowed to do any other soliciting for contributions for the year(s)...
The Bureau of Land Management announced on Sept. 17, the winners of the 2024 Rangeland Stewardship and Rangeland Innovations awards, which recognize exemplary management and outstanding accomplishments in restoring and maintaining the health of public rangelands. The awards were presented Sept. 18, at a ceremony hosted by the Public Lands Council during its 56th Annual Meeting, held this year in Grand Junction, Colo. The BLM and Public Lands Council have partnered for 19 years to honor BLM...
Valley County Health Department has confirmed two cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Valley County. The virus, which is primarily spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, can cause severe illness in humans, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems, the elderly and those with chronic conditions. The Valley County Weed and Mosquito District is actively monitoring mosquito populations across the county. Mosquitoes are being tested weekly from both the east end of Glasgow and west end of Glasgow to identify potential carriers of...
In a move that reflects its commitment to excellence, Prairie Ridge Village has unveiled a beautiful new sign, funded by the Valley County Storefront Beautification and Glasgow Downtown Signage grants. This upgrade is more than just a fresh look; it represents the facility's dedication to enhancing the overall aesthetic of their campus and continuing to serve as a valuable asset to Glasgow and the surrounding communities. Director of Prairie Ridge Village Amber Swindler expressed her enthusiasm...
Celebrate Constitution Week with Milk River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. This year Constitution Week is Sept. 16 through 23, and Constitution Day is Tuesday, Sept. 17. The week is celebrated annually to commemorate it's history, importance and bring attention to how it still serves us today. President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially enacted Constitution Day on Aug. 2, 1956. A Congressional Resolution was petitioned by The Daughters of the American Revolution. The purpose of...
On Sept. 12, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to the Senior Official Performing the Duties of Commissioner at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Troy Miller about the CBP’s mismanagement of priorities at the Opheim Port of Entry in Opheim. Before the COVID pandemic, the port operated from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Since then, the hours at the port have been reduced to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This schedule remains in place even after the COVID-19 outbreak has ended. This change in hours h...
The Northeastern Arts Network is pleased to present the 2024-25 Big Sky Concert Series. This year’s series features exciting kaleidoscope of musical entertainment as part of this organization’s ongoing commitment to provide quality entertainment to the community with a variety of shows that will appeal to every age and interest. The season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept. 24, when Montana Repertory Theatre presents “Monsters + Farmers” by JM Christiansen, at Glasgow High School starting at 7 p.m. Join us as we step into the captivating world o...
