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For current and former residents of St. Marie, the area is home. For others, St. Marie is a mystical place with lots of history from the Air Force Base days, with buildings and artifacts still left over. However, for film makers, the area is paradise for a post-apocalyptic setting for films. In the fall of 2024, a film crew, including actors, writers, directors and photographers, did just that. They camped out in St. Marie and utilized the ambulance bay of the abandoned St. Marie hospital as...
The Valley Event Center was filled with ice skaters of all ages to ring in 2025 on Dec. 31. The community skate party, which thanks to Wagging Wheel Pet Boarding the first 100 skaters received free admission, allowed individuals of all skating levels to hit the ice, skate with friends and enjoy a mix of dance and skating music. Those who stayed until all night celebrated the ball drop starting in New York City and ending in Montana once the clock struck midnight. The skate party started with...
A total of 99 individuals made it home safe and allowed others to get home safely on New Year’s Eve as a result of transportation services provided by individuals from the Valley County Search & Rescue, Fire Department, and local wrecker services. These individuals volunteered their time and their vehicles on the holiday, with support from the DUI task force. According to organizers, this year was a slower year, however they appreciate all 99 patrons who utilized the services. The volunteers of Randy Isakson, provided 22 rides; Shyanne W...
The Valley County Commissioners met in regular session on Dec. 31, to discuss whether or not to opt into the Montana Community Reinvestment Plan through House Bill 819. This plan allocates $56 million statewide to provide homebuyer assistance to low-and middle-income residents with Valley County being eligible to receive $310,000. After researching the program and discussing the program with NeighborWorks Montana, the Valley County Commissioners voted 2-1 to approve Resolution No. 21-2024, a resolution to affirmatively participate in the...
We at the Valley Community Emergency Food Bank have so much to be grateful for this new year! Not only did we meet the $10,000 match set forth by the family and friends of Dora Radakovich, we exceeded all expectations, raising over $16,000 dollars. In total over $26,000 was raised to help seed our building fund. All we can say is THANK YOU Valley County for your generosity! We couldn’t do it without you!...
From The Editor's Desk: A new year, a new beginning. We appreciate all of our readers and subscribers for their continued faith in the Glasgow Courier throughout the years, as well as continuing to stick with us through publication and printing issues in 2024. Since the middle of 2024, the Glasgow Courier has been printed in Bozeman, along with the Phillips County News and the Havre Weekly Chronicle. The Couriers are delivered to the Phillips County News every Wednesday morning, and a staff member of the Glasgow Courier picks them up in order...
Together with Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Governor Greg Gianforte recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month on Jan. 2, by reminding Montanans to learn the signs of human trafficking and report it if they see it to help stop the heinous crime. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers – often organized criminal enterprises – profit at the expense of adults or children compelled to perform labor or engage in commercial sex. “Human trafficking is a despicable, heartbreaking crime,” Gov. Gianforte said. ...
More than $1 million in scholarships are available for Montana students via the Montana Community Foundation. Students can apply for funding between through March 31, 2025. A variety of scholarships are available for four-year or two-year colleges, certificate courses, non-traditional students, vocational studies, and more. For more information or to apply, please visit mtcf.org to take the scholarship eligibility quiz and find the right scholarship for you! 2024 was an impressive year and the statistics highlight the impact these scholarships...
The Glasgow City-County Library (GCCL) continues the Monthly Reading Challenge in 2025. The goals for the monthly reading challenge are to inspire, try new genres and authors, explore unfamiliar territory, and expand your love of reading! This program is funded by the Valley County Friends of the Library. How to participate: Each month complete the challenge by reading a book based on the theme, then submit a short review/form to Glasgow City-County Library (GCCL) via our website: www.glasgowlibrary.org/lead-collection With each reading...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m., there is coffee hour at the Nashua Senior Citizens. Through the winter, the Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open by appointment only to see the Center or for a Powerhouse Tour, 406-526-3493. Wednesday, Jan. 8 6 p.m. - Glasgow School Regular Board Meeting in the Gary F. Martin Boardroom, 229 7th St. N, Glasgow. 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. - VFW a...
Now that the calendar has flipped, it’s time for some New Year’s resolutions. You could decide you’re going to exercise more, lose weight, learn a new skill, reconnect with old friends — the possibilities are almost limitless. This year, why not add a few financial resolutions to your list? Here are a few to consider: • Reduce your debts. It may be easier said than done, but if you can cut down on your debt load, you’ll increase your cash flow and have more money available to invest for your future. So, look for ways to lower your expenses an...
Barbara Ellen (Thiel) Johnson, age 78, went to be with her wonderful lord and savior on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. Barbara passed away at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Glasgow, Mont., with family by her side. Barbara was born in Sidney, Mont. to Raymond and Lucy Thiel on Nov. 22, 1946. She attended school in Sidney graduating in 1964. After graduation she went to work for the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation District as a secretary. On April 30, 1966, she was united in marriage to Raymond Johnson...
Wesley Thomas Scott, age 88, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow. No services are planned. Wesley was born March 17, 1936, in Glasgow, to Floyd and Ann Undem Scott. He attended school in Glasgow, graduating from Glasgow High School. On Oct. 27, 1954, he married Carol Lou Jenson in Nashua, Mont., and made their home in Glasgow. Wesley was a member of Ridge Runners, and a founding member of Cherry Creek Roping Club. He retired...
Joseph "Joe" Dennis Tolzien, 65, was born July 18, 1959, and born again a few decades later. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. A Memorial Service and burial will be in Glasgow, Mont., at a later date. Joe was born in Glasgow, to Bill and Darlene Tolzien and was the fifth of seven children. He attended Glasgow High School but received his GED later and became a plumber, passing his licensing exam on the first try. He lived in Washington and Colorado...
The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is proud to announce the fifth annual Rural Resilience Webinar Series, a free educational program designed to help ranchers and rural residents grow their financial, ecological, and social resilience. This four-part series, held via Zoom on the fourth Thursday of each month from January to April, provides expert insights, actionable strategies, and an opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about the future of ranching and rural communities. Webinar Schedule: • Thursday, January 23 – Gra...
It’s back! A last-minute court of appeals ruling could put tens of thousands of farmers in legal crosshairs for failing to register their businesses with the federal government. Farmers who operate some corporations and limited liability companies are once again required to file Beneficial Ownership Information with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) or face stiff fines or jail time. A federal district court ruled earlier in December to halt the requirement, but yesterday the United States Court of...
8 will go down as the second warmest year on record for Glasgow, with an average temperature of 46.9 degrees. Other records of note: September was the warmest September on record, with an average temperature of 67.8 degrees, beating out 65.9 degrees set in 2022. A total of 22 daily temperature records were tied or broken: 20 of those were warm records. Only two were cold, both set in January, 2024. The highest temperature reached during the year was 109 degrees, set on July 24. The coldest was -37 set on Jan. 14. The all-time record high is...
Glasgow-area Boy Scout Troop 861 and Fish, Wildlife & Parks fisheries staff are once again collaborating to improve fish habitat at the Fort Peck Trout Pond. Troop 861 and FWP fisheries staff are asking folks that have not yet discarded their Christmas trees to please donate them for fish habitat. These donated trees will be bundled together and placed on the ice at the Fort Peck Trout Pond later this winter, where they will remain until melting causes them to fall through the ice and settle to the bottom. “The goal of these tree bundles is t...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 Peggy Aakre and Jasmine Frueh, of Glasgow Flower & Gift, have completed a program at the Floral Design Institute of Portland, Ore., and now are certified in advanced floral design. To achieve this honor, Aakre and Frueh have participated in an intensive program, studying trends, design influences and business practices in the floral industry. Certification requires an advanced understanding of 11 design elements and principles: form, space, texture, line,...
Jan. 3, 2024 After a mild week before Christmas, it has turned cold, hovering at -10 at night. Florence Marie Unrau Chalmers passed away Dec. 30, in Billings, Mont., with family by her side. No services have yet been planned. She graduated from LCHS in the class of 1955. We extend our condolences to her family from Lustre, Gerry (Bonnie) Unrau of Lustre, and Eldon (Elaine) Unrau of Billings, and Arden (Darlene) Unrau of Enumclaw, Wash. Steve Trimble has returned from Spain where he spent a week...
The Nashua girls basketball team posted their first win on the season when they defeated the Dodson Coyotes 28-25 Jan. 4. The girls hold a 1-2, 1-6 overall record with a 60-20 loss to Terry the night prior. The Porcupines boys team fell 69-28 to Terry and lost 42-30 to Dodson. Nashua holds a 1-2, 2-5 overall record after four weeks. Girls The Porcupines fell behind 21-2 in Terry Jan. 2 and trailed 31-10 at the half. Nashua scored 4 in the third and 6 in the fourth as the Terriers put up 17 and...
The Big Dawg, Little Dawg hockey tradition continued Jan. 4 as the youngest members of the Ice Dawgs community joined the high school team on the ice for warmups and the National Anthem before the older group took on the Mossbank (Saskatchewan, Canada) Blades....
The Scottie boys basketball team improved to 5-1 overall with wins over Wolf Point and Rocky Boy this past weekend. Glasgow earned a 49-37 conference win in Wolf Point Jan. 3 and downed Rocky Boy 81-45 at home the following night. A huge third quarter powered the Scotties past the Wolves in Wolf Point. Glasgow trailed 10-8 after one quarter and the teams were tied at 19 heading into the second half. The Scotties poured in 19 in the third while holding the Wolves to 3 points. Wolf Point battled...
Glasgow's girls basketball team beat Wolf Point 52-20 Jan. 3 on the road and downed Rocky Boy 62-17 the following night at home. The Scotties now hold a 5-1 overall record. Glasgow took a 15-5 lead in Wolf Point in the first 8 minutes and held the Wolves to 4 in the second quarter while adding 9 to their side of the scoreboard. Glasgow led 34-18 after three quarters and went on a 17-2 run to earn the 51-20 victory over the Wolves. Joely Chappell led all scorers with 12 points. Tanae Baker...
