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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Glasgow Ice Dawgs Termites and Mites hosted the Glasgow Jamboree this past weekend, Jan. 17 through 19 at the Valley Event Center. A total of five organizations, from Sidney, Lewistown, Havre, Watford City and Miles City, with a combined total of 140 plus kids, hit the ice throughout the weekend for some friendly competition. As a result of the Ice Dawgs big program, many termite and mite Ice Dawgs helped out the other teams to ensure they had a full team to play against their competitors....
During the annual holiday staff party on Jan. 11, staff members at Valley View Home were honored and celebrated for their years of service. Celebrating one year of service this year are Auroura Hankins, Gabriel Munroe, Emily Martell, Jody Carpenter, Ester Benson, Dawna Henrickson, Ellie Leppin and Sandy Maicke. Celebrating three years of service this year are Erick Gullickson, Lou Hankins, Emily Young and Colleen Boyer. Celebrating five years of service this year are Katelyn Adams, Scott Cook...
During the Montana Hereford Association Meeting Oct. 18, 2024, Lester "Les" Nickels was awarded the Montana Commercial Hereford Breeder of the Year, following in his father Swede's footsteps, who won the same award in 2006. Every year, the Montana Hereford Association recognizes Montana breeders as they are key people who are a necessary part of the Hereford breed as well as major players in the future of the association's programs. Awards given out each year are Junior Hereford Breeder, Young...
Over the past two weekends, the Glasgow and Frazer Speech and Drama students wrapped up their regular session and are now getting ready for the Eastern B/C Divisional Meet in Froid on Jan. 25. On Jan. 11, Frazer traveled to Culbertson for their Invitational. Takoa Old Person placed fourth in humorous interpretation and Marick Old Person placed second in program oral interpretation. Placing for the first time this season, De’mon Grandchamp placed second in spontaneous oral interpretation. While Frazer stayed in northeast Montana, Glasgow t...
Saco, Glasgow and Opheim students traveled to Lambert, Mont., on Jan. 15, to compete in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) Chapter Region 8 conference. In order to make the trip, students had to get up really early in the morning to load the bus at their school, get to Lambert, and then compete. While in Lambert competing, some students missed finals that had to be made up, while also continue with their extra curricular activities upon returning back to their town. Saco School The...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame will celebrate the 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees will be recognized for their contributions to the history and culture of the state of Montana. Nomination criteria established by the board for the Class of 2025 inductions allowed the election of one Living Inductee and one Legacy...
My First Week in the Montana State Senate: As I reflect on my first week serving in the Montana State Senate, I am struck by the profound honor and responsibility of representing my constituents. On Jan. 6, I had the privilege of attending the governor’s inauguration, an event that underscored the weight of our collective duty to serve the people of Montana. Following that momentous occasion, I was officially sworn in during our first session, a moment filled with pride and gratitude for those who entrusted me with this role. However, a...
Greetings to the hardworking citizens of the Hi-Line. It’s an honor to represent House District 28 here in Helena, where I’ve been diligently working to advance legislation that benefits our communities and secures a brighter future for our region. One of the most pressing challenges we face is ensuring the completion of the critical canal work on the Milk River Project. This infrastructure is a lifeline for agriculture, water access, and economic stability across the Hi-Line, yet the funding required to finish this work remains an uphill bat...
Dear Editor, California is not the only location being set up for catastrophic wildfire. We have the conditions present, at this very moment, for just such an event to occur. The location is right here in our own backyard, on the 1.1-million-acre CMR. A common weather event, like a summer thunderstorm combined with a few windy days, is all it will take. Myopic Federal mismanagement and fiduciary neglect of that resource, in my opinion, has resulted in literally decades of dead, dry vegetation...
In the early hours of Saturday, Jan. 11, Phillips County dispatch received a phone call from a guardian that a juvenile male was missing from their residence. The juvenile was on conditions of release for previous criminal activities. Phillips County Deputies searched Malta and surrounding areas for the missing juvenile. Shortly before 0600 hours, dispatch received a phone call from a local business reporting the burglary of their establishment. Deputies responded and upon reviewing video surveillance footage, it was determined the missing...
Valley County Courthouse retirees, along with current and past employees, are cordially invited to a truly unforgettable evening of camaraderie and connection at the Glasgow Elks Club, 5 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 30. Share inspiring stories, enjoy delightful appetizers and drinks from the no-host bar. For more information, contact Rene Clampitt at 406-263-8183 or Sherri Turner 406-690-2703.... Full story
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. Bingo at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center, 328 4th Street S. Dime Bingo is on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., and Quarter Bingo is on Saturdays at 7 p.m. 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. F... Full story
Charles Jay Maag passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the age of 66. He will be laid to rest in the Maag Family Cemetery and no service is planned at this time. He was born on May 18, 1958, as the youngest son of Garth and Donna (Monson) Maag. Charlie was baptized at the First Methodist Church in 1962 and graduated with the Glasgow High School Class of 1977. He had a passion for wrestling and participated in club wrestling during his youth. Over the years, Charlie worked in the oil... Full story
Duane D. Meidinger, 66, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at Valley View Home, in Glasgow. As per his wishes cremation has taken place. Services are being planned for Saturday, March 15. Time and place will be announced closer to service date. Online condolences for the family may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com.... Full story
Jan. 17, 2025 Arden Unrau, an LCHS graduate of 1965, died Jan. 4, 2025. His memorial service is February 1st, at 11 a.m. at MT Ranier Christian Center, Enumclaw, Wash., where he and Darlene moved only a few years ago. They farmed in Lustre all their lives, and their girls, Melissa and Bethany, graduated from it’s schools. The Honor roll and Honorable Mention is out for LCHS for the first semester, 2024-2025 school year. Those with asterisks have a 4.0 GPA. Congratulations! Seniors Honor Roll Byron Ewing Jaden Gibson *Mason Hilkemann *Abby O...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Jan. 16, show 1,318 cattle sold Utility and commercial cows brought in $115 to $137.50; canner and cutter cows $85 to $116; young feeding/turnout cows $130 to $184 and bulls $120 to $140. Bred heifers brought in $2,750 to $2,950; three-to-six year old cows $2,975 to $3,525; middle age cows $2,450 to $3,400; and short-term cows $1,800 to $2,500. It was a smokin’ hot bred cow market, with the exception of some older/thinner short-term cows, every head stayed right here on the Hi-Line; Phillips, Vall...
Jan. 12, 2025 Lucky Clover 4H meeting was called to order by Jadeen and Maddy led pledges. Reata led roll call and asked everyone what was their favorite thing over Christmas break. Jaydeen had his birthday on the 16th. Elise shared club history. 4-Hers used to do camps in corn fields. Some people in Lucky Clover went to Winter Fun Day camp. I learned a lot about livestock. Our club earned a pizza party from enrollment and dues. Life Skills Day will be hosted by Northern Lights 4H club, dates will be decided next meeting. Lucky Clover will be...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 It's all about the small details. But bigger than the details is the passion for patriotism and history. Those are some of the qualities that got Glasgow East Side Middle School Sixth Grade Teacher Laurie Enebo noticed. Mike Zoanni, East Side School principal, kind of tricked her into accepting the nominations for the VFW Teacher of the Year. She admits she was hesitant, more than hesitant, she didn't want the recognition at all. But Zoanni was a little... Full story
The Scottie boys basketball team overcame a 12-point first quarter deficit to defeat the Poplar Indians 45-44 Jan. 17 in Glasgow. They now hold a 7-2 overall record. Glasgow's JV team also won while the C team dropped their game by a single point. Glasgow fell behind in the first quarter as Poplar came out hot with their outside game, leaving the Scotties with a 21-9 deficit after 8 minutes. The Scotties came together in the second quarter and put up 14 points while holding the visitors to 8 to...
The Glasgow wrestling teams brought home two champions from Miles City last weekend as Khye Gamas and Riley Clampitt each topped the podium. Gamas won the boys 157 lbs. competition with a technical fall over Billings West's Jack Ryan in the 66th Annual Miles City Cowboy Classic. He led the Scottie boys to an 11th place showing out of 33 teams as Glasgow scored 98.5 team points. Gamas put up 32.5 points. Michael King earned fourth and 24 points at 190 lbs. while William Kirkland put up 20 points...
The Scottie girls basketball team dropped to 6-3 with a 59-54 overtime loss to Poplar at home Jan. 17. Glasgow went on a 17-8 run in the fourth quarter to force the extra time but lost the game as Poplar scored 8 to the Scotties 3 in overtime. Glasgow's JV team won their game 57-32 while the C squad fell 44-42. The Scotties led the Indians 12-11 at the end of the first quarter in Glasgow but saw the lead slip away as Poplar went on a 19-6 run in the second quarter. Glasgow outpaced Poplar 16-13...
The Lustre boys defeated North Country 51-22 Jan. 17 but lost a 40-37 game to Scobey the following night. The Lions are now 4-2, 9-2 overall. The girls team fell 62-26 to North Country and dropped a 52-26 game to the Spartans. Lustre's girls team sits at 2-4, 5-6 overall. Boys Lustre shut North Country out in the first 8 minutes of their game while racking up 18 points. The Lions outscored the Mavericks 11-7 in the second quarter and 12-11 in the third. Lustre won the game 51-22 with a 10-4 run...
The North Country girls basketball team improved to 6-0, 11-0 overall with a 62-26 win over Lustre and a 60-16 win over Nashua last week. The Maverick boys lost 51-22 to Lustre in Saco Jan. 17 but responded with a 60-26 win over the Porcupines the following night on the road. The boys team is now 3-3, 8-3 overall. Girls The Mavericks cruised to a 17-6 lead in the first over the Lions and led 28-17 at the half. North Country outpaced Lustre 21-3 in the third quarter and secured the 62-26 win with a 13-6 run in the final 8 minutes. BaiLee...
The Frazer boys and girls basketball teams dropped their games against Scobey and Circle last week. The boys team lost 91-44 to Scobey Jan. 16 and dropped an 83-35 game against Circle Jan. 17 for a 0-6, 0-10 overall record. The girls fell 75-46 to Scobey and lost 73-23 to Circle, taking their record to 3-3, 5-5 overall. Boys The Frazer boys fell behind 33-9 against an undefeated Scobey in the first quarter and trailed 51-21 at the half. The Bearcubs scored another 9 in the third while the Spartans put up 23 points. Frazer fought back with 14...
Nashua’s boys basketball team fell 82-16 to an undefeated Scobey team Jan. 17 and lost 60-26 to North Country the following night. The Porcupine girls fell 65-11 to Scobey and 60-16 to North Country. The girls hold a 1-5, 2-8 overall record while the boys are 1-5, 1-9 overall. Boys Nashua fell behind early to the Spartans, trailing 28-3 at the end of the first. Scobey went on a 21-3 run in the second to lead the Porcupines 49-6 at the half. The Porcupines scored 8 in the third as the Spartans added 12 points. Nashua lost the game 82-16 as S...
