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  • 2024 Schmeckfest

    Vivian Wall, For the Courier|Mar 27, 2024

    The 2024 Schmeckfest was held March 22, at the LCHS gymnasium on a 60 degree day. The walls were lined with displays of buffalo, LGS school kids’ beautiful art, quilts in honor of McKenna Bell, a student who completed her chemo treatments, and LCHS Basketball team pictures with their trophies and team ball. It is always wonderful to see the family heritage quilts brought to show, and new ones made for the occasion. The mild evening with good roads were all part of making it successful with an attendance of 744. The theme of the evening was “God...

  • Montana Representatives Celebrate Montana, Ag And Ag Day

    For the Courier|Mar 27, 2024

    March 19, National Ag Day and to recognize Montana ag, Senator Daines made the following statement: “Montana’s rich ag legacy helps make us special, and it’s an important part of our Montana way of life. Today on National Ag Day, and every day, I’m thankful for the Montana farmers and ranchers that work sun up to sun down to help feed our state, nation and the world.” Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) also released the following statement in celebration of National Ag Day: “Today and every day, we recognize farmers and ranchers across the...

  • Governor Gianforte Proclaims March "Agriculture Month" in Montana

    For the Courier|Mar 27, 2024

    At Double X Bar Farm & Ranch in Helena, Governor Greg Gianforte proclaimed March 2024 Montana Agriculture Month on March 19. In his proclamation, the governor also declared the week of March 17-23, 2024, Montana Agriculture Week, and March 19, 2024, Montana Agriculture Day. “Montana is known around the world for its superior-quality beef and commodities,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Now more than ever before, it’s important we uplift our producers and support the folks who nourish our communities, create good-paying jobs, and add value to our sup...

  • Glasgow Stockyards Market Report

    For the Courier|Mar 27, 2024

    The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on March 21 show 460 cattle sold. Cows and bulls were very light test, however very strong market on all classes. Utility and commercial cows brought in $115 to $133.50; canner and cutter cows $85 to 4110; young feeding/turnout cows $150 to $205; and bulls $125 to $145.50. Bangs vaccinated replacement heifers brought in $1,675 to $1,875 per head. Three-to-six-year old bred cows brought in $2,900 to $3,200; seven to solid mouth bred cows $2,550 to $2,850; and short-term broken mouth cows $2,050 to...

  • Peeves and Bugbears

    Mary Honrud, For the Courier|Mar 27, 2024

    This past week, while in conversation with a friend, we talked about pet peeves. I volunteered to air hers. She really wants everyone to have their headlights on at all times while driving. The lack of visible headlights in oncoming traffic, especially during snow and fog events, is not only annoying, it’s downright dangerous. You may feel you don’t need your headlights to see what you’re driving into, but they are definitely needed by the people you meet. Light-colored vehicles blend into that snow or fog. Even dark-colored vehicles can be ha...

  • Full Results from the Montana State AAU Wrestling Tournament for the Glasgow Wrestling Club (GWC)

    Mar 27, 2024

    Tot Boys 35 Theo Marks's place is 5th and has scored 9.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Rylan Hackbarth (Bozeman ) won by major decision over Theo Marks (GWC) (Maj 18-5) Cons. Round 1 - Theo Marks (GWC) won by fall over Kannon Noble (Sidney) (Fall 2:41) Cons. Semi - Talon Blunt (Butte) won by fall over Theo Marks (GWC) (Fall 2:29) 5th Place Match - Theo Marks (GWC) won by major decision over Waylon Teter (Baker) (Maj 13-0) Tot Boys 40 Rhett Murch's place is 5th and has scored 17.0 team points....

  • Highlanders Rise to the Occasion at Montana Open

    Glasgow Wrestling Club, For the Courier|Mar 27, 2024

    The most prestigious tournament in our home state is the Montana Open at the Billings Metra! GWC brought the 6th largest team to the event this year with 55 wrestlers. It was a total team effort to put up 221 points and finish in 13th place overall out of 195 clubs in attendance. The Highlanders were 3rd place amongst Class B/C feeder programs. Leading the way were four Individual Champions and four runner-ups! TenLea Sundeen, Ryan Gamas, Aurora Markle, and Walker Kirkland would each collect a tournament title and WIN the coveted “Skull”. 31...

  • Full Results from the Montana Open AAU Wrestling Tournament for the Glasgow Wrestling Club (GWC)

    Mar 27, 2024

    6U 37 Theo Marks’s place is 6th and has scored 9.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Theo Marks (GWC) received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Theo Marks (GWC) won by fall over Braxton Britt (Terry Wrestling Club) (Fall 0:49) Semifinal - Ridge Jessop (Ryse Wrestling Academy) won by fall over Theo Marks (GWC) (Fall 0:46) Cons. Semi - Brands Casterline (GWC) won by fall over Theo Marks (GWC) (Fall 1:51) 5th Place Match - Seger Stanley (Buzzsaw Wrestling) won by fall over Theo Marks (GWC) (Fall 1:36) 6U 37 Brands Casterline’s place is 4th and has sco...

  • FWP Seeks Public Comment On Recommended Awards For The Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program

    FWP, For the Courier|Mar 27, 2024

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment related to the environmental impacts of the proposed list of funding awards for the 2024 Trail Stewardship Program (TSP) grant cycle. This year the program is recommending $2,000,000 in grant funds to 36 projects around the state. In total, FWP received 40 applications requesting $2.33 million in funding. Applications were submitted by federal and state agencies, towns, cities, counties, recreational clubs and nonprofit organizations. Eligible projects include development and rehabilitati...