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Michelle Bigelbach / The Courier As part of the Theatre For A Young Audience Tour, the production Bremen or Bust made a stop at the Fort Peck Interpretative Center to a crowd of all ages on June 29. Inspired by the Grimms' fairytale Town Musicians of Bremen, a colorful quartet of rural animals dream of migrating to metropolitan Bremen with hopes of joining a world-renowned dance crew and finding fame. As their travels present surprising adventures, the motley group's diverse styles of music and...
During the June 19 regular Valley County Commissioners meeting, the Commissioners unanimously passed to increase elected officials’ salaries and all permanent employee salaries by four percent. This change will be effective on their first paycheck in fiscal year ‘25, which will be in July. There was no public comments offered on either item during the meeting. Salaries for Valley County Elected Officials for 2024/2025 will be: Valley County Commissioner: $57,088.91 Valley County Clerk and Recorder: $65,352,25 (The Clerk and Recorder also rec...
The Town of Nashua held a special meeting on June 24 to discuss the resolution vacating a council seat, advertising for part time assistant positions, and discussing the resolution regarding the salaries and compensation of the elected and appointed town officers as well as all town employees. After the public comment period, council member Mike Merideth resigned from his position on the council, therefore opening a position available for the term ending in December 2025. Any citizen of the U.S., living in the town limits of Nashua and been a r...
The Un-carrier is painting even more towns magenta. T-Mobile has unveiled its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, tallying up to 300 communities across 47 states, including, for the first time, Rhode Island. The grantees will each receive up to $50,000 in funding from T-Mobile to kickstart local development projects that enhance communities, such as building adaptive playgrounds, launching small business initiatives and beautifying downtowns. The Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana, Glasgow, was one of the 25 recipients country-wide. T...
John Keeley is one of the newest member of the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital's (FMDH) staff, joining the Glasgow Specialty Care Clinic as a general surgeon in May. He joins general surgeon Kevin Cahill, general surgery/obstetrics and gynecology physician assistant Nicole Nelson and general surgeon Mark Hiesterman. As a general surgeon, Keeley will be assisting patients with abdominal issues and perform procedures such as endoscopies and colon surgeries. Having an Air Force upbringing, mostly...
The Montana Newspaper Association (MNA) held their annual convention the weekend of June 21, in Kalispell, Mont., where a variety of representatives of Montana newspapers gathered, socialized and recognized each other for their work. The convention concluded with the MNA announcing the winners of the 2024 Better Newspaper Contest. This contest is MNA's way of thanking the hardworking professionals in the newspaper industry and highlighting their successes and efforts. The contest recognizes the...
American Express and Main Street America announced on June 25 the 500 small business owners who have been awarded $10,000 through the Backing Small Businesses grant program. The program’s 2024 grant recipients represent U.S. small businesses across all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico. Later this year, grantees will have the opportunity to apply for an additional $30,000 enhancement grant that will be awarded to 25 small businesses. Local businesses in Glasgow, Busted Knuckle Taproom and Elle Boutique, were two of the Montana award w...
The Department of the Interior has announced more than 1,900 state and local governments around the country will receive a total of $621.2 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2024. Valley County is expected to receive $984,349 of the total $43,301,694 secured in Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funds to support critical law enforcement, firefighting, and infrastructure priorities across Montana. This compares to $1,335,959 in 2023. Valley County has over 1.1 million acres of federal land so receives a substantial PILT payment...
The tale of Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow, two of the most infamous criminals of America’s Great Depression and the subject of much speculation and fascination. The couple took the country by storm, reaching celebrity status as they robbed banks, shops, and even funeral homes. This is their rebellious love story, complete with a suite of stunning, jazz-and-gospel-infused show tunes. Rachel Franke and Benjamin Sellers star in the title roles, with local actors Gwen Turner, of Glasgow, and Harper Anderon, of Culbertson, as t...
As the busy Fourth of July holiday week is here, the American Red Cross asks donors to be a powerful force for good by giving blood now and in the weeks to come. You can be the difference between someone’s storm and their sunshine. Donors are critically needed right now after a sharp decrease in donations since late spring. All blood types are needed, especially donors giving type O blood and those giving platelets. Full summer calendars and holiday plans may prevent regular donors from being able to give. Additionally, significant summer w...
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, July 16. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, July 17, 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...
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. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open for the summer! Memorial Day through Labor Day, weekly Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 406-526-3493 or follow us on Facebook for activities and events: @USACEFortPeck. Thursday, July 4 5 p.m. - Opheim American Legion & Auxiliary annual 4th of July picnic. Serving will begin at 5 p.m., at...
JoAnn Russell of Manhattan, Mont., formerly of Hinsdale, Mont., passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2023. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, July 5, at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in Hinsdale. Inurnment will be in Hillview Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the Hinsdale American Legion. Condolences for the family may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com. A full obituary was published in the Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 issue of the Glasgow Courier....
Our dearest friend, brother, and uncle, Stanley Frederick Soper aka Stanley Steamer aka Stan the Cement Man passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, in Malta, Mont. He was 79. A memorial service with Military Honors will take place 5 until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 5, at the VFW Post 3107 in Glasgow. Mont. A full obituary was published in the June 5, 2024, issue of the Glasgow Courier....
Pearl Nickels, 92, of Fort Peck, Mont., passed away February 8, 2024, in Glasgow, Mont. A graveside service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, at the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, Mont., with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com. A full obituary was published in the Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, issue of the Glasgow Courier....
The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is proud to announce Jacquelyn "Jacquie" Evans as the recipient of the 2024 Gold Star Award. Evans, the science integration specialist with the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV), received this prestigious accolade on June 12, 2024, at the Matador Ranch Science Symposium. The Gold Star Award is presented annually by the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and achievement in conservation efforts....
Following a major siphon burst on the Milk River Project near Babb, Mont., U.S. Senator Jon Tester on June 21, took to the Senate floor to successfully pass the Fort Belknap Indian Community (FBIC) Water Rights Settlement Act which would provide critical funding for repairs on the Milk River Project. The legislation is led in the Senate by both Tester and Senator Daines. The FBIC Water Settlement – the final Indian Water Rights Water Settlement in Montana – will ratify the FBIC Water Rights Compact with the State of Montana, provide res...
Governor Greg Gianforte recently sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton requesting federal assistance in response to the St. Mary siphon failure. “The failure of the siphons not only flooded and damaged property in the immediate area but also jeopardizes drinking water for 14,000 Montanans and irrigation for over 18,000 water users,” Gov. Gianforte wrote. “The loss of over 121,000 acres of irrigatable land will be disastrous for Montana’s farmers and ranchers as well as Monta...
Local paleontologist Joseph Garcia will speak at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center on Saturday, July 6, at 1 p.m., then be available through the afternoon for questions. Garcia has a master's degree in paleontology and art. He teaches art at Nashua High School but has worked in the area for many years, including helping to prepare casts of Pecks Rex on display at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center. As a paleontologist, Garcia gets more excited about the environment surrounding the dinosaurs than...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Fireworks haven't always been a tradition in the county seat. Hinsdale has a longer history of a parade and fireworks that follow in the evening, but a few years back Gene Hartsock thought enough people in Glasgow wanted a display closer to town and he decided to look into what it might take. This year the Fourth of July fireworks display will shoot off from the Valley County Fairgrounds. Hartsock started helping with obtaining a special license to purchase t...
The Glasgow Reds dropped their doubleheader against the Billings Cardinals June 25 by 11-0 and 5-3. They rebounded to split their two games against the Billings Blue Jays June 28, losing 14-2 in the first game but fighting back to win 7-6 in the second game. The Reds hold a 6-15 record on the season now. The Cardinals took an early lead over the Reds in Glasgow in game one June 25 with three runs in the first. They built on the lead with two more in the fourth and closed out the game with six...
The Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team brought home nine first place showings from their meet in Harlem June 22 and 23. "Our swimmers looked great this weekend. "We had the best starts in the pool and were always the first ones in the water off of the starts," Head Coach Ethan Shrader said. For the boys, Jack Miller and Holt Huntsman both won individual events. Miller won both the boys 13-14 100 and 200 free events. Huntsman swam away with the boys 13-14 50 fly. Molly Miller won both the girls 9-10 10...
Monday, June 24, alongside Wildlife Manager Brett Dorak, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Dustin Temple held a press conference to address the status of eastern Montana’s mule deer. “Our job at FWP is to manage Montana’s wildlife resources by providing full contextual, transparent, accurate data with full context,” Director Temple said. “Across the state, we are making the effort to ensure our management of mule deer is based on the best science and data.” FWP biologists have completed annual spring surveys. For Region 5, the numbers...
Biologists conducting spring deer and elk surveys found some areas with improved herd growth and some areas with lower recruitment due to poor habitat conditions and disease. During the spring season, FWP wildlife staff get a pulse on deer and elk numbers by conducting aerial spring trend surveys or green-up flights across the state. These flights occur in the same areas year after year so biologist can understand population trends. During the flights, staff count the total number of deer and elk they see and classify fawns/calves and adults...
June 26 Dink’s/Arch’s Tire def. Alley’s Palace 14-13 Taylor Storage def. 5th Ave Pharmacy 23-11 Taylor Storage def. Alley’s Palace 16-13 Dink’s/Arch’s Tire def. 5th Ave Pharmacy 13-12 League Standings 5th Ave Pharmacy 6-2 Dink’s/Arch’s Tire 6-2 Northern Prairie Auto 3-5 Taylor Storage 4-4 Alley’s Palace 1-7 Next Week’s Game Schedule: No games July 3 Wednesday, July 10 6 p.m. Field 1 Northern Prairie Auto vs. Dink’s/Arch’s Tire 6 p.m. Field 3 5th Ave Pharmacy vs. Taylor Storage 7:30 p.m. Field 1 Northern Prairie Auto vs. 5th Ave Pharmacy 7:30 p...
