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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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At 7:20 p.m., on Oct. 6, Valley County Dispatch received a 911 call stating multiple gun shots were being reported in the town of St. Marie. Officers responded from Valley County Sheriff’s Office and Glasgow Police Department. Both officers made contact with a male suspect. The suspect was given multiple commands and did not comply. The suspect then aggressively approached the law enforcement officers yelling, “Just shoot me.” The Valley County Deputy transitioned to a conducted energy device and deployed one five-second neuromuscular stimu... Full story
Fort Peck Tribal members Sariah Red Eagle, Terry Thompson, Joseph Dolezilek, Angie Toce, Delane Blount and Brandi Long-White (plaintiffs) are suing Mary Armstrong, Paul Tweten and John Fahlgren, in their official capacity as Valley County Commissioners; Marie Pippin, in her official capacity as Valley County Clerk and Recorder; as well as Roosevelt County Commissioners, Roosevelt County Clerk and Recorder and Christi Jacobsen, in her official capacity as Montana Secretary of State. In the lawsuit, filed in Valley County on Sept. 30, the plainti...
Glasgow Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) recently completed a project to beautify our community while showcasing local photographers. Three traffic utility cabinets were wrapped with photos promoting our Big Sky country and each has a rainbow suggesting Glasgow is the pot of gold. The cabinet in front of Western Drug features a Sean Heavey photo on three sides with directional wayfinding on the street side. The cabinet in front of the Dairy Queen features a Carlos Valle photo on... Full story
For the second year in a row, The Fort Peck Fine Arts Council and the Missoula Children's Theatre teamed up to bring an opportunity for young thesipans to showcase their tallent. This year's show was the production of "The Pied Piper" at the Glasgow High School auditorium which was opne to the public on Oct. 5 with two showings, one at 1 p.m., and one at 6 p.m. The show was open to all Valley County kids in kindergarten through eighth grade to audition at the beginning of last week and then the...
In the race for Valley County Commissioner, the Glasgow Courier interviewed the two candidates, Jeff Alsberg and Mitch Willett, via an identical email questionnaire. Both candidates will be vying for District 3, the seat now being held by Valley County Commissioner Mary Armstrong. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and absentee ballots will be mailed this Friday, Oct 11. As a result of the federal holiday on Monday. Oct. 14, ballots are expected to arrive in mailboxes mid to end of next week. The... Full story
In the race for Valley County Commissioner, the Glasgow Courier interviewed the two candidates, Jeff Alsberg and Mitch Willett, via an identical email questionnaire. Both candidates will be vying for District 3, the seat now being held by Valley County Commissioner Mary Armstrong. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and absentee ballots will be mailed this Friday, Oct 11. As a result of the federal holiday on Monday. Oct. 14, ballots are expected to arrive in mailboxes mid to end of next week. The... Full story
If you live in Montana, there's no doubt you feel the sting of this sobering fact: Montana just surpassed California to become the most unaffordable state in the nation. That's not political hype; that's according to the National Association of Realtors. Out-of-state millionaires and billionaires are flooding into our state, buying up property and jacking up our prices, turning Montana into their own personal playground. Many of our small schools can't afford to hire teachers or have five-day... Full story
Dear Editor, I believe it's time we had an honest conversation about our veterans, their healthcare and some misconceptions that seem to be circulating in our community. Recently, I've seen political ads claiming that Senator Jon Tester has let down our veterans and has done nothing to address VA suicide. As someone who has seen firsthand the impact of recent healthcare changes in our area, these claims don't sit right with me. I feel compelled to share what I know, and I hope you will take...
Montana Law Requires the Minimum Wage to be Adjusted Annually The Montana Department of Labor & Industry reminds Montana businesses and workers that the minimum wage will increase from $10.30 to $10.55 beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. Montana law requires the minimum wage to be adjusted annually for inflation using the August estimates of the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U). The CPI-U increased by 2.53 percent from August 2023 to August 2024. The law requires the minimum wage to be rounded to the nearest five cents. In 2023, the...
Fort Peck Summer Theatre announces the 2025 Season Line Up featuring an exciting mix of enduring classics and new hits direct from Broadway. Plus a World Premiere! The Play That Goes Wrong May 23 – June 8 When the accident prone, inept troop of actors attempts to perform a complicated 1920’s murder mystery play, chaos breaks loose. Actors forget lines, set pieces collapse and equipment tumbles. Everything that can possibly go wrong does so, to hilarious effects ending in complete and total happy disarray. Rock of Ages June 13 – June 29 This...
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. Valley County Council On Aging Bingo is played Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and 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. Wednesday, Oct. 9 5:30 p.m. – Valley County Commissioners will be at the Nashua School Library to discuss Valley County concerns. Thu... Full story
The 2025 Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to announce that registration opens on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024! This year, we’re making a big change: registration will be online only. As we get closer to the date, we’ll provide you with all the details you need to navigate this new process smoothly. If you have questions, stop by or call the Chamber at 406-228-2222. Mark your calendars, tell your fishing buddies, and get ready to compete in Montana’s premier walleye tournament! Stay tuned for... Full story
Please join us on Friday, Oct. 11, 5 p.m., at the Glasgow Elks Lodge for a benefit dinner for Kari Murch and her family as we help to eliminate some financial stress as she has been in the intensive care unit. The benefit dinner will include a baked potato bar buffet as well as a dessert auction. Additional auction items will also be available to bid on. For further information on the event or how to help, please contact Alicia Odom at 406-230-2760... Full story
David James Renner, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday evening Sept. 30, 2024, at home with his loving wife by his side. David was born on April 28, 1946, to Irene Reinbold and Lloyd Renner in Glasgow, Mont. He was the oldest of three siblings. He attended school for three years in Nashua, Mont., and then went to Grain School North of Nashua for three years before returning to Nashua Public Schools where he graduated in 1964. He worked for Phil Tadij for one summer and then numerous ranches... Full story
Brittany Anne Gilbert-Grandchamp, 33, of Williston, N.D., passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings, Mont. Services will be held at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow on Friday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. Family and friends are invited to the Stockman Bar in Glasgow following the service to gather and celebrate Brittany’s life. A full obituary will be published in the Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, issue of the Glasgow Cour... Full story
Florence Four Star, age 74, of Wolf Point, Mont., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Great Falls, Mont. A wake will be held at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Freida Four Star Community Hall in Frazer, Mont. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Hall with burial to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Frazer.... Full story
The Valley Community Food Bank, located at 1020 1st Ave. No., will be open Tuesday, Oct. 15, from noon to 3 p.m. If this is your first time applying for assistance from the food bank, please bring photo identification and proof of your physical residence. For more information or if you need assistance contact, Jeff, 406-263-6676 or Mary, 406-794-8498.... Full story
Iona Joy (Habberstad) Nelson (commonly known as Joy) was born on Jan. 16, 1932, to George and Edith Habberstad, of Dunseith, N.D. She passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. A service will be held at the First Lutheran Church, Glasgow, Mont., Saturday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the service. In lieu of flowers we ask that any donations be made to Milk River Association in her memory. A full obituary was published in the Wednesday, Oct. 2, issue of the Glasgow Courier.... Full story
Wow! What a year, but here at the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, we’ve got (part of) our sights on making sure we finish the year stronger than ever. An amazing line up speakers has been secured for the 2024 New Trends in Ag Seminar taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but we need your help. We are asking for nominations from the area on awarding the 2024 Del Strommen Trend Setter Award. Criteria includes innovation, overcoming adversity, business structure, community involvement and production in a...
Montana 4-H, the youth development program of Montana State University Extension, is celebrating National 4-H Week through Saturday, Oct. 12, with events and ceremonies across Montana. This year’s campaign, “Beyond Ready,” highlights the organization’s mission to prepare youth to become engaged, healthy and productive in their future communities. Throughout the week, 4-H communities will celebrate and spread awareness of the organization by hosting receptions and award ceremonies, preparing window displays in local businesses, hosting communi...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Oct. 3 show 126 cattle sold. Very light test on all classes of cattle and all classes are selling on a steady market. New schedules are in the mail. If you did not get one, contact the Glasgow Stockyards at 406-228-9306. 4-Wheeler raffle tickets for Randy Searer Medical Benefit are available at the Glasgow Stockyards office. Drawings will be held during the last sale on Dec. 19. Cash, check, credit card or pay by deduction from cattle proceeds are available as methods of paymen...
If you work for a midsize or large company, you may soon be able to review your employee benefits package, as we are entering the open enrollment season. So, consider your options carefully, with an eye toward making changes appropriate for your needs. Here are some of the key areas to look at: • Retirement plan – Depending on your employer, you could change your 401(k) or similar retirement plan at any time of the year, but you might want to use the open enrollment season to review your contribution amounts. If your salary has gone up ove...
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...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 In the old days it was a place to hang out, a place to catch up with neighbor's and friends, but those days died out before WWII. The local barbers were pretty busy keeping up with business and one local, Darrell Brenna, remembers it was a time where Glasgow had around 10 barbers keeping up. "As a kid, I remembered them playing cards," Brenna said. "But not so much in my time. Brenna retired and closed shop after 57 years in the business. He agreed that it... Full story
