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October has been the month of bringing awareness and support for those living with Breast Cancer, including celebrating the survivors of the disease. The American Cancer Society states that breast cancer affects one in eight women in their lifetime and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Montana. With that statistic, everyone residing in Valley County either knows of someone who is currently battling the disease or is a survivor of the disease. Glasgow Courier Sports...
After public criticisms of higher and higher utility rates, the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) rejected a rate increase requested by Montana-Dakota Utilities, on Oct. 15 — for the time being. “It’s just never ending, and as someone else said, income is not like that,” said Karen Jarussi, of Billings, who asked the PSC to look out for families and consumers. The Public Service Commission regulates monopoly utilities in Montana. It is charged with ensuring fair rates for customers and a reasonable return for public utilities. The PSC...
It has become more challenging to track the full extent of COVID-19 outbreaks due to the widespread use of at-home tests. However, hospitalizations remain a reliable indicator of the severity of the virus in our community. In the past month, Valley County has reported 30 individuals who sought medical care and tested positive for COVID-19. Of these, six were hospitalized, with three of the hospitalizations involving people under the age of 35. Notably, four of these hospitalizations have occurred within the past week. We encourage everyone to...
Dear Editor, I'm writing in support of CI-128. In trying to have our child, I lost two very wanted pregnancies. I chose to have D&C procedures, because waiting for my body to shed the products of conception not only lengthened the time it would take until I could try again and put my physical health at risk, but the reality of having a wanted pregnancy that was no longer growing, that would never grow still inside me was emotionally agonizing. This is a regular reality for women and families as...
After backing out of two traditional debates, Gov. Greg Gianforte agreed to meet me for only one smaller debate this fall. We’ve posted the full debate, which he doesn’t want you to see, online at busseformontana.com. I invite all Montanans to watch. See for yourself how Gov. Gianforte refused to explain why he jacked up our property taxes by as much as 111 percent, or why he gave tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires like himself. Gov. Gianforte also refused to explain why, under his watch, Montana surpassed California to become the most...
Dear Editor, "Money back in our pockets" is top priority for Washington, D.C., talking to Montanans. Four plus years as a Legislative Aide at the U.S. Capitol and canceling $44 billion in wasteful government programs is a start to reaching that goal. Washington, D.C., already knows how to get money back in taxpayer pockets. The President, U.S. House, and U.S. Senate agree on a two-step 'action plan.' Goal: Lower the U.S. $1.8 trillion budget deficit and the $950 billion interest rate paid on the...
Nearly 30 years ago, the Montana Power Company asked Montana legislators to engage in a public policy experiment called deregulation. The promoters of deregulation made a lot of promises. They said it would lower electricity costs, result in more competition, and make Montana a more business friendly place. In reality, none of these happened. Electric deregulation has been nothing more than a public policy disaster. Today, Montanans are being asked to engage in another public policy experiment – the top four primary. Like the promoters of e...
As a candidate for State Auditor, I know very well how challenging it is to raise the profile of the office. It is an important office that has a direct impact on all Montanans, but a lot of folks don’t know much about it. Per Montana law, the purpose of the office is to ‘protect Montana insurance consumers.’ My campaign is focused on that role and my qualification for the position based on four decades of ethical business experience. Unfortunately, my opponent is running on lies and issues unrelated to the Montana State Auditor’s office....
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. Thursday, Oct. 24 4 – 5:30 p.m. - Valley County Public Health Flu Vaccine Clinic at the Valley County Health Department, 500 4th Ave. S....
Join us at Nashua School for a fun month of Fall Activities sponsored by Nashua Booster Club and surrounding area businesses. Gather your friends and family and head to Nashua for a fun-filled weekend! Free admission with tickets available to purchase for the festival games. All kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult! Events and Locations Subject To Change Saturday, Oct. 26 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.- Maze, Haunted Graveyard and Carnival games open 11 a.m. BBQ Cook-Off Competition, with winner announced at 5:30 p.m. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pumpkin...
The Ft. Peck Lutheran Church is sponsoring a Stew Feed as a Medical Fundraiser for Pastors Chris and Greg Holler-Dinsmore. When: Sunday, Oct. 27 Where: Ft. Peck Fish Hatchery Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Free Will Offering accepted Takeout available Contributions may be mailed to Ft.Peck Lutheran Church, Box 71, Ft. Peck MT 59223...
The 1949 blizzard was a series of storms that hit the Great Plains from January to mid-February, causing the worst winter in the region's history. Along with this storm came the birth of Kenneth Thomas Borseth on Jan. 17, 1949, in Sidney, Mont., to Ole and Jean (Bond) Borseth. Ken passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Billings, Mont., at the age of 75. He was raised and educated in Williston, N.D., and graduated high school from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Fergus Falls, Minn. As a young...
John "Jack" Otto Rusher, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. He was born April 20, 1939, in Glasgow, Mont., to his loving parents John C. Rusher Jr. and Aileen S. (Christinson) Rusher, of Glasgow. Jack was a proud 1957 graduate of Glasgow High School, home of the Scotties. After high school Jack assisted a landscaper with various projects in the Glasgow area. Little did he know his boss, Earl 'Smokey' Marion Rasmussen, would soon be his future father-in-law. Jack continued...
Reclamation has received the first sections of the 90-inch replacement pipe for the St. Mary Siphon, marking a major milestone of the extensive project to restore the damaged siphon. This milestone sets the stage for replacing the critical infrastructure that delivers water to the Milk River Project, a lifeline for north-central Montana ranchers, farmers, and communities. The St. Mary Siphon is an essential component of the Milk River Project, one of Montana’s most significant irrigation systems, which serves over 120,000 acres of farmland. For...
Fiscal year 2025 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contracts will not be subject to payment limitations identified in the 2018 Farm Bill. However, the regulatory contract limitations still apply in 2025. Producers are encouraged to apply for conservation assistance even if they have reached their 2018 Farm Bill payment limitation. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is now accepting applications for the EQIP, CSP, Regional Conservation Partnership Program...
Time is running out for thousands of farmers who may face steep fines and possible jail time for failing to file their businesses with the federal government. Jan. 1, 2025, is the deadline to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). New analysis in a Market Intel by American Farm Bureau Federation economists shows more than 230,000 farms are required to file, but government data indicates less than 11 percent of all eligible businesses nationwide have d...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an additional $250 million in automatic payments for distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. This significant step continues USDA’s commitment to keeping farmers and ranchers financially viable and support for agricultural communities. Over the past two years, USDA acted swiftly to assist borrowers in retaining their land and continuing their agricultural operations. Since President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act i...
As Montana gears up to enter colder weather and another respiratory illness season, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is encouraging Montanans to take precautions to help protect against COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. State health officials are urging people to protect themselves and their families from respiratory illness, stay up to date on immunizations, stay home when they are sick, get tested and evaluated for proper treatment, and practice good...
If you’re a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your children succeed in life. Therefore, you might think that one of the best things you can do is to save for your children’s college education. And this is certainly admirable, but could it conflict with your ability to prepare for another key goal — your own retirement? Of course, this would not be a problem if you had unlimited means, but most of us don’t fall into that category. So, given the financial resources and income you do have, how should you approach the college...
Oct. 13 Notes Our meeting was called to order by Jadeen, and Jack led pledges. Reata did roll call and we had two birthdays, Elise and Maddy for the month of October. Maddy shared club History. We elected new officers, President is Jayden, Vice President is Luke, Secretary is Reata, Treasurer is Maddy, Reporter is Emma, Historian is Elise, and Sunshine Officer is Jack. We went bowling and had pizza to start off our 4H year. We will be selling 4H wreaths through Oct. 21. County Awards & Recognition Day will be Nov. 10, 4p.m. at St. Raphael’s C...
Oct. 11, 2024 The New Covenant Quartet, a Southern Gospel group is coming to the MB Church for a concert on Sun. Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. Dr. Jim Solberg, Senior National Advisor for Bridges For Peace, and author of Sinai Speaks, was the speaker for the MB Church Harvest Festival on Oct 6 through 8. He and his family lived 25 years in Israel as the Director of Bridges for Peace from which he just retired and lives in Florida, despite the hurricanes. A beautiful Harvest Video was presented by Brooke...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014 "I don't want to borrow on the highway future," Director of Montana Department of Transportation Mike Tooley said at a meeting that took place at the Cottonwood Inn in Glasgow on Friday. Tooley came to the Highway 2 Association quarterly meeting, and he was able to address officials from along the Hi-Line. With increased traffic, some smaller communities along the Hi-Line have been concerned with maintenance and possible upgrades to Hwy. 2. Tooley, who is...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks encourages folks to be bear aware, even in the “Hi-Line” area of central and eastern Montana. Many folks are heading into the field for fall hunting, and bears are often very active this time of year as they are looking for high calorie food sources before hibernation. Bear populations are expanding, and although bear encounters are rare in most of central and eastern Montana, there are known black and grizzly bears in all kinds of habitats along the Hi-Line. This includes the Little Rockies and Bear Paw Mou...
