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At the beginning of October, the Glasgow Clinic welcomed Dr. Keenan Kuckler as a provider, whose primary specialty is family medicine / obstetrics. Though Dr. Kuckler may be new to the clinic as a provider, many may recognize her as she previously served under Dr. Millard as a medical student. At the beginning of November, Sugg Primary Clinic welcomed Nurse Practitioner Paige Stanton to their staff, joining Nurse Practitioner and owner Dawn Sugg. Stanton, a 2010 graduate of Opheim School,...
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital remains committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community. As part of this commitment, we have worked closely with Billings Clinic over the years to bring specialized outreach services to Glasgow, ensuring access to care that meets the diverse needs of our residents. Recently, Billings Clinic announced that starting in 2025, they will no longer provide dermatology and urology visiting specialists in Glasgow. While this decision was made independently by Billings Clinic, we value and...
Lana Marie (Jakanoski) Koch, age 53, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Billings, Mont., with her family and good friends by her side. Lana passed after a decade- long battle with Breast Cancer. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, Mont. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, Glasgow. Immediately after burial, a reception for family and friends will be at Sam and Jeff's in Glasgow, as requested by Lana. Lana was born Oct. 10,...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 It's been around long enough that some of the locals might take it for granted. But public transit in rural areas is often a struggle in small communities across the nation. Next month will mark 40 years since Valley County Transit began their journey. While the program has made many changes over the last four decades, recent times haven't seen many large changes. Manager of Valley County Transit and Daniels County Transportation Colleen Pankratz...
The American Red Cross came to Glasgow on Nov. 19 and 20 to hold a blood drive at the VFW in Glasgow and then also hosted a drive at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital on Nov. 19. During both drives, the number of units donated exceeded goals, with 66 units donated at the VFW on Tuesday, 47 units donated at the VFW on Wednesday and a total of 44 units were donated at the hospital’s event. During the VFW drive, both days the number of donors exceeded goals for a total of 27 additional units over goal, while the FMDH drive saw three units over g...
The Valley County Hope Project Festival of Trees 20th annual fundraising event was held Nov. 22, at the Elks Lodge. With a prime rib dinner served with mashed potatoes, glazed squash and finished with an upside down spiced pear cake with caramel topping for dessert, the meal was catered by Doris Ozark and donated by Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Those in attendance for the dinner were served by the Tampico Boys 4H Club and AgWest. Throughout the previous week, and possibly longer depending...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 The weather outside was a bit frightful, but the feast inside was delightful. After the morning's freezing rain melted, 170 plates of traditional holiday meals were served at the 24th annual Valley County Thanksgiving Day Dinner. A melting pot of folks representing this community's diversity – the needy and the fortunate, those with family here and those without, the old and the young – gathered at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center in the American holiday's...
Dora L. Radakovich, 98, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow....
Thanks to the generosity of Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH), the new and improved medical exhibit at the Children's Museum of Northeast Montana is complete with the addition of a large custom-made ambulance which was installed on Nov. 15. The medical exhibit was revamped and opened to the public in stages starting earlier this year, with several stations including a small exam table, desk, dress up gear and lots of fun play medical tools. The entire exhibit was designed by the staff of...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 Glasgow recognized its local veterans in the annual Veterans Day ceremony held at the Civic Center on Tuesday, Nov. 11. In tribute to the upcoming 40th anniversary marking the end of the Vietnam War in April 1975, Vietnam veterans were the focal point of honor in this year's ceremony. Master of the ceremony Steve Page gave an update on the status of the Northeast Montana Veterans' Memorial Park in Fort Peck. He explained that, thanks to community effort,...
Community members from Valley County gathered on Oct. 29, at the Glasgow Elks Lodge for the Unity in the Community event, hosted by Two Rivers Economic Growth. The evening brought together local residents and a range of exhibitors, sharing resources and information that support and strengthen the area, underscoring the collaborative spirit of Valley County. Attendees enjoyed a roast beef dinner prepared and served by local 4H clubs, whose hard work and hospitality brought warmth and community...
Carolyn Estella (Rosin) Muggli, age 92, of Glasgow, Mont., will be dearly missed. She slipped peacefully into her Father's arms early Tuesday morning on Oct. 29, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow. Carolyn was born on Dec. 1, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., to Peter and Estella Rosin. She received her early education in the Zion, Ill., school system. Lake Michigan was her playground since her family lived on a Military Rifle Range next to the lake. Marksmanship runs in the family....
Nelene A. Hallberg, age 79 of Glasgow, Mont., passed away on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, with family by her side at her residence in Prairie Ridge Village, Glasgow. There will be a funeral service for Nelene starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, with a reception to follow. Nelene will be laid to rest next to her parents in Pioneer Cemetery at Jordan, Mont., at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. She was born on Dec. 26, 1944, in Billings, Mont., to Carl (Marvin)...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 Negotiations were completed and Glasgow City council members have agreed to give both union and non-union employees a raise this year. Mayor Becky Erickson commented that there hasn't been a raise for employees in several years. The raise adds up to 50 cents an hour, and a $1.50 raise for employees who are on call. Health insurance payments will also increase. City officials did not take a raise this year. The resolution was passed Monday, Oct. 20. An...
Carolyn Estella Muggli, age 92 of Glasgow, Mont., will be dearly missed. She slipped peacefully into her Father's arms early Tuesday morning on Oct. 29, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Lutheran Church at 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, with Max Knodel officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery. Memorials can be sent to the Valley County Community Pool care of City of Glasgow at 314 3rd St. So. Mark attention: swimming pool...
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...
Throughout the past few months, there has been a lot of construction activity at Hoyt Park, especially on the other side of the already ongoing project of the new swimming pool. Crews from Evergreen Skateparks broke ground on the city's new skatepark on Aug. 28, and finalized the project on Oct. 2. The crew from Evergreen Skateparks christened the park with their own boards and skate moves after the completion of the park. The park officially opened to the public on Oct. 12, after the Siding 45...
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...
The Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital EMS Community Integrated Program will be hosting a SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life) 12-week falls prevention fitness program starting with registration on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Glasgow Senior Citizen Center, 328 4th Ave. S., Glasgow. If you can’t make the in-person registration, please call FMDH EMS at 406-228-3468 to register. This 12-week class is free and will be held at the Glasgow Senior Citizen Center, Monday from 2 to 3 p.m.; and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. b...
The Montana Hospital Association is pleased to announce recipients of its top honors for 2024 recognizing a set of individuals and organizations dedicated to excellence and quality in care. The winners of the Montana Healthcare Awards for 2024 are: Lifetime Achievement Award: Randall Holom Holom served as CEO of Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow starting in 1997 and had the role until his retirement in 2022. Trustee of the Year Award: Dr. George R. “Russ” Bell, St. Peter’s Health, Helena Innovation in Healthcare Award: St. Peter...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 An historic train car from 1927 made the stop in Glasgow as it crossed the country and made the stop on Thursday, Sept. 18. This train car, #50, transported Clark Gable, Franklin D. Roosevelt and the scandalous Huey P. Long. The car got a second life in the 1980s, when Patron spent at least $2 million to restore the car after finding it in a junkyard. The car is now one of only 175 private rail cars left that travel on the Amtrak rails. This year's royal...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 Another Glasgow area native was welcomed back to town this week. Haylie Shipp, farm broadcaster for the Northern Ag Network, was given a welcome home celebration at Farm Equipment Sales. FES general manager Sarah Swanson Partridge created the gathering to welcome Shipp, who will have an office in the building for her to work and broadcast reports. Shipp graduated from Glasgow High School in 2003 and headed to Miles City Community College, where she...
Editor's note: The Courier has instituted a policy of covering statewide and federal level political candidates during the general election season when the candidates come to Valley County. Senator Jon Tester made a swing through Glasgow Sept. 1, to touch base with supporters and express his thanks to voters. "Bottom line it's hard to to be a Democrat in rural America," he noted. "Democrats don't do a particularly good job talking about rural issues." Tester talked about his attempts to work on...
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. PCCW Rummage Sale – donation collections will be through Sept. 30. Please put items on the stage. If you have any questions, call 228-9800. Thursday, Sept. 12 7 p.m. - VFW will meet at the VFW Auxiliary 3107, 54087 US Highway 2, Glasgow. The agenda includes the first steak fry...
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. Bingo will start back up on Sat. Sept. 7, 7 p.m. PCCW Rummage Sale – donation collections will be through Sept. 30. Please put items on the stage. If you have any questions, call 228-9800. Wednesday, Sept. 4 3:30 – 7 p.m. - C&B Operations Career Night, 54272 US Hwy 2, Glasg...
