Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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1 Years Ago Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Lots of cats and dogs were brought to the Valley Event Center on Friday and Saturday last week. They were received by several volunteers who helped prep animals for a short surgery, and comfort them after the work was done. Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Young helped coordinate a crew that included several veterans in training, track and cross country kids from Denver, Colo., and local volunteers to ensure that the process went smoothly. Glasgow area 4-H kids helped... Full story
Darleen Effie (Isakson) Nordhagen of Glasgow, Mont., formerly of Opheim and Billings, Mont., age 84, passed away on June 24, 2024, at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. A memorial/celebration of Darleen's life has been set for Tuesday, July 23, at 11 a.m., at Opheim Community Church in Opheim. Darleen was born in Glasgow on Sept. 27, 1939, to Melvin and Vivian Vick Isakson, of Opheim. She spent her childhood years on the family farm north of Opheim and graduated from Opheim High School in 1957... Full story
1 Years Ago Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Glasgow's Candy Cane Park is getting a whole new look that will be sweet when it's completed. The park that had gravel and not much for shade will be sporting grass and trees by late summer. The city has set aside and budgeted for the park over the last two years, and last week the project got started. The park will get grass, a sprinkler system, some new playground equipment, trees and a watering system to keep the trees green. Sarah Morales participated... Full story
During the regular City Council meeting at the beginning of June, the Glasgow City Council unanimously voted to build a new skatepark in Hoyt Park, which is the park where the new swimming pool is currently under construction at and next to Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. The skatepark would be placed approximately 25 feet from the swimming pool in the southwest corner of Hoyt Park. During the meeting Tess Fahlgren, president of Siding 45,who has been in charge of spearheading the addition of a skatepark in the city of Glasgow, presented the...
The Glasgow Downtown Association is putting on the second Alive at Five event Wednesday, July 17, in front of Elle Boutique, 114 5th St., Glasgow. The Fire Truck Pull competition will start at 6:30 p.m. with the Glasgow High Schools students and Milk River Star athlete Shawn Garwood against Valley County High School students and Milk River Star athlete Cari Knowles. The goal is to pull a fire truck 75 feet faster than the opponent. The winner will move on to the final in September against the Fire Departments and August’s winner of Frances M... Full story
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...
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... Full story
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... Full story
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, June 27, through Sunday, June 30 State American Legion Convention in Glasgow All American Legion, Sons of Ameri... Full story
On June 8, the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) Foundation hosted its 25th Annual Golf Tournament at Sunnyside Country Club, drawing 76 golfers forming 19 teams in a day filled with excitement, competition, and camaraderie. Independence Bank proudly served as the Premier Sponsor, contributing to the success of this landmark event. Throughout the day, participants enjoyed meals prepared by Toodie's Café & Gallery, culminating in a delicious BBQ pulled pork dinner generously sponsored by Co...
Lillian Marie (Jenson) Uphaus passed away peacefully at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the age of 82. A graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, Mont., at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. Lillian was born to Roy Merle Jenson and Francis "Lucille" Steinmetzer Jenson on March 16, 1942, in Glasgow. She married Gerald Lee Uphaus and had four children, Jacque Uphaus, Marsha (Clay) Warden, Pam Law and Jim (Stacy) Uphaus. The couple later divorced.... Full story
Bennie Joe Hallock (Uncle Bennie), 85, of Glasgow, Mont., peacefully passed away at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital with family by his side on Saturday, June 1, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at the Cottonwood on Friday, June 14, at 3 p.m. Pastor Mark Pearson will speak. Bennie was born to Kenneth and Ethel (Bruch) Hallock in Opheim, Mont., on Aug. 25, 1938. He joined brothers Ralph and Earl along with their sister, Phyllis. Bennie was born and raised in Opheim. He was the fourth... Full story
1 Years Ago Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Preserving the local history and sharing it with future generations is a big job. The Valley County Pioneer Museum has taken on that task and they welcome visitors into the museum every third Sunday in June, in hopes to draw in new visitors. Memories remain of Baker's Jewelry when it was under the ownership of LaVern John "L.J." Baker. His children will be in town to present a new display specially built for the museum. "He wanted this in the museum; it was... Full story
The Knierim family is offering scholarships to students currently enrolled in higher education, either in Montana or out of state, if the student is from Valley, Daniels, Sheridan or Roosevelt counties. A new feature of the scholarships is that the information can now be found on the World Wide Web at knierimfamilyscholarships.com and applications can be sent to Box 29, Glasgow, before July 15. Also new this year is a gift from the family of Pearl Nickels in her memory for students entering education or nursing. Pearl Nickels was a long time... Full story
Bennie Hallock, 85, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Services are pending at this time. Condolences for the family may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com.... Full story
During the May 20 regular Glasgow City Council meeting, normal business was conducted including approving consent agenda items such as payment of claims and meeting minutes from the May 6 regular council meeting as well as reviewing ordinances and resolutions. The biggest topic of the meeting once again however was the sale of a portion of Hoyt Park to Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH). This topic has been brought up in Council meetings over the course of a few months with the Council voting to accept the recommendation to move forward...
Dennis Boucher, age 87, of Hinsdale, Mont., passed on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Mont. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday May 31, at the Hinsdale American Legion Hall. Burial will be at Hillview Cemetery in Hinsdale. Dennis was born Jan. 22, 1937, in Malta, Mont., to Everett and Mercedes Boucher. He graduated from Hinsdale High School and attended college in Bozeman, Mont., for two years. While in high school, he worked for Etchart Land &... Full story
1 Years Ago Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Two Glasgow WWII veterans took a special trip April 27-29. They were selected to go on the Big Sky Honor Flights. Glen Mahugh and Carl "Bill" Bell traveled with an escort to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials that honored their time in service. While the two only hinted at moments of emotion while seeing the 100 stars that represented 100 soldiers, each who died in war, or visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, they both said it was an amazing... Full story
Shirley Joyce Baynham Putz danced her way into Heaven on Monday, July 19, 2021, after a brief stay in Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) in Glasgow, Mont. She was the middle daughter born on Nov. 18, 1926, to Myrtle Alice Nelson Baynham and Walter Alexander Baynham, of Glasgow. Shirley was proud of her Montana heritage having grown up on the south side of Glasgow and graduating from Glasgow High School in 1944. She went on to Montana State University with the Army Cadet Corps of Nurses... Full story
Shirley Joyce Baynham Putz danced her way into Heaven on July 19, 2021, after a brief stay in Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) in Glasgow, Mont. She was the middle daughter born on November 18, 1926, to Myrtle Alice Nelson Baynham and Walter Alexander Baynham of Glasgow. The Community is invited to the visitation on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow. A gravesite service will be held at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow on Wednesday, May 15, at 1 p.m. As... Full story
Pearl Nickels, whose vibrant life was characterized by a passion for music, art, education, and unwavering friendships, has left a lasting legacy through the establishment of the Pearl Nickels Scholarship through the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital Foundation. This scholarship, established in her honor, aims to support aspiring nurses, and other medical professionals, in achieving their educational goals. Throughout her life, Pearl Nickels embodied resilience, determination, and an insatiable curiosity about the world around her. Despite not...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 30, 2014 The Milk River Activity Center broke ground for an additional building on Monday, April 28. The $500,000 project has been in planning for over a year. Community support has been big for the project that will allow extra space for clients and a chance for community organizations to utilize the kitchen as well. The bull sales have seen record prices at the Glasgow Stockyards. Beef prices are soaring and right now it's good to be in the cattle business. In... Full story
The Glasgow City Council held their regular meeting on April 15, and the biggest topic of conversation was the public hearing held regarding whether or not the City of Glasgow should move forward regarding the proposal made by Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) to purchase a section of Hoyt Park for parking expansion purposes. Though on March 18 the Council had voted to accept the recommendation for FMDH to purchase, moving forward was contingent on what the public had to say on the proposal. The Council has indicated in the past if the...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Graduate class of 2003, Cami Starr Collins recently finished her Ph.D. in plasma physics. She obtained that degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in December. The GHS graduate is now in post doctorate work studying nuclear fusion – and hoping to find a way to make the world a better place. Glasgow Flower & Gifts owner Peggy Aakre was pretty excited to receive recognition from Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) as Business of the Year f...
After weather unexpectedly delayed the annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Easter weekend, that did not deter volunteers from still putting it on for the community, just a delayed a week. On April 6, the community and families of all ages came out to Bundy Park to continue the celebration of Easter. According to event organizers, approximately 4,000 plastic eggs were filled with candy with Bundy Park divided into three sections to more fairness and space between the different age groups that...
