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Glasgow Mayor Becky Erickson kicked off the Dec. 17 city council meeting by swearing in one new and two returning members of the Glasgow City Council. Swearing in were returning councilmen Butch Heitman, representing Ward 2, and Rod Karst, who represents Ward 3. Newly elected to the council is Todd Young who will represent Ward 1 as of Jan. 1. Young is replacing Nanci Schoenfelder who represented Ward 1 for five years – two as an appointee and three as an elected member of the council, according to the mayor’s comments. Schoenfelder was also re...
The Glasgow School’s Board of Trustees met at a “working meeting” Nov. 20 at the school district headquarters in Glasgow, to set up and advise an action committee that will spearhead the school district’s efforts to promote and pass the upcoming school operating levy in early May 2020. The committee, whose members are not completely set, will consist of, at least, physical therapist Rob Martin, FMDH primary care provider Dr. David Knierim and the Cottonwood Inn’s Zac Burner. Other potential members floated by the planning meeting’s attendees as...
The Glasgow City Council approved a series of spending resolutions during their regular city council meeting on Nov. 18. The resolutions were passed following a legally required public hearing to hear input from the public before spending the taxpayer money. The hearing closed in a matter of seconds after no member of the public rose to speak. The resolutions consisted of Resolution Numbers 3016, 3017, 3018, 3019, 3020 and 3022. The initial resolution 3016 changed the assessment on city residences that pertains to the collection and disposal...
During the Montana Lodging & Hospitality Association (MLHA) Awards Banquet on Oct. 23 in Missoula, Glasgow resident Melissa Sigmundstad was awarded the prestigious Sales and Marketing Person of the Year Award. Based upon a nomination process from the entire membership in all categories, Sigmundstad achieved the most number of votes from the board to earn the award, beating out four others who were also nominated. "This person is a dedicated supporter of MLHA and the Sales and Marketing Council....
For November and December, the Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. The Museum will be closed the month of January. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open during the month of November, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Powerhouse tours are available with 48 hours notice to Interpretive Center. Must drive over, no walkers or bikers. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. THURSDAY – NOV. 7 2 p.m. - Valley County Transportation Advisory Committee meeting at the Valley County Senior Ci... Full story
Long-time Glasgow resident and County Road Department Supervisor Todd Young is running for the open Ward 1 seat on the Glasgow City Council against the current sitting councilwoman Nanci Schoenfelder. Fresh off the campaign for County Commissioner last year, Young sat down with the Courier to discuss his policy points of view, his motivation in seeking the job and what he hopes he can bring to the council. Young has lived in Glasgow nearly all his life, having moved here when he was two-years ol...
Glasgow resident and current city council member Nanci Schoenfelder is currently in the running to keep her city council seat for Ward One against Glasgow resident and County Road Department Supervisor Todd Young. Schoenfelder has served on the City Council for six years, after initially losing her first election against Stan Ozark and then was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Becky Erickson after she became mayor. Being a part of city government is in her blood, as her mom, Pat (Hallett)...
The Valley County Election Results are in. For Ward 1 of the Glasgow City Council Todd Young won the seat with 219 votes against incumbent Nanci Schoenfelder who received 128 votes. In Fort Peck, voters had the opportunity to vote for two aldermen positions. Kerry Aakre and Justin Schaff will continue to fill those seats with 73 and 71 votes, respectfully, while John Patridge received 40 votes. The positions will be assumed starting Jan. 1, 2020.... Full story
The regularly scheduled Glasgow City Council Meeting for the first week in November has been moved from Monday, Nov. 4 to Thursday, Nov. 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Glasgow Civic Center.... Full story
The WaterWorks Art Museum in Miles City held its annual art auction on Sept. 28. Cathryn Reitler (McIntyre) of Glasgow was one of 58 artists who contributed work to the fundraiser to help the museum's outreach education program to bring art education to 13 counties in the region. The nonprofit organization provides exhibits in the visual arts and humanities, educational opportunities and informational services for the public, schools and civic groups, and management of and access to visual...
Thanks for those who have signed up to have leaves removed from their yards on Saturday, Oct. 12, through Vicky Wetz at the Valley County Council on Aging. There is room for more, so senior citizens who will be in need of leaf removal from their property are asked to sign up with Vicky Wetz at [email protected] or contact her at the Senior Citizens Center at 228-9500. On Saturday, Oct. 12, volunteers can come to the Senior Citizens Center with rakes and trash bags to receive direction between 8 a.m. and noon. For those wanting to... Full story
For September and October, the Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. THURSAY – OCT. 3 2 p.m. - Bingo at The Manor (Nemont) basement. Open to the public. FRIDAY – OCT. 4 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery Artist of the Month reception featuring Halle Paige Reddig at the gallery, 523 2nd Ave. S. 7:30 p.m. - Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Johnny Appleseed” at Glasgow High School. SATURDAY – OCT. 5 7 – 10 a.m. - Valley County Senior Citizens serve breakfast the first Saturda... Full story
The Valley County Council on Aging and the Glasgow City-County Library are teaming up to organize a Day of Service for Saturday, Oct. 12. Senior citizens who will be in need of leaf removal from their property are asked to sign up with Vicky Wetz at [email protected] or contact her at the Senior Citizens Center at 228-9500 before that date. She is also compiling a list of seniors who will need snow removal during the winter so that youth looking for service opportunities can contact her. On Saturday, Oct. 12, volunteers can come to the... Full story
For September and October, the Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the end of September. Powerhouse tours are available at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are free. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. WEDNESDAY – SEPT. 18 Glasgow Hump Day 5-8 p.m. - Alive at Five in the FCB Parking Lot. THURSDAY – SEPT. 19 9 a.m. - Live Under the Big Sky – Valley County Road Supervisor Todd Young and GOP candi... Full story
The Glasgow City Council voted in a split decision to raise tax revenues for the city by a total of roughly $49,000. The move is likely to raise taxes next year for most Glasgow residents and businesses. The vote followed a tense exchange between Councilman Stan Ozark and Mayor Becky Erickson as they debated the principle of raising taxes just because they have the ability to do so. Ozark was in favor of an increase, but felt it unnecessary to raise the tax levy to the full amount allowable by state law. He instead advocated to raise the levy...
For September and October, the Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the end of September. Powerhouse tours are available at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are free. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. THURSDAY – SEPT. 5 9 a.m. - Live Under the Big Sky – Frank Odermann from Zero Vision (Gun Training) on KLTZ. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - FMDH Blood Drive in the FMDH Conference Room. To make an appointment vis... Full story
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Aug. 31. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the end of September. Powerhouse tours are available at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are free. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. THURSDAY – AUG. 8 7 p.m. - VFW & Auxiliary meeting at the Glasgow VFW Club. 7 p.m. - Fort Peck Fine Arts Performing Arts Camp present an evening of s... Full story
The Glasgow City Council Yard of the Week for the week of July 29 belongs to James and Christi Meland, of 535 5th Ave S. Nominated by councilman Butch Heitman, the Melands win $25 in Chamber Big Bucks and will proudly display a sign in their yard for the week....
Dave Gorton, 70, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Billings, Mont., after a brief battle with cancer. Per Dave's wishes there will be no formal services to mark his passing, however his sister and brother felt no harm could come from an entirely spontaneous gathering of friends and family at Tiny's Tavern on Saturday, July 25, from 12 to 2 p.m. Dave won the election as the only Democrat on the Yellowstone County Commission in 1981, serving until 1987 while leading efforts to modernize county... Full story
Yard of the Week The Glasgow City Council Yard of the Week, for the week of July 8, belongs to Jeff and Julie Sanders, at 55 Bonnie Street. Nominated by Councilman Rod Karst, the Sanders won $25 in Chamber Big Bucks and will proudly display a sign in their yard for the week....
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Aug. 31. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the end of September. Powerhouse tours are available at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are free. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. THURSDAY – JULY 4 Valley County Courthouse Closed Glasgow City-County Library Closed 11 a.m. - Milk River Days Parade on Main Street in Hinsdale. 1:30 p... Full story
Local children participated in a summer art camp taught by Sara (Wittmayer) Wesen at the Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery, June 17 through June 27. The children were split between two weeks and worked on creative masterpieces two hours each day, creating six dynamic art projects, including a mural which will be displayed at the Glasgow City-County Library. The mural will have different themes in regards to reading, depending upon age level of the artist. "Each age level will create their own board...
