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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,...
In December 2023, at Dickinson State University's Heritage Foundation Yuletyme event, Alex Fransen ('22 and Glasgow Scottie alum), a former Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program scholar and Blue Hawk football player, made a winning bid on Kaitlyn McColly's Team USA jersey. McColly, a standout DSU track and field athlete as well as Hinsdale High School alum, had worn the jersey while representing the United States in the heptathlon at the 2023 World University Games in Chengdu, China....
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session on Dec. 11, where the big topic of conversation was the potential for a bond election to pay for infrastructure improvements at all three schools within the school district. The Board decided to move forward with passing a resolution to provide voters the opportunity to pass a bond in the amount of $2.9 million to pay for the much-needed improvements in the school district. The improvements would include replacing or repairing portions of the Glasgow Middle School roof and the Glasgow High School...
For their eighth year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Airport Road in Glasgow once again provided holiday cheer during their annual Nativity Open House on Dec. 15. In addition to viewing a variety of different nativity scenes from all around the world, guests were treated to musical talents from local artists including singing and instrumental. In addition to the standard Nativity scenes one might be familiar with, attendees were able to view a variety of other nativities...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 New opportunity will come with new classes and new classrooms in the next school year. One local teacher has been spearheading the efforts to bring a program to Glasgow that will encourage students to look at future careers in engineering, technology and design. Jim Stone, who has been teaching at the Glasgow High School, is getting ready to make his move into the middle school next year. He's been chipping away at boxes and gathering equipment and s...
The Glasgow JV wrestling teams hit the road Dec. 12 for the Wolf Point Mixer where the girls went 4-4 and the boys posted a 9-3 record. The Scotties hosted the 29th Annual Scottie Invitational Wrestling Tournament Dec. 13 and 14. The boys finished in second place at home with 166 team points while the girls put up 50 team points for ninth place. A record 30 schools attended this year's Invite as 30 schools brought boys teams and 27 brought girls teams. Lana Mason, 125 lbs., led the Scottie JV...
Beautiful winter weather set the stage for the Glasgow Chamber's annual Christmas Stroll, Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting on Dec. 7. Santa arrived in Glasgow at 1 p.m., making stops at Reynolds and Albertsons then visited with area children at the Sean R. Heavey gallery. Santa heard many stories on how children have been good this year and their requested items for the holidays. The Middle of Nowhere Polar Plunge had over 50 jumpers and beat their goal by raising over $14,000. Prior to the...
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,...
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. Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m., there is coffee hour at the Nashua Senior Citizens. 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, Dec. 11 6 p.m. - Glasgow School Board R...
Vincent E. Otten passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at the age of 74 in Glasgow, Mont. As per Vince's wishes, he was cremated, and no services are planned at this time. He was born Jan. 17, 1950, in Billings, Mont., the son of Theodore Edwin "Ted" Otten and Irene M. (Vincent) Otten. They moved to Fort Peck, Mont., where he attended Fort Peck Grade School. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1968. Vince was a member of the U.S. Army National Guard for six years. Vince married Darlene...
Shirley (Steil) Buechler was born Oct. 9, 1935, in Litchfield, Minn., to Sylvester and Christina (Jansen) Steil, a German dairy farming family. She passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Shirley's childhood was challenging with the death of her mother when she was just seven years old. Her dad remarried and created a second family with nine new siblings. The twins, Robert and Ronnie, were especially close as Shirley helped raise them. Shirley graduated early from high school in Minnesota and then...
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 Glasgow Scottie wrestling teams opened their season at the Sidney Eagle Duals and the Sidney Eagle Invitational, held Dec. 6 and 7. Glasgow placed eighth in the Dual tournament on Friday. They defeated Mead, Colo., 36-34 before falling 38-30 to Oak Harbor, Ohio, and 27-51 to Rapid City Stevens, S.D. Defending state champion Khye Gamas led the Scotties with a first place showing at 157 lbs. in boys varsity action. He defeated Huntley Project’s Grady Schmidt with a 14-0 decision in a rematch from last season’s state championship match. Wil...
The Courier The high school Ice Dawgs competed at the Damon McLaughlin Tournament in Sidney Dec. 6-8. Glasgow competed against some tough teams from Canada and the North Dakota Jr. Gold league. The Dawgs lost to Radville, Saskatchewan; Sidney, Minot, and Crosby. “These are tough tournaments …” Head Coach Michael Hunter told the Courier. “for being down players (injuries, illness) our team did well. We’re young this season and some of the underclassmen have had to step up.” Glasgow lost 1-4 to Radville in their first game Friday. Radville sc...
An annual event the community looks forward to year after year, is the Milk River Christmas Store shopping spree, which was held on Nov. 30 at the Milk River Activity Center. With assistance from volunteers, such as the Glasgow High School Student Council, local Valley County 4-H kids and individual community members, kids of all ages had the opportunity to shop for their loved ones. Oftentimes it's hard for kids to truly pick out gifts for their loved ones and keep it a surprise as usually...
Glasgow High School Student Council students were one of the many volunteers during the 32nd Annual Thanksgiving Day dinner held Nov. 28, at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center. Pictured left to right are Kimber Dulaney, Rod Karst, Josie Kemp, Nick Solorzano and Annika Smith getting dinner rolls cut and prepared for the table. In addition to the Glasgow High School student council, several volunteers gathered together to prepare and serve the meal, including Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...
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...
John L. Gilbert, 90, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. John was born on July 4, 1934, in Glasgow, Mont., to Charles and Hope (Hall) Gilbert. He was raised in Glasgow, graduating from high school there. During his school years, John held several different jobs, including Markles Store, at the bowling alley setting the pins, and corralling the last of the wild horses around Fort Peck with his father. Immediately after graduation, John began working for...
Dora (Pattison) Radakovich slipped peacefully into her Lord's hands on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, with her family by her side, after a very short illness. Family and friends will gather at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, Mont., Thursday, Dec. 5 5 to 7 p.m. in remembrance of Dora. Dora's funeral will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, at Glasgow's First Lutheran Church with a grave side service to follow at Highland Cemetery and then a luncheon at the Lutheran Church at 2:30 p.m. Dora was born on May 30, 1926,...
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...
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, Nov. 28 Thanksgiving – Federal Holiday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Thanksgiving Buffet at the Wood’s Dining Room. Serving 11 a.m. to 8...
Robert Molvig, of Tampico, Mont., passed peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Besides his parents, Agnes and Chris Molvig, he was preceded in death by his two older sisters, Dorothy Kolstad and Carol Kreer. His surviving siblings are Alyce Tracy, Charles, Donna Whittle, Kenneth, and Rick. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services are planned for late Spring 2025. Robert was THE definition of a family farmer. Other than his military time, he spent every day dedicated...
The Courier 10 Years Ago Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 You might see students from Glasgow High School, Soroptimist members and other various members of businesses and organizations standing in the intersections downtown Glasgow on Friday, Dec. 5. It's a 50-year tradition for the community to rally for funds to help provide clothing for children. The tradition started with the Glasgow Jaycees, a fraternal organization that accepted men between the ages of 21-35. The group had various projects...
The Glasgow Ice Dawgs high school team opened their 2024-25 season in Helena Nov. 23 and 24 with two wins and a loss. Glasgow beat Helena 5-4 5-1 Saturday. Sunday, Glasgow lost the third game 3-1. Glasgow struck first in their first game, drawing both the first penalty and the first goal. Tavin Boland drew the first whistle four minutes into action and took a two minute break for tripping. The Dawgs also lit up the scoreboard first on a goal from Carter Holte, assist Reilly Llewellyn, with 9:45 left in the first period. Helena answered 24...
Glasgow High School alumni Kylie Lagerquist is in her first year at the University of Utah, playing Division 1 hockey for the Skatin' Utes after graduating from Bottineau College this past spring. During the matchup of games the first weekend of November against the Montana State-University Bobcats, the Utes skated and played the game for breast cancer awareness. As a result of her family's deep friendship with Glasgow's Gwendolyne Honrud, Lagerquist played in recognition of Honrud's breast...
