Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Sorted by date Results 401 - 425 of 782
The High School Ice Dawgs bounced back this past weekend, Dec. 28 and 29, after suffering two disappointing losses to Billings the weekend prior. Glasgow hosted the Copper City Kings, in town from Butte, at the Valley Event Center for a pair of games 12 hours apart. The action started at 8 p.m. Dec. 28 when the Dawgs took to the ice to defend their home. Copper City went up on the board first when Carson Barry scored with an assist from Noah Williamson. Glasgow answered back just under two minut...
Betty Jean "BJ" Geda Olson, 85, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Powers Cottage in Billings, Mont., holding her grandson Jordon's hand. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave., Billings. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park in Billings. Betty Jean was born in Camas, Wash., to Earl and Mabel Clemons, on April 26,...
The Glasgow Ice Dawgs high school boys started their season in Sidney, Dec. 6 through 8, after their scheduled games in Havre the weekend before had been canceled since the Ice Hawks did not have a goalie for the weekend of play. The Dawgs faced off against the hosts in their first game, falling to Richland 8-4. Glasgow jumped out to a two goal lead in the first. Isaac Braaten notched the first goal, with an assist from Michael Hoyer. Braaten again placed the Dawgs on the board, with assists by Ian Peterson and Colter Barnett. The lead...
GWENDOLYNE HONRUD THE COURIER The day was not exactly frigid, but it was as cool as could be. Friends and family gathered outside the Glasgow Civic Center to cheer on dedicated volunteers as they took a dip into icy water for the 2019 Middle of Nowhere Polar Plunge. After spending the morning enjoying the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture's Christmas Stroll, and before the annual Parade of Lights, scores of people gathered around the temporary pool for the afternoon's...
For 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. THURSDAY – DEC. 5 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - First Community Bank Hinsdale Christmas Open House, 203 Montana St. Hinsdale 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - LPL Financial Holiday Open House at Gary Wageman’s Office, 519 2nd Ave. S. 5 -6 p.m. - Bell Mortuary Christmas Open House at the mortuary, 701 2nd Ave. S, Glasgow. 5-9 p.m. - Raise the Roof Fundraiser for the Glasgow Calvary Baptist Church at the VFW, 1222 US Hwy...
Sidney Albert Simonsen, age 98 of Hinsdale, Mont., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Glasgow, Mont. Sidney was born on May 1, 1921, in a log cabin on the left bank of the Milk River at Miles Crossing on property homesteaded by his father in 1902. When Sidney reached school age, the family moved north to the coulee in order for him and his sister Grace could attend North Bench country school. When the time came for higher education, they spent school terms in a boarding house in Hinsdale,...
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...
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....
It is an age-old problem for governments – and one that has divided the left from the right for the better part of the century – how to best fund government services and which services, if any, should be funded. That is the precise question facing a state-wide bipartisan legislative subcommittee this coming year as they prepare a study of the state’s revenue and spending models. The questions at hand being how best to fund the Montana governmental services people have grown accustomed to, what services can be cut or optimized and what can b...
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...
In 28 years of playing in Class B, the Glasgow Scotties brought home their 17th District 2B Title in school history on Nov. 2, after playing three games during the two-day tournament on home court. The Lady Scotties came into the tournament as a first seed, which meant they had to wait to find out the results of the Malta vs. Poplar came at 10 a.m. the first day of the tournament on Nov. 1. The M-ettes came away victorious and they hoped to keep that momentum against the Scotties. With the home...
From the recent Ag Expo to planning events well into next year, the Chamber doesn’t slow down. The Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture held their big Northeast Montana Agriculture Expo & Night of Honors Oct. 11 at the Valley Event Center. The annual event is the Chamber’s premiere agriculture showcase, bringing together stakeholders from across the industry. The all-day event kicked off 7:30 that morning with breakfast burritos prepared and served by the Hinsdale FFA and 4-H clubs, and went until late that evening with the Har...
Having a presence in the community since 1958, Soroptimist International, which is a coined word meaning best for women, provides resources and opportunities that allows women and children the opportunity to reach their full potential and reach their dreams. Their mission is simple, provide women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic power. Current President Maridene Johnson and the 23 active members of the Glasgow Soroptimist have been doing just that. With various events such as Trunk of Treasures,...
For September and October, the Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open during the month of October, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Powerhouse tours are available only by advance appointment. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. WEDNESDAY – OCT. 16 7 p.m. - Humanities Montana and Valley County Pioneer Museum present Beth Judy, author of Bold Women in Montana. She will discuss her book at the Valley County Pioneer Museum. THURSDAY – OCT. 17...
Thomas ‘Tommy’ L. Cornwell was born to Thomas H. and Lila K. Cornwell on March 2, 1931, at Glasgow, Mont. He went to school there and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1949. He grew up at Cornwell Ranch under the feet of his grandfather, learning to repair machinery, buildings or anything that was broken. Tommy married Mary Lou Hines on June 4, 1951. Throughout their marriage, Mary supported him in his many occupations. He worked for Newton Motors and the US Post Office. Tommy and his family moved to Harrison, Mont., to work on a ran...
After rescheduling twice earlier this year due to unfavorable weather conditions, Mother Nature finally decided to cooperate on Oct. 5, providing a crisp, cool fall day, with a sky as blue as a robin's egg for the Mental Health Walk, sponsored by the Valley C.A.R.E. Coalition. Community members of all ages came out to walk in solidarity to get people talking about and be accepting of mental illness. The overall theme of the walk was that the disease can affect any one, any family, and there is a...
Two Rivers Economic Growth and its four subcommittees have continued working over the past few months to improve the community. From hosting Alive at Five events, reaching out to businesses to entice them to have a storefront in Glasgow, and seeking out assistance in installing directional signage, they are constantly seeking out ways to make Valley County the best place to live, work and play. After wrapping up their first year of Alive at Five, events that were held once a month to get people out and experience different areas of the city, we...
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...
The month of September has been National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a month-long endeavor to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on a topic that is often taboo to talk about and stigmatized. According to FMDH employee Samantha Griffin, who is currently in school to become a licensed clinical social worker, in 2017 the national death by suicide rate rose by four percent while Montana saw a rise of 15 percent, which means that most Montana residents know someone who has attempted suicide or struggled with suicidal...
Dr. Patrick "Rick" Joseph Stuber checked into the 19th hole on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. There will be no funeral at Rick's request. Cremation has taken place and his cremains will be spread upon the Rock Creek near Thoeny, Mont. He was born a Thoeny, Montana boy in Glasgow, Mont., June 6, 1947, to Joseph Albert and Patricia Ann (Langteau) Stuber. He attended the Abbey in Richardton, N.D., his freshman year but otherwise received his elementary and high school education in Hinsdale, Mont. He was...
The FMDH Foundation recently gifted Glasgow High School a new Game Ready Machine, a device that helps student athletes with joint injuries, such as those that affect their ankle, knee or shoulder, as well as larger muscles, like hamstrings. RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has long been used to treat acute and chronic injury. Game Ready offers adjustable cold therapy and intermittent compression in one easy-to-use system, making it easy to apply the two most difficult-to-manage aspects...
The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has decked the streets in Scottie Pride this year. The idea to order 100 flags from the Glasgow Student Council came up over the summer with the Chamber Board from member and Scottie Athletic Director Brenner Flaten. He said, "this was an idea that just came to me in the middle of the summer when driving down Main Street and taking note of how many flag holders are already in place. I have always loved that Glasgow and National Honor Society put up American flags...
Students arriving at, and returning to, Irle School this year found themselves – once again – playing at Bundy Park for recess. The reason? The school's playground upgrade and expansion has fallen behind schedule due to weather, but is inching ever closer to completion and better accessibility for all the attending students. Currently, the expansion is finishing up with concrete work to the outer walking path and drainage upgrades to fix the issues with standing water before moving the bas...
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. WEDNESDAY – AUG. 21 Glasgow Hump Day 5-8 p.m. - Alive at Five at the Busted Knuckle. 5-8 p.m. - Chill With A Cop at the Glasgow Police Department. E...
Albert George Franzen, 88, of Glasgow Mont., passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. Albert was born Sept. 7, 1930, to John and Alma (Willer) Franzen at Anna Chester's Boarding House in Hinsdale, Mont. He attended school in Hinsdale for six years and then the family moved to Glasgow where he went to school until he went to work for his sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Clarence Fuhrman, at their family farm near Opheim. Albert joined the Army in 1948, serving in the Army...
