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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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As eastern Montana has been attending wrestling and basketball events, the legislature continues to move legislation that will help all Montanans. Competition is heated with debates and is very fast-moving. Rules and decorum keep us in order, but sometimes the crowd, like during an athletic event, voices their opinion I do it every day here, whether in committee or on the floor, with a green (yes) or a red (no) vote on the issue at hand. We have reformed some of the government regarding...
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 Valley County Pioneer Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail [email protected] and they will mail one to you. Events are also listed below. Nas...
Glasgow High School Athletic Director (AD) and Irle School Vice Principal Brenner Flaten wears many hats, not only for the school district, but the community, his family and the Montana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA). In addition to his already many duties and accolades, he was recently honored by the MIAAA as the 2022 Montana Overall AD of the Year. Annually, the MIAAA recognizes an AD of the Year in each of the four classifications (AA, A, B and C) as well as an...
I listened to Brian Austin on “Under the Big Sky” and noted that he did forget to mention the rendering plant at the old Milk River Bridge site. This was in operation during the early days of my marriage. This building was used to render the lard from the fat from processed pork. These renderings were used for pet food as well as human consumption. We often purchased some renderings for dog food and stored them in our basement way. One evening while we were playing cards with relatives, my girls and their cousins entertained themselves by thr...
Ruth Sherwood was born in Hinsdale in 1940, and spent her childhood on farms along the Milk River near Hinsdale and Glasgow. Growing up she helped in the kitchen where her mother shared stories of Montana's homestead days and farming experiences. At the age of 11, Sherwood and her family moved to Missouri. When Sherwood had her own family, she shared the stories her mother shared with her. As time went on Sherwood decided to document these stories so they could be shared and passed down. Where t...
The Glasgow Schools held their regular monthly board meeting on Dec. 12, inside of the District Board Room. The most important topic discussed was the shortage of bus drivers the district is currently experiencing. “It’s a unique position. It fits a certain set of community members. You start in the morning, then you are done for the day, then you drive the bus in the afternoon. If you get caught up doing something in between, you can lose track of time in between,” explained Superintendent Wade Sundby on why the position is so hard to fill....
DuAnn "Tooky" Marie (Miller) Lacock passed away peacefully of natural causes in her home near Hinsdale, Mont., on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Visitation is scheduled at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, Mont., 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16, with services and Celebration of Life at Hinsdale American Legion on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Howard Pippin officiating, followed by interment at Hillview Cemetery, luncheon to follow. Tooky was born in Nelson, Minn., on April 11, 1941, the second child of...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 Glasgow Superintendent Bob Connors addressed about 20 school administrators and community members at a School Building Committee meeting Monday, explaining the splitting of the school bond issue into two questions for the voters. He said that one vote will be on $16.8 million bond for building or renovation of three school buildings: a new elementary building, additions to East Side and improvements to the high school. Valley County Commissioner Dave Pippin...
The Glasgow Chamber hosted "A Candyland Christmas" on Dec. 3 with the Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights. Chilly temperatures certainly did not deter the community to come out and enjoy the fesitivites. Santa was also able to make his way into Glasgow in the afternoon, escorted by the Glasgow Fire Department and took a few hours to talk to kids about their holiday list at Pehlke's Furniture....
With deepest sorrows, we announce Diane, age 66, passed in the evening of Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at Billings Clinic, in Billings, Mont. Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Bell Mortuary, in Glasgow, Mont. Funeral services for Diane will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nashua, Mont., with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. Burial will follow at the Nashua Cemetery. Diane Marie Ersland was born with Down's Syndrome on May 29, 1956, to Levi and...
The FMDH’s Foundation’s “Tree of Life” was lit on Monday, Nov. 28, and will remain so until the New Year! The tree is a symbol of the support received from this community and is a unique way for friends to help friends. With each gift, you can remember or honor a special person or event in your life. The names of the honorees are written on ornaments and hung, as a loving tribute, on the tree. An acknowledgement card will be sent to whomever you request. It is a great way to pay tribute to our loved ones, and a very thoughtful present that co...
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 Valley County Pioneer Museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail [email protected] and they will mail one to you. Events are also listed below. V...
The Milk River basketball team was set to attend the Special Olympics Montana State basketball Tournament in Butte Nov. 10-12 but winter hit the state and disrupted Glasgow's travel plans. Rather than travel across the state in treacherous conditions for the 89-team tournament, the hoopsters of Milk River made the shorter trek to Sidney for a friendly game against the Eagles. Coach OJ Taylor shared on Facebook: Glasgow won 32-14 but it really didn't matter who won. It was just SO much fun...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, October 24, 2012 This winter in Eastern Montana might be just what Goldilocks ordered: not to cold, not too dry, just right. The Glasgow School Board revised its student drug testing policy at the regular meeting on Oct. 10. The original drug testing policy for students participating in any extracurricular activity, adopted in 2009, required that all students in an activity be tested at the beginning of the activity's season. The revised policy is to test 20 percent of...
Alice Darlene (Nelson) Jones was born by midwife on Sept. 27, 1931, to Albert Nelson and Ida Hookland. On Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, Darlene, 91, passed on, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont., on to the Glory of Life Everlasting and into the arms of Jesus. Services were held Monday, Oct. 17, at the Hinsdale American Legion Hall at 2 p.m., with reception following. Darlene's final resting place is in Hillview Cemetery. Her childhood was spent in Genevieve, Mont., on her parents' 1910 homestead. Her...
Alice Darlene Jones was born by midwife on Sept. 27, 1931, to Albert Nelson and Ida Hookland. On Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, Darlene, 91, passed at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont., on to the Glory of Life Everlasting and into the arms of Jesus. Services will be held Monday, Oct. 17, at the Hinsdale American Legion Hall at 2 p.m., with reception to follow. Darlene's final resting place will be in Hillview Cemetery. Her childhood was spent in Genevieve, Mont., on her parents' 1910 homestead. Her...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 15th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture of Montana. "The Hall of Fame exists to honor those who have made an impact in their part of the state and represent Montana's authentic heritage for future generations," said DuWayne...
For the week of Sept. 12 through Sept. 18, there were 20 motor vehicle stops, one request for a VIN inspection, six reports of loose livestock and four reports of loose dogs. For the week of Sept. 19 through 24, there were 15 motor vehicle stops, three requests for VIN inspections, six loose livestock, two barking dogs, one loose dog and one missing dog. Thursday, Sept. 15 1422 – A male came in with a plate number of a vehicle that has been parked for over a year I the parking lot across the street that the Rundle Suites own. He wanted to g...
Those driving in and out of Fort Peck have noticed updated speed limit signs on the Fort Peck Highway, specifically MT Highway 42 and 24, reducing the speed limit to 60 miles per hour. These new signs were placed over the summer due to a speed study that was requested by the Valley County Commissioners in 2021. On March 17, 2021, Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer as well as the three Valley County Commissioners, John Fahlgren, Paul Tweten and Mary Armstrong, wrote a letter to Montana Department of...
Monte Layne Eayrs, age 68, passed away at the Glendive Medical Center Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, after a courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, 2-5 p.m., at the Glasgow VFW, all friends and family are welcome. He was born to Ralph "Dutch" and Dorothy (Dolson) Eayrs in Glasgow, Mont., on Aug. 22, 1953. He joined his brother, Jack Lund, and was soon the big brother to his three sisters, Tracie, Colleen, and Kristi. Monte grew up on the Milk...
For the week of Aug. 22 through 28, there were 19 motor vehicle stops, five reports of loose/lost dogs, two VIN inspection requests and two reports of loose livestock. For the week of Aug. 29 through Sept. 3, there were 20 motor vehicle stops, two requests for a VIN inspection, five reports of loose livestock and one report of a loose dog. For the week of Sept. 5 through Sept. 10, there were 13 motor vehicle stops, one request for a VIN inspection, five reports of loose livestock and two reports of barking/loose dogs. Friday, Aug. 26 1202 – R...
After the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, Senator Jon Tester (D) took time to discuss the bill and its intended effects with the Courier. The Senator’s staff highlighted three major impacts of the bill as related to Montana residents: invest hundreds of billions of dollars to pay down America’s debt, lower costs for working families and unleash American energy production. As with many farmers, the discussion started by touching on the weather and the grasshoppers this year. Tester, who lost a field of barley to the hoppers thi...
Marlyn Gloyne Orahood was born March 10, 1937, to Walter and Della (Emerson) Gloyne. She was the oldest of three children. Marlyn married Wesley Orahood March 28, 1958, after knowing him for five months and five days. Marlyn left to be with Wesley on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, 41 days after Wesley blazed the trail for their next chapter. Marlyn was raised on the family ranch west of Harlem, Mont. She graduated from Harlem High School in 1955. In the fall of 1957 Marlyn's teaching career began at...
The 2022 NEMT Fair featured entertainment for fans of all ages from Montana Premiere Entertainment Fun Time to the Ned Ledoux and Clay Walker concert culminating the fair Saturday night. Milk River Motor Sports presented their Demolition Derby Friday night while Octane Addiction's Motorcycle Stunts wowed the crowd on Thursday. The Glasgow Rodeo Committee brought the PRCA ProRodeo show to town Tuesday and Wednesday. The annual 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale was held Friday afternoon....
Great American Outdoors Act funding is giving the Bureau of Land Management's Grub Dam a new lease on life in Valley County, Montana.ç Workers receåntly broke ground on a rehabilitation project to restore the 58-year-old dam, which attracts many recreational visitors to its approximately 690-surface-acre reservoir amidst more than 500,000 acres of BLM-managed lands. Located about 22 miles southwest of Glasgow, the dam also serves as a portion of Beaver Branch Road and provides critical t...
