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Based upon the latest models at press time, the National Weather Service in Glasgow is projecting that flooding is almost imminent for the Milk River in Glasgow; it's just a matter of when. Thankfully, flooding hasn't really been on anyone's radar lately due to abnormally low temperatures for this time of year. According to Warning Coordination Meteorologist Patrick Gilchrist, it is very unusual to have this much snow on the ground this time of year, stating, "The longer we hold onto the snow,...
Local input is a hallmark of democracy. Good laws should and do bubble up from neighborhoods, country churches, and bar stools, just as bad ideas are often killed by the folks who have to live with the results. That’s why, if you’re running for public office, it’s a smart idea to say that you’re in support of local decisions. Imagine the alternative: “I’m from the distant government and I’m here to tell you how to live your life.” You probably wouldn’t win many votes. But that alternative is precisely what our lone U.S. Congressman, Greg...
School closures are few and far between in Northeast Montana, even with the severe weather that is typical for the region. Following the recent weather event that was reported on in the Courier (It’s Snow Joke, March 7), one of the most asked questions was, “When was the last time schools closed in Glasgow?” While school administrators were unable to answer the question, a few Courier readers pointed us in the right direction. Prior to the cancellation of classes on March 5, the last known school closure in Glasgow was in February of 1978....
Temperatures will be warming up in the Upper Yellowstone and Upper Musselshell River basins with readings in the fifties to lower sixties by mid-week. That will allow tributaries to start sending water and ice into the main stem rivers. Generally, it takes about five to ten days to evacuate ice out from the Billings area all the way through the Lower Yellowstone River. Things will take a little longer in the Milk and Poplar River basins as temperatures are not as warm, but it won’t be too far behind the other two. Two-thirds of Montana’s ice ja...
Due to frozen pipes, the Pioneer Museum will be closed until May 1. We will be open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.. For special appointments or more information call 406-228-4926. THURSDAY – FRIDAY MARCH 8-9 Farm Management Workshop held at the Cottonwood Inn, Glasgow, Register by contacting Keri Hays, 406-994-3511 or [email protected] or Goerge Haynes 406-994-5012 or [email protected]. FRIDAY – MARCH 09 12 Noon - The Nashua Senior Citizen Association monthly meeting at the Nashua Senior Center. A potluck meal will precede the meeti...
Our beloved Father, Grandfather and Brother, Clarence George, age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Glasgow, Mont., on March 3, 2018. He always had a great sense of humor and had more to add to every story. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 10, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Pastor Todd Wright officiating, followed by a luncheon. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery following the luncheon. Condolences may be left at...
The Missouri/Milk River Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will be hosting its 32nd Annual Fundraising banquet in support of Ducks Unlimited’s 81st birthday on March 10 at the Cottonwood Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The Cottonwood will be serving their prime rib dinner until 6:30 p.m. Ducks Unlimited has provided the local chapter with an outstanding lineup of guns and other Ducks Unlimited memorabilia. There is also an awesome lineup of prizes and services provided by the local community. Some of the prizes to be taken home will be given away via l...
WEDNESDAY – FEB. 14 St. Mary Milk River Summit in Glasgow Tuesday & Wednesday, Feb. 13-14. More info www.dnrc.mt.gov/division/water. 1 – 4 p.m. - Veteran Affairs Officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic. If bad weather exists on days of travel, stay tuned to the local radio stations for updated information. 1 p.m. - Foot care the second Wednesday of the month at Nashua Senior Center. Sign up by calling the center, 746-3370, or Shirley Ersland, 746-3384. THURSDAY – FEB. 15 Social time at the Nashua Senior Center is Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and T...
Save the date and plan to attend the second annual conservation fundraising dinner hosted by the Hi-Line Sportsmen on Saturday evening, Feb. 24, at Glasgow’s St. Raphael’s Parish Center gymnasium. Tickets for the banquet are limited in number and are available from more than a dozen members of the local chapter committee. Deadline to purchase early-bird tickets—which include a chance to win two tickets to the John Michael Montgomery concert at this summer’s NE Montana Fair—is Monday, Feb. 12. Doors open on Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. for drinks and ga...
The Northeast Montana Fair Concert Committee announced on Dec. 15, country artist John Michael Montgomery will be headlining the 2018 Northeast Montana Fair Concert on Aug. 4. Montgomery is a chart-topping country artist with hits such as “Rope the Moon,” “Life’s a Dance,” “Sold,” “The Grundy-County Auction Incident,” and “I Swear.” With 16 million albums sold in his career, 15 number-one singles and numerous awards and nominations to his name, he is expected to have the crowd singing and dancing. After a multi-year hiatus, the Glasgow A...
Thanks for Putting Out That Fire The residents of Nemont Manor wish to express their sincerest, heartfelt and grateful thanks to those who helped and assisted us during our fire emergency on Dec. 1. This goes also to those who came to the aid of their friends, neighbors and relatives. In appreciation, we would like to thank the Glasgow Fire Department, the neighboringf fire emergency communities, the emergency medical teams, the Glasgow Police Department, Valley County Transit, Glasgow Public School District, Milk River Community Center,...
Harold M. Brown, 96, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at United Methodist Church in Glasgow, with Pastor Howard Pippin officiating. Inurnment will follow at Hillview Cemetery in Hinsdale, at 11:30 a.m. A reception and Celebration of Life will follow at the American Legion Post 45 in Hinsdale. He was the son of Martin and Leila (Hull) Brown, born and raised on the family homestead in North Valley County on July 17, 1921. He grew...
Early Saturday morning firefighters responded to an incident at Nemont Manor. The fire originated from a faulty furnace located in the basement. Although it was quickly extinguished, the smoke from the small blaze filled the building's basement and most of the lobby. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire but due to the smoke several residents were evacuated from the premises while the smoke cleared. The residents were taken to the Milk River Activity Center by the Valley County...
Would you like to donate a few hours of your time this holiday season and pay it forward? The Soroptimists has the perfect opportunity for you! Please consider making a donation to the annual Block of Bucks on Friday, Dec. 8. If you have a couple of hours to spare on Saturday, Dec. 9, consider assisting local families shop for much needed winter clothing. The Sopromists, along with student council members and representatives from local businesses including: Cape Air, Leader Aviation, Eugene’s, Sam and Jeff’s, Milk River Activity Center and Fis...
WEDNESDAY – DEC. 6 2-3 p.m. - Adults (over the age of 18) who are providing full or part-time care to another adult who has a chronic illness or disability are invited to attend a Caregiver Support Group meeting at the Valley County Senior Citizen Center at 328 4th Street South in Glasgow. Meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of every month. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. - Adults Only Open Skating at the Valley Event Center. $2 to skate, $2 to rent skates, lessons are free. THURSDAY – DEC. 7 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Christmas Open House at First Commu...
Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle reports a quiet holiday weekend locally, at least with regard to significant accidents and arrests. County Commissioner Paul Tweten tells us that Great West Engineering made their final inspections Nov. 28 on the bridge over Beaver Creek on Milk River Road near Hinsdale. County Planner Renee Clampitt still has Valley County atlas books for sale (complete with township, range and communities), as well as wall maps and folding maps featuring the county on one side and towns on the other. Atlas books are $30....
Sarah Swanson has recently been named Milk River Watershed Alliance’s new coordinator. She will be advocating for the health of the Milk River Watershed and the rehabilitation needs of the St. Mary facilities and diversion system. With deep roots in Northeast Montana dating back to her great-grandparent’s homestead north of Hinsdale, Swanson’s Hi-Line heritage has instilled in her a drive to work to enrich rural communities for future generations, while supporting the men and women of agriculture working in acres, instead of hours. She is a...
Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle confirms that jail numbers are on the rise. The number of inmates rose from 13 to 41 this week, mainly due to transfers from Yellowstone, Missoula and Ravalli counties. County Planner Rene Clampitt has Valley County atlas books for sale (complete with township, range and communities). She’s also offering excellent wall maps and folding maps featuring the county on one side and towns on the other. And the price is right: Atlas books are $30. Maps are $10. Contact Clampitt at 406-228-6222 or find her at C...
WEDNESDAY – NOV. 8 7 p.m. - Long-term care ombudsman Glenna Chapman presents “Navigating the Uncharted Journey” at the Valley County Senior Citizen Center. THURSDAY - NOV. 9 9:30 a.m. - The Nashua Community is invited to the Ladies’ Coffee Hour every Thursday at the Nashua Senior Center. 3 p.m. - The Valley County Transit Board will meet at the Valley County Transit office (use the back door/east entrance). 6 – 8 p.m. - Glasgow Climate Science Forum at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Museum. 7 – 8 p.m. - Grief Support Group, GriefShare,...
Rural America embodies the best of our nation. Tough, rugged, resilient and hard working. To me, it’s something that is quintessentially American, like a Charlie Russell painting. Something that can’t always be measured, yet is always felt. Today, I worry about the serious threats facing our rural communities. These are communities that help one another, produce our food, extract energy and fuel our economy. I hear a lot of talk about the value of a Nation, State, County, or City. Normally, that is expressed in terms of gross product, or wha...
The decision to auction off the Magruder property was approved to be sold last week by the Valley County Commissioners. The parcel of land, located on the south side of town along MT Highway 42, was utilized as the home to the local farmer’s market. The plot will be sold at an auction taking place in the lobby at the Valley County Courthouse on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 9:30 a.m. Commissioners also decided in favor of an increase in the clothing allowance and differential pay for the Valley County Sheriff’s Office. The clothing allowance was inc...
We couldn’t have asked for better conditions for the 2017 Catfish Clash, held in Williston, N.D., on Aug. 19, as 53 boats set out to conquer the Mighty Missouri. The Williston section always provides big fish and plenty of them. The days leading up to this year’s seventh-annual “Clash” were consistent and, in turn, it provided a bit of river stability that all anglers were able to enjoy. Weather on the day of the event was about as ideal as one could hope for. Air temperatures stuck in the mid 80s, storms stayed by the wayside, river flows (alt...
Construction will soon begin on a new bridge just west of Hinsdale. Due to begin on Aug. 28, the project will replace the bridge over Beaver Creek on Milk River Road. The contract will be carried out by Tamietti Construction of Great Falls. The bulk of the project will be completed by Nov. 26, and the crew will have the bridge finished sometime in December. Ballots have been sent out for an upcoming election concerning mills to aid Valley View Nursing Home. The proposed 10-mill levy over two years will offset the deficit between the cost that...
The 3rd Annual Paint Run/Walk is this Saturday, Aug. 19. So far, 164 entry forms have been submitted with a goal of 200 entrants. You can still register by picking up an entry form at BS Central, D&G, First Community Bank, all Glasgow Ezzie's, Flip Burgers, Glasgow Courier, Chamber, Glasgow Rec Dept., Holiday or Taco Shack. All entry forms must be turned in at the recreation department before the event. The walk/run raises money for the Warriors on the Water program, which is a part of the...