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1 Years Ago: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 Although the calendar says August, the severe weather season is still going strong across Northeastern Montana. Quite a few storms moved from west to east across Valley County on Monday afternoon. They brought 40 mph. wind and half-inch hail to Hinsdale. Southeast of Baylor 1-inch hail was reported, along with more than an inch of rain. Lustre also received more than an inch of rain, all within a 40-minute window, along with the hail. Real working cowboys...
The Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 medical field scholarships. The FMDH Foundation scholarship program started in 1990, with the first family memorial gift given in 1989 by Frank Heckner. With several generous gifts in the last few years, we have a total of 10 named scholarships. In order to have a named scholarship, a donation of $10,000 or more must be donated to the FMDH Foundation. It is a great way to honor a family member, continuing their legacy and passion for great...
For the week of July 10 to July 16 there were 20 motor vehicle stops, 11 reports of loose cattle, six reports of loose dogs, and one parking violation. Monday, July 10 2251 – Caller reported that a loud diesel truck flew by their residence. She stated that the vehicle pulled up in front of her residence and flashed its lights into her house. She was unable to get a license plate number. Tuesday, July 11 0535 – Caller called stating that someone had a car accident the night before. The vehicle was wrapped around his tree. He said that there is...
1 Years Ago: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Montana's unemployment rate held steady at 5.4 percent in June, The same rate as in May, a pause in the long-term downward trend experienced throughout 2013. In Valley County the rate of unemployment was 4.4 percent, its customary place in the middle of the figures for counties in Northeastern and Eastern Montana. Unemployment in neighboring counties: Phillips – 5.7 percent, Roosevelt – 6.5 percent, Sheridan – 2.5 percent, Daniels – 4.4 percent, McCone...
A popular Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 6 program that allows kids and their friends or families to check out free fishing rods and tackle is in full swing again this year. In time for summer fishing, FWP staff has restocked and maintained over 350 fishing rods in most of the 41 different location sites across Montana’s Hi-Line. The “Kids to Fish” program lets anglers check out fishing rods and reels equipped with basic tackle, such as hooks, bobbers, and sinkers. Typically, eight rods are at each location, and some places have a tackl...
Eugene R. "Pete" Nicol, 94, of Nashua Mont., passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, surrounded by family. A private family burial will be held Saturday, July 22. Pete was born on May 18, 1929, in Nashua. He spent the first six years of his life on the farm located on the Milk River Coulee along the Missouri River. In 1935, due to the construction of the Fort Peck Dam, the family relocated to the farm just southeast of Nashua. He grew up working the farm until being drafted into the Army....
Saddle Bronc: 1st - Cordell Laugherty 2nd - Caden McCarthy Calf Roping: 1st - Larry Nordlund Women's Breakaway: 1st - Alexis Canen 2nd - Teal Luther Jr. Breakaway: 1st - J.P. Cornwell 2nd - Blake Ozark Team Roping: 1st - Dave Madison and Brandon Cole 2nd - Dale Cambell and Jim Cole 3rd - Tucker Hould and Dennis Donavan 4th - Chris Cole and Jim Cole Ranch Bronc: 1st - Kaden Wood 2nd - James Cochran 3rd - Asael Barlow 4th - Wesley Cox 5th - Tyrus Lamere 6th - Tyrese Gone There were no qualified...
July 5 Northern Prairie Auto def. Milk River Beavers via forfeit Northern Prairie Auto def. Alley’s Palace 24-4 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Taylor Storage 23-7 Taylor Storage def. Milk River Beavers via forfeit Dinks def. Alley’s Palace 15-9 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Dinks 24-5 July 12 Taylor Storage def. Dinks 19-5 Dinks def. Northern Prairie Auto 13-11 Alley’s Palace def. Milk River Bevers via Forfeit Taylor Storage def.Alley’s Palace 28-7 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Northern Prairie Auto 13-4 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Milk River Bevers via Forfeit League...
Milk River Days held their annual celebration July 2 through 4 in Hinsdale with the celebration kicking off on with the Kayak Poker Run in Hinsdale Park, following by the rodeo and street dance on the 3rd. The July 4th holiday saw crowds brave the cool fall-like weather with the Milk River Days Parade, ping pong ball drop, BBQ served by the Hinsdale Community, the Ambulance Fund Pie Auction, Horseshoe Tournament with kids games and the water slide available for many more memories of the day....
1 Years Ago: Wednesday July 3, 2013 It would be hard to miss this railroad project. Wooden ties have been laid out along the tracks from Glasgow to Wolf Point for weeks. Motels in Glasgow are full of railroad people and derailment specialists have filled camping spaces with company RVs. Road master Damon Fry out of Williston is in charge of this big maintenance project. He said that the Glasgow to Wolf Point segment started June 9 and is scheduled to finish July 14. Some 65,000 ties will be...
June 28 Northern Prairie Auto def. Dinks 29-10 Dinks def. Milk River Beavers 10-4 Taylor Storage def. Alley’s Palace 30-9 Northern Prairie Auto def. Taylor Storage 13-4 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Milk River Beavers 31-6 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Alley’s Palace 31-1 League Standings 5th Ave Pharmacy 8-0 Northern Prairie Auto 6-2 Taylor Storage 5-3 Dinks 3-5 Alley’s Palace 2-6 Milk River Beavers 0-8 This Week’s Games Wednesday, July 5 Field 1: 6 p.m. Milk River Beavers vs. Northern Prairie Auto 7:30 p.m. Alley’s Palace vs. Northern Prairie Auto Field 2:...
On June 11, 2023, The Daughters of the American Revolution, which is based out of Glasgow, honored the town of Harlem with an "Excellence in Historic Preservation Award."Members from Black Eagle-Assiniboine, the sponsoring Chapter, were joined by members of Milk River Chapter to honor Harlem citizens. On Nov. 30, 1992, two C-141 cargo planes from McChord Air Force Base in Washington collided in the air near Harlem along Montana's Hi-Line during a refueling training exercise. The citizens of...
On June 23, Governor Greg Gianforte today submitted a request to President Joe Biden for a presidential major disaster declaration due to flooding in Montana in April. The governor’s request is for the counties of Blaine, Daniels, Hill, Park, Roosevelt, Sheridan, and Valley, along with the Fort Peck Tribes. “For the month of March, Montana experienced colder and wetter conditions than usual,” Gov. Gianforte wrote in a letter to Pres. Biden. “By the end of the first week of April, Montana experienced sustained high temperatures, up to 80 degr...
June 21 Taylor Storage def. Milk River Beavers 17-0 Alley’s Palace def. Milk River Beavers 20-11 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Dinks 27-1 Taylor Storage def. Dinks 23-3 Northern Prairie Auto def. Alley’s Palace 21-5 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Northern Prairie Auto 14-12 League Standings 5th Ave Pharmacy 6-0 Northern Prairie Auto 4-2 Taylor Storage 4-2 Dinks 2-4 Alley’s Palace 2-4 Milk River Beavers 0-6 This Week’s Games Wednesday, June 28 Field 1: 6 p.m. Dinks vs. Northern Prairie Auto 7:30 p.m. Dinks vs. Milk River Beavers Field 2: 6 p.m. Taylor Storage...
1The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) and Nemont Manor Foundation are pleased to award $50,000 in grants to 10 organizations that benefit the Valley County community. The Valley County Masonic Endowment was established at MCF by the Nemont Manor Foundation in 2022. "We are excited to award the first grants from the Valley County Masonic Endowment to support some outstanding community projects," said Jim Rector, board chair of the Nemont Manor Foundation. Grant requests were reviewed by...
The Montana Newspaper Association (MNA) held their annual convention on June 17 and 18 in Helena, Mont., where a variety of representatives of Montana newspapers gathered, socialized and recognized each other for their work. The convention concluded with the MNA announcing the winners of the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. This contest is the MNA's way of thanking the hardworking processionals in the newspaper industry and highlighting their successes and efforts. The Glasgow Courier was...
Milk River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members Leila Seyfert, Joy Linn and Melissa Ancell celebrated Flag Day in Glasgow, June 14. They presented certificates to area businesses that were flying their flags and the certificates were for proper display and use of the American Flag. The DAR promotes and encourages a strong patriotic feeling and respect for The Flag of the United States of America. The principal objectives are to: Keep the Flag flying Protect the Flag under...
The hardest working man we know went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The family invites you to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m., at the VFW in Glasgow, Mont. A luncheon will follow. Alvin Ernest Austin "Ernie" was born on July 7, 1934, to Alvin and Laura Austin in Helena, Mont. Ernie grew up in Conrad and helped his father during the war. He took every Wednesday off school to help butcher hogs at the meat packing plant. Then the family moved to Augusta, Mont.,...
Twenty-eight teams participated in the Milk River Catfish Days Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, June 3, in front of the Glasgow Elks Lodge. This tournament was 100 percent payback, and the Glasgow Chamber kicked in an additional $200 purse. First place went to Reno Shambo and Petrina Ariwite from Hays, Mont. They walked away with a prize of $800. Second place went to Cade Myrick and Chance McAllister from Glasgow. They scored a prize of $500. Third place was awarded to Nathan and Hank Hopstad...
On Saturday, June 3, a record 73 participants pounded the pavement in downtown Glasgow for the Milk River Catfish Days CatfishCrawl. For the 1-mile run/walk, Tyrus Hartwell was in first place with a time of 6 minutes, 22 seconds. Taden Sundeen took second, finishing in 7 minutes, 50 seconds. Saunten Gamas claimed third place with a time of 8 minutes, 22 seconds. The 5K walk run/walk was won by Jacob Zanker. He finished in 18 minutes, 50 seconds. Dalton Sand came in second place with a time of 21 minutes, 48 seconds. James Seekins clenched...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Glasgow's high school and middle school band teacher, Dr. Brad Persinger, has been named as the VFW Montana Teacher of the Year. The award was publicly presented by the VFW's Art Widhalm at this year's Memorial Day ceremony. Renowned Assiniboine artist William Standing will be featured at the Pioneer Museum in Glasgow in what could be the largest assembly of his art, sponsored by the Valley County Historical Society. The centerpiece of the show is "The...
June 7 Alley’s Palace def. Milk River Beavers via forfeit Taylor Storage def. Alley’s Palace 23-10 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Northern Prairie Auto 24-5 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Milk River Beavers via forfeit Taylor Storage def. Dinks 12-2 Northern Prairie Auto def. Dinks 21-5 League Standings 5th Ave Pharmacy 2-0 Taylor Storage 2-0 Alley’s Palace 1-1 Northern Prairie Auto 1-1 Dinks 0-2 Milk River Beavers 0-2 This Week’s Games Field 1: 6 p.m. Taylor Storage vs. Northern Prairie Auto 7:30 p.m. Milk River Beavers vs. Northern Prairie Auto Field 2: 6 p....
Mother Nature made her presence known in more ways that one over the last week with severe thunderstorms, flooding and a tornado. After many reports of tornado sightings the evening of June 1 on the Valley and Daniels County border, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Glasgow confirmed a landspout tornado occurred near Lustre. A storm survey team from the Weather Service went out to the area and did not see any visible damage to property or fields. There was also no report injuries. As a...
Helen Caricaburu Dyba passed away at her home in Billings, Mont., on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the age of 85. A celebration of Helen's life will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at Sam & Jeff's in Glasgow. Helen was born in Glasgow, Mont., to Basque immigrants Peter and Mary Jane Caricaburu, on Nov. 6, 1937. Two weeks after she was born, her father passed away, leaving her mother to raise her and six brothers and sisters on a farm along the Milk River. A farmgirl at heart, she helped with...
Just when you think you've seen it all, the Cat Classic will surprise you with conditions one might deem impossible. After two consecutive years with unseasonably low water, we had nearly record river flows to contend with. At least minor flooding was occurring throughout the tournament boundaries as the main channel and its tributary creeks swelled with the onslaught of early summer rainfall. The Tampico section in particular saw rapid overnight rise, going from 2,000 to 5,000 CFS (cubic feet p...