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  • Top Headlining Articles of 2020

    Courier Staff|Dec 29, 2021

    Biden Intends to Rescind Keystone XL Permit JAN. 20 - In yet another setback to TC Energy and the building of the Keystone XL pipeline, CBC in Canada was first to report on Jan. 17 confirmation of President-elect Joe Biden's intent to rescind the KXL pipeline permit. Biden campaigned on canceling the Canadian pipeline project, which will run through Valley County, after having opposed it during his time as Vice President under President Barack Obama. Obama punted the controversial political...

  • 'Tis the Season...

    FRANK A. and LIN L. VARGO|Nov 24, 2021

    Thanksgiving is tomorrow so Happy Thanksgiving to all. Decorations for Thanksgiving and Christmas are going up everywhere! Oh my, what a time we shall have! If you are looking for that special gift to give for Christmas, maybe you would enjoy going on an adventure of a road trip! December 4th and 5th at Virgelle Merc, will be putting on their “A Real Country Christmas at a Real Country Store!" All decked out for Christmas! Ghost Town Just in case you have never heard of the little ghost town of Virgelle, Mt, go thru Havre and hang a left on U...

  • New Ad-Agent at The Courier

    Courier Staff|Oct 6, 2021

    The Glasgow Courier is proud to announce the long vacant position of advertising agent has been filled by Theresa "Reese" Johnson of Nashua. "I look forward to building long term relationships with the businesses in Valley County, and am eager to meet clients in person in the coming weeks," Johnson said. Johnson holds a bachelor's degree in media studies with an emphasis on photography from Montana State University, in Bozeman. In the early 1990s, Johnson was an ad photographer and... Full story

  • Forsan et haec olim menisse invabit.

    Frank and Lin Vargo, Special to the Courier|Sep 15, 2021

    It's Latin. It translates into "Perhaps some day these things will be a pleasure to recall." By the time that you read this, 9/11 will have passed and many Americans as well as people around the world will be reminiscing as to where they were on that day in infamy. We know where we were and exactly what we were doing. By the time the dust had settled in New York, 2,977 lives had been lost, and the "War on Terror" was being initiated by President George W. Bush. It lasted basically for 20 years...

  • COVID-19 Update

    Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Dec 2, 2020

    Montana’s COVID-19 numbers dropped last week with the long holiday weekend, with one day of reporting showing fewer than 400 cases. Health experts across the nation, however, are predicting a surge of new cases in the upcoming weeks as people return to normal routines from travel and holiday get-togethers without quarantining. If persons do not quarantine, it is highly recommended that they stay home if exhibiting any signs of illness. The most recent update for Valley County from the Health Department was posted on Nov. 27. That update s... Full story

  • Valley County Confirms Second Death

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Oct 14, 2020

    Over the past week, Valley County has added 65 new cases and five hospitalizations to the county’s COVID-19 numbers. As of press time, there are 58 active cases with 137 recovered for a total number of cases of 195, and 12 total hospitalizations with four active. The increase in county numbers come as the state hits record highs in new cases. On Oct. 12, the state recorded 7,432 active cases, which is the highest it’s been since the state started regularly publishing COVID-19 information in March and as of Oct. 11, there have been 210 COV... Full story

  • Jobs for Montana's Graduates Recognized

    Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Oct 14, 2020

    Last month Governor Steve Bullock announced that Jobs for Montana’s Graduates received its 14th “5-of-5” award. Glasgow High School was among 16 schools in the state recognized for reaching the “5-of-5” standard for 2019. To receive the award, schools must achieve or surpass a 90 percent graduation rate, 80 percent positive outcomes rate, 60 percent employment rate, 60 percent full-time job rate and 80 percent full-time placement rate. According to Bullock’s press release, JMG is a state chapter of Jobs for America’s Graduates, a national orga...

  • Cases Still on The Rise

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Oct 7, 2020

    Since the publication of this story, the Valley County Health Department confirmed 11 more cases of COVID-19 in the county. As of Oct. 7, at 6 p.m., the County has 30 active cases, with 111 recovered for a total of 141 cases. Valley County reported its first COVID-19 related death on Oct. 6 stating that the deceased passed away on Sept. 24. The county cited “jurisdiction issues” with the state Department of Public Health and Human Services for the delay in reporting the death. The Valley County Health Department on Oct. 6 stated: “It is with... Full story

  • Valley County Sees Spike In COVID-19 Cases

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Sep 30, 2020

    Editor's Note: Since this story has been published, the Valley County Health Department has added 10 more confirmed COVID-19 cases to the total. As of Sept. 30, at 2:31 p.m., the County has 35 active cases, with one current hospitalization. Over the past week, Montana has seen record highs in new COVID-19 cases and Valley County is no exception. As the state logged a new daily record of 346 new cases on Sept. 26, Valley County added 28 more cases to the total over the past week, bringing the county up to 30 active cases as of press time. The... Full story

  • George Begins MHP Career in Glasgow

    Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Sep 23, 2020

    Christopher George, a 2010 Glasgow High School graduate, began a new career on Sept. 15, hitting the highway as a new member of the Montana Highway Patrol. He was one of 11 students graduated by the MHP on Sept. 3 in East Helena after completing 20 weeks of training. George has several reasons for his new career choice, but first and foremost for him is being able to contribute to his hometown. "I wanted to do something to make a difference for the community," he explained, noting that working...

  • Glasgow Schools Work On Moving Forward To Reopen

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Aug 19, 2020

    As Glasgow families start getting ready for the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 26, and as students have started practices for their fall sports, parents and students will notice changes as their children enter the classroom and the field for the new school year. With discussions around the country of either canceling fall sports all together or postponing the sports to spring, at the regular school board meeting on Aug. 12, during the board comment period Chair Mona Amundson expressed concern regarding what Glasgow sports will look like...

  • Local Residents See Need For Foster Children In Community

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jul 15, 2020

    When children are removed from their home and placed into a foster home, they generally only come with what they are wearing and adults who are bringing these children in don't always have the items needed to care for these children, leaving a void of toiletries, clothing and other necessary items for these children. To fill this need, Glasgow resident and photographer Jenn Calkin created Izzy's Closet in 2018, which provides a week's worth of clothing (if available) and any other necessities th...

  • Superintendent To Get 10% Raise

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jul 1, 2020

    The Glasgow School District Negotiations Committee, which is comprised of the entire Glasgow School board, met in the District board room on June 25 to consider 2020-2021 wages for the district clerk and superintendent, as well as conduct the superintendent’s mid-year review in a closed session. The working meeting provided the opportunity for the committee to take each staff member’s proposal under review and negotiate before official decisions are made at the next school board meeting, which is scheduled for July 8. Up for proposal is raising...

  • Glasgow Teachers and Classifieds Staff Receive Raise Due To Community Support

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|May 20, 2020

    The Glasgow School Board had a busy week of meetings last week following the support of the Glasgow community voting in favor of the general fund levy on May 5, after voters had denied the request the past five years. Due to the support, teachers, classified staff and classified supervisors will be earning a raise starting next school year in addition to two one-time payments due to unfilled positions and savings the district has incurred as a result of in-person instruction being suspended because of the coronavirus. The first round of...

  • Two New Members Join Glasgow School Board

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|May 20, 2020

    The Glasgow School Board met on May 13 for their regular meeting after spending time the previous two evenings presenting proposals and negotiating wages for teachers, classified staff and classified supervisors. This meeting allowed the ability for the school board to canvass and approve the school election results, swear in new board members, Angie Page and Blaine White, while also addressing new business as plans are being made for the 2020-2021 school year. The evening started with the annual organizational meeting, where School Board...

  • Glasgow School Applauds Teachers, Staff, Community

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 15, 2020

    The Glasgow School Board held their scheduled board meeting on April 8, a week and a half after students, teachers and staff first transitioned to full-time distance learning as a result of the closure of in-person instruction due to coronavirus. Even though there has been growing pains associated with teachers having to modify their teaching plans, parents having to utilize various technologies with some having to remember concepts from their school days, and students learning in a different environment, much praise was provided by...

  • Schools Transition To Remote Learning

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 1, 2020

    Students, school staff and parents started a new reality this week as schools within the county have now shifted to remote learning in absence of in-person classroom instruction. Utilizing modern technology such as Google Classroom, online meeting rooms and email, in addition to the typical pencil and paper method with packets, teachers of all grades started online instruction on March 30. Due to a directive issued by Governor Bullock on March 15, all Montana schools were closed for two weeks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus...

  • Students, Staff And Parents Adjust To No School

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Mar 25, 2020

    *Editor's Note: After this article was written and published, Governor Steve Bullock extended the closure of all Montana K-12 schools until April 10.* Students and school staff started their second week of unexpected time off on March 23 as a result of Governor Bullock's directive on March 15 closing all K-12 schools for two weeks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Since the Governor's announcement, confirmed cases in Montana have steadily risen, prompting other changes... Full story

  • "2019" The Year in Review

    Compiled by Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Jan 1, 2020

    January 2019 Buerkle Hangs Up His Hat - Sheriff to Retire After 43 Years in LE Former Undersheriff Faces Rape Charge - State Amends Previous Charge Alleging Intercourse with 14-Year Old Farm Bill Becomes Law With Trump's Signature Scottie Wrestling Wraps Up First Half Of Season - Competition Continues With Upcoming Rotary And Cowboy High School Ice Dawgs Drop Two Vs. Bozeman Ice Dogs New Year's Eve Sees Zero Accidents, DUIs - Search and Rescue Rides Deliver 206 Residents Home Car Shot Up On...

  • Glasgow Schools Welcome New Teachers in 2019

    Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Dec 25, 2019

    Glasgow Public Schools have welcomed several new teachers this school year. From Irle to Glasgow Middle School to Glasgow High School, these educators have already been making a difference in the lives of their students. At Irle School, the faculty has welcomed two new faces to their numbers, Ms. Cynthia Baillargeon who is the Title One teacher and Ms. Sheena Wilcox as the fifth grade teacher. Staff at the school joked that they shuffle around the staff, doing the best they can with the funds available to them. “Watch out to see if s...

  • Mayor Swears in Half of Next Year's Council

    A.J. Etherington, The Courier|Dec 18, 2019

    Glasgow Mayor Becky Erickson kicked off the Dec. 17 city council meeting by swearing in one new and two returning members of the Glasgow City Council. Swearing in were returning councilmen Butch Heitman, representing Ward 2, and Rod Karst, who represents Ward 3. Newly elected to the council is Todd Young who will represent Ward 1 as of Jan. 1. Young is replacing Nanci Schoenfelder who represented Ward 1 for five years – two as an appointee and three as an elected member of the council, according to the mayor’s comments. Schoenfelder was also re...

  • Their Faces Say It All

    Dec 4, 2019

    First-grade students, Everett Pinder (l), Gwen Turner (c) and Karen Pedde (r) learned how to make pumpkin pies in Mrs. Annette Boyer's class on Nov. 25 at Irle Elementary School. Mrs. Boyer has been making pumpkin pies in her classes for 20 years, 18 years with Kindergarten students, one year with fourth graders, and one year with first graders. "The age of the kids doesn't matter as they all loved the experience of making pies from scratch," Mrs. Boyer told the Courier. The fun experience...

  • CARE Coalition Continues Mission

    Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Oct 30, 2019

    The Elks Lodge Room in downtown Glasgow was host to a meeting of the minds as the Valley CARE Coalition brought community leaders together to discuss their ongoing work. After three and a half years of advocating for the overall health and well-being of residents of Valley County, CARE members were feeling a lull in their work. The Oct. 17 meeting, with a catered meal by Table for Six, brought together over 20 people to discuss how best CARE can continue to work on addressing health concerns in the county. Formed in April of 2016, the...

  • Irle School Playground Update Nears Completion

    A.J. Etherington, The Courier|Sep 4, 2019

    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...

  • Good Bye Summer... ...You Will Be Missed

    Aug 28, 2019

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