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The Opheim American Legion would like to advise the community that the annual Memorial Day commemoration will not be held this year on May 25. Based on the current governmental standards regarding gatherings and meetings in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Legion is cancelling our yearly event for safety concerns. Accordingly, the Opheim American Legion Auxiliary will not be holding their annual luncheon on this date either. We do encourage everyone who can to pay a visit to the gravesite of a veteran and pay homage to their sacrifice.... Full story
The Glasgow Recreation Department is moving forward with summer programs. Registration will begin on Monday, June 1, at 7 a.m. in the Civic Center gymnasium. Swim lessions will be $20 per session and class prices are $15 per class. Classes may be combined or canceled depending on participation. Session 1 will run through June 15-26; Session 2 will run through June 29-July 10; Session 3 will run through July 13-24 and Session 4 will run through July 27-Aug. 7. Schedules are subject to change. Summer schedules can be located on the Glasgow... Full story
The Glasgow City-County Public Library is happy to announce our next phase in reopening. The library is now open inside and will continue to offer curbside services. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed on Saturdays. Patrons are asked to please use the book drop to return items or return items on the designated cart which will be set aside when entering the library. Please do not return items to the circ desk because they are being cleaned and quarantined before checking-in and re-shelving. Patrons are asked... Full story
Summer hours for the Pioneer Museum through August are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. THURSDAY – MAY 14 3 p.m. - Valley County Transit Board meeting via conference call. If you wish to participate, call 571-748-4021 and enter pin 2672541#. 4 – 7 p.m. - Tote Pickup Filled with Essential Items at the Glasgow Fire Department Building, located at 3rd Street South for those affected by the COVID-19 emergency. 7 p.m. - 2019-20 Scottie All-Sports Banquet on Facebook Live. GHS head coaches and Athletic Director Flaten will present liv... Full story
There will be totes filled with essential items available for pick-up for anyone affected by the COVID-19 emergency such as seniors on fixed incomes, low-income families and anyone in need of such items on Thursday, May 14, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Glasgow Fire Department Building, located on 3rd Street South. The totes will have such items as laundry soap, dish soap, bleach, household cleaners, paper towels and hygiene products such as shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bath soap as well as a first aid kit. Please stay in your... Full story
The National Weather Service in Glasgow has transitioned their free Skywarn weather spotter training course to online as a result of social distancing. The presentation can be viewed on Youtube at the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIT9kjI4aWw. This presentation is abbreviated, hitting all the high points that would be normally covered in the training course. The Weather Service will also be hosting three “Ask the Meteorologist” events on social media to answer any questions you may have. (Weather Permitting): Sunday, May 17, at 7 p.m... Full story
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have their meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14 at the VFW Hall in Glasgow. The meeting will address the upcoming Memorial Day holiday and will solidify plans for honoring veterans to include planting flags at the cemetery. All members are encouraged to attend, social distancing will be observed as well as sanitation guidelines.... Full story
On May 7, Governor Steve Bullock announced additional guidelines on Phase One reopening to include gyms and fitness studios, movie theaters and museums the option to reopen beginning May 15, provided they follow the strict guidelines regarding capacity, social distancing and sanitation requirements. Locally, Valley Cinemas is waiting on movie studios regarding the release of films before moving forward on opening plans. Further information will be supplied when available. The Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana is attempting a board m... Full story
As of press time, the following events have been adjusted, postponed or canceled: The Senior Citizen Center will continue Meals on Wheels. Grab n’ go meals are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for those age 60 plus with a $5.50 suggested donation. Please call 228-9500 by 9 a.m. to reserve a grab n go meal. May 7 – Ham/pineapple, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, cornbread and mandarin oranges. May 12 – Hot dog/bun, macaroni salad, baked beans and pineapple/mandarin oranges May 14 – BBQ baby back ribs, buttered corn, cauliflower and fruit M... Full story
Valley County Transit is now available to the general public running its normal schedule of service from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day. St. Marie routes will remain the same: Monday through Friday leaving Glasgow at 11:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday leaving Glasgow at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. All St. Marie rides must be scheduled at least a half hour in advance. Call 228-TRIP (8747) to schedule your rides.... Full story
It is with a heavy heart that we inform the public that there will be no Free Tree Day for 2020. The restrictions for crowd gathering prohibit us from holding this wonderful program. With the wonderful turnout we have had in the past of over 250 people, it just isn’t feasible for us to risk endangering the public, the Gumbo Gals garden club and ourselves. We will be back in 2021 to continue this program that has helped us give away almost 20,000 trees in the past 11 years. Stay safe and stay healthy.... Full story
Beginning Sunday May 10, we are doing a phased re-opening at First Lutheran Church, following guidance from the CDC, the Governor of Montana and the ELCA Bishop of Montana. In-person worship will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, and virtual worship on KLTZ will continue at 11 a.m. Following phase one of the Governor’s plan, we are asking the most vulnerable to stay home and refrain from in-person worship, while continuing with virtual worship on KLTZ. We are also asking those who attend in-person worship bring a non-medical face covering (... Full story
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced day-use and multi-purpose recreation areas around Fort Peck Lake are open to normal activities, following physical distancing and group limitations to reduce spread of COVID-19. The opening applies to all USACE-managed sites, such as: McGuire Creek, Nelson Creek, Devils Creek, Crooked Creek, Fourchette Bay, Bonetrail, Pines and multi-use recreation areas near Fort Peck Dam, including Kiwanis Park. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center, Downstream Campground and Westend Campground remain closed. New... Full story
As of press time, the following events have been canceled, postponed or adjusted: Since the Governor has lifted the stay-at-home orders, the Valley County Rifle Pistol Club will resume its matches beginning with the Schuetzen & Vintage Military Match scheduled for May 2. Social distancing is to be adhered to while at the range. The 2020 Assistance For Business Clinic scheduled for May 14 at the Cottonwood Inn has been canceled. The Glasgow City-County Library is closed but is offering curbside pick-up, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5... Full story
The Valley County Courthouse will be open however conducting business by phone or mail when appropriate is greatly appreciated. The Valley County Health Department is operating by appointment only. The Senior Citizen Center will remain closed until further notice. Meals on Wheels continues to operate. Grab n’ go meals are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for those age 60 plus. There is a $5.50 suggested donation. Please call 228-9500 by 9 a.m. to reserve a grab n go meal.... Full story
School election ballots for Frazer and Glasgow must be turned in by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5. There is still time to place your ballot in the mail for it to arrive at the courthouse by this date. The school elections are mail-ballot elections so there will be no polling places open on the May 5 Election Day. If you prefer to drop your ballot off, the Valley County Courthouse is now open for voters. You need to take the ballot to the Valley County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.... Full story
Determined to safely overcome the obstacles set by COVID-19, FPST has restructured the 2020 season, with the continued goal to bring enriching and exciting entertainment to Northeast Montana audiences. Though some difficult decisions had to be made, the company is proud to be moving ahead with the following line-up: The Sunshine Boys: July 3 – July 12 Rivalry, memories and lots of laughs are certain to resurface when a former vaudeville team grudgingly re-unites for a Television Special! The classic Neil Simon comedy will star original Fort P... Full story
As of press time, the following events have been canceled, postponed or adjusted: Due to the Governor’s orders with the coronavirus where there is to be no gathering of people, the VCRPC has decided to cancel the following matches: Lever Gun Match scheduled for April 25 Schuetzen & Vintage Military Match scheduled for May 2. The shooting range will remain open for individuals to go out and shoot. Just remember to adhere to the Governors rules: Social distance, keep 6 feet away from others. If a lot of people are out at the range, leave and c... Full story
As of press time, the following events have been canceled, postponed or adjusted: Due to the Governor’s orders with the coronavirus where there is to be no gathering of people, the VCRPC has decided to cancel the following matches: Lever Gun Match scheduled for April 25 Schuetzen & Vintage Military Match scheduled for May 2. The shooting range will remain open for individuals to go out and shoot. Just remember to adhere to the Governors rules: Social distance, keep 6 feet away from others. If a lot of people are out at the range, leave and c... Full story
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced it will begin the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds around Fort Peck Lake to protect against the further spread of COVID-19. The Interpretive Center, powerhouse tours, group shelters, playgrounds, fishing piers and designated swim beaches at USACE-managed sites have also been closed and/or put on hold until further notice. Individuals with paid camping reservations at the Downstream Campground impacted by this orderly closure will receive a cancellation via email and a full refund.... Full story
Effective immediately: All City of Glasgow playgrounds, including tennis and basketball courts are closed until further notice due to public health concerns. A recent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the COVID-19 virus may live on hard surfaces, like materials used for playgrounds, for up to three days. City parks, spaces and trails remain open for public use but park users should observe CDC recommended social distancing practices.... Full story
Montana State University Extension will offer several webinars that discuss economic effects from the current COVID-19 pandemic. The webinars will be offered from 2 to 3 p.m. each Thursday from until April 23. The courses will be presented by MSU Extension specialists and economists from the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research and the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research to provide insight to how the coronavirus is currently impacting the economy in their areas of expertise. The webinars are free and open to... Full story
To our valued customers, In keeping with the directive of Governor Bullock, beginning on March 28, Valley County Transit will be making the following changes. Rides will be screened and made available for anyone needing to go out for essential needs only, such as work, medical or grocery needs. For those that require service for essential needs on evenings and weekends, please make prior arrangements Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We want you to know that we will continue to use safe service practices by sanitizing our vehicles... Full story
Following the Governor’s extension of current restrictions and closures, FMDH is extending our current facility restrictions to Friday, April 10. Despite the restrictions, FMDH Laboratory services are expanding. We are again scheduling appointments for patients that have existing orders for lab work. To schedule, call 228-3677. Laboratory hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.... Full story
The Glasgow City-County Public Library is closed starting March 28, until further notice due to the continuing COVID-19 outbreak. We will continue to post information on our website and social media channels during the closure. At this point, there is no date set for the reopening plan to begin. Renewals and checkouts have been extended. Patrons should hold onto all the library materials they already have and continue to enjoy them at home. During the closure, the book drop is closed. There will be no late fines for any of these items, and... Full story
