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At the beginning of October, the Glasgow Clinic welcomed Dr. Keenan Kuckler as a provider, whose primary specialty is family medicine / obstetrics. Though Dr. Kuckler may be new to the clinic as a provider, many may recognize her as she previously served under Dr. Millard as a medical student. At the beginning of November, Sugg Primary Clinic welcomed Nurse Practitioner Paige Stanton to their staff, joining Nurse Practitioner and owner Dawn Sugg. Stanton, a 2010 graduate of Opheim School,...
In December 2023, at Dickinson State University's Heritage Foundation Yuletyme event, Alex Fransen ('22 and Glasgow Scottie alum), a former Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program scholar and Blue Hawk football player, made a winning bid on Kaitlyn McColly's Team USA jersey. McColly, a standout DSU track and field athlete as well as Hinsdale High School alum, had worn the jersey while representing the United States in the heptathlon at the 2023 World University Games in Chengdu, China....
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session on Dec. 11, where the big topic of conversation was the potential for a bond election to pay for infrastructure improvements at all three schools within the school district. The Board decided to move forward with passing a resolution to provide voters the opportunity to pass a bond in the amount of $2.9 million to pay for the much-needed improvements in the school district. The improvements would include replacing or repairing portions of the Glasgow Middle School roof and the Glasgow High School...
The Glasgow Speech and Drama team traveled to Wolf Point on Dec. 7, where the team once again had an excellent day of competition. The team once again took home hardware, placing third in Class B Drama Sweeps and first in Class B Speech Sweeps. The following individuals also placed: Gabe Allen – first in Lincoln Douglas Debate Gabe Proctor – first in humorous interpretation Ash James – sixth in humorous interpretation Sebastian Gregg – seventh in humorous interpretation Averylynn Terrel - sixth...
For their eighth year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Airport Road in Glasgow once again provided holiday cheer during their annual Nativity Open House on Dec. 15. In addition to viewing a variety of different nativity scenes from all around the world, guests were treated to musical talents from local artists including singing and instrumental. In addition to the standard Nativity scenes one might be familiar with, attendees were able to view a variety of other nativities...
Glasgow Middle School Art Club students, pictured left to right, Amani Probert, Liv Jackson and Bryn Harris, along with their advisor Libby Weber (not pictured), utilized the Glasgow Courier windows as their canvas on Dec. 13 to draw a wintery scene as a way to raise funds for their upcoming trip to Billings in order to visit the Yellowstone Art Museum. The Middle School Art Club is still raising funds for this trip. If you would like to donate, please contact Libby Weber at the Glasgow Middle School at 406-228-8268....
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital remains committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community. As part of this commitment, we have worked closely with Billings Clinic over the years to bring specialized outreach services to Glasgow, ensuring access to care that meets the diverse needs of our residents. Recently, Billings Clinic announced that starting in 2025, they will no longer provide dermatology and urology visiting specialists in Glasgow. While this decision was made independently by Billings Clinic, we value and... Full story
Adele Payne, the woman who triggered an hours-long standoff with law enforcement agencies near Zortman in Phillips County, is now facing several criminal charges and is being held at the Valley County Jail. Phillips County Sheriff Lytle said in a news release on Dec. 6, that his office received a phone call on Wednesday morning (Dec. 4) from a person reporting that a friend in the Zortman area had called her stating that her house was on fire. The dispatcher made several phone calls to confirm but there did not appear to be a fire in that...
According to the Glasgow Police Department, there was a bomb threat called in to the McDonalds in Glasgow during the afternoon of Dec 7. When the threat was made, the suspect did not provide any details besides there was a bomb in the McDonald's building. The building and surrounding businesses were evacuated. Officers from the local Special Response Team, along with Leo, the police dog, responded and cleared the area. After the area was cleared, McDonalds and nearby businesses were reopened....
Beautiful winter weather set the stage for the Glasgow Chamber's annual Christmas Stroll, Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting on Dec. 7. Santa arrived in Glasgow at 1 p.m., making stops at Reynolds and Albertsons then visited with area children at the Sean R. Heavey gallery. Santa heard many stories on how children have been good this year and their requested items for the holidays. The Middle of Nowhere Polar Plunge had over 50 jumpers and beat their goal by raising over $14,000. Prior to the...
Volunteers from throughout the community once again braved winter weather conditions on Dec. 6 to help facilitate this year's Block of Bucks event that helps out families and children with the purchase of essential winter clothing. Each year, the event is organized and implemented by Caring Hands, Inc., in addition to many community volunteers. During the collection day on Dec. 6, volunteers took shifts from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., to stand at the downtown intersections by the Glasgow Post Office and...
Reprinted with permission: https://montanafreepress.org/2024/12/04/irrigators-hopeful-lame-duck-congress-will-deliver-funding-for-milk-river-repairs/ That mythical December character bearing gifts, could it be the Congressional Lame Duck? Irrigators along Montana’s Milk River hope it’s so. With weeks left in the congressional term, farmers along the Milk River are hopeful federal lawmakers will deliver at least some of the more than $300 million promised earlier in the year for the Milk River Irrigation Project, which delivers water to 18,...
Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are reminding drivers to stay safe and sober on the road as December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. To crack down on drunk and drugged drivers during the holidays, the Highway Patrol will increase its presence on Montana’s roads and highways from Wednesday, Dec. 11 to Wednesday, Jan. 1. There has been an increase in fatalities and crashes on Montana roadways compared to last year. This year, there were 134 traffic deaths from January 1 through August 31 – a s...
On Dec. 3, crews were at the first of the two BNSF buildings along the railroad tracks in Glasgow that will be demolished. Both buildings have been eye sores for those living and visiting the area due to being structurally unsound. The first building that was being worked on is located across from Head Start on 1st Ave. S. The second building that will be demolished is near Markle's Warehouse, after a fire was started in the building a couple of years ago....
This past spring, the Montana Community Foundation (MCF) launched the Montana Impact Investing Program, an innovative program aimed at delivering positive and measurable social impacts to local communities. With this unprecedented commitment, MCF will invest five percent of its total investable assets, equating to approximately $9 million, into Montana-based opportunities. The Montana Impact Investing Program seeks to achieve a meaningful impact that benefits Montana communities, leverage capital, and realize a positive return on investments...
The Glasgow City Council will meet in regular session, Monday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located inside of the Glasgow Civic Center. Click on the image above to view the full agenda.... Full story
The Valley County Commissioners will meet in regular session, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners located inside of the Valley County Courthouse. Click on the image above to view the full agenda.... Full story
The Montana Department of Commerce recently announced that 26 local safety agencies will share more than $1.4 million of grant funding to support tourism-related emergency service projects in rural areas. The funding is through Commerce’s Montana Emergency Tourism Assistance Grant Program. Of these safety agencies is the Northeast STAT Ambulance Cooperative which will receive $46,693.08 for the purchase of an advanced monitor/defibrillator to upgrade emergency services equipment. “Emergency services are critical in rural areas of the state tha...
An annual event the community looks forward to year after year, is the Milk River Christmas Store shopping spree, which was held on Nov. 30 at the Milk River Activity Center. With assistance from volunteers, such as the Glasgow High School Student Council, local Valley County 4-H kids and individual community members, kids of all ages had the opportunity to shop for their loved ones. Oftentimes it's hard for kids to truly pick out gifts for their loved ones and keep it a surprise as usually...
Attention Glasgow residents: It is that time of the year again where winter has made it’s appearance. As per city ordinance 18-62 (c) No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any camper, RV or watercraft shall park such camper, RV, or watercraft on any street or alley of this city from December 1st through March 31st. The city wants to thank those who have already removed their trailers. This will aid the city in snow removal this winter....
The American Red Cross came to Glasgow on Nov. 19 and 20 to hold a blood drive at the VFW in Glasgow and then also hosted a drive at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital on Nov. 19. During both drives, the number of units donated exceeded goals, with 66 units donated at the VFW on Tuesday, 47 units donated at the VFW on Wednesday and a total of 44 units were donated at the hospital’s event. During the VFW drive, both days the number of donors exceeded goals for a total of 27 additional units over goal, while the FMDH drive saw three units over g...
Glasgow High School Student Council students were one of the many volunteers during the 32nd Annual Thanksgiving Day dinner held Nov. 28, at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center. Pictured left to right are Kimber Dulaney, Rod Karst, Josie Kemp, Nick Solorzano and Annika Smith getting dinner rolls cut and prepared for the table. In addition to the Glasgow High School student council, several volunteers gathered together to prepare and serve the meal, including Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...
The Valley County Hope Project Festival of Trees 20th annual fundraising event was held Nov. 22, at the Elks Lodge. With a prime rib dinner served with mashed potatoes, glazed squash and finished with an upside down spiced pear cake with caramel topping for dessert, the meal was catered by Doris Ozark and donated by Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Those in attendance for the dinner were served by the Tampico Boys 4H Club and AgWest. Throughout the previous week, and possibly longer depending...
The holiday shopping season started on Nov. 29 with Black Friday and Nov. 30 with Small Business Saturday. Even though the temperatures were in the single digits and snow was on the ground, the community came out to catch all of the holiday deals while also supporting business owners in the community. See this week's issue of the Glasgow Courier for the annual gift guide. There are many ways to shop and support local this holiday season. If you are a current active subscriber to the Glasgow... Full story
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), will adjust hours of operation at ports of entry (POEs) in Montana beginning at midnight, Jan. 6, 2025. This will allow CBP to enhance border security while facilitating legitimate cross-border trade and travel. CBP officers will be deployed to busier ports of entry, enabling the agency to use its resources most effectively for its critical national security and border security missions. These adjustments have been made in close coordination...
