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Cherry Creek Bike Shop in Glasgow delivered 20 14" Strider balance bikes to Irle Elementary on March 9 and with the assistance of Glasgow Police Department's Robert Weber, Norman Dick and Jewel Etherington, as well as Bethanie Keim – Edward Jones, all bikes were assembled and lined up in the Irle Elementary gym in less than an hour. The bikes, in addition to a 20" bike that will also be available, are part of the Strider All Kids Bike program, which will be implemented in the kindergarten gym c...
The Valley County Commissioners met on March 9 to discuss whether or not to impose a tax levy on county property owners in order to assist with the construction of a new swimming pool in Glasgow. The meeting was held in the Courthouse community room due to the large crowd the commissioners were expecting to weigh in on the issue. However, when the meeting came to order, there were only six members of the public in attendance, none of which included a representative from the city or the Valley County Community Pool Campaign. After hearing...
Local Girl Scout Troop 2280 celebrated Girl Scout Week, March 6 through 12, on March 7 with cupcakes during their bi-monthly meeting on March 7. The troop, which is led by Glasgow's Hayley Young and Brianna Leader, has been in existence since September 2021, and the group of girls have been meeting one to two times a month since at the Connection in Glasgow. The troop was originally planned to get underway in the fall of 2020 but due to the COVID pandemic, plans were changed to have it start up...
Local emergency medical technician (EMT) Ken Taylor and Chief Deputy of the Valley County Sheriff's Office Joe Tihlarik were recognized and provided VFW Public Servant Awards during the monthly VFW Post #3107 meeting on March 10 at the VFW in Glasgow. Taylor was awarded the EMT of the Year award for both District as well as the State of Montana. He was nominated by Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital's Director of Emergency Services Connie Wethern due to his continued service. He is an advanced...
Attorney General Austin Knudsen is warning Montanans of three common website-based scams – including rental, pet, and ammunition scams. “Always be on high alert for scammers trying to rip you off through deceptive websites and marketing practices,” Attorney General Knudsen said. “There are a few simple tips to keep in mind as you’re making purchases, but always remember that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Trust your gut.” For a rental scam, scammers will steal a photo of a local rental or real estate listing that is currentl...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Montana Department of Justice and the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance are seeking individuals to serve on one of four regional Elder Justice Councils that were created by Governor Greg Gianforte in response to increased reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of senior citizens and adults with disabilities. DPHHS reports that in 2020, a record number 4,500 Montanans were the victim of elder abuse, an increase of nearly 30 percent since 2018. In 2021, the numbers increased...
This summer, the Valley County Community Foundation will award its first scholarship designed to benefit students working on advanced degrees, announced Doris Leader, of Nashua. She chairs the Foundation board which administers the scholarship. The Thomas & Cynthia Markle Scholarship for Advanced Degree Study will assist students who have earned an undergraduate degree and are seeking further education. It is designed to assist students who have roots in Valley County as they work toward masters, doctorate, or post-doctorate level degrees....
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers. These improvements are part of USDA’s commitment to increase equity in all programs, including farm loans that provide important access to capital for covering operating expenses and purchasing land and equipment. “USDA remains committed to examining barriers faced by all borrowers, especially those in economic distress, new and beginning, socially disadvantaged or otherwise underse...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that FSA offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. Underserved or beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans. “Farming and ranching is a capital-intensive business and FSA is committed to helping producers start and maintain their agricultural operations,” said FSA Acting State Executive Director in Mon...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of March 3, showed 1,825 cattle with cows steady and bulls steady to strong. Utility and commercial cows brought in $68 to $79.50, topping at $82.50. Canner and cutter cows brought in $55 - $68 while bulls brought in $85-$103. Feeder cattle steady to strong on steers and heifer calves steady to lower. 400-500 SC brought in $223 to 254, HC $176 - $192.25; 500-600 SC $199 - $222.5, HC $159-$184, topping at $192. On Thursday, March 17 is the St. Patrick’s All Class Cattle Auction, followed by the R...
The Montana Department of Agriculture has extended the application deadline for its Pesticide Container Recycling Collection Point Improvement Grant Program to May 15. Established with federal funds awarded to the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Multipurpose State and Tribal Assistance Grant (MPG) to assist with the installation, maintenance, and improvement of collection sites structures throughout the state, the new grant program protects Montana’s environment by keeping pesticide con...
The Glasgow Courier welcomed back Michelle Bigelbach on March 7. Bigelbach returns to the Courier to take up the mantle of Publisher/Editor after a hiatus of just over a year from the paper. She first joined the Courier in the summer of 2016 as Copy Editor. She moved into writing after demonstrating an ability for editing without sacrificing the original tone of an article. Bigelbach said she made the move "grudgingly" because as a new resident of the area "I didn't feel I could provide the voic...
Local skaters invited friends, family and community members to be their guest during Glasgow's Disney on Ice at the Valley Event Center on March 5. With a myriad of songs including classics such "When You Wish Upon A Star" and newer Disney songs including "Let It Go," skaters of all ages showcased what they have been working on. The show started out with the Beauty and the Beast Overture with skaters Ava Budde, Blakely Burleson, Dylon Fisher-Murch, Ella Gilchrist, Arrow Henry, Kate Parks,...
The generosity and largesse of Valley County residents was on display again this past weekend as supporters of Ducks Unlimited landed at the Cottonwood for the annual sponsor banquet. The Missouri/Milk River chapter of the national organization welcomed scores of supporters to their 36th and 85th Anniversary Banquet March 5, tempting their donors with a live auctions, raffles and a silent auction. Though Montana Regional Director Barry Allen was unable to attend as planned, emceeing duties were...
There were 63 motor vehicle stops, 12 accidental/prank phone calls and one report of loose livestock. Monday, Feb. 21 1500 – A hazard was reported. The city road department was contacted and someone will go take care of the section of road. 1901 – Roosevelt 911 stated they received a report of a tree pile that’s smoldering behind the Frazer dump ground. Frazer and Nashua fire were called to confirm they received the page but didn’t get an answer. Long Run fire was also paged out. Nashua Fire responded back and stated they were en-rout...
For the Courier High Honors – 3.7+ GPA Billy Still Zach Fauth Cole Taylor Carrie Taylor Honors – 3.4+ GPA Mandy Fuhrmann Meagan Jacka...
Valley County’s first-ever Citizens Law Enforcement Academy held its first of eight classes this past Thursday in the community room of the courthouse. Seventeen residents of Valley County attended the inaugural session and Sheriff Tom Boyer said he feels encouraged and excited about the interest in this program. “The Citizens Law Enforcement Academy is just an opportunity for the citizens in the community to come in and get a better picture – a broader scope – of what law enforcement does.” Boyer hopes the newly implemented program will give...
Last Wednesday, February 23, at around 9:50 Mountain Standard Time, reports had surfaced that the Russian military had begun their invasion of Ukraine. Politicians around the state of Montana had weighed in on Russia’s act of war against Ukraine, which also affects members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which includes the United States of America. Montana SD 17 Senator Mike Lang of Malta was amongst those that voiced their opinion on the crisis in Ukraine, which took a tone of gratefulness for the situation here in the U.S. ...
Though the Scottie Speech and Drama team concluded their regular season at the State Meet in Huntley Project Jan. 29 & 30, the crew was not quite done with their year. The team traveled to Billings Feb. 11 & 12 to compete in the National Speech & Debate Association's state meet with hopes of continuing on to the national level.This past Thursday they held their end-of-year Awards Ceremony in the Glasgow High School library. In Billings, the Scotties found competition from AA, A and B/C schools....
HELENA, Mont. – As part of his charge to improve customer service and modernize technology in state government, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the launch of a new mobile app from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). FWP’s new app will allow Montanans to access their hunting and fishing licenses with their phone, reducing the need to secure and carry around paperwork while they fish and hunt. The new app, MyFWP, provides Montana sportsmen and women a simple, easy way to store and display licenses, permits, and digital carcass tag...
Montana Farm Bureau Foundation announces their 2022 Youth Speech Contest which is open to students in the 7th, 8th and 9th grades. Contestants must submit a transcript of their speech by March 15, 2022, which will be judged prior to the convention. The top twenty contestants will be invited to compete by presenting their speech March 31 from 8 a.m. – noon at the FFA Convention in Bozeman. “One of our Foundation’s most important goals is to aid in the agricultural education and the leadership development of Montana’s youth, and this speech...
Winter Weather This Week Key Points: A slow moving system will once again bring increasing chances for freezing rain and snow to NE Montana Wednesday night through Friday night. Colder and wetter weather conditions expected will likely stress newborn livestock at times this week. Changes from Previous Briefing A slow moving system will bring increasing chances for snow and freezing rain to NE Montana Wednesday night through Friday Night. Weather Risk Outlook Moderate risk of snow/freezing rain Thursday and Friday, March 3&4. Details for Northea...
Each day the Red Cross delivers comfort and care to communities across Montana by responding to disasters, collecting and distributing lifesaving blood products and supporting Montana military families. In March, the Red Cross of Montana honors those who make its mission possible during its annual Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition started nearly 80 years ago when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first national Red Cross Month proclamation. Each U.S. president has issued a proclamation ever since. “When eme...
