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After weather unexpectedly delayed the annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Easter weekend, that did not deter volunteers from still putting it on for the community, just a delayed a week. On April 6, the community and families of all ages came out to Bundy Park to continue the celebration of Easter. According to event organizers, approximately 4,000 plastic eggs were filled with candy with Bundy Park divided into three sections to more fairness and space between the different age groups that...
The Hinsdale FFA students traveled to Billings last week to attend the 94th annual FFA State Convention, April 3 through 6, where they participated in the Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE). The event requires students to identify plants, judge flower arrangements and solve problems. Participants also demonstrate skills in flower arranging, propagation and the preparation of floral and foliage products for sale. The Hinsdale FFA team participated in a variety of different challenges,...
Cub Scouts 898 held their annual Pinewood Derby at St. Raphael Parish gymnasium on April 5 where a total of 16 entries competed again each other with a computer program randomizing the order of races and lanes. The only stipulation of the derby was that each car had to weigh no more than five ounces. After spending time building their unique creations before the derby, each car was put to the test to see which one would outlast them all. In the end, Bridger Guenther's Ecto-1 proved to be the...
The number of passengers using the Glasgow Airport and Cape Air Airline has increased in 2024 compared to 2023 according to numbers from the Montana Department of Transportation. Through the month of February, 717 passengers used Cape Air to fly from Glasgow to Billings and from Billings to Glasgow. This compares to 690 for the same period in 2023. In 2023, 5614 passengers used Cape Air to fly from Glasgow to Billings and from Billings to Glasgow. Cape Air services several rural Montana airports under the Essential Air Service Program. For the...
ATTENTION GLASGOW RESIDENTS!!! Get ready, Glasgow! Spring is here, and so is Spring Clean Up Week! Thanks to the city's partnership with T&R Trucking, we're making it easier than ever for you to tidy up. Starting April 15 through April 23, dumpsters will be available in the parking lot on 7th Street North, near the bus barn. It's your chance to clear out clutter and embrace the season of renewal. Don't miss out – mark your calendars and let's clean up together!...
Nashua School had their Easter Egg Hunt last week. The Easter Bunny left a lot of eggs in the gymnasium and there was plenty for everyone to fill their bags as shown by the students in the inset photos. The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for this Saturday, April 6, at 11:30 a.m. at Bundy Park. If you can't attend that one, there's another Easter Egg Hunt at Valley View Home at 1 p.m....
Last year, during a dispute with Gov. Greg Gianforte over the state’s “95 mill” school equalization property tax, officials with 49 of Montana’s 56 counties chose to reduce their fall tax bills against the wishes of the Montana Department of Revenue. This month, after landing on the losing side of a November Montana Supreme Court ruling, those counties’ treasurers are left with the thankless task of sending supplemental property tax bills to hundreds of thousands of property owners across the state. The supplemental bills will increase...
We are excited to announce the finalists of the Third Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. The vision is to strengthen and support the existing and startup businesses that form the backbone of local communities. With the completion of our first phase, we would like to congratulate and announce the 2024 Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition finalists. Start-Up Finalists Wolf Point Mercantile (Roosevelt County) Tootsie’s Fitness Salon & Spa Center (Valley County), Circle Country Market (McCone County), Sand Springs General Store and Cafe (...
The Valley County Museum was the host of a local history program on Feb. 27 where people gathered to learn more about the depiction of Tampico, Mont., provided by Paul Etchart in collaboration with Judy Michael and many others who have contributed information to the project. There were also guest speakers from the Tampico area who reflected and talked about their memories and provided those in attendance a depiction of their days at Tampico. The project is a way to honor all the past Tampico fam...
Sixty-one new officers who will serve in 36 agencies across the state graduated March 26 from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) within the Montana Department of Justice. One of those students was Valley County Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Brandt. "The Valley County Sheriff's Office is proud to have you on our team," stated the Sheriff's Office in a press release. MLEA provides basic and advanced training for state, county, city, and tribal law enforcement officers throughout the state....
Many Glasgow area residents had their Easter Sunday dinner interrupted with a power outage for nearly three hours according to Northwestern Energy. NWE is reporting that a bird caused the power outage that effected nearly 900 customers on Sunday afternoon, March 31. Power was restored early Sunday evening after NWE crews responded and fixed the issue caused by the bird....
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT)and its partners, Sletten Construction and Morrison-Maierle, plan to replace up to eight timber bridges in the Glasgow area during the 2024 construction season. These bridge replacements are part of the Timber Bridges – Glasgow Area project, which replaced seven timber bridges last year. “We’ve collaborated closely with our partners and implemented innovative programs to expedite the design and completion of these bridge replacements,” said MDT Glendive District Administrator Shane Mintz. “It is...
On March 12, Glasgow School Superintendent Wade Sundby accepted the superintendent position at Cut Bank School. According to KLTZ/Mix-93, Sundby interviewed for the position on March 4 and was one of two candidates interviewed by the Cut Bank School Board. Sundby will start this new position on July 1. During the regular school board meeting on March 20, Sundby’s resignation as superintendent was presented for approval. After the board’s motion carried to accept the resignation, the trustees considered their options for selecting a new superint...
Due to significant loss in enrollment, the Glasgow School District is experiencing a General Fund (GF) budget shortfall of $358,000. Also contributing to the budget shortfall are the inflationary increases to operating costs for the district. Legislative increases to school funding have fallen far short of the actual rate of inflation the past several years. This year, there is no option to run a GF levy due to the loss in enrollment and how the State funding formula works, and actually, the GF levies will be significantly reduced for tax...
Over the next few years, the community will see continued changes at Hoyt Park. In addition to the swimming pool, which is currently in the demolition phase, residents will see the transition of part of the park into a parking lot for Fraces Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH). During the Glasgow City Council’s regular meeting on March 18, the Council, with council member Stan Ozark abstaining, voted to accept the recommendation from the hospital review committee to allow FMDH to purchase a portion of Hoyt Park for parking expansion purposes. P...
Under the creative direction of Lizzie Peters, Shyanne Wallace, Melissa Mickelson and Sydney Hayward, the cast and crew of 33 students welcomed the community to be their guest March 21 through 24, for the Glasgow High School Drama Department's Beauty and the Beast production. Months of meticulous preparation, tireless rehearsals, and boundless creativity culminated in a production that dazzled and delighted audience members of all ages. The show enchanted the audience with its captivating...
The old saying goes, “If March comes in like a lion, it will leave like a lamb.” Here in northeast Montana, it is just as likely for the opposite to be true, as is the case this March of 2024. The month started with relatively nice weather for this time of year, and was fairly warm and dry. Sure, there were a couple of light snows in the first week, but overall, the first three weeks of the month were characterized by warm and dry conditions. Most of the snow melted across the region, and it looked very much like spring was finally upon us....
Thank you to all who attended the 59th Schmeckfest at Lustre Christian High School on Friday, March 22. 701 guests were served a German Festival of foods. A great number! There were 11 items for the live auction, some businesses donated, some local artists donated their work and both churches donated quilts. There was also an online auction to view and bid. It is always so fun to see the unique gifts they donate. Thank you to all who donated items, the auction brought in $38,983! All proceeds... Full story
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that 32 Montana towns, cities and counties will share more than $1 million of grant funding to help develop and plan infrastructure projects to increase the health and safety for those communities and their residents. The funding is through Commerce’s Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP). The North Valley County Water and Sewer District will receive $18,885.72 of MCEP planning grant funding to complete a water preliminary engineering report. “It is vital that Montana communities have safe and...
In February, Montana’s total employment and labor force continued to grow, a sign that Montanans are continuing to join the workforce even with a record number of people working in the state. Montana’s unemployment rate rose to 3.4 percent in February as more workers entered the labor force. The unemployment rate for the United States increased to 3.9 percent. Total employment (which includes payroll, agricultural, and self-employed workers) increased slightly in February, while the labor force added 350 workers. Payroll employment increased by...
Submissions are open for the 2024 Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced. Elementary school students across Montana are invited to submit artwork showing their appreciation for Montana law enforcement officers who risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe. The contest is a partnership between the Attorney General’s Office and Montana Highway Patrol to promote public service and showcase Montanans’ respect and gratitude for law enforcement officers. “This contest is a great...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment related to the environmental impacts of the proposed list of funding awards for the 2024 Trail Stewardship Program (TSP) grant cycle. This year the program is recommending $2,000,000 in grant funds to 36 projects around the state. In total, FWP received 40 applications requesting $2.33 million in funding. Applications were submitted by federal and state agencies, towns, cities, counties, recreational clubs and nonprofit organizations. Eligible projects include development and rehabilitati...
At 10:45p.m., March 15, a car was reported stolen in Glasgow. Glasgow Police Department took the call for service. Valley County Deputies, aware of the report, encountered the stolen vehicle eastbound on US Highway 2. An attempt to stop the vehicle using emergency lights was ignored and a pursuit of the fleeing vehicle was initiated. The pursuit went as far as the Frazer area and then back west toward Glasgow. A coordinated effort between deputies allowed for the use of Spike Strips to slow and stop the stolen vehicle, at Nashua. The stolen veh...
Last year, during a dispute with Gov. Greg Gianforte over the state’s “95 mill” school equalization property tax, officials with 49 of Montana’s 56 counties chose to reduce their fall tax bills against the wishes of the Montana Department of Revenue. This month, after landing on the losing side of a November Montana Supreme Court ruling, those counties’ treasurers are left with the thankless task of sending supplemental property tax bills to hundreds of thousands of property owners across the state. The supplemental bills will increase...
