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The Glasgow Police Department is investigating a combined theft and act of vandalism reported Dec. 16 at Scottie Carwash on Highway 2 in Glasgow. According to the report, the incident occurred sometime between Dec. 15 and 16. The GPD’s Brien Gault told us that two inflatable Minion decorations were stolen by two individuals in a dark-colored vehicle with four doors. The individuals also damaged other seasonal decorations. A $1,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information leading to arrests. Please call the GPD at 228-8050 or d... Full story
The Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana in Glasgow is welcoming parents to bring their children in during the brisk and windy days of winter. The museum provides an environment that allows children of all ages to explore, create, discover, learn and be creative. Throughout the museum, there are a variety of exhibits that allow children to have hands-on experiences where they can role-play and let their imagination run wild. The museum is the brain child of Stacey Fast, who over 10 years ago wanted a safe space for young children to run a... Full story
The Northeast Montana Fair Concert Committee announced on Dec. 15, country artist John Michael Montgomery will be headlining the 2018 Northeast Montana Fair Concert on Aug. 4. Montgomery is a chart-topping country artist with hits such as “Rope the Moon,” “Life’s a Dance,” “Sold,” “The Grundy-County Auction Incident,” and “I Swear.” With 16 million albums sold in his career, 15 number-one singles and numerous awards and nominations to his name, he is expected to have the crowd singing and dancing. After a multi-year hiatus, the Glasgow A... Full story
Junior Katie Kaiser has taken over the reins of Glasgow's Snack-Pack program, which supplies healthy snacks and foods to students in need, specifically on days when children are not in school. The program, established by Morgan Guttenberg in 2016, helps the growing problem of childhood hunger in our area. According to Kaiser, one in five students are underfed or go hungry when not in school, so in a class of 175 students, 35 of those are going hungry. For Kaiser, that is 35 students too many,... Full story
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Post 3107 hosted their annual awards and Christmas dinner on Dec. 14, at the Glasgow VFW. With approximately 80 people in attendance, turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, buns, delicious dessert and good company were enjoyed by all. After delicious food was had, students from Opheim, Hinsdale and Glasgow were recognized for a variety of merits for their participation in the Patriot's Pen writing contest, the Voice of Democracy writing contest and Irle... Full story
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Glasgow Courier Staff!... Full story
On Oct. 28, local eighth-grader Kyler Hallock received a distinguished honor when he was presented the first ever Heroism Award at the American Legion's fall conference in Helena. Hallock was recognized for actions taken during the bus crash that occurred on Sept. 19, at the rest stop between Glasgow and Hinsdale. The accident injured classmates, a chaperone and also killed both drivers who were involved. After the accident, Hallock took above and beyond measures to ensure the safety of those... Full story
Beginning last week, Sean Heavey has been offering access to the high quality printmakers he uses for his own work. The company, F-11 Photo in Bozeman, can print virtually any digital file on a wide variety of surfaces, including everything from large fine art prints on canvas and metal (see examples of the latter on display in the gallery) to magnets, bags, Christmas ornaments, drinkware, jewelry, pet products and other accessories. So many people ask Heavey for tips on ordering prints this... Full story
On Dec. 8, volunteers from Glasgow High School student council, National Guard, Soroptomists, as well as local community members stood at the intersections of D&G and the Post Office to collect funds for Block of Bucks. A total of $30,310 was collected by the generous community, which allowed 125 families with 325 children to shop for essential clothing the following day, Dec. 9. Each child was allocated $93 to shop for jackets, shirts, pants, sweatshirts, anything and everything needed to stay warm this winter. Local businesses, D&G, Little... Full story
Even though the area has seen a relatively mild winter, the Glasgow Police Department would like to remind citizens of Glasgow that no camper, RV or watercraft may be parked on any street or alley of the city from Dec. 1 through March 31. The GPD thanks all residents in advance for their cooperation.... Full story
Maybe it was an incident in the beginning weeks of first grade in Glasgow that sparked a lifelong love of learning and curiosity that led Don Baker to professional success. It is with his generous gift of $139,145 to the Valley County Community Foundation following his death in 2016 that memorializes his dedication to this community. As an architect in Minneapolis, his work took him all over the country but his heart remained here as a proud Scottie, class of 1960. He rarely, if ever, missed a class reunion, whether it was his class, or... Full story
Former Nashua mayor Pat Hallett remembers the conversations involving the initial planning for an overpass near Nashua being centered on safety and time delays. By her account, the need for an alternative route over the railroad tracks was needed for multiple reasons, but mostly for emergency services. Montana Department of Transportation’s Glendive District Administrator Shane Mitz also remembers safety being the primary concern, citing the trains are on the tracks for an excess of 30 minutes. The reasoning being the need for police, e... Full story
Joy Guttenberg’s good (edible) works are known to many in the Glasgow area. That’s about to become truer still. Guttenberg’s Apple Trolley has moved next-door to Albertsons on Highway 2 into the space formerly occupied by The Worx. And no, she isn’t carrying on with scrapbooking or DVDs, but she is adding breakfast items to an already popular menu which includes some of the region’s very best sweets, soups and sandwich offerings. According to Guttenberg, the family-owned business started out making caramel apples as part of a fundraise... Full story
The Glasgow-City County Library hosted their weekly story-time at Valley View Home on Dec. 7. Families and residents in attendance danced, sang songs, listened to Christmas-themed books and made Christmas cards for soldiers overseas. Pictured left to right is Dolores Edwards, Pat Risa, Colleen Schanz, Finnick Schanz, Gene Brandt, Noah Runner, Cary Schanz, and Doris Brandt participating in an interactive song. The library hosts story-time the first Thursday of every month at Valley View Home,... Full story
Early Saturday morning firefighters responded to an incident at Nemont Manor. The fire originated from a faulty furnace located in the basement. Although it was quickly extinguished, the smoke from the small blaze filled the building's basement and most of the lobby. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire but due to the smoke several residents were evacuated from the premises while the smoke cleared. The residents were taken to the Milk River Activity Center by the Valley County... Full story
Local Girl Scout Brownies (ages 8-9) from Troop 2244 sought to broaden their understanding of their home state by earning the State of Montana Badge over the past few weeks. The endeavor included studying up on the states geography by reading maps and identifying places such as the State Capital, Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks and even the Continental Divide. The girls familiarized themselves with the State's many symbols ranging from the state bird, the Western Meadowlark, to the state... Full story
Come and decorate your own gingerbread house Tuesday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow. The gingerbread houses are prebuilt and we will provide the supplies! Bring any idea as creativity will be unlimited for the houses being decorated. This is a great activity for families, grandparents and grandchildren, husbands and wives or even groups of youth. Everyone is invited to participate and make memories this Christmas season. There will be a $15 fee for supplies. Ginger... Full story
Would you like to donate a few hours of your time this holiday season and pay it forward? The Soroptimists has the perfect opportunity for you! Please consider making a donation to the annual Block of Bucks on Friday, Dec. 8. If you have a couple of hours to spare on Saturday, Dec. 9, consider assisting local families shop for much needed winter clothing. The Sopromists, along with student council members and representatives from local businesses including: Cape Air, Leader Aviation, Eugene’s, Sam and Jeff’s, Milk River Activity Center and Fis... Full story
Local artist Brianna Overbey is bringing a series of art classes to children of the community, thanks to proceeds from the “Walking in Memphis” event held on Nov. 10. With her business, A Lot Like Love, she will be providing a class free of charge to area children and young adults to make gifts for themselves or to gift to a loved one this holiday season. The first class of the series will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Table for Six, 130 5th St. S., Glasgow. As the Christmas holiday is quickly approaching, participants will be making a pin... Full story
Christmas is coming, and nowhere more so than Saco, Mont. According to Heidi Pippin, Santa, hay rides, ice skating, hot soup/chili, hot chocolate/cider, and adult beverages are all on offer at the Hi-Line community festivities scheduled for Dec. 16. Beginning at Pip’s Diner with pancakes and Santa from 9-11 a.m., sleigh rides begin at 1 p.m., and ice skating is open all day. A variety of skates will be available for use. The Old Brand Saloon with be offering hot toddies from 1-4 p.m. Pippin claims your first drink at the saloon is free. If y... Full story
A date has been set for the Tallow Creek Christmas Program after lots of consultation, according to Sierra Stoneberg-Holt. That date is Sat., Dec. 23, at 3 p.m. There will be a program followed by potluck treats. More treats are always welcome, but the good Tallow Creekers asked to remind the public that anything with peanuts is to be avoided, as some children have serious allergies. Sierra also asked to remind people to spread the word, as key invitees (you!) may have been missed. For directions to the South Phillips County schoolhouse, write... Full story