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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Black smoke was billowing towards the Cottonwood Inn and Border Plains the evening of June 2, which originated from behind Arch's Tire and Service on Highway 2, in Glasgow. The Glasgow/Long Run Fire Departments were paged at 7:37 p.m., responding quickly. Upon arrival, heavy black smoke was showing from an underground bunker behind Arch's. After further investigation, fire and smoke was found throughout the entire bunker. Response included Fire Command, Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Truck 719,...
The Glasgow School board had a work session on May 28 to review four applicants to fill the Irle School principal position. The position had been held by Ed Sugg since the fall of 2021 however earlier in the school year, he requested a transfer to a teaching position at the Glasgow Middle School starting with the 2024-2025 school year. After reviewing the four applicants, the School Board agreed to interview Linda Huydma, a long time teacher in the Glasgow School System and a current teacher at Glasgow High School. They agreed to interview...
In Glasgow, 3rd Street South, from 3rd Ave to 5th Ave., will be closed until approximately the 14th of June in order to allow construction crews to work on the pool. As a result of the windy conditions last week, concrete pouring for the pool was delayed and is expected to occur during the next few weeks. Please choose an alternative route during this time.... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens are seeking any information regarding vandalism that took place at the Glasgow Base Ponds FAS north of Glasgow near Saint Marie. Damage occurred by vandals firing both rifle and/or pistol bullets and shotgun pellets at signs and the on-site latrine, resulting in significant expense to replace and/or fix those items. The damage was first recorded by Warden Wyatt Pickens on May 23. Anyone with possible information about this is encouraged to visit https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/tipmont to...
The Irle School fifth grade Flash Mob made their way around town on May 29 to perform three songs, "Man in the Mirror," by Michael Jackson, "I Want It That Way," by the Backstreet Boys, and "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift. The group of students were accompanied by Irle Music Teacher Christine Gilchrist and paraprofessional Pam Marks....
The sixth annual Milk River Catfish Days kicked off on May 31 with a Savvy performance in front of the Elks Club and the Calcutta for the Catfish Classic Teams. The next day was met with gorgeous weather for the vendor and craft show on 2nd Ave. S., the Catfish Crawl at the Busted Knuckle, the School's Out Carnival in front of the Children's Museum and the Cornhole tournament at the Elks Club....
Minutes before the Valley County Commissioners held their regular Discussion and Decision meeting on May 22, the Valley County Commissioners Mary Armstrong, Paul Tweten and John Fahlgren, were served with papers detailing a complaint and demand for jury trial by Brian Austin, who currently holds the position of Valley County Landfill Supervisor. The complaint and demand for jury trial was filed in Valley County District Court on May 10. In addition to the Commissioners being named as defendants individually, the Board of County Commissioners...
Voting has started for Montana’s June Primary Election. Over 450,000 absentee ballots have been mailed to voters in Montana who prefer to vote from their home rather than going to a polling place. In Valley County, 3,494 absentee ballots were mailed and have arrived in mailboxes. A total of 70 percent of voters in Valley County prefer to vote absentee instead of voting at a polling place on Election Day. There are 4,937 registered voters in Valley County. Voter turnout in Valley County has been dropping for the June primary election. In 2018 v...
During the May 20 regular Glasgow City Council meeting, normal business was conducted including approving consent agenda items such as payment of claims and meeting minutes from the May 6 regular council meeting as well as reviewing ordinances and resolutions. The biggest topic of the meeting once again however was the sale of a portion of Hoyt Park to Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH). This topic has been brought up in Council meetings over the course of a few months with the Council voting to accept the recommendation to move forward...
Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton honored Montana Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel from Glendive, Big Sky, Rudyard, Ennis, Great Falls, and Hinsdale during an awards ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday, May 22. "From offering community support to responding to emergencies, our EMS providers across Montana work around the clock to deliver life-saving care to Montanans in need," Gov. Gianforte said. "Today,...
After achieving the highest rating of Superior during the District 12/13 Music Festival in Culbertson at the end of April, vocal and band students from Glasgow, Lustre, Hinsdale and Nashua School traveled to Billings at the beginning of May to participate in the State Music Festival on May 3 and 4. Nashua: Under the direction of Melissa Mickelson, Nashua's band and choir director, these students achieved the following ratings: Nashua senior Caden Laumeyer – Superior Rating for his solo s...
Two Rivers Economic Growth is excited to announce the recipients of the Valley County Storefront Beautification Grant and the Glasgow Downtown Signage Grant. These grants are part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and enhancing the aesthetics of the Valley County area. The recipients are: Glasgow Flower and Gift, the Montana Bar, the Historic Roosevelt, the Glasgow Elks Lodge, Prairie Ridge Village and the Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana. The Valley County Storefront Beautification Grant aims to hel...
Six Valley County high school graduates have received 2024 Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships to enable their studies at colleges, universities, and trade schools. The scholarships are awarded annually by the Scottie Booster Club in memory of the late Jeff Jurgens, Glasgow student and rabid sports fan whose namesake basketball tournament is the source of the funds. The Jeff Jurgens Memorial Tournament, presented by the Scottie Booster Club and widely supported by the community, is held annually in March and attracts dozens of youth basketball...
Glasgow Police Department Patrolman Josh Ames followed the Special Olympics torch to Billings for the Montana Law Enforcement Torch Run State Games, which took place May 15-17. After competing in the area games in Sidney earlier in the week, local athletes brought their all against athletes from all over the state and came home with medals. According to organizers of the Special Olympics Summer Games, the Special Olympics are not just about sports; it's a celebration of abilities and a showcase...
With the weather getting nicer and kids wanting to spend time outside, the Glasgow Police Department is encouraging caregivers to have conversations with the children in your families about safety. Discuss ‘Stranger Danger’ issues with them and provide boundaries for your children. Even consider tracking devices if they are old enough to have phones. If you and/or your child(ren) see anything suspicious call 911....
During a special board meeting on May 13, the Glasgow School Board reached a two-year contract with Brenner Flaten to become the next superintendent of Glasgow Schools. Flaten will replace Wade Sundby as the superintendent in July as Sunby has accepted a position at Cut Bank after serving Glasgow Schools for four years. During the May 13 meeting, the school and Flaten agreed on a two-year contract that will pay him a base salary of $120,000 per year and a $15,000 yearly stipend to be the special education coordinator for the district. The...
Ron and Etta Olfert were honored at VFW Post 3107 on May 9 with the prestigious titles of VFW Post 3107 EMTs of the Year and Montana's EMTs of the Year. This recognition highlights their outstanding dedication and service to the community of Lustre and Frazer, as well as their invaluable contributions to the FMDH Stat Ambulance-Lustre service. With an impressive 48 years of service under their belts, Ron and Etta have gone above and beyond by housing and maintaining the ambulance, ensuring it...
For the first time in the school’s history, Frazer Public Schools participated in National History Day in Montana where senior Kalianna Blount, junior Takoa Old Person, freshman Lola Romero and eighth-graders Mariah Beston and Maci Fourstar-Sibley put together individual exhibits to display and discuss during Regionals in Miles City on Feb. 28. During this event, the senior division swept the Individual Exhibits category with Blount taking first place with “The Effects of Boarding Schools"; Old Person taking second place with “Pearl Harbo...
Glasgow High School senior Daniel Berry from Glasgow's Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter were among the 6,500 attendees representing nearly 800 school chapters who attended the 2024 BPA National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Ill., May 10-14. While in Chicago, all students vied for top honors in BPA's Workplace Skill Assessment Program competitions, which cover the areas of business administration; digital communication and design; finance; health administration; information...
Canvass of votes cast at the Frazer School District No. 2 2B Election, Valley County, on the 7th day of May, 2024. Office or Issue: 3 Year Term Trustee Candidate or Number of Position Votes Michael Redstone 36 Jewel Fourstar 33 Landon Olfert 64 Mary Sue Jackson 35 Darryl Quilty 53 Dori Talks Different 28 Total Votes Cast: 138 Ballots Issued Absentee Ballots Not Returned 127 Absentee Ballots Returned 82 Provisional 0 Spoiled Ballots 1 Total Ballots in Person 56 Total Ballots That Were Casted 138 We hereby certify that this constitutes a full, tr...
Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, Valley County DUI Task Force, and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) encourage all Montanans to buckle up, even for short trips or when driving slowly. Increased patrols and enforcement of seat belt laws will be underway across the state to ensure the safety of all road users. Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, Valley County DUI Task Force MHP, and the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) are committed to public safety, including seat belt safety. Mon... Full story
U.S. Senator Jon Tester has included his priorities for increasing affordable air service in Montana in legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that passed the Senate May 9. “Reliable and affordable air service is essential for Montanans to run their businesses, see their friends and families, and stay connected with the rest of the country, but too often rural airports fall through the cracks,” said Tester. “That’s why I was proud to see my Small Community Air Service Enhancement Act clear the Senate to ensure Mont...
