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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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In response to growing concerns regarding property tax increases resulting from high residential reappraisals, in August Beaverhead County reached out to Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen seeking an opinion on the interpretation of laws related to property tax levies. This request is supported by the Montana Association of Counties (MACo), of which Valley County is a part of, demonstrating a unified concern amongst county officials across the state. The request seeks clarification on the calculation of statewide school equalization mills,...
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) is pleased to announce a pledge of $250,000 to the Glasgow School District Bond Projects contingent upon the bond passing. If passed, the money would be donated towards the entirety of the projects listed on the Glasgow School District Bond ballot being mailed out Friday, Sept. 29. This commitment reflects FMDH’s dedication to caring for what matters most - the health and well-being of our community and its residents. As the leading healthcare provider in northeast Montana, FMDH understands the i...
Fr. Jose Valliparambil, pastor of St. Raphael's Catholic Church, had a vision. Five years ago, in 2018, he asked Perry Shorten if he could build a grotto to honor Jesus' mother, Mary. He said, "Yes," and the masonry project located east of St. Raphael Parish Center, was begun. It was completed by Aug. 15 the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in time for dedication by the Most Reverend Bishop Michael Warfel. As you drive by the St. Raphael Church grounds on 3rd Avenue North...
Strep throat is caused by the bacteria called Group A streptococcus. It is passed by contact with a person who has it, either by sharing straws or drinking cups/water bottles, being coughed or sneezed on, or kissing the person on the mouth. It is usually treatable with penicillin by shot or pill or other antibiotics if you have an allergy to penicillin. In some cases, there have been people who have needed a second round of antibiotics to completely treat it. Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) has had an increase of 50 percent in their...
The Glasgow City Council has awarded Gwen Winderl, 425 2nd Ave N., as the Yard Of The Week for the week of Sept. 3. She received $25 in Chamber Big Bucks, sponsored each week in the summer by the Glasgow City Council....
On Aug. 29, the Montana Meth Project announced the winners of its Paint the State art contest, including three grand prize winners who will each receive $10,000. The Meth Project will award 44 statewide and regional prizes, totaling more than $100,000 to Paint the State artists. Frazer High School placed second in the region with their two phase painting on the local grain elevator on Highway 2 in Frazer. Under team leader Teresa Heil and artists Kalianna Blount, Angel Nelligan, Christopher Fox...
Glasgow native Tim Phillips, who has been at the local KLTZ/MIX-93 radio station for the past 31 years, bought the station last June after the former owner expressed interest in selling it. Over the past year he has been taking the opportunity to make the station his own. Inspired both by his love of music and the 1970s TV sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," Phillips joined the radio station staff in 1982, while he was still in high school. After graduating, he attended college and then worked at...
After being inspired by videos of people doing the event in bigger cities, Glasgow resident Brianna Leader stood in front of Soma Dis Deli on Aug. 29, to give and receive free hugs during the lunch hour. Wearing a blind fold for anonymity while giving and receiving, Leader stood with arms wide open for an hour while a poster hung beside her explaining the benefits of hugs. A person craves a hug 13 times throughout the day, while it takes 20 seconds for a hug to have medical healing properties....
The Valley County Commissioners met during regular session on Aug. 30, where they took action on the Transit Boards recommendation for longevity pay. The Transit Board recommended a longevity pay of $10 per pay period for one to two years of service; $15 per pay period for two+ to five years of service; $25 per pay period for five+ to 10 years of service; and $40 per pay period for anyone with over 10 years of service. During the meeting, Commissioner John Fahlgren amended the Board’s recommendation stating the employee must have worked d...
As Glasgow High School student Eli Feezell started his senior year, he has had quite the summer experiences to share. In addition to job shadowing at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in the lab, with his mom Michelle as a flight nurse and step-dad Stan Ozark at the radio station, Feezell also had the opportunity to be one of a few northeastern Montana representatives at Boys State at the beginning of July in Fort Harrison in Helena. American Legion Boy State is among the most respected and selec...
The Glasgow City Council has awarded Lori Mason, 637 6th Ave. S., as the Yard Of The Week for the week of Aug. 27. She received $25 in Chamber Big Bucks, sponsored each week in the summer by the Glasgow City Council....
The Valley Community Emergency Food Bank has been helping out county residents for decades, the first 50 years out of the county shop building and since 2002 at it’s current location, 1010 1st Ave. N. Over the years, the current location, which is an older house in a residential neighborhood, has been showing its age while the needs of the county continue to increase causing the nonprofit to grow out of their space. “This is a converted, old two bedroom house. You can see that it’s worked in the past. It’s served us well for 20 years, but we...
Superintendent Elsie Arntzen congratulates the four finalists for the 2024 Montana Teacher of the Year award. The selected finalist will represent Montana during the 2024 National Teacher of the Year Program in Washington. Catherine Matthews was Montana’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. She currently teaches Early Childhood Special Education Preschool at Hyalite Elementary School in Bozeman. This year, 41 teachers from across the state were nominated by community members, teachers, administrators, and parents. Of those nominated, 19 teachers s...
Coach Darrell Heuth made an appearance at the Glasgow Scotties' first home game of the season, where he was recognized for his contributions to the foundations of the athletic programs at Glasgow High School. This was his first home Scottie football game in 57 years, since he was the head coach of the program. Coach Heuth was the head coach for the football program from 1960 to 1966 and led the program to back to back undefeated seasons in 1965 and 1966. He also was the Scottie wrestling coach...
Zachary Pierce was presented the first annual Emitt Northup Achievement Award at the 2023 Fort Peck Summer Theater Camp Showcase on Aug. 10. The presentation was made by Patt Etchart, lifelong volunteer and current Board Member, and Artistic Director of the Fort Peck Summer Theater Andy Meyers. The family and friends of Emitt Northup have established the Achievement Award in his memory. This Award recognizes any camper completing 10 years of perfect attendance at the Fort Peck Theater...
After being convicted on two felony counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child by a jury in Glasgow on June 9, Tommy Sanson II was sentenced on Aug. 21 to 25 years in the Montana State Prison with 15 years suspended for each felony count. These sentences are to run concurrently with one another. Parole eligibility is contingent on completing at least the educational phase of the sex offender treatment program utilized by the prison. During the June 9 trial, Sanson II was convicted under MCA § 45-5-625(1)(c) and MCA § 45-5-625(1)(h). The first count a...
Montana taxpayers applying for a property tax rebate should be on the lookout for suspicious or fraudulent activity. Starting Aug. 24, all Montana property tax rebates will be sent by paper check in the mail. To reduce the risk of fraud perpetuated by scam artists, the Montana Department of Revenue removed the option for taxpayers to receive the property tax rebate by direct deposit. The department received applications where applicants entered banking information for direct deposit that does not match banking information in the department’s r...
Marketing Specialist and Public Relations of Nemont Gregg Hunter presented the Glasgow City-County Library a check in the amount of $5,400 on Aug. 24. During the Fair season, Nemont had a booth at each of the county fairgrounds which allowed customers to purchase new phones. For each phone sold at the event, $100 was provided to that County's library. In addition to the Glasgow City-County Library, Nemont donated $4,800 to the Daniels County Library, $5,800 to the Sheridan County Library and...
The Glasgow City Council has awarded Lori Mason, 637 6th Ave. S., as the Yard Of The Week for the week of Aug. 27. She received $25 in Chamber Big Bucks, sponsored each week in the summer by the Glasgow City Council....
Glasgow Public Works would like to notify City of Glasgow residents and businesses that emergency sewer repair work along 6th Ave North, near 8th Street North and 9th Street North will begin today, Aug. 29, and continue through the end of the week (Sept. 1). There will be impacts to traffic and access in the area. The City asks residents to avoid traveling through the work area as much as possible and use 6th Ave North for local access only. Please obey traffic control measures and barricades, and slow down to help keep everyone safe. There... Full story
The Valley County Commissioners met in regular session on Aug. 16, inside the Board of County Commissioners located inside of the Valley County Courthouse. First on the agenda was approving employment/termination notices, of which there were none, and taxpayer comment relative to budget requirements and increases for fiscal year 2024 per the public notice that was printed in the July 5 and 12 issues of the Glasgow Courier. Though there was no public comment, Commissioner Mary Armstrong stated, “Those budgets are all available in the Clerk a...
During the regular board meeting of the Fort Peck Rural County Water District on Aug. 14, tensions were high among the board members in attendance as each tried to understand each others’ viewpoints on how certain situations have been handled over the past few years, not only by the Board members themselves but also by the general counsel of the board, David Irving. At the May board meeting, board member Mary Kaercher expressed concerns about Irving as the general counsel for the Fort Peck Rural County Water District which ultimately led to a...
For the Rosette winners, Quonset winners, and more NEMT Fair related coverage you can pick up a physical copy of The Glasgow Courier for $1 where available....
