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The Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Scottie Pride button Winners for 2024 Homecoming week were: $200 Winners Karen Fauth, Lacy and Brady Flaten, Abigail Bell and Mary Shipp $500 Winners Bexley Hunzinker and Dennis Idler Scottie Dog Scavenger hunt winners: Louella & Liberty Hodges, Ben Pang (He found 2 Scottie Dogs!), Jada Milligan, Zach Sinclair, and Mary Campbell The Glasgow Area Chamber would like to thank everyone who showed support by purchasing a Pride Button. The Glasgow Chamber would also like to thank the Scottie Booster...
The Valley County Combined Campaign (VCCC) is celebrating its 43rd year of giving with an invitation to Valley County non-profit organizations to join the 2024-2025 campaign. There are three openings available this year for member positions. Consideration will also be given to applicants for an available permanent position on the campaign. Any Valley County non-profit organization interested in applying is required to have their own 501(c) 3 non-profit status and will not be allowed to do any other soliciting for contributions for the year(s)...
The Glasgow School Board will have a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m., in the Robert F. Martin Board Room, located at 229 7th St. No., Glasgow. Following the Special Board meeting, the Board will have a work session, also in the Robert F. Martin Board Room. Addition documents for the work session can be viewed on the Glasgow School Website, www.glasgow.k12.mt.us/page/school-board....
The Valley County Commissioners will meet in regular session, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10:30 a.m., in the Board of Commissioners located inside of the Valley County Courthouse. The agenda, as well as the Resolution can be viewed by clicking on the images....
Valley County Health Department has confirmed two cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Valley County. The virus, which is primarily spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, can cause severe illness in humans, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems, the elderly and those with chronic conditions. The Valley County Weed and Mosquito District is actively monitoring mosquito populations across the county. Mosquitoes are being tested weekly from both the east end of Glasgow and west end of Glasgow to identify potential carriers of...
In a move that reflects its commitment to excellence, Prairie Ridge Village has unveiled a beautiful new sign, funded by the Valley County Storefront Beautification and Glasgow Downtown Signage grants. This upgrade is more than just a fresh look; it represents the facility's dedication to enhancing the overall aesthetic of their campus and continuing to serve as a valuable asset to Glasgow and the surrounding communities. Director of Prairie Ridge Village Amber Swindler expressed her enthusiasm...
The Glasgow Elks Lodge 1922 held a successful fundraiser on Sept. 7, to improve its historic building, raising much-needed funds install a new boiler and upgrade the facility. The existing boiler, which had been serving the lodge since the early 1950s, had reached the end of its life, making the upgrade both necessary and timely. The support from the community was overwhelming, with local residents and businesses coming together to help preserve this important fixture in Glasgow's history. The...
It's been 23 years since the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed the world that we live in. Since that fateful day, new generations have been born that will only learn about the events of that day through storytelling and in their classrooms. Kids in Krissy's Delicate Angels, a home daycare in Glasgow, have learned early in their lives to thank local first responders for all that they do for their community as a way to give back. For the past five years, owner and operator of Krissy's Deli...
Glasgow students are following themed days at school, flags are flying throughout town, Homecoming Candidates have been announced, that must mean it's Homecoming Week in Glasgow!...
Celebrate Constitution Week with Milk River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. This year Constitution Week is Sept. 16 through 23, and Constitution Day is Tuesday, Sept. 17. The week is celebrated annually to commemorate it's history, importance and bring attention to how it still serves us today. President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially enacted Constitution Day on Aug. 2, 1956. A Congressional Resolution was petitioned by The Daughters of the American Revolution. The purpose of...
The Valley County Commissioners will meet in regular session, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners located inside of the Valley County Courthouse. Here is the agenda for the meeting. Meetings are recorded and all recordings can be viewed at https://www.valleycountymt.gov/board-county-commissioners/pages/video-recordings-discussion-and-decision-meetings...
We have an excellent new staff as of May 2024 consisting of manager Deb Harrison and five staff members. Our staff works hard sorting, steaming and displaying merchandise on a daily basis. The store welcomes clean gently used clothing in good condition. We are not able to wash, mend or repair donations so please keep this in mind when cleaning out your closets and cupboards. Caring Hands is a non-profit organization with the main source of income through our thrift store located at 229 4th St S in Glasgow. Our new hours are Monday and Fridays,...
Cirque Luz Dalia came to the Valley Event Center Sept. 6 and 7, where people of all ages had four opportunities over the two days to enjoy performances featuring circus stars from around the globe....
Is your curb, gutter, or sidewalk in need of replacement? The City of Glasgow is here to help! Here’s how it works: Contact the Public Works Department at 406-228-2476 ext. 8 or email [email protected] and tell us what you need. We’ll assess your request and provide a competitive price. We’ll get bids from local contractors and select the best value. You’ll receive a clear estimate for the work on your property. If you approve, just sign an agreement with the City. We’ll handle the payment directly with the contractor. You can pay o...
The City of Glasgow has decided to return part of the downtown parking to angle-in parking. Angle parking will be implemented on the south side of 2nd Ave. S., and the east side of 3rd St. S. The other side of the street will remain parallel parking. During a pre-construction meeting on Sept. 5, it was stated the project is expected to start Monday, Sept. 9, between The Loaded Toad and the Wheatgrass Art Gallery for the handicap access ramp. The project did start as expected with most of the...
Though Grandparents Day was officially celebrated on Sept. 8, Irle Elementary spent Sept. 6, celebrating grandparents and the special people in the lives of their students. Students were able to show off their classroom, friends and teachers to their special visitors and also get some goodies at the Scholastic Book Fair, which helps out Irle Elementary's librarian LeAnne Brandt. "We made just over $12,000 in one day. We will get $6,000 worth of Scholastic books. Our community really steps up to...
Editor's note: The Courier has instituted a policy of covering statewide and federal level political candidates during the general election season when the candidates come to Valley County. Senator Jon Tester made a swing through Glasgow Sept. 1, to touch base with supporters and express his thanks to voters. "Bottom line it's hard to to be a Democrat in rural America," he noted. "Democrats don't do a particularly good job talking about rural issues." Tester talked about his attempts to work on...
In the month of September, the Valley County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting alcohol sales compliance checks. These checks will be conducted at establishments that sell and/or serve alcoholic beverages within Valley County. Law enforcement officials are running these checks to help businesses avoid liquor law violations and at the same time combat the underage drinking problem that runs throughout Montana. Businesses and staff are strongly urged to check IDs and refuse service to underage adults....
The Glasgow City Council met on Sept. 3, and held public hearings on assessments for lights, streets and garbage along with the city mill levy and fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. There were no attendees in the audience who voiced an opinion in favor or support of any of the items. The General Fund Budget is the largest budget for the city and the total amount of that budget is $3,322,649. The largest items in the GF Budget: Glasgow Police Department: $1.488 million Glasgow Recreation Department: $423,970 Glasgow Fire Department: $138,280 Glasgow...
The Glasgow City Council will meet in regular session, Monday, Sept. 16, 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers located inside of the Glasgow Civic Center....
A new international partnership between Montana’s Missouri River Country and Canada’s South Saskatchewan Ready labeled “Beyond the 49th Parallel” is encouraging travelers to branch out from their home country to explore the neighboring small towns, historic sites and opportunities for outdoor recreation found across the border. “Pairing Canada’s South Saskatchewan and Montana’s Missouri River Country provides an international travel experience like no other,” said Carla Hunsley, executive director of Missouri River Country. “Here, traveler...
The Valley County Commissioners will meet in regular session, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners located inside of the Valley County Courthouse....
At the end of August, Governor Gianforte asked Montana superintendents and school board trustees to adopt policies to limit learning distractions in the classroom and improve student academic performance by establishing cell phone-free schools. In the letter the Governor wrote “...we should seek to remove distractions and disruptions in our schools, a place where students should be focused on learning. Unfortunately, cell phones distract students and disrupt the learning environment, and according to studies, it leads to learning loss and l...
In a regular City Council meeting on Aug. 19, the Glasgow City Council introduced and offered for adoption the second reading of Ordinance No. 985 – an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Official Code of the City of Glasgow (CCG) to remove the License Requirement for Dancing in a Bar. The ordinance says that Section 4-55 of the OCCG, which states “It shall be unlawful for a person licensed to sell alcoholic beverages under this chapter, to permit dancing on the licensed premises unless a license for such dancing has been obtained from the cit...
The City of Glasgow is exploring the possibility of offering customers the option to receive their water bills via email. This would provide a convenient, paperless way to manage your account and help streamline communication. At this stage, the City is simply gauging interest. If you would prefer to receive your water bill via email rather than through traditional mail, please contact the city clerk’s office if interested: 406-228-2476 ext. 2, [email protected]....
