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The Glasgow City Council has awarded Jill and Scott Thompson, 129 Bonnie St., as the Yard Of The Week for the week of Aug. 14. They received $25 in Chamber Big Bucks, sponsored each week in the summer by the Glasgow City Council. If anyone would like to nominate somebody for yard of the week you may call the Chamber office at 406-228-2222 or email them at [email protected]. Awards will be given out each week through the month of August....
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) has been awarded two honors by Montana Top Workplaces 2023. FMDH CEO Nickolas Dirkes is the top leader for large companies in Montana and FMDH placed second overall for large companies in Montana. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a survey administered by the employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization – including alignment with company values and d...
The first-ever Middle of Nowhere Music Fest rocked Glasgow Aug. 5 with a true rock and roll experience. Jackyl, a Georgia band showcasing hard rock, heavy metal and Southern rock, took the stage at the Valley County Fairgrounds in front of an enthusiastic crowd headbanging and throwing up the sign of the horns. True to their song, "We're An American Band" the group pounded out their hit songs such as "Down on Me" and "Dirty Little Mind" to a crowd raised on the genre and those who were in...
Would you rather be told or shown how to do something? Stationary in a classroom or learning side by side with a professional? For Montanan medical students Chloe Koessl, Aubrey Kessel and Courtney Hallock they’d easily choose the hands-on learning experience. Each medical student is a part of a program called “WWAMI.” WWAMI is the University of Washington School of Medicine’s one-of-a-kind, multi-state medical education program. The acronym, WWAMI, stands for the states served by the UW Scho...
Soma-Dis Deli, a hallmark of the Glasgow community, celebrates 25 years of business this year, a milestone for any local eatery. Hope Jones-Farr, who was one of the original owners, alongside her husband Kevin Farr, sold the Deli in 2022 to Kyle Bilger. The deli has been the spot for multiple generations of Glasgow youth in the past quarter century, something that many businesses struggle to do. The doors of Soma-Dis officially opened on June 8, 1998, and Jones-Farr recalled that they were...
The Glasgow City Council has awarded Tom and Linda Stathos, 619 5th Ave. So., as the Yard Of The Week for the week of Aug. 6. They received $25 in Chamber Big Bucks, sponsored each week in the summer by the Glasgow City Council. If anyone would like to nominate somebody for yard of the week you may call the Chamber office at 406-228-2222 or email them at [email protected]. Awards will be given out each week through the month of August....
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development in Montana State Director Kathleen Williams announced on July 25 a total of $20 million in recent investments in 11 public organizations, non-profits, and rural health care facilities in Montana through the Emergency Rural Health Care (ERHC) grant program over the last two years. This funding was designed to ease economic strain brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and generate long-term health care sustainability in rural and Tribal communities. In recent years, staffing issues and nursing home...
Over a year has passed since the ground broke, and as with anything related to education, the process is ongoing, but Head Start in Glasgow held their grand opening July 27. Action for Eastern Montana Director Shawna Sargent as on hand to welcome new and prospective students, along with their parents and siblings, to the new school. Families toured the new modular building at 211 First Ave. S., the former site of the Farmer's Market. The new facility offers more space -indoors and out – for d...
The 8th Annual FORE the Kids golf tournament welcomed 18 teams, including 11 youth golfers to Sunnyside July 29. This year's tourney had two flights of teams with Brady and DC Flaten topping the first while Storm and Jenn Jackson won the second flight. After regular play, we held a Youth "Drive, Chip & Putt" contest where each youth was able to compete for a chance to win a student membership from Sunnyside. Ali Palm was the winner this year. FORE the Kids awarded this year's scholarship to...
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. “Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital is proud to be the first hospital in Montana with this certification,” declared CEO of FMDH Nickolas Dirkes. “This certification process has taken five years...
State and local health officials are reporting the first West Nile Virus (WNV) detection of the year in mosquitoes sampled from Blaine County. No humans or horses have tested positive for WNV yet this season. Infected mosquitoes can transmit WNV when they bite, and increased risk of WNV transmission to humans and horses is expected to continue through October – or as long as mosquitoes are active in the state. While no human cases of WNV were reported in 2022, in previous seasons Montana has reported over 50 human cases in a single summer. I...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting Under Secretary Roger Glendenning announced on July 26 that USDA is launching two pilot programs to increase affordable homeownership opportunities for people on Tribal lands. “Well-built, energy-efficient, affordable housing is essential to the vitality of communities in rural and Tribal America,” Glendenning said. “The assistance I’m announcing today will help people across this nation have the resources they need to build, purchase or repair homes in Tribal communities. The Bid...
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Dr. Karama Neal has announced that USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses access federal funds for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements. “Rural America deserves its share of the historic investments in the Inflation Reduction Act. That’s why the B...
On Aug. 6, at around 03:05 a.m., officers with the Glasgow Police Department responded to a residence on the south side of town upon receiving a report of an assault. Once officers arrived, the caller stated that the suspect, a male, had strangled his mother during an altercation. After completing the investigation, he was placed under arrest and remanded to the Valley County Detention Center for Partner/Family Member Assault and Strangulation of a Partner Family Member. Editor’s Note: The Glasgow Courier has instituted a policy to not i...
After participating in the 36th annual Governor’s Cup, with Governor Greg Gianforte fishing and First Lady Susan Gianforte assisting in a weigh boat, the Gianfortes traveled back to Helena for government business. A few days later they made their way back to the Hi-Line this past week with stops in Glasgow, Saco and Malta on July 18 as they continued their way to Blaine County as part of the Governor’s 56 County tour. During their time in Glasgow, First Lady Gianforte met with members of the...
In June, The Department of the Interior announced that more than 1,900 state and local governments around the country will receive a total of $578.8 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes funding for 2023. Because local governments cannot tax federal lands, annual PILT payments help to defray the costs associated with maintaining important community services. Valley County received $1,335,998 in PILT funding in 2023. This compares to $1.186 million in 2022 and $1.153 million in 2021. Valley County was listed as having 1.122 million acres of feder...
Throughout the summer, Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) has been on the road taking their Mobile STEM Learning Center van to various communities throughout Montana and Wyoming. The van made a stop at the Glasgow Civic Center on July 20, where children of all ages had the opportunity to explore 3D printing and learn about the human body with a mannequin who had removable organs such as eyes, spleen and kidneys. STEM Program Specialist Jess Carley walked the kids through the 3D printing...
This summer's Theatre for Young Audience tour launched on July 18 at the Glasgow City-County Library with the production of Sally Forth. Written and directed by Fort Peck Summer Theatre Artistic Director Andy Meyers and produced in partnership with emerging company AM Theatrical, the production starred Jenny Smith as Sally the Stamp, Shy Iverson, who starred as Haskell. Under an hour in length, this show was perfect for whole families who came out to the production at the library with lawn...
Montana reached its 20th consecutive month of unemployment below three percent in June, according to data compiled by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry. Since Governor Greg Gianforte was elected, Montanans have created more than 41,000 new jobs statewide. “We’re creating an environment where businesses can thrive, create more good-paying jobs, and increase opportunities for all Montanans, and we’re seeing great results,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Wages in Montana grew at the fifth fastest r...
Joining Representative Tom Welch, R-Dillon, Governor Greg Gianforte celebrated a new law which provides Montana homeowners up to $1,350 in property tax rebates over the next two years. “Property taxes are too high, which is why we prioritized and secured immediate property tax relief for Montanans this legislative session,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Now, it’s time to build on reforms to reduce the burden of property taxes over the long term.” At a local residence in Dillon, the governor ceremonially signed House Bill 222, carried by Rep. Welch, wh...
On July 12, U.S. Senator Steve Daines co-sponsored a bicameral, bipartisan bill to ensure the continued availability of AM broadcast in new vehicles at no additional charge to the consumer. “AM radio is absolutely vital to maintaining the important fabric of our rural Montana communities and plays a critical role in public safety. Whether it be local news, weather or commodity prices, our AM radio stations in Montana are as much a part of us as the local barber or coffee shop. We must preserve our AM radio stations to ensure that Montana r...
At approximately 1230 on Friday [July 21], Fish and Game wardens reported seeing smoke near Bone Trail. Mutual aid was immediately requested from CMR based out of Fort Peck. Our local BLM ranger notified BLM dispatch out of Lewistown. While crews were en route Sheriff Boyer was able to get eyes on the fire via airplane. This greatly improved our response time giving us a precise location, estimated size and terrain. CMR responded with a type 4 engine, the Pines responded with a type 6 engine, and another type 6 engine responded from Long Run....
While Glasgow and Valley County have proudly embraced their claim of being the "Middle of Nowhere" the remoteness of the region brings its own unique challenges. Eastern Montana is often overlooked by tourists in favor of the mountain ranges in the west, inspired more by Yellowstone the television show than Yellowstone the reality. Even within the state, the plains are forgotten about by residents. Representation in Montana's arts community is just one example. For some time, the Montana Arts...
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session on July 11, which was a change from their normally scheduled second Wednesday of the month, due to scheduling conflicts. The next regular session Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, due to the Northeast Montana Fair the second week of August. In addition to approving normal business such as the personnel action report and student attendance agreements, Superintendent Wade Sundby also provided the board with an update on bus drivers as the new school year quickly approaches. “We are h...
The Siding 45 Skatepark committee has been hard at work in recent months in order to achieve their goal of revitalizing a skatepark in the Glasgow area. From hosting fundraisers, having other local businesses support in helping to raise funds, working with the City of Glasgow to determine the best location and becoming their own non-profit organization, the group is putting more pieces together to make their dream a reality. "We are happy to announce that as of this week, July 10, we have...
