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The Valley County Community Pool Campaign has officially reached the $2 million mark, due to recent donations made during the All-Class Reunion, which took place June 16 through 19. According to Maggan Walstad, a volunteer for the Valley County Pool Campaign committee, $750,000 plus has been raised over the last month due to two big donations provided by individuals, the Glasgow Middle School Builder's Club doing a fundraiser prior to school ending, the Titanic Challenge that occurred earlier...
UPDATE: Gabe has reached out to his mom and he is okay. MISSING FROM VALLEY COUNTY MONTANA: Please be on the lookout for: NAME: Gabriel Scott Hughes (AKA Gabe Hughes) DOB: 02.05.2001 LAST SEEN WEARING: blue shirt, dark blue jeans and has a blue cast on his right arm VEHICLE: plate #: LAZBARB 2006 maroon Chevy Silverado with a hydrobed flatbed on it and a roll of barbed wire on the back LAST CONTACT: Gabe was last seen at the Holiday gas station in Glasgow at 0446 on Wednesday 6.29.2022, his... Full story
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) Board has announced the appointment of Nickolas "Nick" Dirkes as the new chief executive officer, after an extensive nationwide search lead by COORS Leadership Capital, based out of North Carolina. According to Dirkes, there were approximately 400 responses to the advertisement, with 100 applications received. The applications were narrowed down to 10 and then physicians, hospitals leaders and the FMDH Board further narrowed it down to four applicants to...
A brief thunderstorm in the afternoon did not damper the community or Valley View Home's annual community barbecue on June 23. Special to this year's event was the celebration of Sally Figmaka, who is retiring after 47 years of dedication to the facility. In addition to good company, those who came down enjoyed burgers, generously donated by Albertsons, with sides and desserts provided by the Home's dietary staff. The kids had fun in the inflatable bouncy house and water slide while those of...
For the Courier The Hinsdale School Board is asking the community for funds to replace the 1968 school boiler and the high school ventilation system. At this time federal and local funds are being used to replace the elementary ventilation system. According to the school, for 54 years, with diligent maintenance and pride, the boiler and ventilation system was operational, however now it is becoming obsolete. The improvements will help improve air quality in the building and will make the heating system more efficient. The Hinsdale School Board...
Readers, You might notice a change to this week’s issue – there is one 12-page section as opposed to the two sections you are accustomed to. Over the past month, the Miles City Star has graciously printed the Glasgow Courier while the Havre Daily News fixes their press. Due to their generosity in helping us out, we are adjusting how we lay out the newspaper to make it easier on them and us. We are expecting to utilize the Miles City Star for the next few weeks so the paper will look more like this in the coming weeks until we start pri... Full story
Message From The Valley County Sheriff’s Office On June 28, the Long Run Fire Department responded to two fires ignited by fireworks. Those lighting the fireworks did not remain on scene and did not work to extinguish or notify dispatch. Currently, there are no county restrictions on fires or fireworks. However, this does not preclude people from being responsible and diligent in preventing costly, time consuming and dangerous fires. MCA: 50-63-103 states ... Liability of offender for damages and costs. A person who sets or leaves a fire t...
For the Courier Thank you to all who donated and volunteered for another successful fundraiser for the 40th year of the Valley County Combined Campaign's 2022 season. The total amounts contributed to this year's organizations were higher than previous years and are distributed as follows: American Red Cross $2,887.75 Montana Council BSA $3,655.25 Girl Scouts of the USA $2,501.58 Glasgow Head Start $2,650.25 Scottie Day Care $3,600.58 Valley Co. Ministerial Assn. $4,665.25 Valley Event Center...
Due to staff shortage, the Glasgow Courier will have the following temporary office hours: Monday through Wednesday: 8am - 4pm Open Thursdays depending on availability Closed on Fridays If you are in need of assistance outside of these hours please contact our office, 406-228-9301 and leave a message. You can also email us at [email protected]. We will be in contact with you as soon as we are able. We appreciate your understanding!... Full story
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are encouraging Montanans to plan for a sober ride home before they celebrate. The Fourth is one of the deadliest holidays in Montana, so local law enforcement will be increasing patrols in Valley County and City of Glasgow, making DUI arrests to ensure every Montanan gets home safely. Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, MHP and the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) are com... Full story
Frazer hosted the annual Red Bottom Celebration June 17 through 19. The Pow Wow featured singing, drumming and dancing as well as vibrant traditional Native clothing. Frazer welcomed Nations from across the state and region to celebrate the rich history of Native American culture. The Grand Entry was followed by the flag presentation and honoring of Native American Veterans. Honorees included Princesses, Elders, Pow Wow organizers and singers and drummers. Family gift giving events were...
On Sunday, June 12, 76 golfers on 19 teams showed up to Sunnyside Golf and Country Club for the 23rd Annual FMDH Foundation Golf Tournament. With the wind being brutal in Northeast Montana lately, we couldn't have asked for a nicer day to golf. Winning the tournament was Dale's Plumbing and Heating. Nathan Dale, Mike Dale, Nancy Dale and Brandi Thompson turned in a net score of 48.81, gross 74, to claim the title. Dennis Honrud Farms came in second. Dennis Honrud, Mary Honrud, Todd Truscott and...
The three Resolutions of Intent for Water, Sewer and Bulk Water rate increases that were just mailed out and recently received in mailboxes had a passed by council date of June 6, 2021. The date should have been June 6, 2022. All of the other information in the Resolutions are correct. Public heading regarding the Resolutions will be held on Tuesday, July 5, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located inside of the Glasgow Civic Center....
Despite being up the pool without a paddle, competitors in the Titanic Challenge raised $1,980 for the Valley County Community Pool Campaign June 12. Eleven teams of three hit the pool in canoes and armed with buckets with the goal of sinking – or at least taking on less water than – their opponents. After a calcutta and pre-competition interview (teams were unwilling to share their strategies) with auctioneer Brian Austin, the rounds of competition began to the soundtrack of peals of lau...
The long-anticipated Glasgow High School Reunion has arrived and the city is expected to be full to bursting with alumni, family and friends. Events are planned throughout the weekend and town, extending to Fort Peck for the Longest Dam Race and Longest Dam Disc Golf Tournament. From athletic reunions to an alumni baseball game to a golf tournament, as well as individual class events, there will be no shortage of activities to attend. Registration begins Thursday afternoon and reunion concludes Sunday morning with a coffee and doughnut social...
In the primary election on June 7 Valley County totaled 2,186 votes cast out of 4,859 registered voters, a 44 percent voter turnout with a majority being case absentee. Democrats cat 450 ballots, Libertarians had 42 ballots counted, and Republicans returned 1,694 ballots. The Special Levy to Fund VVHHD, voters cast their ballots in favor of the measure by a 1,161 to 968 count. DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RESULTS Penny Ronning earned the nomination for United States Representative 2nd District on the Democratic ticket with 210 votes. Mark Sweeney, who di...
5K Participant Time Reed Larsen 23:45 First Place $50 in Chamber Big Bucks Eli Feezell 1:01:08 Second Place $30 in Chamber Big Bucks Chelsie McAllister 1:02:19 Third Place $20 in Chamber Big Bucks Jamie Larsen 1:04:18 Hollie Young 1:07:43 Faith Kittleson 1:09:18 Alaina Salle 1:09:19 Cindy Taylor 2:19:27 Mary Morehouse 2:19:27 1-Mile Jack Morehouse 8:32 First Place $50 in Chamber Big Bucks Saunten Gamas 9:02 Second Place $30 in Chamber Big Bucks Taden Sundeen 9:19 Third Place $20 in Chamber Big...
Public Health Activity-Rheinland Pfalz outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Nicole Charbonneau relinquished command to Lt. Col. Parker Hahn during a change of command ceremony May 20, at Kirchberg Kaserne. Hahn, is a Glasgow native, who has served 20-plus years on active duty with the US Army and Charbonneau, a Billings native, will soon promote to full bird Colonel. Hahn comes to PHCE from Regional Health Command Europe where he served as the Regional Nurse Advisor. “We have one of the most complex organizations in the Army with a tempo that is s...
The Opheim Class of 2022 might have been small with only four graduates, but they are all motivated to secure their own pathways and be successful. Of the four graduates, Cole Taylor, Mandy Fuhrmann and Zach Fauth, were awarded a number of different scholarships between them totaling $833,450, as of May 23. Taylor has accepted the appointment to the United States Military Academy (USMA) West Point and was awarded a total of $818,700 in scholarships ranging from local scholarships to state level...
After challenging their classmates during the month of May to donate change and dollar bills for the "Time For CHANGE, We Need A New Pool" competition to help raise funds for the Valley County Community Pool Campaign, the Glasgow Middle School's Builders Club was able to donate $1,417.91 to the cause. Before the jugs went to the bank, they were weighed, with the eighth-grade jug weighing the most at 62.6 pounds, followed by the seventh grade jug weighing 37.8 pounds and the sixth-grade jug...
