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For current and former residents of St. Marie, the area is home. For others, St. Marie is a mystical place with lots of history from the Air Force Base days, with buildings and artifacts still left over. However, for film makers, the area is paradise for a post-apocalyptic setting for films. In the fall of 2024, a film crew, including actors, writers, directors and photographers, did just that. They camped out in St. Marie and utilized the ambulance bay of the abandoned St. Marie hospital as...
The Valley Event Center was filled with ice skaters of all ages to ring in 2025 on Dec. 31. The community skate party, which thanks to Wagging Wheel Pet Boarding the first 100 skaters received free admission, allowed individuals of all skating levels to hit the ice, skate with friends and enjoy a mix of dance and skating music. Those who stayed until all night celebrated the ball drop starting in New York City and ending in Montana once the clock struck midnight. The skate party started with...
A total of 99 individuals made it home safe and allowed others to get home safely on New Year’s Eve as a result of transportation services provided by individuals from the Valley County Search & Rescue, Fire Department, and local wrecker services. These individuals volunteered their time and their vehicles on the holiday, with support from the DUI task force. According to organizers, this year was a slower year, however they appreciate all 99 patrons who utilized the services. The volunteers of Randy Isakson, provided 22 rides; Shyanne W... Full story
The Valley County Commissioners met in regular session on Dec. 31, to discuss whether or not to opt into the Montana Community Reinvestment Plan through House Bill 819. This plan allocates $56 million statewide to provide homebuyer assistance to low-and middle-income residents with Valley County being eligible to receive $310,000. After researching the program and discussing the program with NeighborWorks Montana, the Valley County Commissioners voted 2-1 to approve Resolution No. 21-2024, a resolution to affirmatively participate in the...
We at the Valley Community Emergency Food Bank have so much to be grateful for this new year! Not only did we meet the $10,000 match set forth by the family and friends of Dora Radakovich, we exceeded all expectations, raising over $16,000 dollars. In total over $26,000 was raised to help seed our building fund. All we can say is THANK YOU Valley County for your generosity! We couldn’t do it without you!... Full story
From The Editor's Desk: A new year, a new beginning. We appreciate all of our readers and subscribers for their continued faith in the Glasgow Courier throughout the years, as well as continuing to stick with us through publication and printing issues in 2024. Since the middle of 2024, the Glasgow Courier has been printed in Bozeman, along with the Phillips County News and the Havre Weekly Chronicle. The Couriers are delivered to the Phillips County News every Wednesday morning, and a staff member of the Glasgow Courier picks them up in order... Full story
Together with Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Governor Greg Gianforte recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month on Jan. 2, by reminding Montanans to learn the signs of human trafficking and report it if they see it to help stop the heinous crime. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers – often organized criminal enterprises – profit at the expense of adults or children compelled to perform labor or engage in commercial sex. “Human trafficking is a despicable, heartbreaking crime,” Gov. Gianforte said. ...
A coroner’s inquest related to the 2023 death of Jonathan Ryan Hamilton was held on Dec. 16, at the Valley County Courthouse. According to law, the inquest is a formal inquiry into the causes and circumstances surrounding the death of a person and is conducted by the coroner before a jury. In the hearing, the jury consisted of six Valley County individuals, Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, who oversaw the proceedings, which included three testimonies, and Valley County Attorney Dylan Jensen, who asked the witnesses questions r...
In what has become a holiday tradition for many families and friends, the Montana State University (MSU) Extension Office once again hosted their Gingerbread House Workshop on Dec. 20, held at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center. MSU Extension County Agents Roubie Younkin and Shelley Mills, with the assistance of Joyce Morehouse, Michelle Eliason and Wendy Becker, pre-made 107 gingerbread houses this year for participants. These houses were then later transformed utilizing a variety of frosting...
The Hinsdale FFA is reaching new milestones. FFA member Jaydeen Hanshew was recognized as one of the top five Steers of Merit in the State of Montana for his market beef steer in 2024. This award is the highest honor that can be presented to a 4-H/FFA market beef animal. The Steer of Merit program, which began in the late 1960s, evaluates animals after they have been shown live and ranks the carcasses through an extensive process that includes the following criteria: 1. Steer of Merit (yes or no...
The Montana Department of Commerce announced on Dec. 23 that 21 Montana cities, towns, counties and water and sewer districts will share nearly $800,000 of grant funding to help communities plan infrastructure projects that will construct or upgrade drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems. The funding is through Commerce’s Montana Coal Endowment Program. “MCEP planning grants help communities prepare for critical infrastructure system improvements so residents can count on good quality drinking water and reliable wastewater ser...
Throughout the latter half of 2024, the Valley County Health Department, with financial assistance from the Valley CARE Coalition and the Valley County Community Foundation, spent time visiting Valley County schools to drop off hygiene kits for students needing personal care items. “The Hygiene Kit Project is a vital initiative dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of local students by providing them with essential personal care items,” stated Valley County Health Department Director Michelle Merritt. “Many students in our commu...
The Glasgow Speech and Drama team performed in their last meet before the holiday break on Dec. 14, marking the halfway point of their season. They traveled to Malta where the team once again claimed first in Team Speech Class B sweeps. The individuals who competed placed in the following: Gabe Allen – second place in Lincoln-Douglas debate Henry Holte – ninth place in spontaneous oral interpretation Gabe Proctor – first in humorous interpretation Sebastian Gregg – third place in humorou...
Editor’s Note: This story is excerpted from Capitolized, a weekly newsletter featuring expert reporting, analysis and insight from the reporters and editors of Montana Free Press. Montana’s two largest telephone cooperatives took a multimillion-dollar hit in 2019 when the federal government pulled the plug on Chinese tech company Huawei. Not-for-profit rural telephone providers had spent millions on Huawei’s bargain-priced tech to improve cell phone service in rural areas where for-profit companies invested little if anything. Co-ops inclu...
Glasgow High School juniors and seniors had a taste of what living life outside of high school is all about during the On My Own event on Dec. 17 in the high school gymnasium. On My Own is a real-life simulation created by the University of Tennessee. Prior to the Dec. 17 event, the students were introduced to the program in their classrooms where they had considered the lifestyle they envisioned or hoped for and explored careers. They then received their occupation, including a salary and...
The Glasgow City Council will meet in regular session, Monday, Jan. 6, 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers located inside of the Glasgow Civic Center. Click on the image above to view the full agenda.... Full story
The Valley County Commissioners will meet in regular session, for the first time in 2025, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners, located inside of the Valley County Courthouse. Click on the image above to view the full agenda.... Full story
The Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) Foundation’s annual “Tree of Life” lighting ceremony took place on Friday, November 29th. This cherished tradition celebrates the generosity and support of the community while providing a unique way for friends and neighbors to honor loved ones or commemorate special events. The beautifully lit tree will shine brightly through the New Year, adorned with ornaments bearing the names of honorees, symbolizing love and remembrance. Each gift to the Tree of Life ensures that the names of honorees are writt...
Our anonymous donor who initially pledged to match $5,000 to seed our building fund has come forward and doubled down! The family and friends of Dora Radakovich have committed a memorial to match up to $10,000 raised to honor Dora. The family hopes to build on this donation to help jump start a new space for The Valley Community Food Bank. Please give this a share and give what you can to help us reach our matching goal by Tuesday, Dec. 31. Remember that all donations are tax deductible. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 63 Glasgow, MT 59230....
The Valley County Community Pool Campaign is thrilled to announce that the new community pool and bathhouse will open in June 2025. This long-awaited project would not be possible without the incredible generosity of donors over the past six years. To celebrate and recognize this generosity, the campaign is inviting all community members to make their donations by Dec. 31, 2024, to be featured on the Donor Wall. Every donation, no matter the size, has played a critical role in making this dream a reality. We are so grateful for the unwavering...
Valley County Search & Rescue, Fire Department along with local wrecker services will be giving rides on New Year’s Eve, with the support from the DUI task force. Please take advantage of the transportation services being offered at no cost to you. Our volunteers will provide courteous pickup from your residence and transport you to any destination of your choice, including the next establishment. Our vehicles will be fully operational and warm. We kindly request that you refrain from driving. We express our sincere gratitude to our v... Full story
Pick Up The Dec. 25 Issue Of The Glasgow Courier Today or Subscribe To Our Online Edition To See More Photos Of How Area Children Had Fun Before At School Before The Holiday Break.... Full story
See this week's issue for Letters to Santa and Holiday Greetings from local businesses. If you are a current subscriber to the Glasgow Courier, log in and view the full gift guide by click on the Adobe Acrobat icon. The PDF version of the Gift Guide will load for your reading pleasure. If you are a current print subscriber and don't have online access, click on "Free Trial" in the upper right hand corner. Fill out the requested information and you will have an online subscription that will... Full story
