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  • Easter Egg Hunt At Nashua School

    Apr 3, 2024

    Nashua School had their Easter Egg Hunt last week. The Easter Bunny left a lot of eggs in the gymnasium and there was plenty for everyone to fill their bags as shown by the students in the inset photos. The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for this Saturday, April 6, at 11:30 a.m. at Bundy Park. If you can't attend that one, there's another Easter Egg Hunt at Valley View Home at 1 p.m....

  • Valley County Supplemental Tax Bills Mailed Out This Week

    For the Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    Last year, during a dispute with Gov. Greg Gianforte over the state’s “95 mill” school equalization property tax, officials with 49 of Montana’s 56 counties chose to reduce their fall tax bills against the wishes of the Montana Department of Revenue. This month, after landing on the losing side of a November Montana Supreme Court ruling, those counties’ treasurers are left with the thankless task of sending supplemental property tax bills to hundreds of thousands of property owners across the state. The supplemental bills will increase...

  • Great Northern Development Announces Two VC Finalists for Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition

    For the Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    We are excited to announce the finalists of the Third Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. The vision is to strengthen and support the existing and startup businesses that form the backbone of local communities. With the completion of our first phase, we would like to congratulate and announce the 2024 Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition finalists. Start-Up Finalists Wolf Point Mercantile (Roosevelt County) Tootsie’s Fitness Salon & Spa Center (Valley County), Circle Country Market (McCone County), Sand Springs General Store and Cafe (...

  • History Of Tampico Brought To The Present

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    The Valley County Museum was the host of a local history program on Feb. 27 where people gathered to learn more about the depiction of Tampico, Mont., provided by Paul Etchart in collaboration with Judy Michael and many others who have contributed information to the project. There were also guest speakers from the Tampico area who reflected and talked about their memories and provided those in attendance a depiction of their days at Tampico. The project is a way to honor all the past Tampico fam...

  • VC Deputy Brandt Graduates From MLEA

    For the Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    Sixty-one new officers who will serve in 36 agencies across the state graduated March 26 from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) within the Montana Department of Justice. One of those students was Valley County Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Brandt. "The Valley County Sheriff's Office is proud to have you on our team," stated the Sheriff's Office in a press release. MLEA provides basic and advanced training for state, county, city, and tribal law enforcement officers throughout the state....

  • Bird Causes Power Outage In Glasgow Area On Easter Sunday

    For the Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    Many Glasgow area residents had their Easter Sunday dinner interrupted with a power outage for nearly three hours according to Northwestern Energy. NWE is reporting that a bird caused the power outage that effected nearly 900 customers on Sunday afternoon, March 31. Power was restored early Sunday evening after NWE crews responded and fixed the issue caused by the bird....

  • A Letter To The Citizens Of Montana

    Apr 3, 2024

    Dear Editor, County Commissioners from across Montana appreciate the widespread support that Senate Bill 442 enjoyed throughout its legislative process. Marijuana revenues are new to Montana, and the bill's thoughtful distribution of this higher-than-expected new revenue stream included some funding for county roads. Bipartisan and impactful legislation backed by such a wide variety of Montanans is a rarity, and we commend Senator Lang and the bill's many proponents for their efforts. Even...

  • Students Need To Fill Out The FAFSA

    Apr 3, 2024

    Dear Editor, Montana's Future is at Risk As of the writing of this guest editorial, there has been a 30 percent decrease in FAFSA submissions by students and their parents across the United States compared to last year. In Montana, the decline is also substantial at 25 percent. What is FAFSA and why is it important? FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and students must complete it prior to applying for federal grants, work-study, and loans. Colleges and universities use...

  • April Indian Taco Supper

    For the Courier

    Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have their April Indian Taco Supper on Monday, April 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. There is a free will donation and Thrivent has provided supplementary funds. Take outs are available and all are welcome!...

  • Beekeeping Workshop April 13

    For the Courier

    The Valley County Montana State University Extension will be hosting a beekeeping workshop at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center on Saturday, April 13. The first speaker of the day will be MSU Professor and honey bee researcher Michelle Flenniken. Dr. Flenniken is researching honey bee viruses and host-pathogen interactions and teaches undergraduate Biotechnology and advanced and graduate Virology. The Bee Keeping workshop will start at 9 a.m. with Dr. Flenniken’s presentation followed by a focus on basics of beekeeping in the morning (...

  • Solar Eclipse April 8

    For the Courier

    On April 8, parts of North America will experience a total eclipse. This is an amazing opportunity that you may want to take part in. The Glasgow City-County Library has solar-viewing glasses provided by the Montana State Library free of charge. The library also has some great material, adult and juvenile, relating to Solar Eclipses. Feel free to come and browse the stacks and pick up a pair of solar-viewing glasses! A partial eclipse of the sun will be visible in all parts of North America. The total eclipse will only be visible over a path of...

  • Calendar Of Upcoming Events In The Area

    Apr 3, 2024

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail [email protected] and they will mail one to you. Visitors to the Fort Peck I...

  • Audrey L. Prescott

    Apr 3, 2024

    Audrey L. (Doney) Prescott, 84, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Glasgow. A rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 11, at St. Raphael's, Glasgow. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 12, with burial following at Highland Cemetery, Glasgow. Audrey was born on Jan. 10, 1940, to Dan and Grace (Ebelsizer) Doney in Malta, Mont. She joined three other daughters: Doris, Iris, and Shirley. She attended schools in Malta...

  • Rita Anderson

    Apr 3, 2024

    Rita Louise Anderson, age 72, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Glasgow, after a brief illness. Rita has been cremated and according to her wishes, no services will be held. Rita was born on Nov. 4, 1951, to Rufus and Martha (Weinmeister) Anderson, where she joined the family on the farm south of Nashua, Mont. She attended school in Nashua and graduated as Valedictorian in 1970. She continued her education at Eastern Montana College in Billings, Mont.,...

  • Rodney A. Diseth

    Apr 3, 2024

    Rodney A. Diseth, age 82, of Great Falls, Mont., passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. Funeral service will be held Friday, April 5, at 2 p.m., at Bell Funeral Home, Glasgow, with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Mont. Robert was born Jan. 13, 1942, at Neihart, Mont., to Albert O. Diseth and Mary Ann Diseth (Peterson). After receiving his education from Glasgow High School, he joined the United States Army and served proudly for over 20 years....

  • Glasgow Middle School Quarter 3 – 4.0 Honor Roll

    For the Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    Sixth Grade Adam Weber Blaire Billingsley Clair Britzman Wade Fuhrman Saunten Gamas Brynlie Harris Tyrus Hartwell Rueby Nixdorf Colt Hudyma Carley Egelston Garris Tolzien Baden White Tate Loftsgaard Ava Budde Aiden Wixson Seventh Grade Alexa Ball Holt Huntsman Mary Knierim Reece Martin Austin Nelson Leah Potter Amani Probert Sadie White Breckin Partridge Colten Schaefer Grace Cornwell Hadley Thompson Harper Thompson Jaxson Kemp Kinsley Rasmusan Eighth Grade Garrett Thompson Amelia Gilchrist Owen Hopstad Cody Lacock...

  • Glasgow Middle School Quarter 3 Honor Roll

    For the Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    Sixth Grade Mali Allen Blaire Billingsley Clair Britzman Jorden Bruce Ava Budde Beckett Doornek Carley Egleston Wade Fuhrman Saunten Gamas Ella Gilchrist Brynlie Harris Tyrus Hartwell Colt Hudyma Addison Hughes Quincy Iwen Olivia Jackson Elise Kirkland Tenley Knight Tate Loftsgaard Emmett Murphy Rueby Nixdorf Ryker Nixdorf Adam Weber Riley Pattison Jacob Seekins Leshia Stutheit Rivers Sugg Walker Sugg Finley Tatafu Garris Tolzien Lillian Tuttle Hunter VanderMars Asher Wersal Baden White Hunter Wilson Phoenix Marsh Myracle Henry Wynne Green...

  • Life Skills Day For Valley County 4-H

    Lana Mason, For the Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    Life Skills day was held on Feb. 25 in Opheim for members of Valley County 4-H. The goal of Life Skills Day is to help youth gain confidence in their public speaking, while learning more on the skill or topic they are presenting. Participants were able to choose from several events such as demonstrations, illustrated talks, impromptu, speeches, mock interviews, and quilt show and tell. Participants were divided into separate age divisions seniors, juniors, and pre-juniors and judged...

  • Federal and State Veterinary, Public Health Agencies Share Update on HPAI Detection in Kansas, Texas Dairy Herds

    For the Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state veterinary and public health officials, are investigating an illness among primarily older dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico that is causing decreased lactation, low appetite, and other symptoms. As of March 25, unpasteurized, clinical samples of milk from sick cattle collected from two dairy farms in Kansas and one in Texas, as well as an oropharyngeal swab from another dairy in Texas,...

  • Glasgow Stockyards Report

    For the Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on March 28 show 280 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $115 to $132.50; canner and cutter cows $85 to $110; young feeding/turnout cows $150 to $240; and bulls $130 to $157. Gibbs Red Angus Production Auction, hosted by the Pat Gibbs family of Jordan, was held. A total of 29 Red Angus bulls sold with an average of $4,359. The top bull sold for 46,750 and the top 10 average was $5,875. Lot 9 GIB 3047 Hedge Fund sold to Larry Stensland, of Wolf Point, for $6,750. Lot 24 GIB 3401 Legend...

  • To Spring Or Not To Spring....

    Mary Honrud, For the Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    The weather just cannot make up its mind, can it? This last bout with trying to defeat winter brought us an icy rain. The farther north we drove last Thursday night, the more winter won. We had about two inches of heavy wet snow before arriving home. Our yard is a casualty of that battle. It's definitely wintry. There are a few nice things about this newest snow cover: 1) it covers all the dead leaves on the lawn; 2) it sparkles in the sunlight; 3) it's full of much needed moisture; and 4) it...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Gwynn Simeniuk gave her retiring address as 2013-2014 state FFA first vice president last weekend, March 27-30, in Great Falls at the Montana State FFA Convention. Simeniuk has spent a busy adventurous year traveling around the state, visiting many of Montana's FFA chapters, attending workshops, seminars and the State Presidents Conference in Washington, D.C., and she even traveled to South Africa to learn more about their culture and their local...

  • Scottie Softball 0-2 in Season Start

    Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    The Scottie softball team dropped their two opening games March 29 at the Colstrip Quad. Glasgow fell 16-8 to Stillwater in their opening game before dropping a 12-0 game to Huntley Project. The Scotties held tight with Stillwater through three innings before the eventual victors pulled away with a six-run showing in the bottom of the fourth. Glasgow put two runs on the scoreboard in the first inning when Hayden Green singled, sending Tatum Nyquist and Macy Martin across home plate. The Renegades scored three times in the bottom of the inning b...

  • Highlanders Strike Gold at Black Hills Nationals

    Glasgow Wrestling Club, For The Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    Eleven Highlanders extended their season at this weekend 's prestigious Black Hills Nationals / AAU World Folkstyle Wrestling Championships in Spearfish, South Dakota. There were a record 1,472 wrestlers in attendance at the 20th Annual event. GWC may have brought a small group, but they would prove mighty! 9 of the 11 found their way onto the podium with a Top 8 finish to earn individual "AAU All-American" Honors. FIVE Highlanders would make the finals; with TenLea Sundeen, Taden Sundeen,...

  • GHS Academic All-State Honors Winter 2023-24

    For the Courier|Apr 3, 2024

    These individuals maintained a GPA of 3.500 or above while earning a Varsity letter in their respective MHSA activity. Wrestling-- Riley Clampitt Khye Gamas Gabe Munroe Joaquin Torres Gracie Baker (MGR) Karsyn Sillerud (MGR) Laynee Simpson (MGR) Basketball-- Paityn Britzman Joely Chappell Riley Evenson-Glasoe Hannah Holinde Haleigh Huntsman Gina Page Ava Runner Mayzie Yoakam Lacey White Josie Kemp (MGR) Mia Peterson (MGR) Phyllis Yoakam (MGR) Cade Hudyma Noah Runner Myles Yoakam Andrew Linder (MGR) Rex Monson (MGR) Jensina Tweten (MGR) Speech...

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