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AgWest Farm Credit, a cooperative lending association dedicated to supporting agriculture, has launched the application window for the New Producer Grant program, designed to help motivated producers get started in agriculture. The grant provides $15,000 in start-up funds to successful applicants to support their agricultural ventures. Mark Littlefield, President and CEO of AgWest, said, “We’re continually inspired by the producers we get to know through the New Producer Grant program. Helping new producers start or grow their operations is...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on April 18 show 819 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $115 to $137.50. Canner and cutter cows brought in $85 to $110; young feeding/turnout cows $130 to $214; and bulls $130 to $161. The market report on April 25 show 338 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $115 to $134; canner and cutter cows $85 to $110 and bulls $130 to $150. The North Country Performance To Profit Bull Auction, hosted by Jody and Doug Mason Family, of Richland, and Merle and Devyn Young Family,...
Under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced approximately $1 million in round two funding under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Through this agreement, USDA and Montana are working together to offer approximately $1 million in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. MDA is accepting applications for this Infrastructure G...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 30, 2014 The Milk River Activity Center broke ground for an additional building on Monday, April 28. The $500,000 project has been in planning for over a year. Community support has been big for the project that will allow extra space for clients and a chance for community organizations to utilize the kitchen as well. The bull sales have seen record prices at the Glasgow Stockyards. Beef prices are soaring and right now it's good to be in the cattle business. In... Full story
Jake Etchart- grew up spending summers at Fort Peck Lake, with much of his time spent around the Fort Peck Theatre where his family was actively involved as volunteers. He loved watching his sisters, Alexa and Christen, perform on the Fort Peck stage. Jake’s family and friends established a theatre scholarship fund in his memory which is invested within the Fort Peck Theatre Preservation Endowment of the Montana Community Foundation. The interest from this investment provides up to two scholarships per year for undergraduate or graduate student...
The Scottie golf team hit three meets last week. Glasgow was at the Shelby Invitational April 22, hosted the Glasgow Golf Invitational April 26, and attended the Malta Invitational April 27. The Glasgow boys took third in Shelby behind Conrad and Malta while the girls finished fourth behind Broadwater, Malta and Fairfield. The Scottie boys finished second at home behind Conrad and the girls took third behind Malta and Fairfield again. In Malta the Glasgow boys won, beating Malta, Poplar,...
The Scottie softball team went 1-4 last week. Glasgow now holds a 5-9-1 overall record, 1-5 in conference play. The Scotties defeated Dawson County 10-9 at home April 22 before heading to the Huntley Project/Shepherd Invitational April 26 and 27. Glasgow fell 18-3 to Huntley Project and 8-6 to Conrad Friday. Saturday they lost a 16-12 game to Cut Bank and a 16-5 game to Shepherd. Glasgow was down four runs heading into the seventh where the Scotties dug deep to push five runners over home plate for the 10-9 win. Halle Hunter hit a bases-loaded...
Glasgow's underclassmen tracksters hit the Scobey Froshmore Invite in Wolf Point April 23 while the entire team traveled to Glendive April 26 for the Shriners Invitational. In Wolf Point, the Scottie girls won the meet with 94 points while the boys took second with 90 points. The girls set 11 personal and four season records and the boy shit 18 personal bests with one season record. The Scottie boys took fourth in Glendive with 56 team points and the girls finished in sixth place with 37...
The last two Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Hunter Education courses have been set for the Glasgow area. In person courses: An in-person classroom course will take place in the evenings May 8-9, and May 15-16 from 5:15 p.m.to 8:45 p.m., with a field day on May 19. The third and final Glasgow in-person course will be held the week of August 12-17. In-person, instructor-led hunter education classroom courses are available to anyone age 10 and older and provide new hunters with a hands-on learning experience. In-person courses are led by...
For the week of April 15 through 21, there were eight motor vehicle stops, three reports of missing dogs and five reports of loose livestock. Monday, April 15 1721 – Caller reported when she got home after work, the back door was wide open. She stated this is about the third or fourth time this has happened. She is not aware of anything missing or any damage to the residence. Tuesday, April 16 0850 – Reporting party called in stating he has fallen and can’t get back up. He is not injured. His door is locked, and dispatch asked who has the k...
Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Dennis Lee Whittle, age 73, of Fort Peck, Mont., passed away on March 29, 2024. A Celebration of Dennis's Life will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the home of his daughter, Tami Parker from 2 to 4 p.m., 18638 469th Avenue, Clear Lake, SD 57226. A full obituary will be published in the Wednesday, May 8, issue of the Glasgow Courier.... Full story
Two Rivers Economic Growth hosted Valley County Clean-Up week which ended April 21, inviting the entire county to get out and clean up their community. Though the weather was not very inviting to get out and clean, the wind certainly helped make the clean up process a little easier by exposing the garbage that had accumulated in ditches, grass lands and parks. Prairie House Gardens generously sponsored trash collection from the Coca-Cola plant to Sullivan Park for $5 cash per bag, and Jax...
The Glasgow City Council held their regular meeting on April 15, and the biggest topic of conversation was the public hearing held regarding whether or not the City of Glasgow should move forward regarding the proposal made by Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) to purchase a section of Hoyt Park for parking expansion purposes. Though on March 18 the Council had voted to accept the recommendation for FMDH to purchase, moving forward was contingent on what the public had to say on the proposal. The Council has indicated in the past if the...
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that three Montana communities will share $100,000 in grant funding to regenerate Main Street businesses and downtowns. The funding is through Commerce’s Montana Main Street Program (MMS). “Montana’s Main Streets are at the heart of our state’s values, our neighborhoods and the economy. That’s why Commerce, through the Montana Main Street Program, will continue to help foster community development efforts, revitalization projects and historic preservation for our Main Streets,” said Paul Green,...
Valley County Undersheriff Chris Richter and Valley County dispatcher Kim Woulfe were recognized and provided the VFW Public Servant Award during the monthly VFW Post #3107 meeting on April 11. These two public servants were recognized for their hard work and dedication in serving the Valley County community over the past year. Richter was awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year while Woulfe was awarded Dispatcher of the Year award. Every year the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects emergency...
Dear Editor, April is Strengthening Families Month, a time to promote the safety and well-being of Montana's kids. If you've seen any blue pinwheels, these are the symbols of this month and drawing attention to the issue of child abuse. Communities around the state and country put them up in April. When a child enters foster care due to abuse or neglect, this begins a legal process to determine what will happen to the child. This is where a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) comes in....
Dear Editor, The Board of Directors of the Fort Peck Rural County Water District have been made aware that two candidates for the Director election have distributed candidate statements with many references to the current Board of Directors actions and inactions. The Board is preparing a rebuttal statement to provide all of the relevant facts and evidence related to their statements. This will be available to the public on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Board meeting minutes and financial... Full story
On April 19, Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana’s unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in March as employment levels increased. “Montana’s economy is thriving thanks to our pro-jobs, pro-business policies,” Gov. Gianforte said. “While we continue to battle inflation, many businesses are hiring and providing good paying jobs. Our administration will continue to develop workforce opportunities so every Montanan has a chance to fulfill the American dream.” Since Gov. Gianforte took office in January 2021, nearly 41,000 jobs have been c...
BPA Opheim Chapter is selling Mother’s Day flowers through Tuesday, April 30. They will be selling 12 stems carnation bouquet for $22; 6 stems carnation bouquet for $15 and 3 stems carnation bouquet for $9. Chocolate can also be added for an additional 42. For inquires contact Ms. Shara at the school, 406-762-7709.... Full story
On Saturday, May 4, fight fans will witness a night of exciting mixed martial arts (MMA) action as part of KillEagle Promotions’ “Fight for your Future X.” The Valley Event Center will play host to 10 professional and amateur bouts featuring boxing and MMA, including 3 title fights and a highly anticipated professional main event. Fans will get to cheer on a few local fighters at “Fight for your Future X,” as Bobby Overbey, Kaye Brown, and Bridger Barnett will represent Glasgow. In addition, Tyson Sutherland, Jonathan Williams (fighting...
The Valley County Transportation Advisory Committee meeting will meet Thursday, May 2, 2 p.m., at the Valley County Senior Citizen Center, 328 4th St. S., Glasgow. If you prefer, you may join the meeting via phone by calling 1-571-748-4021 Pin#2672541#. The general public and anyone interested in transportation in our county is invited....
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have their monthly Indian Taco Supper on the first Monday of May, May 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is a fundraiser for Vacation Bible School, to be held June 10 through the 14. This year’s theme is “Camp Firelight.” There is a free will donation and Thrivent has provided supplemental funds. Take outs are available and all are welcome!...
Peter Arnold Dighans, 88, from Richland, Mont., passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Peter was the 10th of 13 children born to Peter and Magdelina Dighans. In 1955, after high school, Peter joined the military and was stationed in New Ulm, Germany for two years. It was there that he first saw Elvis perform before Elvis was famous. He often commented about his time in New Ulm and loved the castles. He loved this country and was a true patriot until the end. He returned to... Full story
Doris Ann (Nelson) Moore was born in the fall of 1942 in Glasgow, Mont. She grew up on the Family Farm north of Opheim, Mont., with parents Clint and Elsa and siblings Gretchen, Carl and David. With the cousins and neighbor kids, they carried their lunch boxes to the rural farm school where they terrorized gophers, ran amok outside, and used the outhouse for relief. When Doris graduated from Opheim High, she received her teaching degree from Eastern Montana College. Her childhood dream became a... Full story
