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  • Suspect Killed In Phillips County Shooting

    For the Courier|May 8, 2024

    At 7:39 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, Phillips County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to an address south of Saco for a person who had been shot. The suspect was reported still to be armed and threatened that anyone coming into the yard would get shot. Deputies and ambulance personnel responded to the scene. The suspect was confronted, resulting in a pursuit. During the pursuit, the suspect rammed his vehicle into a deputy’s car, disabling it. The deputies responded with deadly force and the suspect was killed. The original gunshot victim was...

  • Veteran Service Officers Coming to Glasgow and Malta

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    Veteran service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, May 15, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. If you would like to apply for benefits with the VA please come and see the Veteran Service Officer at the appointed time and bring a copy of your discharge/separation (DD214) papers with...

  • Glasgow Stockyards Report

    For the Courier|May 8, 2024

    The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on May 5 show 371 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $120 to $143; canner and cutter cows $85 to $120; young feeding/turnout cows $135 to $178 and bulls $130 to $155.25. Nelson Ranch Black and Red Simmental and Simmental / Angus Bull Production Auction occurred. A total of 43 bulls were sold for an average of $5,291. The top bull sold for $7,000 and the top 10 average was $6,475. Volume buyers included Kirkland Ranch, of Fort Peck, with seven bulls and Wittmayer Grazing and Cornwell...

  • 2024 MCC Outstanding Graduate Award (Career & Technical Division): Tyann Graham

    For the Courier|May 8, 2024

    Each year at Miles Community College, distinguished graduating student awards are given to three MCC students based on the individual's time as a student, including their academic and co-curricular involvement. These awards are presented at graduation ceremonies and are given in three divisions: General/Arts and Sciences, Career and Technical, and Nursing. Nominations are submitted in the spring by MCC faculty and staff. This year, the Class of 2024 Outstanding Graduate in the Career and...

  • Glasgow School Board Addresses Budget Shortfall

    For the Courier|May 1, 2024

    The Glasgow School Board of Trustees continues to address the budget shortfall to the general fund, the main source of funding for the District. On April 23 the Board met in a work session and made the decision to move forward with the elimination of a principal position, after the Irle School Principal requested to be transferred to a teaching position. One principal position will be absorbed by attrition, saving the district nearly $84,000. This is in addition to $160,000 in cuts previously made, also through attrition, including three...

  • Valley County Community Foundation Announces Grant Awardees

    For the Courier|May 1, 2024

    The Valley County Community Foundation Chair Doris Leader is thrilled to announce that $45,210 is going back into our community to fund projects across Valley County. The 2024 Grant Application process was very competitive with 19 applications for requests of over $98,000. The Foundation board was thoroughly impressed with the community projects going on throughout the county that ensure our communities will continue to thrive for years to come. The establishment of the Foundation was solely to provide access to capital to be used for the...

  • Lustre Class of 2024 Valedictorian & Salutatorian Announced

    For the Courier|May 1, 2024

    Lustre Christian High School is proud to announce the Class of 2024 Valedictorian Grace Brown and Salutatorian Cassidy Grider. These students have earned top honors for the class of 2024. They will be honored along with their fellow graduates and guests on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Lustre Christian High School at 3 p.m. The ceremony's commencing speaker is Bernie Swartzendruber. The 2024 Class Motto is: Psalms 145:13 - Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all...

  • Governor Greg Gianforte Endorses Albus For State Legislature

    For the Courier|May 1, 2024

    Governor Greg Gianforte has endorsed 58 strong, conservative leaders who are running for the state legislature, including Eric Albus, of Hinsdale, House District 28. “We need strong conservative partners to continue building on our successful pro-jobs, pro-growth, pro-family agenda. I’m proud to support these 58 proven community leaders who include experienced legislators, small business owners, farmers, ranchers, veterans, law enforcement officers, nurses, and educators. They share my commitment to make our state the best place to live, wor...

  • Tester On Biden Administration Nursing Home Rule: "One-Size-Fits-All Mandates Won't Work For Montana"

    For the Courier|May 1, 2024

    U.S. Senator Jon Tester issued the following statement reiterating his longstanding concerns after the Biden Administration finalized on April 22 the first-ever minimum staffing mandate for nursing homes: “I have repeatedly made it clear to President Biden and his Administration that one-size-fits-all mandates won’t work for Montana, and I have serious concerns that this burdensome staffing requirement will be unworkable for rural nursing homes. Long-term care facilities across Montana are already facing severe workforce shortage issues and rur...

  • Free Tree Day May 10

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    Valley County Free Tree Day 2024 will be held Friday, May 10, on the east lawn of the Valley County Courthouse starting at 7:30 a.m. A total of 1,000 trees will be given away during this one-day event including 200 Ohio Buckeye, 200 Common Lilac, 200 Horse Chestnut, 100 Saskatoon berry, 100 Red Twig Dogwood, 100 Golden Currant and 100 Villosa Lilac. There will be a limit of five trees per household and trees will be given out on a free come basis. Free Tree Day 2024 is funded by generous businesses and people of Valley County including... Full story

  • Applications Now Available For 2024 Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships

    For the Courier|May 1, 2024

    The Scottie Booster Club is currently accepting applications for 2024 Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships. The competitive annual scholarships are awarded to Valley County’s graduating seniors (Class of 2024) who played basketball in high school or who plan to pursue a degree in a medical or health-related field. Other considerations for scholarship awards are community service, academic achievement, and financial need. Applications for 2024 scholarships must be postmarked no later than Monday, May 13, in order to be considered. Applications a...

  • Pearl Nickels Scholarship, Part of the FMDH Foundation, Established To Honor Legacy Of Colorful Life

    For the Courier|May 1, 2024

    Pearl Nickels, whose vibrant life was characterized by a passion for music, art, education, and unwavering friendships, has left a lasting legacy through the establishment of the Pearl Nickels Scholarship through the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital Foundation. This scholarship, established in her honor, aims to support aspiring nurses, and other medical professionals, in achieving their educational goals. Throughout her life, Pearl Nickels embodied resilience, determination, and an insatiable curiosity about the world around her. Despite not...

  • Lustre Christian High School Eighth-Grade Graduates

    For the Courier|May 1, 2024

    Kencia Brown Kayden Charette Wheeler Damboise Lauren Fast Holly Hilkemann Sidney Klatt Joel Reddig Ashtyn Traeholt Christopher Traeholt Bryson Allen AJ Loyd KJ Brown Justice Beyer Sheila Jones Jaycee Hilkemann Zach Hilkemann...

  • AgWest Farm Credit Supports New Producers With $15,000 Grant Program

    For the Courier|May 1, 2024

    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...

  • Glasgow Stockyards Report

    For the Courier|May 1, 2024

    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,...

  • Fort Peck Summer Theatre Proudly Announces The Opening Of The Application Process For The Jake Etchart Scholarship

    For the Courier|May 1, 2024

    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...

  • Commerce Awards $100,000 In Grant Funding To Three Montana Main Street Communities

    For the Courier|Apr 24, 2024

    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,...

  • Montana's Unemployment Rate Remains Near Historic Low

    For the Courier|Apr 24, 2024

    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...

  • Mother's Day Flowers From BPA Opheim Chapter

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    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

  • Live MMA In Glasgow This May With "Fight For Your Future X"!

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    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...

  • VC Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting

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    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....

  • ORLC Indian Taco Supper

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    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!...

  • Farm Bureau Applauds SEC For Sparing Farms From Wall Street Rules

    For the Courier|Apr 24, 2024

    The Montana Farm Bureau is thrilled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) responded to American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) concerns and affirmed that regulations intended for Wall Street should not extend to America’s family farms. The SEC voted on March 6 on its final climate disclosure rule and removed the Scope 3 reporting requirement, which would have required public companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions of their supply chain. Montana Farm Bureau President Cyndi Johnson noted, “The removal of Scope 3 is truly...

  • Montana Masonic Foundation Awards Grants To Irle Elementary And Nashua Public Schools

    For the Courier|Apr 24, 2024

    Apil 11 was a bright and sunny day- the perfect day for doing what Montana Freemasons love to do- supporting our local kiddos by supporting their schools! District officer and member of Kyle Lodge #96 in Hinsdale Wade Riden along with Kyle #96 members Kevin Taylor, Max Knodel, and Jim McColly went on an adventure to Glasgow's Irle Elementary and Nashua Public Schools to drop off checks from the Montana Masonic Foundation- and boy, did they have a good time doing it. The Montana Masonic Foundatio...

  • Glasgow Competitors Of Montana High School Rodeo Association In Top Four

    For the Courier|Apr 24, 2024

    The Montana High School Rodeo Association has approximately 260 members spread out across the entire state. Contestants are competing at different locations across the state to earn points to qualify for the Farmers Union Insurance Montana State Rodeo Finals scheduled for June 3-8, 2024, at the Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell. Glasgow’s competitors are in the top four of the following events, as of April 12. All Around Cowgirl 1. Linden Schenk Joliet 2. Aspen Swenson Huntley 3. Brooke Billingsley Glasgow 4. Ella Begger Townsend Team R...

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