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Ryan Busse announced his candidacy for the governor's seat in September and has since been making his way around the state meeting with prospective voters. The Democratic candidate was in Glasgow Nov. 3 for an informal lunch at the Cottonwood to discuss his platform and hear from interested constituents. Busse introduced himself to the small group with an overview of his background – raised in rural northwest Kansas, a move to Kalispell, Mont., 30 years ago, his career in the gun industry, h...
City of Glasgow and FWP fisheries staff have begun pumping water out of Home Run Pond to clean up the pond and improve the fishery. Pumping equipment will be positioned at Home Run Pond through late this week. Members of the public are asked to avoid disturbing hoses, pumps, and other instruments, and stay off any ice that forms on Home Run Pond throughout the winter. Next spring, the pond will be filled and stocked with rainbow trout. For any questions about the project, please contact FWP fisheries biologist Jared Krebs at 406-808-7068 or...
Make sure to pick up a copy of this week's issue to see all of the Halloween Costume photos!...
Creep clowns and nefarious nuns roamed the halls at the GHS StuCo Haunted Hall held Oct. 29....
Individuals, children and families had the opportunity to get back into the Halloween spirit on Nov. 5 during the Monster Dash organized by the Glasgow Recreation Department. The Dash was originally scheduled for Oct. 29 at Sullivan Park however Mother Nature had other plans earlier that week by bringing winter weather to the area. The Nov. 5 event brought much milder weather, though some puddles may have been jumped in while participants walked / ran along the streets of the south side of...
We hope everyone enjoyed the Halloween Photo Shoot. The Courier Riddle wasn't easy to solve. There were very few entries with the correct answer. Winner of the Courier Riddle Contest Drawing was Keirsten Wethern. The answer was "What is Black and White and Red (Read) All Over? A Newspaper (The Glasgow Courier was also a correct answer) Some of the fun guesses were: The Gym; A House; The Glasgow School Gym Bleachers; The Scotties. Thank you to everyone who showed up. A Big Thank You to The...
Dear Editor, Recently opinion pieces and information sent to legislators regarding the counties decision to levy 77.9 mills instead of the State directed 95 mills has been circulating in both statewide newspapers, and internal legislative correspondence. It appears that the message being distributed is counties are giving large tax breaks to corporations and out-of-state homeowners while doing little for the average Montanan. While the numbers can be interpreted to support that message, and...
Governor Greg Gianforte proclaimed November as Veterans and Military Families Month and November 5-11 as Veterans Week in Montana, on Nov. 6. The governor’s proclamation is below. WHEREAS, Montana is proud to be home to one of the highest per capita populations of veterans in the United States, with nearly 90,000 veterans, as well as thousands of military service members in the U.S. Air Force and Montana Air and Army National Guard and their families; and WHEREAS, answering the call to serve, members of the U.S. Armed Forces make tremendous s...
Scammers are attempting to trick Montanans into giving out their personal information including social security numbers and bank account information by offering fake remote work opportunities, warns Attorney General Austin Knudsen. The scammers are reaching out to Montanans through social media platforms, primarily on Facebook and LinkedIn, pretending to be legitimate companies looking to hire people for remote work in a wide variety of fields including data processing and payroll. After an initial interview process, the fraudsters will ask...
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is preparing to launch a new driver services system on Monday, Nov. 13. The new system will increase the number of services that can be completed online, decrease overall appointment times, and improve the wait times for appointments, getting drivers back on the road quicker. In addition to the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday and to aid in the transition, all MVD exam stations will be closed Thursday, Nov. 9, and remote stations will be closed Monday, Nov. 13, through Friday, Nov. 17. The new Credentialin...
As a way to boost tourism in northeastern Montana, Missouri River Country Tourism Region in northeast Montana, which includes Valley County, held a contest in June to entice people to make memories together in Montana's Missouri River Country. Participants had the option to win one of two prize packages to Wolf Point or Glasgow. The Glasgow package included community donated prizes such as a two night stay at the Cottonwood as well as gift certificates from Agland, Sunny Side Golf Course, Blend...
Caring Hands, Inc., will once again be doing Block of Bucks! Registration will be at the Caring Hands Thrift Store, Monday, Nov. 13 through 28. All forms must be returned by Tuesday, Nov. 28. No late forms will be accepted. Volunteers are needed for collecting funds for this great event on Friday, Dec. 1, on the corners of the post office and D&G Sports and Western, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two people are needed for each corner and time slot. Shopping volunteers are also needed for Saturday, Dec. 2, which is shopping day. If you are interested in... Full story
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will be having their November Indian Taco Supper on Monday, Nov. 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Take outs are available and Thrivent has provided supplemental funding. Free will donation. Everyone is welcome.... Full story
Kiwanis Park, Downstream Campground and the entire Nature Trail will be closed to the public Saturday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday. Nov. 15, due to a special hunt in the Downstream Campground. Please adhere to the closure signs for your own safety. This includes areas behind the Interpretive Center, the playgrounds in the park and campground, the disc golf course, all shelters, the campground and the extended west side of the trail. The gates will be locked and signs will be posted at all entrances to the trail. Thank you for your cooperation.... Full story
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. If you are interested in applying for benefits, please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214) with you. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. Veterans and family members that are unable to meet with a Veteran Service... Full story
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 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. 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... Full story
Lenore (Frisch) Olson-Hinerman, 94, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont., of natural causes. Lenore’s family will receive friends from 5 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Bell Mortuary, Glasgow. A Celebration of Her Life will start at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. A reception will follow at the First Lutheran Church. Lenore Ardice Frisch was born July 17, 1929, the middle c... Full story
Betty D. Nelson, age 88, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow. According to her wishes, Betty is being cremated. There will be a Celebration of her Life at a later date. She was born on June 30, 1935, in West Point, Neb., to Charles and Mary Stewart. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; and a daughter, Joanna Hammer. Betty leaves behind a son Scott Nelson; daughters Sally (Ed) Stein and Patty (Todd) Nelson;... Full story
David Jon Stanley, of Billings, Mont., age 50, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. Celebration of life and remembrance will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Hilands Golf Club, 714 Poly Dr, Billings. Open house from 1 to 4 p.m. with memorial service at 2 p.m.... Full story
The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted producers can apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) 2022. The program will help offset the financial impacts of crop yield and value losses from qualifying disasters occurring in 2022. “2022 was another year of weather-related challenges — for some, the third consecutive year or more in a row. The financial impact to a family farm...
Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is proud to announce a significant partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of Montana, a momentous step forward in private lands conservation and prioritized ranch resiliency efforts. This partnership, solidified by an $875,000 award, will enable RSA to collaborate with NRCS and relevant partners in accelerating conservation delivery across RSA’s geography. Through the agreement, RSA and NRCS aim to strengthen their collaboration, promote local conservation actions, and engage w...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Nov. 2 show 4,333 cattle sold with a very active market on all classes of cattle. There was lots of buyer participation. Cows and bulls are steady and feeder cattle is selling strong on first test of the fall run. Utility and commercial cows brought in $92 to $102; canner and cutter cows $83 to $90; and bulls $100 to $113.50. Young Feeding/turnout cows brought in $104 to $171; 300-400 SC $349 to $392 HC $285 to $311; 400-500 SC $307 to $353 HC $270 to $313; 500-600 SC $288 to $310.50 HC $237...
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available, and repayment ability.... Full story
Caring Hands, formerly Soroptomist Intl. of Glasgow, strives to pursue the vision that women and families have the resources to reach their full potential and to improve the lives of women and families through programs and scholarships. The Caring Hands Volunteer Award ($1,000) is offered to students ages 14-17 residing in Valley County and are volunteering in school and/or community. The Caring Hands Opportunity Scholarship ($2,000) is offered to men and women in Valley County who have faced...
If you’ve invested in an IRA for many decades, it may well turn into a key source of income for your retirement. Still, you might not deplete your IRA in your lifetime, especially if you also have a pension or a 401(k) and other investment income. So, if your IRA still has sizable assets after your passing, it would likely end up in your estate plan. If you leave your IRA to grown children or other family members, could they be hit with a big tax bill? Here’s a little background: Up until the Secure Act of 2019, those who inherited tra...
