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City Holds Public Meeting on Levee Study

The City of Glasgow, State and County Department of Emergency Services and members of the public met to discuss the recent Feasibility and Suitability Management study for the Glasgow Levee on Feb... Full story

 

Shippwrecked Anchored in Glasgow

Haylie Shipp opened her boutique Shippwrecked in Glasgow's Old Oddfellows Hall in August of 2016, bringing her local roots and keen eye to the downtown marketplace. Shipp, who might be most... Full story

 

Ice Levels Treacherous

With the recent surge in temperatures in Northeast Montana, ice thickness has decreased dramatically, according to the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Service (FWP). Marc Kloker, information and program manager at FWP Region 6, reported that many of... Full story

 
 By Dane Osen    News    February 22, 2017

Law Enforcement Brief

An appearance is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23 in Valley County District Court for Donald Jay Witkowski, who will make his initial appearance in court on charges related to the death of Glasgow’s Evelynn Garcia. Witkowski is expected to enter a... Full story

 

Promising Auditions and Winter Readings

It was a banner winter weekend for the Fort Peck Summer Theatre, in more ways than one. For starters, live theatre returned to Valley County in the form of two staged readings of Lucille Fletcher's... Full story

 
 By Jenny Eck    Opinion    February 22, 2017

Businesses, Families Top Dem Agenda

Montana Democrats in the House of Representatives have spent the first eight weeks of this legislative session working to strengthen families and businesses across the state. We look to you, our constituents, to share your views and insights with us...

 

National Security: Russia, Crimea and NATO

Editor's note: This week, we're introducing a new format from Glasgow-based columnists Michael Burns and Alec Carmichael, who have agreed to square off on issues of national and international significance. Less a debate format than an opportunity to...

 

National Security: Russia, Crimea and NATO

Editor's note: This week, we're introducing a new format from Glasgow-based columnists Michael Burns and Alec Carmichael, who have agreed to square off on issues of national and international significance. Less a debate format than an opportunity to...

 

There's More to Marriage than Rings

A few days ago I heard of a young couple who had just gotten engaged. What an exciting moment in their lives. And a memory that will last a lifetime. But there’s so much more to getting married than just a set of rings and planning a wedding. Years...

 

Calendar of Upcoming Events in the Area

WEDNESDAY – FEB. 22 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Blood Drive at FMDH Large Conference Room. 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Blood Drive at the Glasgow High School. THURSDAY – FEB. 23 8:30 a.m. - The public is invited to attend the Transportation Commission meeting at... Full story

 

Audrey Smith

Audrey (Berntson) Smith passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at the age of 93. Audrey, the daughter of Alfred and Norma Berntson, was born March 1, 1923, in Sanish, N.D., where she and her sisters,... Full story

 

Kathleen Haroldson

Kathleen (St. Germain) Haroldson, Kay to all who knew her, ended her battle with cancer on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. She was born on June 6, 1928, to parents John Thomas St. Germain and Catherine... Full story

 

Charles A. Rice

Charles A. Rice, age 63, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at the family home, west of Glasgow, Mont., from complications of diabetes and heart disease. A visitation will be held on Thursday,... Full story

 

Charles 'Charlie' Henry Frost

Charles "Charlie" Henry Frost, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Funeral Services will be celebrated Monday, Feb. 27, at 1:30 p.m., at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Glasgow.... Full story

 

Ray Hanel Jr.

Ray Hanel, Jr., 69, of Great Falls, Mont., peacefully passed away at Peace Hospice on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Cremation has been entrusted to Croxford Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held on... Full story

 

Ronald Peter Stein

Ronald Peter Stein,75, of Nashua, Mont., passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Bell Mortuary. Condolences may be left at bellmortuarymontana.... Full story

 

JoAnn Zaborowski

JoAnn (Pluhar) Zaborowski, age 67, of St. Marie, Mont., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Billings, Mont., from complications following surgery. The family has asked her funeral remain a... Full story

 

June Arline Cotter

June Arline (Nelson) Cotter, 90, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away peacefully in Billings, Mont., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Bell Mortuary is assisting the family and services will be held at a later... Full story

 

Scottie Boys Claim Second at Districts

With a spot at divisionals already secured, the Scottie boys set their sights on making it to the championship game during the district tournament held in Malta Feb. 16-18. To get there, the boys had... Full story

 

14U Ice Dawgs Split Weekend Games

The 14U Ice Dawgs hosted two home games at the Valley Event Center Feb. 18 and 19. The girls snatched an exciting win on Saturday in an overtime thriller against the Dickinson Lady Outlaws. Both... Full story

 

Lady Ice Dawgs Fall to Watford City

The 19U Lady Ice Dawgs played one home game this past weekend when they faced off against the Watford City Oilers Feb. 19. The girls were out-shot by Watford City 38-17. In the net, Kassie Moore was... Full story

 

Lady Scotties Advance to Divisionals

The Lady Scotties competed at the District 2B Basketball Tournament in Malta Feb. 16-18, playing three games in three days, and punched their ticket to the Northern 2B Divisional Tournament. Their... Full story

 

Highlanders Crown a Plethora of Champions in Weekend Invitationals

The Highlanders competed across the state this past weekend, crowning 19 champions in total. 50-plus wrestlers headed to Poplar, Choteau and Butte Feb. 18 and 19 for their annual invitational... Full story

 

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