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Lustre Lions Roar Out Of Divisional Championship For the first time in Lustre Christian High School history, the boys basketball team captured the Eastern C divisional basketball championship with a 51-50 win over Fairview at the Wolf Point High School gym on March 4. This achievement punched their ticket to the state tournament, also a first in school history, in Billings this weekend. 2023 Eastern C Divisional Girls Champions The North Country Mavericks claimed another Eastern C Divisional...
Months of preparation, learning lines and choreography, building a set and making programs, all while balancing school, outside jobs and other extra curricular activities, the whirlwind is coming to an end this weekend for the cast, crew and directors of the Glasgow High School production of Grease. All of the hard work, stress, and often times the feeling of being overwhelmed will all be worth it when everything comes together for Golden Ticket night this Thursday, March 9 and official opening...
Bank of Glasgow hosted their annual Have A Heart Food Drive throughout the month of February, asking customers and the community to provide donations to the Valley Community Emergency Food Bank....
Dear Editor, As we enter the third year of the Biden-Harris administration, we're fortunate to have a president who understands the vital role women entrepreneurs play in our economy. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) supports the president's business advocacy by nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit and making sure small business has a voice at the table in Washington, D.C. During Women's History Month, and International Women's Day, we salute women entrepreneurs who take a risk in...
Editor’s Note: This is part three of a five part series regarding e-cigarettes. The first part was printed in the Feb. 22 edition and the second part was printed in the March 1 edition. Some common signs of nicotine addiction are visible to others, such as increased irritability or anxiety, while others are experienced internally by the addict, such as cravings and constant thoughts of the next time they will be able to smoke. Once you’re having a conversation with your teen about the possibility that they might be addicted to vaping, you can t...
Do any of you remember doing term papers in your high school days? I just found one that I had written all of those years ago. Even had a good grade on it! As I read through it I couldn’t help but think how much time it must have taken us to do those papers. Our small town had a school library but that was it. Some of us were fortunate enough to have parents that were able to afford a set of encyclopedias which were a great help but think how easy it would have been to do all that research today on our computers! I would hate to be a teacher t...
The Valley CARE Coalition proudly presents stories from Valley County residents who have struggled, continue to struggle, or have found peace surrounding mental health, substance use disorders, or behavioral health. Battling this is a symbol of strength and courage and should be highlighted as such. June 1st, 2018, at 18yo I decided today was the day I end my life. At first, I didn’t necessarily want to die. I wanted to sleep; I wanted the voices in my head to stop yelling. I took one pill. Then 2. Then 4… until the entire bottle was gone. I l...
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. to 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. Events are also listed below. N... Full story
The Hi-Line Sportsmen awarded two Valley County students $1,500 scholarships each during their annual banquet on Feb. 25. Sportsmen member Jenn Jackson (pictured middle) presented the two seniors with their scholarships....
Baroque Music Montana specializes in chamber music inspired by history, performing works by celebrated composers of the Baroque, as well as many pieces rarely or not heard since the 18th century. Artistic director and violinist Carrie Krause founded Baroque Music Montana in 2015, featuring the world’s top Baroque specialists, playing on period instruments. This music was composed between 1600 and 1750 and still resonates with audiences today. BaMM’s tagline is Music inspired by history and it has expanded its offerings to include music fro... Full story
On your mark, Get set, GO!! The Fort Peck Senior Citizens are sponsoring the seventh annual fun walk/run across the face of Fort Peck Dam on Saturday, March 18. It is called “SLAM THE DAM 7” (Run with the Wind). This is a non-competitive walk/run—no times will be kept. On the morning of March 18, the committee members will decide which direction the walk/run will go—depending on which way the wind is blowing that day. That means that hopefully, the wind will be at your back, if at all. Watch for signs as you arrive or listen to the radio to see... Full story
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will be having a Indian Taco Supper on Monday, March. 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is a free will offering. Take outs are available and everyone is welcome. Thrivent has provided supplemental funding.... Full story
MonTECH provides free loans of equipment for vision, hearing, memory support, communication, impaired balance, safely aging in place and recreation. Any Montanan can use MonTECH and is a free service with one-on-one help. They will be available at Nemont Senior Apartments, 1100 4th Ave. S., on Thursday, March 16, and at the Senior Citizens Center, 328 4th Ave. S., later in the afternoon at 1 p.m. Write [email protected] with any questions.... Full story
The Fort Peck Lutheran Church will be serving a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Sunday, March 12, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., at the Fort Peck Fish Hatchery. Take outs will be available and a free will offering will be accepted. Supplemental funds are provided by Thrivent financial.... Full story
The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) announces $22,000 in grants awarded from Reimagining Rural to benefit 11 communities across the state with placemaking, leadership, and other community development projects. Reimagining Rural is a program spearheaded by MSU Extension – in conjunction with MCF and other partners – to provide small towns with opportunities and resources to shape their future. “The Reimagining Rural program features speakers with stories of success in rural communities and the positive trends in rural demog...
Low Income Subsidy (LIS/Extra Help) program helps pay for a portion of Part D prescription drug plan costs, including Part D premiums, deductibles, and copayments. Depending on your income and assets, you may qualify for a full or partial subsidy. The Social Security Administration (SSA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) work together to administer LIS/Extra Help. Online applications are available www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help. There is a prescreen to see if you should proceed. Paper applications can be requested from...
Gordon F. Pippin was born in Saco, Mont., on Oct. 4 1934, to Fred and Wilma Pippin. He passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield, Ore., on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Cremation has taken place. A graveside celebration of life will be held at Grandview Cemetery in Saco at a later date. Gordon loved growing up alongside his big sister Joyce in their little hometown of Saco and was very proud to have been raised there. He often shared stories of his childhood and classmates, whom he remained... Full story
Terry Dee Sather passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Billings, Mont., surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his adoring wife of 51 years (in fact, on March 21, it would have been their 52nd anniversary), Kathleen Faye Sather, and their devoted children and grandchildren: April Sather (Harper and Beckett), Amber Sather and Matt Banbury (August and Willie) and Ben Sather (Evey and Nora). He is also survived by his three siblings: Lynn Sather, of Billings, Candice Dunn, of... Full story
Kathy Foster, 73, of Roundup, Mont., passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Cremation has taken place. Services are planned for Saturday, March 25, at 2 p.m., to take place at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Glasgow, Mont. She was born Feb. 4, 1950, to Arthur Lubbes and Grace Thornton. On Sept. 15, 1974, she married Joseph A. Foster, in Glasgow. They had three children: Dawn, Sean, and Danielle. Kathy was a devoted Jehovah's Witness. During her life,... Full story
GLASGOW –Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is holding a public listening session regarding mule deer management in Region 6 in northeast Montana. The listening session is from 6-8 p.m. at the Cottonwood Inn in Glasgow on Wednesday, March 15. Hunters, landowners, and wildlife enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. Region 6 wildlife staff will provide a background on mule deer management, the current status of mule deer populations in the region, trends in hunters and harvest, and an update on CWD. Following the presentation, the floor will be o...
It’s emotional. It’s financial. It’s pivotal. And it often gets put on the back burner. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that family-owned farms and ranches account for 97 percent of the 2.1 million total in the U.S. Yet only 30 percent of these survive into the second generation. Only 12 percent are still operating by the third. What’s more, some 69 percent of the family farms surveyed expected ownership to continue into the next generation, but only 23 percent had a plan. Where is t...
The following is a weekly update of Montana Farmers Union involvement in the 2023 Legislature. MFU is the state’s largest and oldest grassroots farm advocacy organization representing family farms, and has worked more than 100 years on behalf of Montana farmers, ranchers and rural communities. The farmers and ranchers of Montana Farmers Union believe that voting processes which secure ease and access to voting by all citizens are good policy. Members also oppose undermining the will of the people expressed by public vote. As such, MFU s...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of March 2, show 2,213 cattle sold. Cows and bulls steady. Utility and commercial cows brought in $80 to $98; canner and cutter cows $65 to $80; young feeding/turnout cows $90 to $134; and bulls $100 to $127. Feeder cattle were very strong. 400-500 SC $248 to $290; HC $226 to $237. 500-600 AC $235 to $268; SC $198 to $228. Monday, March 6 is the Veseth Cattle Co. Annual Bull and Female Production Auction starting at 1 p.m. Selling will be 55 Red Angus composite yearling bulls, 50 red bred...
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...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, March 6, 2013 The annual school election will be held Tuesday, May 7. There is one vacancy for the Glasgow School Board of Trustees this year, as Dr. Charles Wilson's term is set to expire. This is a three-year term. To date, no one has filed for the open position. Dr. Wilson has indicated he will not run for reelection after more than 20 years on the board. The Glasgow City Council heard a description of a proposed cooperative effort between the Glasgow and Long Run...
