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On March 12, Glasgow School Superintendent Wade Sundby accepted the superintendent position at Cut Bank School. According to KLTZ/Mix-93, Sundby interviewed for the position on March 4 and was one of two candidates interviewed by the Cut Bank School Board. Sundby will start this new position on July 1. During the regular school board meeting on March 20, Sundby’s resignation as superintendent was presented for approval. After the board’s motion carried to accept the resignation, the trustees considered their options for selecting a new superint...
Due to significant loss in enrollment, the Glasgow School District is experiencing a General Fund (GF) budget shortfall of $358,000. Also contributing to the budget shortfall are the inflationary increases to operating costs for the district. Legislative increases to school funding have fallen far short of the actual rate of inflation the past several years. This year, there is no option to run a GF levy due to the loss in enrollment and how the State funding formula works, and actually, the GF levies will be significantly reduced for tax...
Over the next few years, the community will see continued changes at Hoyt Park. In addition to the swimming pool, which is currently in the demolition phase, residents will see the transition of part of the park into a parking lot for Fraces Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH). During the Glasgow City Council’s regular meeting on March 18, the Council, with council member Stan Ozark abstaining, voted to accept the recommendation from the hospital review committee to allow FMDH to purchase a portion of Hoyt Park for parking expansion purposes. P...
Under the creative direction of Lizzie Peters, Shyanne Wallace, Melissa Mickelson and Sydney Hayward, the cast and crew of 33 students welcomed the community to be their guest March 21 through 24, for the Glasgow High School Drama Department's Beauty and the Beast production. Months of meticulous preparation, tireless rehearsals, and boundless creativity culminated in a production that dazzled and delighted audience members of all ages. The show enchanted the audience with its captivating...
The old saying goes, “If March comes in like a lion, it will leave like a lamb.” Here in northeast Montana, it is just as likely for the opposite to be true, as is the case this March of 2024. The month started with relatively nice weather for this time of year, and was fairly warm and dry. Sure, there were a couple of light snows in the first week, but overall, the first three weeks of the month were characterized by warm and dry conditions. Most of the snow melted across the region, and it looked very much like spring was finally upon us....
Thank you to all who attended the 59th Schmeckfest at Lustre Christian High School on Friday, March 22. 701 guests were served a German Festival of foods. A great number! There were 11 items for the live auction, some businesses donated, some local artists donated their work and both churches donated quilts. There was also an online auction to view and bid. It is always so fun to see the unique gifts they donate. Thank you to all who donated items, the auction brought in $38,983! All proceeds... Full story
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that 32 Montana towns, cities and counties will share more than $1 million of grant funding to help develop and plan infrastructure projects to increase the health and safety for those communities and their residents. The funding is through Commerce’s Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP). The North Valley County Water and Sewer District will receive $18,885.72 of MCEP planning grant funding to complete a water preliminary engineering report. “It is vital that Montana communities have safe and...
In February, Montana’s total employment and labor force continued to grow, a sign that Montanans are continuing to join the workforce even with a record number of people working in the state. Montana’s unemployment rate rose to 3.4 percent in February as more workers entered the labor force. The unemployment rate for the United States increased to 3.9 percent. Total employment (which includes payroll, agricultural, and self-employed workers) increased slightly in February, while the labor force added 350 workers. Payroll employment increased by...
Submissions are open for the 2024 Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced. Elementary school students across Montana are invited to submit artwork showing their appreciation for Montana law enforcement officers who risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe. The contest is a partnership between the Attorney General’s Office and Montana Highway Patrol to promote public service and showcase Montanans’ respect and gratitude for law enforcement officers. “This contest is a great...
A friend and I were discussing Burma Shave signs the other day. I know that I have done this before, but thought I would start out with one again. STAND A LITTLE CLOSER TO YOUR RAZOR FOR A CLOSER SHAVE. With that behind us thought I would ask how many of you had access to a smoke house in days past? A lot of folks butchered and processed their own meat in days past. If you or your family did the chances are you may still have that old building standing. I doubt if that smell ever left the building. I rather enjoyed the smell but not all do. I...
The Valley County Comprehensive Child Find Screening will be held on Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. This screening is for all children from birth to school entry age. The purpose of this screening is to find children who may need special help AND to help facilitate Irle School kindergarten registration. The screening assessments include the following areas: --Hearing for children of all age --Speech for children three years old and older. --Gross/Fine Motor... Full story
Children impacted by adoption and/or foster care have often experienced early attachment injuries related to loss, abuse, trauma, and/or neglect. There is hope and help, though. Whether you are in the adoption process, have welcomed a child home through adoption, or are loving and serving children through foster care, you are not alone. Show Hope’s Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) seeks to encourage and better equip parents and caregivers meeting the everyday needs of children impacted by a... 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. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, April 10, 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... 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 Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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
Mr. Kenneth McLellan "Kenny" Newton beloved husband, father, and friend passed peacefully in Glasgow, Mont., on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the age of 100 All are welcome to attend and celebrate Kenny's life. There will be a viewing at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, Friday, March 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, at 11 a.m. at the Glasgow Methodist Church, with a reception to follow at the Glasgow Elks Lodge. Kenny was born on Nov. 30, 1923, in Hobson, Mont., to Wi... Full story
Grant was born on July 28, 1967, to A. T. "Rusty" and June Shields Stafne in San Jose, Calif. He joined a sister, Twilia Bear Cub, and a brother Tom. The family moved back to Montana and the Fort Peck Reservation shortly after his birth. Grant had so much energy and always was doing something crazy. His sense of humor was on point always and he teased everyone and I mean everyone for no one was safe from him. Laughter followed Grant where he was. He kept the family on their toes with his... Full story
Ralph Korman passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Mont., with his family by his side. Services have been postponed until better weather arrives. "On September 25, 1932, in the afternoon an early snowstorm was moving in and my mother decided it was time for me to greet the world. The place was Granny Korman's house in Saco, Montana, located in Phillips County. Born to Earl and Lola (Stewart) Korman." "Had a good life growing up on the Milk Rive... Full story
1 Years Ago Wednesday, March 26, 2014 The housing crunch has been felt in Glasgow over the past few years. With the city growing slowly but steadily, a need for more housing will continue. Recently, the Glasgow Planning Board approved a conditional use permit for an additional mobile home park that could help address the need. The new mobile park will be located behind the Northern Lights Casino in Glasgow. Director of Public Works Bob Kompel said that the planning board approved the site for...
Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana), Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) are pleased to announce 100 Montana high school seniors have been awarded Youth Serve Montana Scholarships. This scholarship is offered in two awards, $1,000 for 50-99 hours of service and $1,500 for 100+ hours of service to attend a Montana Campus Compact member institution next fall. Glasgow High School’s Tanner White was awarded an $1,000 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Recipients serving 50-99 hours of service. “We are honor...
The best basketball players from the state of Montana came to MSU-Northern in Havre to promote their talents and participate in the 37th Hi-Line Invitational Tournament this past weekend. Representing Class B was Glasgow freshman Cade Hudyma, while Lustre Christian sophomore Johnslee Pierre represented Class C on the boys teams. North Country junior Shelbi LaBrie and North Country senior Teagan Erickson represented on the Class C girls team. Pierre was placed on the Boys All-Star Team and also...
Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk permits and nonresident combination licenses. Hunters can buy licenses and apply for permits on the FWP website; click on “Buy and Apply.” Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers several tools to help hunters navigate the application process. Click here to watch a video tutorial for Montana residents; click here to watch a video tutorial for nonresidents. To see a playlist of all FWP’s hunting license video tutorials, click here. For help with understanding how bonus points are used, you can v...
Glasgow Ice Dawgs Mite team traveled to Sidney this past weekend to participate in the Big Sky State Games March 23 through 24. The Bash Bros, comprised of Oliver Turner, Bryker Bates, Kerrick Kalinski, Corban Hystad, Bridger Brooks, Taelynn Henry, Maddux Feit and Benson Rasmusan under the direction of Coach Torey Rasmusan, the team took second place and brought home the silver medal. The team went undefeated into the Championship and lost 9-11 to the same team they beat 11-9 in their opening... Full story
For the week of Feb. 26 through March 2, there were 16 motor vehicle stops, one report of loose livestock, one report of a loose dog, and one report of a missing dog. For the week of March 4 through March 10, there were 23 motor vehicle stops, two VIN inspections and there were three reports of deer being hit by vehicles. For the week of March 11 through 16, there were 14 motor vehicle stops, one VIN inspection request, two reports of loose livestock, one report of a deer being hit by a vehicle and one report of a loose dog. Thursday, Feb. 29...
One of your important sources of retirement income will likely be Social Security — but when should you start taking it? You can start collecting Social Security benefits at 62, but your checks will be considerably bigger if you wait until your full retirement age, which is likely between 66 and 67. You could even wait until you’re 70, at which point the payments will max out, except for yearly cost-of-living adjustments. But if you need the money, you need the money, even if you’re just 62 or any age before full retirement age. However, if yo...
