Articles from the April 19, 2023 edition
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School Elections 2023
The Election Team at the Clerk and Recorder’s office will be running mail-ballot elections for four school districts, Glasgow, Hinsdale, Lustre, and Nashua, and one Special District, St. Marie Rural Fire District. All ballots were mailed on April...
Continued Flooding Sparks Concerns For Residents
As of press time, the Milk River was measuring 31.5 feet and with nowhere for the water to go, visible flooding can be seen from the Fort Peck Highway (MT 42 and MT 24) impacting residents' homes and...
Six Candidates Running For Two Open Seats On Nashua School Board
The Nashua School has six candidates running for two positions on the school board. The candidates are, in no particular order, Sheila Toavs Miller, Tyler Skolrud, Teresa Kennedy, Patricia Sibley, Joe Laumeyer and William Philippi. The two open...
Two New Deputies Join Valley County Sheriff's Department
Valley County native Andrew Brandt and Alabama native Dylan Ford are the newest deputies of the Valley County Sheriff's Department. Though they come from different areas of the country, their small...
Hobo Jungle
I am sure that most of you folks in the Glasgow and surrounding area have noticed the huge crane and work being done on the railroad just west of Glasgow. Of course many of us slow down as we go by to see what progress is being made. Observing this...
Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Receives Recovery Destination Event Grant
The Recovery Destination Event Grant application cycle, which is part of Montana’s Tourism Grant Program, launched on Jan. 4. The program aims to support destination events and new events that attract out-of-area visitors and increase local...
Tester Presses Agriculture Secretary Vilsack On Farm Service Agency Staffing Issues And Brazilian Beef Ban
U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently pressed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on staffing issues at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and on suspending Brazilian beef imports to the United States. Tester grilled Secretary Vilsack...
Bills Become Laws and Representative Ryan Zinke Hosts Farm Bill Listening Session
We’ve wrapped up week 14 of the Montana Legislature and the legislature is moving quickly towards the end of the 68th Legislative Session. As we near the finish line, we want to provide an update on bills we advocated for that reached the governor...
Calendar Of Upcoming Events In The Area
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.,... Full story
Opheim Teacher And Students Recognized By VFW Post 3017
Representatives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3017 traveled to Opheim on April 4 to recognize Opheim teacher Nicole Taylor as well as students Bill Still and Carrie Taylor for going...
Jack R. Hinnaland
Jack R. Hinnaland, age 73, passed away at the Glendive Medical Center on Thursday, April 13, 2023, with his wife at his side. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 21, at 11 a.m., at the... Full story
Robert J. Golimowski
Robert J. Golimowski, 77, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Glasgow, with Pastor Rick Thompson officiating. Bell Mortuary is...
James H. Cornell
James H. (Howard) Cornell, 93, was called home on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He had been a resident of the Missouri River Medical Center Nursing Home, in Fort Benton, Mont., for the past three years. A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 20,... Full story
Irle Elementary "A" Honor Roll - 3rd Quarter
Second Grade: Lillian Baumgartner Holly Bell MacKenzie Bigelbach Khloe Brink Bridger Brooks Jaxon Budde Stella DeDobbeleer Sylas Egleston Audrey Elletson Will Fuhrman Kallen Jensen Bristol Krauth Eli Love Cayson McDowall Ziva Mix Caden Murch Jack Mur...
Glasgow Stockyards Market Report
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of April 6, show cows and bulls steady. Utility and commercial cows brought in $85 to $100, top $107; canner and cutter cows $70 to $85; and bulls $100 to $120. 400-500 SC brought in $242-$273.50, HC...
Beef Cattle Producers Invited To Complete Survey About Drought Impacts
Montana State University Extension and a group of scientists who are studying drought impacts on Montana and Wyoming pasture and soil health are seeking feedback through a survey of beef cattle producers. Over the past few years, Montana and Wyoming...
Rotunda Roundup From Montana Farmers Union
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 Mo...
Glasgow Key Club Installs New Officers
The Glasgow Key Club annual award and officer installation was held on April 11 at the Glasgow High School Library. Officer Installation with Kiwanis President: Daniel Berry Vice President: Michael...
Yesterday's Memories
10 Years Ago Wednesday, April 17, 2013 The Keystone XL oil pipeline doesn't have its presidential permit yet, but a lot of preparation work has been done so construction can jump into action when it...
Some 'Did-You-Knows' About Estate Plans
If you’ve done any estate planning, or even if you’re just familiar with it, you probably know the basics — that is, a comprehensive estate plan can help you pass on assets to your family while also achieving other goals, such as designating...
Totally Up to Date
That little red dot on your iPhone, or the irritating popups your laptop gives you; our technology seems to constantly badger us for updates. Why bother though? Everything is working fine, you don’t need new emojis or yet another widget for your...
Beyond Tardiness
Spring is still late. Mostly it's missing, perhaps playing hookie. I feel like a broken record. Seriously, more snow?? We had another 6" of cold white yuck last Thursday night. The highway was solid...
Honor Student Zora Holt Nominated For The Congress Of Future Medical Leaders
Zora Holt, a junior at Hinsdale High School, is a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to be held June 21-23, 2023, just outside Boston, on the University of Massachusetts Lowell...
After Delays, Softball Season Is Underway
After weather delays resulted in a slightly later than normal start time to the season and Mother Nature continually throwing her own curve balls, the Glasgow Scottie softball team has finally hit...