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Articles from the February 28, 2018 edition

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GHS to Perform 'CRAZYTOWN'

Don’t miss Glasgow High School’s upcoming production of CRAZYTOWN, a fantastic comedy by Jonathan Rand. Join KOMG Action News anchors Babs Buttlebee and Jim Pickles as they usher us through tonight’s top stories -- from adorable killer puppies,... Full story

 

Law Enforcement Brief

The last week for law enforcement was uneventful according to accounts coming from the Valley County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Vernon Buerkle reported that a vehicle roll-over occurred outside Hinsdale on Sunday afternoon at around 2:31 pm.... Full story

 

Mary Armstrong Files for County Commissioner

Mary Armstrong filed for the Valley County Commissioner race last week. She becomes the seventh candidate for the county job, joining ArlIe Gordon, Mike Carney, Renee Clampitt, Todd Young, Jim Uphaus,... Full story

 

Trio of Artists Host Downtown Receptions

New Glasgow High School art teacher Bridget Schmidt has partnered with the Sean R. Heavey Gallery to feature artwork by seniors Ashtyn Myrick and Taylor Trathen. A reception is planned at the gallery... Full story

 

Witkowski Gets 40 More Years

Jay Witkowski was sentenced to 40 years in the Montana State Prison for his role in an attempted escape from the Valley County Detention Center on Feb. 20, 2017. Witkowski pleaded guilty to felony aggravated kidnapping as part of a plea deal... Full story

 

Hunter Education Classes Offered

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education course dates have been set for many areas across Region 6. All hunter education classes are free of charge.  Many classes are being held prior to the March 15 application deadline for special... Full story

 

Letter to the Editor

I am announcing that after 12 years as a Trustee for the Glasgow School District, I am not going to file for re-election. Being a Trustee has been a very gratifying experience and I thank the District voters for the opportunity to have served on... Full story

 

New Folks - Chickens

A couple weeks ago I saw a post on the Glasgow yard sale Facebook group that made me really sad. A gal had recently moved into town and posted asking about whether or not backyard chickens were allowed inside city limits. Many of the responding...

 

Letter to the Editor

I taught school for 36 years. I was always proud to be a public school teacher. But, today I’m sick. I’m disgusted. And, I’m mad. These emotions were the same emotions I had after Columbine, Sandy Hook and too many other school shootings. I’m... Full story

 

Darning Socks

Do you remember darning socks? Or maybe you remember having to wear them. Some years ago my grandmother lived with us and was always looking for something to do. My girls hated it when she decided it would be a good thing to darn their socks. I...

 

Middle of Nowhere

Anyone paying attention the last week has no doubt seen the Oxford study floating around that listed the top ten most “middle of nowhere” places in the country. Glasgow was fortunate enough to take the first place spot, and I was musing over the...

 

Regulating Weapons

We are long past due on an actual discussion on gun control. In what seems like a now all-too-common scenario, our nation was rocked by another mass shooting. On February 14, 2018, a 19-year-old former student walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas...

 

Calendar of Upcoming Events in the Area

THURSDAY – MARCH 01 9:30 a.m. - The Nashua Community is invited to the Ladies’ Coffee Hour every Thursday at the Nashua Senior Center. FRIDAY – MARCH 02 5:30 p.m. - Otto Osen Reception for “Artist of the Month” at Wheatgrass Arts & Gallery... Full story

 

James "Jim" Arthur Parke

Seneca, S.C.- James "Jim" Arthur Parke, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. A memorial service will be planned to celebrate his life. Jim was born to Audrey and Arthur Parke in... Full story

 

Donna Dolores Ogrinc

Donna Dolores (Skotland) Ogrinc passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at the age of 92 at the Mat-Su Regional Center in Palmer, Alaska, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be celebrated... Full story

 

Myron J. Stratton

Myron J. Stratton, age 90, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, in Billings, Mont. Burial will be at a later date in Lewistown, Mont., where he will be laid to rest with his family. He was born... Full story

 

Glasgow Ice Dawgs Win Gold!

The Ice Dawg Squirts headed into the state tournament with a MAHA record of 15-1-0. With team play, intensity, drive and determination as well as strong offense and solid defense they dominated much... Full story

 

Scotties Defeat Mustangs in Double Overtime

The Glasgow Scotties closed out their 2017-2018 season with one win out of three games at the divisional tournament held in Glasgow Feb. 22-24. The win was a hard-fought contest vs. long-time rival... Full story

 

Area Class C Basketball Ends

With fading of "Sweet Caroline" and the last circle of star quilts on the floor, another high school basketball season has come to a close in Northeast Montana. None of the four area class C teams tha... Full story

 

Glasgow Highlanders Wrapping Up Regular Season

The Glasgow Highlanders had another dominating performance over the weekend. The youngsters crowned 16 champions and 31 top-three finishers overall at the Sidney Invitational held Feb. 24. The middle... Full story

 

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