Articles from the June 28, 2023 edition
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Valley County Commissioners Raise Elected Officials And Non-Elected Permanent Employees Salaries
The Valley County Commissioners met for their regular session on June 21, where in addition to regular business of approving employment and termination notices for the county, they also set elected officials’ salaries, approved salary increases...
Igniting A Passion
Twenty-six incoming sixth to eighth-graders had the opportunity of a lifetime June 12 through 16 when they spent the week at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital's (FMDH) inaugural Med Camp, organized...
Down The Dog
The Glasgow Downtown Association held their first Alive at Five and Down the Dog competition on June 21. The event was hosted by Sean R. Heavey Gallery, Shelbie's Barbershop, The Loaded Toad, The...
Daughters Of The American Revolution Honors Town Of Harlem
On June 11, 2023, The Daughters of the American Revolution, which is based out of Glasgow, honored the town of Harlem with an "Excellence in Historic Preservation Award."Members from Black...
Male Arrested After Incident On Glasgow's North Side
During the evening of June 17, officers with the Glasgow Police Department responded to a disturbance at an apartment complex on the north side of Glasgow. The reporting party stated that her ex-husband was attempting to break into her apartment....
Emergency Personnel Respond To Rollover Accident
On Tuesday, June 20, at 8:20 p.m., a caller reported a single vehicle rollover accident on Montana Highway 24S just east of the Duck Creek Road and the Gateway restaurant. Law enforcement arrived and observed a single male occupant trapped inside...
Tester Continues Block on President Biden's Amtrak Nominees Over Lack of Geographical Representation from Western States
U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced on June 21 that he will continue to block President Biden’s nominees to serve as members of the Amtrak Board of Directors for failure to comply with the geographical representation requirements which he secured...
Governor Gianforte Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
On June 23, Governor Greg Gianforte today submitted a request to President Joe Biden for a presidential major disaster declaration due to flooding in Montana in April. The governor’s request is for the counties of Blaine, Daniels, Hill, Park,...
Celebrate Healthy Homes Month With Smoke Free Air!
Dear Editor, Each June, National Healthy Homes Month raises awareness on housing-related health hazards and the steps to take for safe, healthy homes. This year's theme is "Connecting Home, Health,...
What You Should Know About Property Tax Appraisals
Dear Editor, Property tax appraisals are currently arriving in the mail. It's important to review the valuation and appeal it if you do not agree with the valuation. The appeal instructions are in...
Awareness To Climate Change
Dear Editor, Montana's 1972 constitution guarantees its citizens a right to "a clean and healthful environment in Montana for present and future generations." The 2023 trial of Held V. State of...
Season Setting Scoping Meetings Are Coming Up In Region 6
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is kicking off the biennial hunting season-setting process earlier to allow for more public engagement and greater transparency. Public involvement will begin in June and end in November. Scoping meetings will be... Full story
Heroes Needed Now: Give Blood
The American Red Cross wants everyone to enjoy a safe and fun Fourth of July, which includes ensuring a strong blood supply for patients in hospitals across the country. There has been a concerning shortfall in blood donations in recent weeks, and... Full story
Community Calendar
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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday... Full story
Seven Valley County Students Graduate from MSU
Montana State University awarded 1,623 undergraduate degrees and 433 graduate degrees during its 138th commencement ceremonies held May 12 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Valley County graduates included Autumn Hopkins, Garrett Lloyd, Kristina...
Theron 'Gub' Arnold Risa
Theron "Gub" Arnold Risa was born on Nov. 1, 1924, in Opheim, Mont., to Martin Sr. and Thea Risa. He passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in Glasgow, Mont. Family and friends are invited to gather... Full story
Services For James 'Jimmy' Cox
James "Jimmy" Cox, 90, of Creston, British Columbia, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the First Lutheran Church in Hinsdale, Mont., with Pastor Doris Tollefson officiating.... Full story
David (Shanks) Hustad
David (Shanks) Hustad, 70 years old, of Nashua, Mont., passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Services will be announced later, with a private family casting... Full story
Richard Franklin Damstrom
Richard Franklin Damstrom passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the age of 88. He died peacefully with his loving wife Lois by his side. A memorial service will be at St Paul Lutheran Church in... Full story
Ann Frances Quam-Haakenson
Ann Frances Quam-Haakenson, 78, died peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2022, at hospice in Everett, Wash. Born Dec. 31, 1943, to Clifford and Kathryn Quam in Sioux Falls, S.D, Ann grew up in Frazer, Mont., where her parents had moved following WWII.... Full story
Cheryl Kay Melikian
Cheryl Kay Melikian passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, in Apache Junction, Ariz. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Glasgow, Mont., with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Burial will follow... Full story
Donald Gene Pliley
Donald Gene Pliley, of Glasgow, Mont.,, passed away at his home, on Thursday, June 22, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Don was 90 years old, born Nov. 7, 1932, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Don's... Full story
Sharon Lynnette Wigness Thompson
Sharon Lynnette Wigness Thompson passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Glasgow, Mont. Sharon’s family will receive friends on Sunday, July 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow. Funeral... Full story
What Is A Senior Companion?
A Senior Companion is a volunteer who provides limited help to other at-risk seniors to help keep them independent. There is no charge to the client for receiving these services from a Senior Companion. Example of services provided: Read/Write...
Glasgow Stockyards Market Report
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of June 15 show 804 cattle sold with cows and bulls steady. Utility and commercial cows brought in $93 to $107; canner and cutter cows $75 to $95; young feeding/turnout cows - no test; bulls brought in...
