Articles from the July 5, 2017 edition
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Ezzie's Wholesale Wins Large Employer Award, Cuts Ribbon
The Glasgow Job Service Employers' Committee board (JSEC) has selected Ezzie's Wholesale, Inc. as it's Outstanding Large Employer. In a press release, the board says it was convinced based on the... Full story
Milk River Bridge at Nashua to Close for Repairs
Riverside Contracting and subcontractor Sletten Construction will be making repairs to the Milk River Bridge south of Nashua. To begin the repairs, the northbound lane of Highway 117 at the Milk River Bridge will be closing on Tuesday, July 11, at 8... Full story
GPD Offers Treats Coupons for Safe Driving
The Glasgow Police Department has partnered with McDonald’s, Flips and Dairy Queen of Glasgow, to make coupons for free ice cream cones available for officers to reward kids they notice making good decisions. Earlier this spring, Lieutenant Trint... Full story
Preventative Measures in Place at the Pines
With the continued dry conditions and lack of rain, the Fort Peck Pines Recreational Area is seeing an increase in local, state and federal firefighters being dispatched to remove the overabundance of vegetation. For the second year in a row,... Full story
Keep an Eye Out for 'Diver Down' Flags
Local divers Joyce and Ryan Stone would like to remind area boaters and visitors to our summertime fishing and sailing competitions at Fort Peck Lake, to please keep an eye out for red and white... Full story
Montana Counties Receive PILT Funding
On June 26, Senator Jon Tester announced 55 Montana counties, including Valley County, will receive $31.8 million in Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) for 2017. PILT payments help local governments carry out vital services such as firefighting and... Full story
The Declaration of Independence
July 4th is the 241st birthday of our great country. This is a celebration worth embracing. For 241 years the United States has been a beacon of freedom, liberty, and the “American Dream.” The United States has grown from an upstart pest to the...
The Political Will
Austin Knudsen painted Sen. Jon Tester on this opinion page last week as a dark money hoarder, as the one man in D.C. to utilize the seedy under belly of wealthy financiers to gain political capital. I was not impressed. First off, while attacking a...
Another Pleasant Remember
There are days when I find myself wondering why I even watch the news channels. The other day I tuned on TV, taking a break while I ate some lunch, only to happen upon the title of a talk show, “Breast feeding is not natural.” Now this might not...
Fight for What Really Matters
Too often, policy debates in Washington, D.C., devolve into partisan fist-fights. Each side becomes so focused on landing a punch that they forget why they climbed into the ring in the first place. Just a few years ago, one in five Montanans did not...
Full of Tofu Knowledge
I was raised to regard tofu as a joke rather than an actual nutrition source, much less one that could actually taste good. In my mind, it was this mysterious lump of matter that those crazy vegans forced themselves to eat to prove their unwavering...
Old-Fashioned Hospitality
Not long ago with a conversation with a gentleman, the topic came up about how if you happen to stop in to visit with someone, they will insist you join them for lunch or supper. I made the comment that that is just the way it is where we live....
Virginia Bortas
On her favorite kind of day, warm and sunny, Mary Virginia Bortas, 92, passed on to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 29, 2017. She was born on Dec. 5, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Korvin and... Full story
Upcoming Events in the Area
WEDNESDAY – JULY 5 6 p.m. - Mandatory Gov. Cup patrol boat meeting at Sunnyside County Club. Any questions call 228-2222. 7:30 p.m. - Annual Dam Cabaret at the Fort Peck Summer Theatre. The event is free and everyone is welcome. THURSDAY – JULY... Full story
Reds Split Games Against Blues
The Glasgow Reds faced the Scobey Blues in two games last week. The Reds hosted the Blues in the first game at Bill Connors Field in Glasgow on June 27, and improved their overall record to 9-16 with an 11-1 win. Glasgow 11, Scobey 1 Glasgow claimed... Full story
50th Annual John Hahn Memorial Tourney
John Hahn Field in Fort Peck was the setting for the 50th annual softball tournament by the same name. Campers and tents of all shapes and sizes were set up in home-run territory of the field, while... Full story
Swimmers Compete in Malta
The Glasgow Kiwanis Thunder were in Malta for a two-day meet July 1 and 2. The team placed ninth overall, with some strong performances throughout the event. Leading the way with first place finishes... Full story
Reds Split Double Header vs. Billings
On June 29, the Reds hosted the Billings Blue Jays in a double-header at Bill Connors Field. Glasgow fell to the Blue Jays in the first game by two runs, but finished the evening with a redeeming... Full story
Hi-Line Farm and Ranch July 2017
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