Articles from the July 15, 2020 edition
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Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament Reels in New Record
Early mornings. Long days. Short nights. Those are just a small part of what goes into putting on the annual Montana Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament. But the results are more than worth it,...
Glasgow School District Approves Pay Raises For Supt., Clerk, Subs and Bus Drivers
The Glasgow School Board met in the district board room on July 8 to approve the district clerk and superintendent wage agreement, which were both negotiated on June 25, as well as discuss the bus driver and substitute teacher wage increase, student...
City Takes Aim at 'Nuisance' Lots
The Glasgow City Council is in the process of passing a new city ordinance to increase penalties associated with weedy lots. Ordinance No. 968 will amend the city’s already existing weed ordinance to increase fees for non-compliance in an effort...
Fair Concert Canceled
“We did not take it lightly.” The decision by the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, in conjunction with their partners from the Rodeo Committee and Milk River Motorsports, to cancel this year’s fair concert was a tough one said...
Zero Test Positive From Surveillance Testing
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital reported in a press release on July 9, that zero of the 256 participants in the county’s surveillance testing on June 25 tested positive for the coronavirus. “Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital and the Valley County... Full story
Local Residents See Need For Foster Children In Community
When children are removed from their home and placed into a foster home, they generally only come with what they are wearing and adults who are bringing these children in don't always have the items n...
MSGA Taking The Lead On Critical Issues
Dear Editor, As the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) leadership came out of our June Board of Directors meeting, I was reminded of how critical it is to have a state organization working on...
Calendar Of Upcoming Events In The Area
Summer hours for the Pioneer Museum through August are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is now open daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are asked to wear masks and remain six feet from others outside their... Full story
Fort Peck Summer Theatre's Fractured Fairy Tales
Despite the cancellation of the regular season, Fort Peck Summer Theatre is pleased to continue the touring Theatre for Young Audiences program with this summer’s production of Fractured Fairy Tales. Written and arranged by FPST Artistic Director... Full story
SRP Party At GCCL Canceled
The Glasgow City-County Library will not be having any end of the summer reading program parties as originally planned. All ages participating in the summer reading program will need to have their activity sheets and bingo sheets turned in by 7 p.m,... Full story
Fort Peck Interpretive Center Opens
The Fort Peck Interpretive Center will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, July 13. There are several changes in place due to Covid-19 precautions. Visitors are asked to wear masks and remain six feet from others outside their... Full story
Darlene Stenbakken Durell
Darlene (Stenbakken) Durell, of Nashua, Mont., at 83 years young, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, July 5, 2020, after a very short battle with cancer with several family members by her... Full story
Carolyn Combs
Carolyn L. (Ellsworth) Combs, 75, of Riverdale, N.D. died Thursday, July 9, 2020, in the Garrison Memorial Hospital, Garrison, N.D. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, at... Full story
SCOTUS Denies Request To Allow KXL To Proceed
In their continued attempt to keep the Keystone XL Pipeline project moving forward after years of delays, the Trump administration did not get the ruling they expected from the United States Supreme Court. On July 6, the U.S. Supreme Court declined...
Glasgow Reds Continue To Add Wins To Their Record
Over the past week, the Glasgow Reds have seen plenty of game action. They traveled to Havre on July 7, for what was supposed to be a double-header against the Northstars however Mother Nature reduced...
Montana Governor's Cup Kids Fishing Results
In 2020 we had a total of 60 kids with a total of 154 fish caught. Each participant received a free T-shirt provided by the sponsors. Prizes were awarded to the top placers and those that did not...
Nursery Rhyme Time
“Mary, Mary, quite contrary. How does your garden grow?” “Like an out-of-control jungle, that’s how!” (I’ve resisted working this little jingle into my column for years, and aren’t you sorry I finally succumbed?) In place of silver...
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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Jury Finds Luke Strommen Guilty of Rape
A jury of 12 found ex-Valley County undersheriff Luke Strommen guilty of sexual intercourse without consent in the afternoon hours of July 17, 2020 at Valley County District Court. The State's case ha...
